Ilana Ben-Shetrit
Summary
Dedicated professional with over 30 years of experience in teaching Hebrew literature, language and grammar. Accomplished educator with demonstrated ability to teach, motivate, and direct students while maintaining high interest and achievement. Articulate communicator able to effectively interact with diverse populations of students at a variety of academic levels.
Overview
34
34
years of professional experience
Work History
Hebrew Grammar and Literature High School Teacher and Head of Learning Center
North Shore Hebrew Academy High School
Great Neck
01.2002 - 01.2010
- Implement the curriculum through unit and daily lesson plans and learning tasks.
- Prepared students for their matriculation tests in Hebrew grammar and Hebrew literature
- Incorporated selected best practices in lesson design and instructional strategies.
- Maintained a learning-focused, safe environment in the classroom.
- Teaching beginner class to intermediate and advanced private lessons
- Using various teaching methods for candidates in order to make the teaching interesting
- Teaching Navi and Torah Grades 9-12th
- Prepping students for Bechinah Yerushalmit
Hebrew Grammar and Literature High School Teacher
Hebrew Academy of Five Towns
Lawrence
01.1994 - 01.2002
- Organizing the tests for students on weekly basis and assessing them as well as providing them the feedback
- Hebrew and Navi
- Preparing the lesson plans and activities for day to day tasks.
- Maintaining the student's records i.e. attendance of students
- Involving the students in discussion and providing a healthy atmosphere for them
Hebrew Grammar and Literature High School Teacher
Flatbush Yeshiva High School
Brooklyn
01.1991 - 01.1993
- Full curriculum - all aspects of administration
- Hebrew Literature (9-12th Graders)
- Navi for Bechina Yerushalmit
Hebrew Grammar and Literature High School Teacher (12th Grade Seniors)
East Midwood High School
Brooklyn
01.1989 - 01.1991
- Subjects included Hebrew Language Regents Preparation
- Coordinate assessment, registration, and testing activities for all incoming students.
- Provide individual and group counseling with primary focus on self-esteem enhancement, anger management, drug awareness, and peer mediation.
- In Director's absence, hold responsibility for handling student disciplinary problems
Teacher, Judaic Studies
Solomon Schechter School
Jericho
01.1982 - 01.1987
- Subjects included Hebrew Language, Mishna and Gemara
- Full curriculum - all aspects of administration
Teacher, Judaic Studies
Solomon Schechter of Essex
Union
01.1976 - 01.1981
- Subjects included Hebrew Language and Mishna
- Developing course curriculum for comparative literature, integrating Biblical texts.
Education
MA - Hebrew Literature/Politics of the Middle East
Hebrew University of Jerusalem
BA - Hebrew Literature and Prophets
Hebrew University of Jerusalem
Languages
Fluent in Hebrew (read & write)
Timeline
Hebrew Grammar and Literature High School Teacher and Head of Learning Center
North Shore Hebrew Academy High School
01.2002 - 01.2010
Hebrew Grammar and Literature High School Teacher
Hebrew Academy of Five Towns
01.1994 - 01.2002
Hebrew Grammar and Literature High School Teacher
Flatbush Yeshiva High School
01.1991 - 01.1993
Hebrew Grammar and Literature High School Teacher (12th Grade Seniors)
East Midwood High School
01.1989 - 01.1991
Teacher, Judaic Studies
Solomon Schechter School
01.1982 - 01.1987
Teacher, Judaic Studies
Solomon Schechter of Essex
01.1976 - 01.1981
MA - Hebrew Literature/Politics of the Middle East
Hebrew University of Jerusalem
BA - Hebrew Literature and Prophets
Hebrew University of Jerusalem