Jessie Gindea
Innovative Jewish Educator, Day School Administrator, Life Long Learner
Brooklyn,NY
Summary
Energetic, joyful, and dedicated with strong ability to foster positive learning environment and build collaborative relationships. Deep understanding of educational curriculum development and strategic planning, combined with excellent organizational and leadership skills. Committed to creating impactful educational programs to ignite a love of learning in learners of all ages.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
12
12
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Lower School Director
Luria Academy of Brooklyn
Brooklyn, NY
08.2024 - Current
- Provides detailed feedback to teams after analyzing each educator's responsibilities.
- Improves school performance by implementing strategic plans and curriculum development initiatives.
- Serves as a key partner in implementing comprehensive support services for students, working alongside the support team to coordinate intervention programs designed to give each student what they need to be most successful at Luria.
- Boosts faculty morale by providing professional development opportunities and recognizing outstanding achievements.
- Communicates with parents to encourage active parental participation in education.
- Monitors student progress and implemented intervention strategies to support student success.
- Performs classroom evaluations to assess teacher strategies and effectiveness.
- Trains teachers on effective teaching techniques, classroom management strategies, and behavior modification.
Interim Head of School, Day School Director, and Director of Judaic Studies
Gordon School
Miami, FL
05.2023 - 05.2024
- Articulated and promoted an educational vision for the Gordon School and the Center for Jewish Life to stand out as an innovative, experiential, and family-encompassing Jewish educational institution
- Served as the liaison between the Executive Director, the Board of Directors, and Gordon School Leadership Team
- Oversaw school budgets and personnel
- Coordinated programming, day-to-day operations, and calendar of events for the Gordon School
- Mentored and supervised all faculty at Gordon School
- Provided timely and effective supervision and evaluation of faculty, ensuring that these faculty receive regular feedback and guidance on their teaching and overall performance
- Ensured quality instruction by inspiring and collaborating with faculty to improve teaching and learning across all departmental subject matters
- Collaborated with the Gordon School leadership team to best execute the celebration of Jewish holidays, life cycle events, and other immersive Jewish experiences at school
- Envisiond and implemented a spiraling, age-appropriate Judaic Studies Curriculum for 3 months - 5th grade
- Partnered with outside organizations to plan and lead professional development for faculty
- Planed, and executed orientation for teachers, professional development days, and faculty meetings in close collaboration with other administrators
- Main point of contact for parents at the Gordon School
Associate Director, National Young Leadership Cabinet
Jewish Federations of North America
04.2022 - 05.2023
- Developed, designed, and executed the annual plan of Cabinet marquee experiences including; a domestic week-long retreat, a week-long International Study Mission, Online Leadership Experiences, New Member Onboarding, and Executive Team Development
- Oversaw design, development, curation, and project management of leadership opportunities for Cabinet
- Coordinated with teams across JFNA and external vendors to ensure quality and excellence
- Guided and supervised lay lead teams within the Cabinet leadership structure to provide focus, support, and coordination to maximize lay involvement
- Built meaningful Jewish online programming for JFNA staff in coordination with staff in other departments
Senior Educator
Base Miami
Miami, FL
07.2017 - 03.2023
- In partnership with my husband, developed and ran Jewish programming and events throughout the calendar year
- Programming ranges from Shabbat and holiday meals, Jewish learning, community service projects, social events, virtual programming, immersive Jewish experiences and trips, small cohort programming and classes, as well as empowering, guiding, and facilitating creative educational collaborations with Basers (community members)
- Our home was a central meeting place for pluralistic and welcoming Jewish learning and life for people to continue their Jewish journey whatever that means for them
- Partnered with 30+ local and national organizations and programs
- Tracked participation and engagement via Salesforce
- Worked with Base founders, Rabbis, and Senior Educators to execute the Base National's annual growth strategy
Associate Director
KAHAL: Your Jewish Home Abroad
01.2018 - 10.2021
