Jacob Drori

As Science Teacher:

• Implemented and executed Valor and Bright Star curriculum and best practices
• Differentiated lesson plans to meet the diverse needs of students both academically and personally
• Established and maintained positive, inclusive classroom environment
• Facilitated Compass circles and badgework to help the socio-emotional growth of students as well as to provide safe, welcoming space for students to share their celebrations and seek support during difficult times.
• Collaborated heavily with Inclusion specialists to ensure students with diverse needs were able to succeed socially and academically
• Assisted Inclusion team in facilitation of PD regarding ADHD and the best way to support students with ADHD
• Communicated with parents to help support them in supporting their children
• Collaborated with grade level and helped design, create, and distribute multiple documents on Google Docs, Sheets, and Slides for both internal use as well as student and family facing use.

As Science content lead (2018-2019, 2021-present)

• Conferred with educators to identify current classroom concerns and diversify instructional strategies.
• Collaborated with science teachers to develop and execute strategies in class to increase student engagement and academic rigor.
• Facilitate lesson plan laboratory to help identify and address issues/areas of growth in class for students as well as find strategies to alleviate stress for teachers
• Consult with Bright Star science instructional coach to maximize professional development
• Helped plan and run STEAM night to encourage family engagement in the sciences
• Helped organize and facilitate the acquisition of science materials for all science classes in order to enrich educational experiences of students

As Grade Level Lead (2019 - 2021)

• Upheld school culture and academic expectations with 8th grade team
• Helped implement and helped 8th grade team implement school sites behavioral management systems and norms
• Communicated regularly with families to ensure maximum family engagement with school and student activities.
• Held weekly grade level meetings with 8th grade teachers to ensure alignment with school expectations, support teachers with various classroom challenges, and helped create positive culture not only in classes but also amongst the grade level and elective teachers
• Communicated regularly with admin to keep teachers and administrators in agreement about expectations as well as voicing teacher concerns to administration in order to make a better working environment for teachers and learning environment for students
• Created and distributed documents on Google Docs, Google Slides, and especially Google Sheets that were either internal, school wide, or parent facing in order to maximize instructional efficiency, acquisition and management of student data, and communication with all parts of student support systems including family, IAs, and administration.
• Helped implement Restorative Justice practices and mindset
• Worked with AP of Student Culture to help 8th grade stay normed with schoolwide expectations, as well as to help develop culture activities for school

As Archery Coach (2018-2020, 2021-present)

• Developed and delivered developmentally appropriate archery program to facilitate engagement.
• Acquired archery supplies and equipment
• Kept athletes interested, challenged and attentive to archery using positive reinforcement.
• Focused on archer development by promoting social skills, responsibility, growth mindset, and self-esteem.
• Trained athletes in proper use of equipment for safety and maximum results.
• Established clear benchmarks for performance and monitored individual and team progress.
• Developed game plans and adjusted to meet various game situations.
• Coordinated special events such as local contests and city championships

• Developed and delivered developmentally appropriate archery program to facilitate engagement.
• Acquired archery supplies and equipment to prepare for classes.
• Maintained clean, safe and secure archery range to reduce injuries or illnesses.
• Focused on athlete development by promoting social skills, responsibility and self-esteem.
• Established clear benchmarks for performance and monitored individual and team progress.

• Planned, prepared, and delivered instructional activities that aligned to with NGSS curriculum
• Provided student academic support outside class time to improve learning and performance.
• Understood critical development years for adolescent minds and structured lessons to meet cognitive abilities.
• Encouraged student interest in Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM) and participation in Student Spaceflight Experiments Program
• Worked directly with families to maximize student socio-emotional and academic growth.
• Ran community circles to develop whole class culture, support students during difficult life events, and celebrate milestones and achievements.
• Managed science equipment for entire school, collaborating with multiple grade-levels and disciplines on cross-content projects