Leba Kaplan

Provided individualized ELA instruction to children from English-speaking families in Israel, grades K-8, fostering literacy and comprehension skills.

• Implemented comprehensive teaching strategies focused on developing phonemic awareness, ABCs, decoding, encoding, fluency, and reading comprehension.
• Developed tailored educational plans to address unique learning needs based on age, progress, and abilities.
• Implemented personalized teaching strategies to effectively support children's learning in a one-on-one environment.

Facilitated one-on-one instruction for a special needs child with autism five days a week in ABA-based special education classroom.

• Supported classroom learning by implementing tailored educational and behavioral strategies for the child.
• Implemented targeted ABA exercises in accordance with educational plan, enhancing child's progress towards personal goals.
• Balanced individual responsibilities and teamwork to enhance project outcomes and team cohesion.

Supported the learning environment in an ABA classroom for Pre-K and first-grade children with special needs.

• Facilitated individualized support for a child with autism to achieve educational and behavioral objectives.
• Fostered a positive work environment by demonstrating respect and willingness to support team members and clients.
• Collaborated with classroom staff to establish a safe and welcoming environment.

Counselor for a child with special needs 24/7 in a camp setting, teaching essential self-care skills as well as completing educational goals.

• Collaborated with staff to cultivate a positive and secure atmosphere in the bunk.
• Developed tailored objectives and worked one-on-one to enhance independence in personal and social skills for a child with special needs.
• Implemented targeted objectives to foster educational advancement.

Advanced Regents Diploma