Margot Andersen, MSW
Glenview,IL
Summary
Passionate about cultivating resilience and fostering learning in innovative ways.
An advocate for families with mental health and special needs challenges.
A motivational speaker and teacher.
After a long and successful business career, Margot is seeking to educate others about how to make traditional Judaism speak to them in contemporary times.
Overview
27
27
years of professional experience
Work History
President
Creating Resilience Educational Advocacy
Founded consulting business representing families whose families needed special education services in the schools.
Jewish Educator
Self Employed
01.2016 - Current
Teach classes in Jewish Spirituality, Mindfulness, Meditation
Teach classes on Jewish texts
Teach classes on Torah through a contemporary lens
Edicational Advocate
Self Employed
01.1997 - Current
- Built relationships and communicated with parents to provide best learning environment for children.
- Monitored student progress and adjusted instruction to meet individual needs.
- Utilized innovative teaching strategies to effectively engage students in learning.
- Collaborated with colleagues to develop and revise curriculum, enhancing learning experience.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Psychology
New York University
New York, NYMasters of Social Work
Loyola University
Chicago, ILMinfulness Teacher Training Certification
Institute of Jewish Spirituality
04.2018
Skills
- Creating and Delivering Presentations
- Resilience Skills for Anxiety/Depression
- Strategies for coping with grief
- Teaching classes to adults/Jewish topics
- Teaching Mindfulness and Meditation
Timeline
Jewish Educator
Self Employed
01.2016 - Current
Edicational Advocate
Self Employed
01.1997 - Current
President
Creating Resilience Educational Advocacy
Bachelor of Science - Psychology
New York University
Masters of Social Work
Loyola University
Minfulness Teacher Training Certification
Institute of Jewish Spirituality
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