Jessica Freedman
New York,NY
Summary
Recent graduate seeking a career in education with hands on-experience gained through creative work environments. Currently applying to Master programs in Education. Demonstrates strong teamwork, problem-solving, and intellectual curiosity. Prepared to start career in the classroom and bring a positivity and warmth to the classroom.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
Work History
Teaching Assistant and Director
The Matthew Strother Center for the Examined Life
04.2023 - Current
- Designed and implemented immersive 10-day residential study programs, fostering intellectual growth through the exploration of the humanities in a community-based setting.
- Led program development initiatives, including faculty selection, curriculum design, and participant engagement, ensuring alignment with the Center’s mission of promoting learning for its own sake
- Facilitated and supported classroom activities, tutoring, and reviewing work.
Figure Skating Coach
Figure Skating in Harlem
09.2022 - 04.2023
- Coached first and second graders in foundational figure skating skills, fostering both athletic development and personal confidence in a supportive, educational environment.
- Collaborated with fellow coaches to design age-appropriate lesson plans, incorporating both technical skating drills and character-building activities to empower young girls of color.
- Provided individualized feedback and mentorship, helping students set and achieve personal goals while promoting teamwork, discipline, and perseverance on and off the ice.
Farmhand
Space at Ryder's Farm
03.2020 - 12.2022
- Managed day-to-day farm operations, including planting, harvesting, and maintaining crops, contributing to the farm’s sustainable agricultural practices.
- Collaborated with a community of farmers and artists, supporting the farm's unique integration of agriculture with creative residencies.
- Gained hands-on experience in organic farming, irrigation management, and farm-to-table practices, ensuring the production of fresh, high-quality produce for the local community.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Literary Studies, Concentration in Poetry
Eugene Lang College of Liberal Arts At The New Sch
New York05.2024
Skills
- Spanish, C1
- Italian, B1
- Coursework focused on Imagination, Language, and Play
- Engagement with Critical Pedagogy
- Classroom Instruction
- Empathy and Communication
Timeline
Teaching Assistant and Director
The Matthew Strother Center for the Examined Life
04.2023 - Current
Figure Skating Coach
Figure Skating in Harlem
09.2022 - 04.2023
Farmhand
Space at Ryder's Farm
03.2020 - 12.2022
Bachelor of Arts - Literary Studies, Concentration in Poetry
Eugene Lang College of Liberal Arts At The New Sch
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