Laurie Griffel

Enthusiastic and creative individual with solid understanding of student development and learning styles. Possesses excellent communication and interpersonal skills and connects with students from diverse backgrounds. Experienced developing engaging lesson plans and assessments to measure student progress. Dedicated Educator experienced in creating and fostering learning environments for students to raise confidence and expand knowledge base. Dedicated to monitoring students' progress and ensuring each meets goals within pre-determined timespan.

• Supervised team of 6 staff member as a Grade Leader in Public School.
• Led Child Friendly Junior Congregation on Shabbat and holidays (put together a Siddur for the children).
• Took many Professional Development courses
• I work remotely tutoring Hebrew reading and prayer recitation/familiarity as well as key word recognition.
• I wrote many grants while in the New York City Public Shool System.
• I taught the Arts for many years, in addition to academic teaching.

I was a proud recipient of the Grinspoon-Steinhardt Teaching Award and Stipend. Someone followed me throughout an academic year and chose my teaching to be deserving of this honor. 

I would be honored to become a part of your teaching community. I give my all to any school that hires me. I love my learners and educating people. I am creative and artistic. I am musical. I have a love for teaching.