Ellie Gerstner
Summary
Effective Student with IDF military leadership experience committed to learning, developing skills in civil engineering and team contribution. Self-directed and passionate about finding solutions to problems in everyday life, with superior performance at project management, setting attainable goals and achieving them.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
Work History
Freelance English Teacher
Jerusalem Post
Jerusalem, Tel Aviv
12.2020 - 04.2021
- Prepared and implemented lesson plans covering required course topics.
- Led interesting and diverse activities to engage students in course material.
- Prepared comprehensive English curriculum for multiple levels.
- Gained experience in the hybrid workspace by teaching in various mediums.
Infantry Platoon Leader
IDF
, Israel
11.2018 - 03.2020
- Lead platoons of 30 combat soldiers.
- Handled administrative requirements, maintained records and submitted operational reports.
- Oversaw teams planning, implementing and realigning field and base operational strategies.
- Managed all aspects of administrative and personnel needs of soldiers lives.
- Quickly learned new skills and applied them to daily tasks, improving efficiency and productivity.
Infantry Squad Leader
IDF
, Israel
11.2017 - 11.2018
- Maintained current in-depth knowledge of team member strengths and weaknesses to most effectively plan battle strategy.
- Assessed battlefield conditions such as terrain and enemy fire effectiveness to organize and deploy team members effectively.
- Led fire team during infantry dismounted battle drills and situational training exercises.
- Constructed and camouflaged infantry positions and equipment to prevent detection.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Civil Engineering
Purdue University
West Lafayette, IN05.2025
Skills
- Time Management
- Serving Diverse Communities
- Building Morale
- Discipline and Focus
- Leadership Strengths
- Data Accuracy
- System Performance Evaluation
Accomplishments
- Second place in Israeli National High School Debate league 2015.
- Battalion Excellency Award 2019.
Languages
Hebrew
Native or Bilingual
English
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Freelance English Teacher
Jerusalem Post
12.2020 - 04.2021
Infantry Platoon Leader
IDF
11.2018 - 03.2020
Infantry Squad Leader
IDF
11.2017 - 11.2018
Bachelor of Science - Civil Engineering
Purdue University
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