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Julia Lebenson

Briarcliff Manor

Summary

Dynamic educator with a proven track record at Pocantico Hills, excelling in classroom management and fostering student engagement. Recognized for building strong relationships with students while implementing creative lesson plans that enhance learning experiences. Adaptable and committed to promoting a positive educational environment, ensuring student success and emotional growth.

Offering a strong foundation in educational principles and passion for teaching, ready to thrive in learning-focused environment. Delivers understanding of student engagement techniques and classroom management, paired with effective communication skills. Ready to use and develop these skills in a lead teaching role.

Overview

1
1
year of professional experience

Work History

Substitute Teacher

Adam Brown
01.2024 - Current
  • Followed classroom plans left by class teacher to continue student education and reinforce core concepts.
  • Upheld classroom routines to support student environments and maintain consistent schedules.
  • Developed strong rapport with students through consistent encouragement and support, fostering a positive learning atmosphere conducive to academic growth.
  • Repeatedly requested as substitute teacher by teachers based on excellent past referrals and trusted performance.

Spring Break Program Coordinator

Christine Perricelli
02.2025 - 04.2025
  • Facilitated regular meetings with team members to discuss progress updates, address challenges, and brainstorm solutions for ongoing success.
  • Worked on creating and building schedules and activities for the children during the camp.
  • Worked to develop the provided lunch at the camp in a way that allows kids to learn how to cook and prepare food themselves.
  • Worked to foster intentional school community building within the camp in order to enhance a sense of community through and school and in the camp.

Head Camp Counselor

Kerry Papa
06.2024 - 08.2024
  • Strengthened relationships with parents through effective communication regarding camper progress, issues, and achievements.
  • Fostered emotional growth among campers through mentoring sessions that encouraged self-reflection, personal goal-setting, and resilience-building strategies.
  • Enhanced staff performance through ongoing training sessions focusing on best practices in counseling techniques, group dynamics, and crisis management.
  • Demonstrated adaptability when faced with unexpected challenges or changes in plans while ensuring minimal disruption to scheduled activities.
  • Developed strong rapport with both campers and their families by maintaining open lines of communication throughout the summer season.
  • Increased camp safety by diligently enforcing rules, guidelines, and emergency procedures during all camp-related activities.

Education

Master of Arts - Early Childhood/Childhood Education

University At Buffalo
Buffalo, NY
01-2025

Bachelor of Science - Speech Pathology

University At Buffalo
Buffalo, NY
05-2023

Skills

  • Classroom management
  • Adaptable
  • Relationship building and management
  • Student engagement
  • Positive reinforcement
  • Behavior management
  • Classroom organization
  • Group and individual instruction
  • Verbal and written communication
  • Creativity in teaching
  • Lesson plan implementation
  • Lesson planning

Timeline

Spring Break Program Coordinator

Christine Perricelli
02.2025 - 04.2025

Head Camp Counselor

Kerry Papa
06.2024 - 08.2024

Substitute Teacher

Adam Brown
01.2024 - Current

Master of Arts - Early Childhood/Childhood Education

University At Buffalo

Bachelor of Science - Speech Pathology

University At Buffalo
Julia Lebenson