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Elaine Contard

Peekskill,NY

Summary

Dynamic teaching professional with over 30 years of experience in Jewish education. Employs exceptional communication skills and successfully engages students through creative lesson plans and interactive activities.

Overview

35
35
years of professional experience

Work History

Jewish Culture Teacher/Family Coordinator

First Hebrew Congregation Of Peekskill
1821 Main St. Peekskill, N.Y.
02.2023 - 12.2025
  • Developed engaging lesson plans for two-five year olds and their parents, for one-two Sunday mornings per month.
  • Utilized puppetry, singing, dancing with instruments, arts and crafts, to promote learning about Jewish holidays.
  • Provided snack time to familiarize children with Jewish foods/holiday traditions.
  • Communicated with parents through emails, phone calls; met with Board of Ed for regular meetings; maintained attendance records.

Supplementary Religious School Teacher

Yorktown Jewish Center
Ceased Operations.
09.1990 - 06.2021
  • Instructed third graders in decoding, reading Hebrew; actively discussed Bible stories from Genesis, using students' experiences to illustrate Torah as a 'living book'. Utilized skits for enjoyment.
  • Educated students in Jewish holiday traditions, using rituals, food to enhance their involvement; used games, activities to reinforce learning.
  • Taught kindergarten, primary aged students holidays, Bible, incorporating singing, dancing; engaged children in designing "Creation Murals", using 'fun' craft materials; designed, led "Pretend Israel Trip".
  • Organized special events for student and parent attendance such as Dalet Bible Skits and Commercials, Aleph Hebrew Reading Progress; Aleph Consecration, student-led services.

Education

Bachelor of Arts - Psychology

University of South Florida
Tampa, FL

Master of Science - Education With A Specialty in Guidance And Counsel

Hunter College
New York, NY
06.1986

Skills

  • Classroom management
  • Conflict resolution
  • Small group learning
  • Motivational lesson introductions

Timeline

Jewish Culture Teacher/Family Coordinator

First Hebrew Congregation Of Peekskill
02.2023 - 12.2025

Supplementary Religious School Teacher

Yorktown Jewish Center
09.1990 - 06.2021

Bachelor of Arts - Psychology

University of South Florida

Master of Science - Education With A Specialty in Guidance And Counsel

Hunter College

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