Naomi Berman
San Pablo,CA
Summary
Dynamic educator with a proven track record at San Francisco Unified School District, excelling in child-centered project-based learning and relationship building with families. Expert in implementing engaging lesson plans and fostering cultural awareness, while advocating for social justice. Skilled in utilizing technology to enhance learning experiences and support diverse student needs.
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
Work History
Classroom Educator
San Francisco Unified School District
San Francisco, United States
08.2006 - Current
- Chose materials and developed lesson plans to enhance skills for individual students.
- Built relationships and communicated with parents to provide best learning environment for children.
- Collaborated with adults and children to provide safe and educational experience.
- Developed and implemented engaging lesson plans to keep learner attention.
- Differentiated instruction to meet needs of diverse learners.
- Fostered student curiosity and interest through creative hands-on activities.
- Increased educational expertise and knowledge of Anti-bias education by guest lecturing at University of San Francisco and San Francisco State University.
- Boosted cultural awareness by incorporating children's literature from world cultures.
- Implemented different technologies such as iPads and Bee Bots to engage students in class instruction and diversify approaches.
- Initiated free tutoring sessions with students during summer to support struggling students.
Vocal Director and Assistant Choreographer
San Francisco Children's Musical Theater
San Francisco, CA
02.2013 - 01.2019
- Scheduled and coordinated auditions for selection of performers in musical presentations.
- Auditioned and selected performers based on ensemble size, abilities, and availability of scores.
- Directed rehearsals and live or recorded performances to ensure tonal and harmonic balance.
- Consulted with directors and producers to align musical cues with artistic vision.
- Collaborated with performers and producers to achieve desired sound quality for productions.
- Arranged music for fifteen holiday performances and special events.
- Attended regular practices and private lessons to enhance musical skills.
Education
Master of Arts - Early Childhood Education
San Francisco State University
San Francisco, CA12.2021
Bachelor of Arts - Theater Arts
San Francisco State University
San Francisco, CA05.2003
Skills
- Child-centered project-based learning
- Social justice advocacy
- Relationship building with families
- Strength-based approach
- Peer mentoring and support
- Community development
- Union representation and leadership
Singing, dancing, helping to support and grow new teachers.
Singing, dancing and the arts has always been an entry point for my own learning. Young children's natural way of learning is through the Arts. As an early childhood educator I have used these gifts to engage and support my young scholars. Helping to grow the teaching profession is also a passion of mine. I have supported numerous student teachers and have guest lectured to credential students at USF and SFSU.
Recognitions
- Nominated multiple times for the San Francisco Mayors Teacher of the Year Award.
- Nominated in 2026 for the NBC All Star Teacher Award.
Timeline
Vocal Director and Assistant Choreographer
San Francisco Children's Musical Theater
02.2013 - 01.2019
Classroom Educator
San Francisco Unified School District
08.2006 - Current
Master of Arts - Early Childhood Education
San Francisco State University
Bachelor of Arts - Theater Arts
San Francisco State University