Rachel Mae Sherman, M.Ed.
New York,NY
Summary
Relationship-driven synagogue educator focusing on innovative pedagogy that creates lasting connections to Jewish heritage. Detail-oriented community organizer empowering children and young adults to create ownership of and a deeper relationship with their Judaism. Supporting learners to create their “Jewish toolkit” to enhance their Jewish journeys.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
Work History
Director of Youth Programming and Engagement
Park Avenue Synagogue
New York, NY
04.2020 - Current
- Developing and teaching curricula for Rabbi Judah Nadich High School in partnership with clergy for learners in grades 8-12
- Managing relationships with vendors and educators for more than 50 programs for learners in grades 3-12
- Overseeing the historic Park Avenue Synagogue Food Pantry including more than 70 teen volunteers
- Facilitating the use of educational technology tools for the Park Avenue Synagogue Education and Leadership Team
- Liaising with three lay-led committees made up of parents, clergy, and board members – including the synagogue’s COVID advisory committee
Field Manager
OneTable
New York, New York
06.2018 - 04.2020
- Engaged with a New York user base of over 20,000 individuals
- Managed the increased growth of the OneTable New York Shabbat community by 15% to ~2,250 hosts
- Hired, managed, and supervised 3 inaugural Field Fellows dedicated to diversifying New York program
- Tracked and managed relationships through SalesForce and other CRM software
Jewish Educator
Congregation Rodeph Sholom
New York, NY
09.2016 - 05.2020
- Served as a classroom educator focusing on current events, Jewish values, Jewish Cooking, and Torah and Haftarah trope
- Engaged 50+ 8th graders on 5-day tikkun olam trips to New Orleans’ Lower Ninth Ward (2017-2019)
Jewish Education Field Placement
The Jewish Museum
New York, NY
01.2017 - 01.2018
- Interpreted museum exhibits and their Jewish connections for school groups grades K-12
- Facilitated family and educator studio art workshops for more than 300 families and 100 educators
Marketing Coordinator
The Museum of the Jewish People
Tel Aviv, Israel
01.2016 - Current
- Created Instagram strategy which led to 200% follower increase
- Authored weekly "Parsha and Peoplehood" posting received by 5,000 subscribers
Education
Master of Arts - Jewish Education
Jewish Theological Seminary Of America (JTS)
New York, NY05.2018
Bachelor of Arts - Ethnomusicology/Folklore, Jewish Studies
Indiana University
Bloomington, IN05.2015
Skills
- Congregational Engagement
- Direct Classroom Instruction
- Bar/Bat Mitzvah Tutoring
- Curriculum Design
- Event Planning
- Hebrew Language
- SalesForce/CRM Software
- Microsoft Office Suite Proficiency
Accomplishments
The Jewish Education Project - Social and Racial Justice Round Table Participant
New York, NY • 09/2020 - present
- Collaborating with Jewish educators to further social justice initiatives in synagogue settings
Jim Joseph Foundation - Find Your Summer Ambassador
New York, NY • 09/2020 - present
- Building and retaining relationships with learners and their families to provide personalized recommendations for summer experiences
Matan – The Matan Institute for Education Directors
New York, NY • 09/2020 - present
- Prioritizing inclusion training for special needs learners and their families
UJA Federation of New York – The YESH Institute Cohort 2
New York, NY • 08/2019 - 11/2020
- Engaged in essential early career professional leadership training
Timeline
Director of Youth Programming and Engagement
Park Avenue Synagogue
04.2020 - Current
Field Manager
OneTable
06.2018 - 04.2020
Jewish Education Field Placement
The Jewish Museum
01.2017 - 01.2018
Jewish Educator
Congregation Rodeph Sholom
09.2016 - 05.2020
Marketing Coordinator
The Museum of the Jewish People
01.2016 - Current
Master of Arts - Jewish Education
Jewish Theological Seminary Of America (JTS)
Bachelor of Arts - Ethnomusicology/Folklore, Jewish Studies
Indiana University
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