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Leah Kohn

Brooklyn,NY

Summary

A creative education professional, bringing experience in creating dynamic and inclusive learning experiences. Proven ability to engage students and ability to cultivate a positive learning environment. Known for strong collaboration and flexibility, ensuring smooth adaptation to evolving educational needs. Skilled in curriculum development and classroom management.

Overview

5
5
years of professional experience

Work History

Classroom Teacher

YST (boys)
09.2024 - Current
  • Implemented differentiated instruction strategies, ensuring all students were able to access the curriculum and make progress in their learning.
  • Established clear expectations for behavior and classroom management, creating a respectful and productive learning atmosphere.
  • Boosted student confidence through consistent encouragement and positive reinforcement, fostering a supportive learning environment.
  • Implemented extra subjects such as STEM and Piano to complement the learning experience.

Afterschool Program Director

HCS
08.2023 - 08.2024
  • Created and implemented after-school respite programs for children with special needs.
  • Responsibilities included were recruiting and hiring staff.
  • Creating and implementing a program.
  • Collaboration with parents, staff and professionals.
  • Was responsible for ensuring all billing needs were met in many capacities.
  • General leadership for the entire program.

Counselor

Camp Simcha Special
07.2022 - 07.2024
  • Was responsible for the physical and emotional well-being of a child with a physical disability in a sleepaway camp.

Group Leader

Fit with Friends-Hamaspik
01.2021 - 01.2024
  • Counselor for fit with friends, a program for adults with special needs.

Supervisor/Group Leader

Haktanim- hamaspik
09.2021 - 06.2023
  • Implemented and supervised a Shabbos morning program for special needs children.
  • Was responsible for creating the program and instructing and supervising the counselors and children.

Counselor

Camp Mizmor
01.2021 - 01.2022
  • Summer counselor for a 9-year-old developmentally disabled child.
  • Was responsible for her physical and educational needs.
  • In a sleepaway camp.

Home Para

Ichud mosdos hachinuch
01.2020 - 01.2021
  • Provided one on one emotional and academic support for an autistic 10-year-old child.
  • Was in contact with his BCBA to reach goals and track his development.

Daycamp teacher

Haktanim- Hamaspik Daycamp
01.2020 - 12.2020
  • Responsible for implementing the program activities.
  • Group consisted of 10 developmentally disabled children and 3 teachers.

Education

College - Psychology

Sara Schenirer- College of MSV
07-2025

Seminary - teacher's certificate and accredited diploma

Rinas Bais Yakov
01.2023

High school - advanced regent's diploma

Bais Yakov Vien
01.2022

Masters in Education - STEM - Starting FALL 2024

Touro College
New York, NY

Skills

  • Classroom management
  • Lesson planning
  • Technology integration
  • Student development
  • Skills development
  • Project-based learning
  • Extracurricular activities
  • Special education

Timeline

Classroom Teacher

YST (boys)
09.2024 - Current

Afterschool Program Director

HCS
08.2023 - 08.2024

Counselor

Camp Simcha Special
07.2022 - 07.2024

Supervisor/Group Leader

Haktanim- hamaspik
09.2021 - 06.2023

Group Leader

Fit with Friends-Hamaspik
01.2021 - 01.2024

Counselor

Camp Mizmor
01.2021 - 01.2022

Home Para

Ichud mosdos hachinuch
01.2020 - 01.2021

Daycamp teacher

Haktanim- Hamaspik Daycamp
01.2020 - 12.2020

Seminary - teacher's certificate and accredited diploma

Rinas Bais Yakov

College - Psychology

Sara Schenirer- College of MSV

High school - advanced regent's diploma

Bais Yakov Vien

Masters in Education - STEM - Starting FALL 2024

Touro College

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