Elena Kalvar
Queens,NY
Summary
A results-driven historian with a specialization in medieval history, and a unique ability to synthesize and explain information. Able to formulate intriguing, provoking, and necessary questions which aim to expand the discipline of history, Adept at research and classroom instruction.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
Work History
Middle School History Teacher
Brooklyn Amity School
10.2023 - 06.2024
- Enhanced student comprehension by incorporating diverse teaching methods and multimedia presentations.
- Boosted students'' critical thinking skills through the use of historical case studies, debates, and simulations.
- Participated in ongoing professional development opportunities to stay current with educational trends, research findings, and innovative teaching methodologies.
Paralegal
Tsiring And Feldman PC
05.2023 - 10.2023
- Managed scheduling of court calendars and deadlines to maintain smooth flow of firm operations.
- Edited and proofread legal documents to verify accuracy.
- Prepared legal briefs, motions, and pleadings.
- Assisted counsel in preparing answers, providing documentation, and information for discovery request.
- Generated leads to meet and exceed revenue goals by identifying new clients.
Communications Intern
Museum Of Jewish Heritage
09.2022 - 01.2023
- Entered information about museum collections into computer databases.
- Conducted research on various museum artifacts and created accessible materials to demonstrate such research.
- Assisted with marketing strategy development to increase public awareness and customer engagement.
- Supported public relations managers with writing, researching and preparation of materials
Civics Coach
Generation Citizen
01.2019 - 05.2019
- Worked with teachers to design lesson plans and coordinate activities for classes, consistently noting successful ideas and identifying areas for improvement.
- Delivered personalized educational, behavioral and emotional support to individual students to enable positive learning outcomes.
Education
Master of Arts - History
Brooklyn College CUNY
Brooklyn05.2025
Bachelor of Arts - History/ English
Hunter College of The City University of New York
New York, NY06.2023
Skills
- Public Speaking
- Classroom Instruction
- Project Planning
- Database and Archival Research
- Analyzing and Synthesizing Information
- Reading Comprehension
- Written Communication
- Microsoft Office
Languages
Russian
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Middle School History Teacher
Brooklyn Amity School
10.2023 - 06.2024
Paralegal
Tsiring And Feldman PC
05.2023 - 10.2023
Communications Intern
Museum Of Jewish Heritage
09.2022 - 01.2023
Civics Coach
Generation Citizen
01.2019 - 05.2019
Master of Arts - History
Brooklyn College CUNY
Bachelor of Arts - History/ English
Hunter College of The City University of New York
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