Avigail Brownstein
Waterbury,CT
Summary
I am a highly qualified and organized administrator, capable of coordinating programs, leading teams and project development. I have extensive experience in leadership positions, both in the administrative, educational, and financial realm. I have the ability to execute projects to successful completion and multi-task. I am a successful educator as well, having worked in the educational field for over 12 years, first as a teacher and then as an elementary school principal and college professor. I am computer proficient and have worked with various computer programs (including ARGOS and BANNER) and remote desktops in conjunction with my jobs.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
Work History
Adjunct Professor
Mount St Vincent College/St Peters University
01.2023 - Current
- I currently teach Comp 101 for both colleges.
- This is a pre-requisite course for most undergraduate students and focuses on MLA format and essay writing, as well as literary analysis
- My classes are engaging and interactive, and students leave my class with improved English and writing skills, as well as a clear directive for writing and analyzing papers at the college level.
- I strengthened learner connections by leading interactive academic dialogs.
Bursar
Peninim Seminary
09.2012 - Current
- Company Overview:
- Post-high school programs in Israel for approximately 150 students.
- Managed financial accounts for approximately 150 students at Peninim Seminaries.
- Managed all financial operations for school’s US accounts.
- Oversaw all aspects of banking, wire operations, and account management.
- Coordinating and streamlining the registration process.
- Led team to successful project completion.
- Guided parents in establishing customized payment plans tailored to individual financial situations.
- Collection and payment processing of all tuition, including applying for all scholarships and outside grants.
- Spearheaded the creation of a streamlined tuition processing system.
- Developed tailored software solutions to meet specific school requirements.
- Synchronized efforts with affiliated colleges for efficient financial aid administration.
Principal
Yeshiva Ktana of Waterbury
Waterbury, USA
01.2020 - 01.2023
- Led general studies program for grades one through eight at Yeshiva Ketana of Waterbury.
- Managed educational environment for a diverse group of over 350 students.
- Directed and managed a team of 40+ staff members, encompassing educators and administrative roles.
- I was responsible for leading and developing all administrative, disciplinary, and educational aspects of the school.
- Oversaw the development and implementation of specialized educational programs for students with special needs.
- Managed comprehensive development of the financial plan for the General Studies curriculum.
- Allocated state and federal funding efficiently for optimal project outcomes.
Concordia College
01.2018 - 01.2020
- Company Overview: Concordia Israel Option Program
- A colleague and I were tasked with developing, coordinating, and leading the Israel Option program in Concordia College
- This program was created to enable students studying in Israel to enroll in Concordia College for the year abroad and obtain college credits and financial aid
- Developing and leading the program in conjunction with Concordia College
- Interviewing and accepting prospective students for the program
- Coordinating and working alongside Student Accounts in Concordia to set up student payment plans, as well as collect the tuition fees from the students
- Coordinating and working together with our partner schools to ensure all education and financial obligation were met
- Working in conjunction with the Financial Aid office to assist students in the process of applying for PELL and TAP grants and ensuring that said grants are applied to Student Accounts
- Concordia Israel Option Program
Teacher
Yeshiva Ktana of Waterbury
Waterbury, USA
01.2012 - 01.2019
- Homeroom teacher for the eighth grade.
- Managed 8th-grade extra-curricular activities alongside teaching responsibilities.
Adjunct Professor
Mercy College
01.2014 - 01.2017
- Designed and taught curriculum for history and public speaking classes at Mercy College.
- Facilitated students' development in public speaking capabilities.
Education
Master of Arts - Education
Mercy College
Dobbs Ferry, NY01.2011
Bachelor of Science -
Mercy College
Dobbs Ferry, NY01.2006
Skills
- In-class lectures
- Individualized support
- Online classes
- Student performance evaluation
- Class organization
- Academic advisement
- Leadership
- Collaboration
- Training & Development
- Multitasking
- Payment plan development
- Account management
- Budgeting and financial management
- Costing and integration planning
- Accounting management
Timeline
Adjunct Professor
Mount St Vincent College/St Peters University
01.2023 - Current
Principal
Yeshiva Ktana of Waterbury
01.2020 - 01.2023
Concordia College
01.2018 - 01.2020
Adjunct Professor
Mercy College
01.2014 - 01.2017
Bursar
Peninim Seminary
09.2012 - Current
Teacher
Yeshiva Ktana of Waterbury
01.2012 - 01.2019
Master of Arts - Education
Mercy College
Bachelor of Science -
Mercy College
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