Geffen Goldstein
Los Angeles,CA
Summary
Elementary educator with experience in K–5 classrooms, ESL instruction, and international teaching. Strong background in literacy support, classroom management, and working with diverse learners. Committed to creating engaging and inclusive learning environments.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Teaching Assistant & Substitute Teacher (Floating)
Sinai Akiba Academy
08.2025 - Current
- Supported K–5 classrooms as a teaching assistant and substitute teacher
- Served as a long-term kindergarten assistant during a maternity leave, assisting with instruction, SEL, and classroom management
- Assisted 5th grade Judaic Studies and Hebrew classes, supporting instruction and student engagement
- Collaborated with lead teachers and adapted quickly across grade levels
La Casita de Ingles
01.2025 - 07.2025
- Play based English teacher to Spanish students ages 5-12
- Teach two different groups of six students who are ages 5-7 and the other group is ages 9-11
English Language Assistant
10.2024 - 06.2025
- English teacher in a Spanish public school in Madrid for students ages 1-12 years old
- Assisted by pulling students out of class and working on conversational English as well as reading and writing.
Student Teaching
01.2024 - 05.2024
- Five days a week I work with fourth grade students in math at Francis Scott Key Elementary
Practicum
08.2023 - 12.2023
- Did 16 hours a week in a third grade Reading classroom at Horace Mann Elementary
Reading Rescue
09.2022 - 12.2022
- Tutored four first-grade students at a Title I school in reading intervention strategies
Shadow Teacher
06.2022 - 08.2022
- Shadowed 3-year-old autistic child during his time at summer camp and at home
- Assisted him in his daily activities, assessed his challenges, engaged him to address his severe behavioral and development challenges
Speech Pathology
06.2021 - 08.2021
- Served as intern to speech pathologist, working with autistic children aged 2 and up
- Assisted in assessment and development of treatment options
TG Summer of Fun Camp
06.2020 - 08.2020
- Created and operated a summer camp for elementary school and pre-school aged children
- Created the daily program, led activities, managed the budget, billed, and collected daily fees
Education
BA - Elementary Education
American University
Washington DC01-2024
Certificate -
CIEE 150 Hour TEFL Certification
Washington DC01-2024
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Tel Aviv University
Tel Aviv, Israel01-2022
Skills
- Calm and patient demeanor
- Relationship building
- Classroom support
- Team collaboration
- Small group and individual assistance
- CPR and first aid
Certification
- Aid/CPR Certified
Timeline
Teaching Assistant & Substitute Teacher (Floating)
Sinai Akiba Academy
08.2025 - Current
La Casita de Ingles
01.2025 - 07.2025
English Language Assistant
10.2024 - 06.2025
Student Teaching
01.2024 - 05.2024
Practicum
08.2023 - 12.2023
Reading Rescue
09.2022 - 12.2022
Shadow Teacher
06.2022 - 08.2022
Speech Pathology
06.2021 - 08.2021
TG Summer of Fun Camp
06.2020 - 08.2020
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Tel Aviv University
BA - Elementary Education
American University
Certificate -
CIEE 150 Hour TEFL Certification