Jodi Friedman
Yardley,PA
Summary
Driven and resourceful administrative professional with 9+ years of experience assisting with work of congregants, clergy, and directors. Track record supporting professional needs with well-organized precision. Successfully manages high-volume workloads in rapidly changing environments.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
Work History
Executive Assistant
Shir Ami
04.2015 - Current
- Answered high volume of phone calls and email inquiries.
- Filed paperwork and organized computer-based information.
- Managed mail and both incoming and outgoing correspondence, mail, email and faxes.
- Handled logistics, catering, and staffing events for various amounts of attendees throughout the synagogue.
- Created and managed office systems to efficiently deal with documentation.
- Greeted arriving visitors, determined nature and purpose of visit and directed individuals to appropriate destinations.
- Responsible for both accounts receivables and accounts payables
- Assistant clergy members with written communications and calendaring when necessary
- Handled all parts of the membership process
- Organized and maintained all areas of the bar/ bat mitzvah process (information for parents, lessons, liaison for clergy)
Residential Coordinator
IEO (International Education Opportunities)
08.2014 - 04.2015
- Maintained a budget for each of the 6 residences housing over 60 students from China.
- Supervised dorm parents to make sure their needs and students needs were met.
- Coordinated activities and events to create safe, positive and inclusive environment.
- Responded to student inquiries and concerns, offering support and guidance.
- Developed, implemented and monitored residential policies and procedures.
- Promoted culture of respect and understanding among students.
- Facilitated smooth transition of new students into residential program.
- Developed and maintained relationships with dorm parents to promote positive living environment for students.
6th Grade Teacher
Freire Charter Schools
06.2012 - 06.2013
- Kept classroom environments consistent and focused on learning by establishing and enforcing clear objectives.
- Worked with administrators on behavioral issues to support needs of students.
- Prepared and implemented lesson plans covering required course topics.
- Assigned daily lesson plans designed to motivate students and allow for creativity.
Special Education Teacher (Moderate Mental Dis.)
Chesterfield County Schools
07.2007 - 06.2010
- Created and managed IEPs to define student learning objectives and educational strategies, in addition to applying instructional knowledge and methods to support goals.
- Delivered effective and differentiated classroom instruction to range of diverse students.
- Taught multiple subjects to students with intellectual or emotional disabilities.
- Worked with students with moderate to severe autism to increase life skills.
- Planned daily activities to keep students engaged and on track with learning goals.
- Developed and implemented behavior management plans to improve student behavior.
- Worked closely with parents and guardians to address students' needs, to create consistency at home and school.
- Supervised three paraprofessionals who worked in the classroom
Education
Masters of Education (M.Ed.) - Early Childhood Education
Rutgers University
New Brunswick, NJ05.2012
Bachelor of Science - Special Education, Elementary Education
Pennsylvania State University
University Park12.2006
Skills
- AR/AP
- Database Management
- Customer Service-Oriented
- Office Administration
- Schedule & Calendar Planning
- Phone Etiquette
- Resourcefulness
- Event Coordination
- Record Keeping
- Project Coordination
Timeline
Executive Assistant
Shir Ami
04.2015 - Current
Residential Coordinator
IEO (International Education Opportunities)
08.2014 - 04.2015
6th Grade Teacher
Freire Charter Schools
06.2012 - 06.2013
Special Education Teacher (Moderate Mental Dis.)
Chesterfield County Schools
07.2007 - 06.2010
Masters of Education (M.Ed.) - Early Childhood Education
Rutgers University
Bachelor of Science - Special Education, Elementary Education
Pennsylvania State University
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