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Brocha Borenstein

Brooklyn,NY

Summary

Passionate educator with background in tutoring across various subjects including mathematics, science, and language arts. Skilled in creating engaging and personalized learning experiences to meet individual student needs. Demonstrated ability to improve academic performance through innovative teaching strategies and positive reinforcement. Enhanced student confidence and fostered love for learning in previous roles.

Overview

32
32
years of professional experience

Work History

Private Music

Instructor
Brooklyn, NY
01.2016 - Current
  • Guided students in mastering musical instruments: piano, guitar, keyboard, and drums.
  • Used different techniques, including note-free lessons.
  • Motivated each student individually, making lessons fun and accomplishing.

Musical Accompaniment

Bais Yaakov,Bnoseinu, Hamaspik, HASC,Samcheinu,
Brooklyn, NY
01.2016 - Current
  • Provided instrumental support for stage performances and various events.
  • Worked collaboratively with music directors for musical accompaniment.
  • Enhanced audience morale with music, activities

Teacher 1st and 2nd Grade

Masores Bais Yaakov
Brooklyn, NY
09.2010 - 06.2016
  • Created a safe, nurturing classroom environment to foster student learning.
  • Encouraged student curiosity and continuous learning by incorporating innovative teaching strategies.
  • Adapted teaching methods and materials to meet students' varying needs and interests.

Music Lessons

Private Practice
Brooklyn, NY
01.2006 - 01.2009
  • Incorporated manipulatives and hands-on activities to consolidate important music concepts.
  • Incorporated improvisation exercises into lessons regularly so that students can learn how to express themselves musically without relying solely on written notation.

First and Second Grade Teacher

Bais Chaya Mushka Chabad
Toronto, Canada
09.2005 - 06.2006
  • Developed and implemented lesson plans to engage students in learning the fundamentals of reading.
  • Adapted lessons according to the needs of diverse learners including those with special educational requirements.
  • Evaluated student needs to provide helpful resources and support.

Special Education Teacher/ Third Grade Teacher

Shaarei Torah
Brooklyn, NY
09.2000 - 06.2005
  • Adapted curriculum materials as needed to meet individualized student needs.
  • Encouraged curiosity, exploration and problem-solving with tailored recreation programs.
  • Collaborated with general education teachers to include students in classroom activities.
  • Conducted small group and individual classroom activities with students based on differentiated learning needs.

English/Judiasm Teacher for Immigrants

Bais Yaakov Academy
Brooklyn, NY
01.1993 - 01.1994
  • Planned, organized and taught lessons for adult English language learners involving listening, speaking, reading and writing instructional components.

Head Counselor

Camp Tubby
Woodbourne, NY
07.1993 - 08.1993

Education

High School Diploma -

Yeshivah of Brooklyn
Brooklyn
06-1990

Some College (No Degree) - Education

Bais Yaakov Seminar Lemoros/Intensive Program
Brooklyn

Skills

  • Expert instrumentalist
  • Life skills instruction
  • Social skills training
  • Cognitive and behavioral development
  • Motivating students
  • Positive role model
  • Skills development
  • Inclusion strategies
  • Social skills development

Accomplishments

  • Travelled to Russia upon request to teach Judaism to ages ranging from 8 to 13 years old
  • Counselor for Special Needs Children in Camp Regesh.

Timeline

Private Music

Instructor
01.2016 - Current

Musical Accompaniment

Bais Yaakov,Bnoseinu, Hamaspik, HASC,Samcheinu,
01.2016 - Current

Teacher 1st and 2nd Grade

Masores Bais Yaakov
09.2010 - 06.2016

Music Lessons

Private Practice
01.2006 - 01.2009

First and Second Grade Teacher

Bais Chaya Mushka Chabad
09.2005 - 06.2006

Special Education Teacher/ Third Grade Teacher

Shaarei Torah
09.2000 - 06.2005

Head Counselor

Camp Tubby
07.1993 - 08.1993

English/Judiasm Teacher for Immigrants

Bais Yaakov Academy
01.1993 - 01.1994

High School Diploma -

Yeshivah of Brooklyn

Some College (No Degree) - Education

Bais Yaakov Seminar Lemoros/Intensive Program
Brocha Borenstein