- Designed all Jewish educational content, community learning sessions and cohorts around the holidays, Shabbat, and other Jewish calendar events for students, community partners, staff, Associate Board, and Board of Directors
- Built a framework for finding, pairing, and connecting chevrutah (study partners) for all KAHAL stakeholders interested in furthering their Jewish learning journey including students, staff, Board members, Associate Board members, international community contacts, and donors
- Offered one-on-one consultations to students, colleagues, and community partners seeking guidance to deepen their Jewish identity and connecting to the Global Jewish community
- Created and implemented a semester-long leadership curriculum in partnership with the Pardes Institute of Jewish Studies for students studying abroad beginning in Spring 2019
- Worked collaboratively with KAHAL senior leadership, Pardes faculty and staff, and major funding partners to sponsor 15-20 students to participate each semester
- Oversaw the day-to-day operations of KAHAL's student leadership programs including managing 3 staff members and 15-20 student leaders based in 10 countries
- Developed and supported relationships with community partners in Italy, Israel, and North America
6th-12 Grade Torah Teacher, Better Together Program Coordinator, Middle School Advisor
Congregation Agudath Israel
09.2014 - 06.2017
- Developed and implemented a 6th-12th grade Weekly Torah portion curriculum
- Created and implemented a curriculum for the Legacy Heritage Foundation Better Together grant; a program meant to connect senior citizens and middle school students
- Supervise and organize all middle school activities including; Kadima youth group, teacher training, CPR training, seasonal activities, and all special programming
Judaics Teacher and Limmud Specialist
Golda Och Academy
07.2014 - 06.2015
- Developed and implemented a 5th-grade Torah curriculum about the book of Shemot in addition to weekly Torah portions
- Assisted in 1st-5th grade classrooms daily with Judaic Studies Enrichment
Nadiv Educator
Solomon Schechter Day School of Bergen County
09.2012 - 08.2014
- Designed experiential educational programs for K-8th grade around Israel, Jewish history, holidays, and community service projects
- Built out a Middle School Judaics curriculum for 6th-8th grade focused on becoming a Bar or Bat Mitzvah
- Managed all community service projects for Middle and Lower School, including weekly volunteering at a local nursing home and soup kitchen
Director of Education
Camp Young Judaea Sprout Lake
06.2012 - 08.2014
- Developed and implemented yearly curricula for 350 campers, ages 7-13, and 60+ staff members
- Coached educational specialists and college-aged staff members in creating and implementing meaningful learning moments into daily life at camp
- Supervised and managed education specialists and college-aged counselors in implementing informal educational programs
- Led Shabbat services each week and coordinated traditional and creative daily prayer services
Education
Master of Jewish Education - Jewish Education; Certificate in Jewish Day School Education
Hebrew College, Shoolman Graduate School of Jewish
01.2010 - 01.2012
Certificate of Advanced Jewish Studies - undefined
Pardes Institute of Jewish Studies
01.2010 - 01.2012
B.A. - Middle Eastern Studies
Columbia University School of General Studies
01.2006 - 01.2010
B.A. - Modern Jewish Studies
Jewish Theological Seminary, List College
New York 01.2006 - 01.2010
Prizes and Fellowships
- DSLTI Cohort 13, Prizmah, 01/23, 01/25
- Pedagogies of Wellbeing Fellowship, M², 01/23
- Pomegranate Prize, Covenant Foundation, 01/20
Timeline
Lower School Director
Luria Academy of Brooklyn
08.2024 - Current
Interim Head of School, Day School Director, and Director of Judaic Studies
Gordon School
05.2023 - 05.2024
Associate Director, National Young Leadership Cabinet
Jewish Federations of North America
04.2022 - 05.2023
Associate Director
KAHAL: Your Jewish Home Abroad
01.2018 - 10.2021
Senior Educator
Base Miami
07.2017 - 03.2023
6th-12 Grade Torah Teacher, Better Together Program Coordinator, Middle School Advisor
Congregation Agudath Israel
09.2014 - 06.2017
Judaics Teacher and Limmud Specialist
Golda Och Academy
07.2014 - 06.2015
Nadiv Educator
Solomon Schechter Day School of Bergen County
09.2012 - 08.2014
Director of Education
Camp Young Judaea Sprout Lake
06.2012 - 08.2014
Master of Jewish Education - Jewish Education; Certificate in Jewish Day School Education
Hebrew College, Shoolman Graduate School of Jewish
01.2010 - 01.2012
Certificate of Advanced Jewish Studies - undefined
Pardes Institute of Jewish Studies
01.2010 - 01.2012
B.A. - Middle Eastern Studies
Columbia University School of General Studies
01.2006 - 01.2010
B.A. - Modern Jewish Studies
Jewish Theological Seminary, List College
01.2006 - 01.2010
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