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Esther Pearl Kreiman

Esther Pearl Kreiman

North Hollywood,CA

Summary

Seasoned educational administrator with a passion for compassionate learning, social emotional education and lifelong connections with students and their families.

Overview

15
15
years of professional experience

Work History

General Studies Principal

Valley Torah Girls School
07.2022 - Current
  • Manages the General Studies Program including directing College Guidance, Academic and Emotional Support staff
  • Hires and manages all teaching staff across the department including lead teachers and support staff
  • Directs student schedules and acts as chief General Studies academic advisor during the admissions process with feeder schools across Los Angeles
  • Plans and executes cultural programming related to American Cultural Holidays such as Presidents' Day, Veterans' Day and 9/11
  • Communicates effectively with students, parents and teachers to facilitate successful academic functioning of the school
  • Manages the budget of the General Studies Department

Director of Student Learning

YULA Girls Division
08.2018 - 06.2022
  • Created the schools' first full time Student Support Department and school wide system for Student Learning Accommodations
  • Created plans for over 50 students every year for four years including individual follow ups.
  • Championed options for diverse learners at the school and ensured the seamless integration of student accommodations into both the Judaic and General Studies Departments
  • Served as an academic advisor in the Admissions Process
  • Acted as a liaison between administration, students and teachers for all matters related to IEPs and Neuropsychological testing as it pertained to the educational approach of faculty and staff towards diverse learners
  • Spearheaded innovative approaches to resource allocation and strategic planning for the Student Support department

General Studies Principal

Ohel Chana High School
08.2013 - 07.2018

Created a brand new General Studies Department while the school went through an administrative and fiscal overhaul

  • Managed all staffing and Guidance programming including Mental Health support, College and Academic Guidance for over 120 students over 5 years.
  • Implemented Title I, II and IV programming
  • Facilitated successful communication between parents, students and administration

Humanities Teacher

Ohel Chana / Bais Chana High School
05.2010 - 06.2012
  • Taught Humanities classes across 9 - 12th grades for three years
  • Taught English, US and World History, US Government / Economics as well as Holocaust Studies

Education

Masters of Arts - Psychology and Education

Teachers College of Columbia University
New York, NY
08-2013

Bachelors of Arts - Psychology

Touro College Los Angeles
Los Angeles, CA
06-2012

Skills

  • Supporting Students, Parents within School Systems
  • Differentiated Education
  • Expert Staffing
  • Efficient and positive communication
  • Immense Jewish Pride and Zionism
  • Passionate and Successful IEP and Insurance Advocacy

Timeline

General Studies Principal

Valley Torah Girls School
07.2022 - Current

Director of Student Learning

YULA Girls Division
08.2018 - 06.2022

General Studies Principal

Ohel Chana High School
08.2013 - 07.2018

Humanities Teacher

Ohel Chana / Bais Chana High School
05.2010 - 06.2012

Masters of Arts - Psychology and Education

Teachers College of Columbia University

Bachelors of Arts - Psychology

Touro College Los Angeles
Esther Pearl Kreiman