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Meira Cohen

Englewood,New Jersey

Summary

Experienced in both mainstream and special education, I specialize in nurturing children’s growth and well-being. At HASC, a Jewish special needs camp, I provided attentive care to medically fragile and developmentally delayed children. As an assistant teacher, I designed engaging lesson plans for traditional learning and fine motor skill development, along with creative craft projects.

As head of "Chessed", Charitable Acts, at a Jewish summer camp for two years, I promoted inclusivity and kindness through innovative activities and projects. I excel at forming meaningful connections with children and creating supportive environments where every child feels valued.

I am eager to bring my passion for children and my expertise in child development to the role of Child Life Assistant at Joseph M. Sanzari Children’s Hospital. With a solid background in education and healthcare, I am prepared to contribute by creating activity packets, leading craft groups, facilitating bedside play, and supporting events and donations. My goal is to ensure a positive and comforting experience for young patients and their families throughout their hospital stay.

Overview

3
3
years of professional experience

Work History

Head of School Engagement

Yachad
10.2023 - Current
  • Created and fostered relationships with high schools and their students to bridge the gap between our programming and the mainstream community.
  • Created volunteering opportunities and engaged with the volunteers on a daily basis.
  • Planned, organized, and executed successful fundraising efforts and events for our organization's region.
  • Established and maintained a comprehensive spreadsheet system to monitor and analyze fundraising results, ensuring effective tracking of progress and competitive positioning within the region.

Head of Chessed

Camp Morasha
06.2023 - Current


  • Created and executed a curriculum of activities that cultivated a community of kindness and giving.
  • Collaborated with staff and campers to strategize and execute projects that appealed to campers of all ages and abilities.
  • Was responsible in overseeing the camp's building campaign which raised over $500,000.
  • Planned and ran a blood-drive for the American Red Cross.

Assistant Special Education Teacher

Sinai Schools
09.2022 - 06.2023
  • Supported the lead teacher by preparing materials, grading assignments, and providing one-on-one assistance to struggling students.
  • Provided ongoing support during inclusive classroom settings, enabling all students to participate fully in class activities and discussions.
  • Contributed to a positive school culture by participating in faculty meetings, professional development workshops, and extracurricular activities as needed.

Assistant Teacher

Yeshiva Rabbi Samson Raphael Hirsch (Breuer’s)
09.2021 - 06.2022
  • Worked with teachers to design lesson plans and coordinate activities for classes, consistently noting successful ideas and identifying areas for improvement.
  • Provided one-on-one and group-based learning support to maintain student progress and development.
  • Kept students on-task with proactive behavior modification and positive reinforcement strategies.
  • Took over class for regular classroom teacher, managing assignments, student needs and recordkeeping.

Education

Judaic Studies -

Landers College For Women
New York, NY
05.2024

Two Year Program -

Tiferet Seminary
Ramat Beit Shemesh, Israel
2021

High School Diploma -

Maayanot High School
Teaneck, NJ
06.2019

Elementary School -

Rosenbaum Yeshiva of North Jersey
River Edge, NJ
2015

Skills

  • Creative and Energetic
  • Positive Engagement
  • Positive Reinforcement
  • Activity Planning and Coordination
  • Recreational Program Planning
  • Curriculum Planning
  • Sensory Play
  • Patience and Empathy
  • Artistic Expression

Timeline

Head of School Engagement

Yachad
10.2023 - Current

Head of Chessed

Camp Morasha
06.2023 - Current

Assistant Special Education Teacher

Sinai Schools
09.2022 - 06.2023

Assistant Teacher

Yeshiva Rabbi Samson Raphael Hirsch (Breuer’s)
09.2021 - 06.2022

Judaic Studies -

Landers College For Women

Two Year Program -

Tiferet Seminary

High School Diploma -

Maayanot High School

Elementary School -

Rosenbaum Yeshiva of North Jersey
Meira Cohen