Deborah Chasnick
Bloomfield Hills
Summary
Dynamic educator and leader with extensive experience in teaching, excelling in customer service and team collaboration. Proven ability to develop engaging lesson plans and foster a positive learning environment. Adept at conflict resolution and staff training, consistently enhancing student engagement and satisfaction. Passionate about creating impactful educational experiences.
Overview
30
30
years of professional experience
Work History
Food and Beverage Quick Service
Universal Studios Orlando
Orlando
03.2023 - Current
- Provided excellent face-to-face service and attention to guests.
- Provided support and guidance to colleagues to maintain a collaborative work environment.
- Worked successfully with a diverse group of coworkers to accomplish goals and address issues related to our venue.
- Completed day-to-day duties accurately and efficiently.
Judaic and Hebrew Teacher
Congregation of Reform Judaism
Maitland
08.2021 - Current
- Created lesson plans that incorporated a variety of teaching strategies, such as lecture, discussion, multimedia presentations, audio-visual resources, and hands-on activities in fun and exciting way where students were engaged and love learning.
- Participated in staff meetings where new ideas were discussed regarding how best to motivate students towards mastering Hebrew language objectives.
- Developed and implemented Hebrew language curriculum based on student needs.
GSRP Assistant
West Bloomfield School District
West Bloomfield
09.2018 - 06.2020
- Attended professional development workshops to stay current on educational trends.
- Created lesson plans according to the High Scope guideline.
- Collaborated with fellow teachers on various projects related to curriculum design and implementation.
- Administered assessments throughout the year to gauge student understanding of content material.
- Facilitated group play activities that encouraged collaboration among students.
- Created a safe and stimulating environment for children to learn through play.
- Conducted small group activities encouraging cooperation among peers while developing problem solving skills.
- Created weekly newsletters for parents detailing upcoming events and activities.
Hebrew and Judaic Teacher
Temple Israel West Bloomfield
West Bloomfield
08.1999 - 05.2020
- Participated in professional development workshops related to teaching methods or curriculum changes.
- Developed and implemented lesson plans based on curriculum objectives that made learning fun and exciting.
- Collaborated with colleagues to plan lessons that integrate various subject areas into a cohesive unit of study.
Traveling Scientist
High Touch High Tech.
Livonia
08.2014 - 06.2017
- Created a classroom environment that encourages curiosity and critical thinking.
- Developed and implemented hands-on science lessons for students of all ages.
- Travel to different schools to conducted hands-on experiments to enhance students' understanding of scientific concepts.
Pre-School Lead Teacher
Temple Israel West Bloomfield
West Bloomfield
08.1998 - 06.2005
- Established positive relationships with parents to ensure open communication regarding their child's progress.
- Created weekly newsletters for parents detailing upcoming events and activities.
- Maintained up-to-date knowledge of early childhood education best practices.
- Collaborated with teachers to plan weekly lessons that incorporated various learning styles into each activity.
- Developed and implemented age-appropriate activities to promote physical, mental, social and emotional growth of the preschoolers.
Summer Camp Director
Bloomfield Hills School District
Bloomfield Hills
06.1998 - 08.1998
- Coordinated transportation needs for field trips offsite, as well as pickup and drop-off times for bus arrivals back at the campsite.
- Facilitated weekly meetings with counselors to discuss any issues that may have arisen during the week along with upcoming events planned for the following week.
- Conducted pre-camp meetings with both new and returning staff members to review expectations for their role at camp.
- Developed and implemented camp-wide policies and procedures to ensure the safety of all campers, staff, and visitors.
- Organized daily activities including sports, outdoor games, arts and crafts, swimming, team building exercises, and more.
- Planned special events including field trips offsite as well as evening programs at camp.
- Ensured campers had a fun and safe camp experience.
Lead Teacher, Two-Year-Olds Classroom
First Impressions
West Bloomfield
10.1997 - 06.1998
- Monitored the physical development of all students in the classroom.
- Created lesson plans that incorporated best practices in early childhood education.
- Developed and implemented age-appropriate activities to promote physical, social, emotional, and cognitive development in two-year-olds.
- Provided support to other teachers when needed during challenging situations.
Assistant Teacher Pre-School
Bloomfield Hills School District
Bloomfield Hills
08.1995 - 10.1997
- Helped maintain a safe and orderly learning environment.
- Assisted classroom teacher in developing and implementing lesson plans.
- Encouraged positive behavior through positive reinforcement.
- Supervised small group activities.
Summer Camp Assistant Director
Bloomfield Hills School District
Bloomfield Hills
06.1996 - 08.1997
- Organized field trips, special events, and recreational activities.
- Created programs that met the needs of campers in a fun and educational way.
- Developed strategies to enhance camper engagement in recreational activities.
- Conducted weekly meetings to help consistency in teamwork.
Education
Associate of Applied Science - Early Childhood Education
Oakland Community College
Bloomfield Hills, MI05-1997
Some College (No Degree) - Accounting And Finance
Eastern Michigan University
Ypsilanti, MISkills
- Customer service
- Food safety
- Point of sale systems
- Conflict resolution
- Effective communication
- Problem solving
- Staff training
- Critical thinking
- Team collaboration
- Curriculum development
- Lesson planning
- Friendly, positive attitude
- Verbal communication
- Team building
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Food and Beverage Quick Service
Universal Studios Orlando
03.2023 - Current
Judaic and Hebrew Teacher
Congregation of Reform Judaism
08.2021 - Current
GSRP Assistant
West Bloomfield School District
09.2018 - 06.2020
Traveling Scientist
High Touch High Tech.
08.2014 - 06.2017
Hebrew and Judaic Teacher
Temple Israel West Bloomfield
08.1999 - 05.2020
Pre-School Lead Teacher
Temple Israel West Bloomfield
08.1998 - 06.2005
Summer Camp Director
Bloomfield Hills School District
06.1998 - 08.1998
Lead Teacher, Two-Year-Olds Classroom
First Impressions
10.1997 - 06.1998
Summer Camp Assistant Director
Bloomfield Hills School District
06.1996 - 08.1997
Assistant Teacher Pre-School
Bloomfield Hills School District
08.1995 - 10.1997
Associate of Applied Science - Early Childhood Education
Oakland Community College
Some College (No Degree) - Accounting And Finance
Eastern Michigan University
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