Benjamin Rotenberg
Wakefield
Summary
A coach and for students with learning and social diagnoses, Ben provides support for learners with issues of executive functioning, reading fluency, behavioral and Autism Spectrum disorder. Ben is a passionate special educator with 20+ years of experience supporting children, families, and school communities. Ben is recognized as a warm, growth-oriented, high-achieving, collaborative professional.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
Work History
School Health Aide
Maxim Healthcare (Amergis Healthcare Staffing)
11.2023 - Current
- Implement and oversee 504 Plan for Seventh grade student with mobility issues
- Collaborate with school personnel to ensure academic and social success, specifically supporting medical and mental health needs
- Create positive learning environment for multiple students focused on inclusive learning for math, reading, science, and music
- Support classroom learning activities, worksheets, small groups and work assistance to increase student independent skills
Lead Teacher
Makom Community
07.2022 - 03.2023
- Design lesson plans for teaching staff and worked closely with administration for compliance with program philosophies
- Manage logistics and facility, including supplies, health and security procedures.
- Train and supervise new instructional staff members
- Communicated frequently with parents about student growth and progress, recommending at-home reinforcement to support struggling students.
- Observed and recorded teacher methods to suggest improvements and increase student interest.
Teaching Assistant
Montgomery County Intermediate Unit #23
11.2020 - 06.2022
- Engineer streaming lessons for secondary students on life skills, going from 1 to 4 lessons per day
- Write and deliver art lessons, field trips, and art activities for students
- Collaborate with teachers, Occupational and Physical Therapists to meet each student's IEP goals
- Provide instructional support to students unable to attend regular classes
- Maintained classroom academic and behavioral records
Secondary and Elementary Tutor
Teacher Time to Go
01.2020 - 01.2022
- Carry out teacher assigned plans for math, reading, science, Hebrew and Spanish
- Support students and parents through teaching homework and and exam study strategies.
- Increased student roster from two to eight students in Grade 1 to Grade 8
Education Director
Germantown Jewish Centre
01.2019 - 01.2020
- Administrator for Religious School classrooms and family learning programs with a budget of $100k for 100 plus families.
- Hiring manager for teachers and tutors for all grade levels
- Direct Bar & Bat Mitzvah preparation courses and one-to-one tutoring system.
- Developed engaging and effective curricula for students aged 5 to 16.
- Observed teachers and students in classrooms to gather data and improve instruction
Judaic Studies Teacher
Perelman Jewish Day School
01.2015 - 01.2017
- Adapt TAL-AM (second language) curriculum for each grade to meet learning needs of students.
- Supported student physical, mental, and social development using classroom games and activities
- Communicated frequently with parents, students, and faculty to provide feedback and discuss instructional strategies
- Kept students on-task with proactive behavior modification and positive reinforcement strategies
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Jewish Education
Hebrew College - Shoolman Graduate School of Jewish Education
Newton, MA06.2012
Master of Arts - Jewish Education and Special Education
Jewish Theological Seminary - Davidson Graduate School of Jewish Education
New York, NY01.2015
Skills
- Proficient in learning management software for virtual learning platforms
- Read and adapting activities in accordance with State of Pennsylvania IEP plans
- Design course materials using Understanding by Design modelling
- Client Relations
- Event Planning for schools and summer camps
- Autism and spectrum disorders
- Personal training and coaching
- Bilingual in Hebrew
- Advanced working proficiency in Spanish and Arabic
- Instructional support
Fellowships
- MA Fellow, iCenter of Israel Education, Northbrook, IL, 2014, 2015
- Ivriyon: Hebrew Language Institute for Day School Educators, New York, NY, 2014
Languages
Spanish
Professional Working
Hebrew
Full Professional
Arabic
Elementary
Timeline
School Health Aide
Maxim Healthcare (Amergis Healthcare Staffing)
11.2023 - Current
Lead Teacher
Makom Community
07.2022 - 03.2023
Teaching Assistant
Montgomery County Intermediate Unit #23
11.2020 - 06.2022
Secondary and Elementary Tutor
Teacher Time to Go
01.2020 - 01.2022
Education Director
Germantown Jewish Centre
01.2019 - 01.2020
Judaic Studies Teacher
Perelman Jewish Day School
01.2015 - 01.2017
Bachelor of Arts - Jewish Education
Hebrew College - Shoolman Graduate School of Jewish Education
Master of Arts - Jewish Education and Special Education
Jewish Theological Seminary - Davidson Graduate School of Jewish Education
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