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Ben Hassan

Seattle,WA

Summary

Passionate Teacher with experience developing and implementing curriculums. Highly skilled at motivating students through positive encouragement. Successful in helping students develop strong skills, become life long learners and develop passion for Judaism.

Overview

15
15
years of professional experience

Work History

Middle School Judaic Studies Teacher

Seattle Hebrew Academy
08.2016 - Current

Graded and evaluated student assignments, papers, and course work.

  • Mentored new teachers, sharing best practices and providing guidance to help them adapt to their new roles successfully.
  • Enhanced classroom engagement through use of interactive teaching methods, such as group projects and hands-on activities.
  • Managed classroom behavior effectively by establishing clear expectations, modeling appropriate conduct, and consistently enforcing established rules and consequences.

Rabbi of Sephardic Bikur Holim Congregation

Seattle, WA
08.2013 - Current
  • Nurtured congregational growth through effective outreach initiatives and targeted programming for various age groups.
  • Developed engaging sermons that addressed relevant social issues while connecting them to Torah values and teachings.
  • Raised funds for synagogue improvements by identifying donors, organizing events, and building relationships with stakeholders.
  • Strengthened community by organizing and leading regular prayer services, religious ceremonies, and educational programs.
  • Provided pastoral care to congregants in times of need, offering spiritual guidance and support during critical life events.
  • Served as liaison between congregation and local organizations, fostering strong relationships within wider community.

Judaic Studies Teacher

Northwest Yeshiva High School
08.2020 - 06.2022
  • Developed strong relationships with students, parents, and colleagues by maintaining open lines of communication and fostering supportive learning environment.
  • Enhanced classroom engagement through use of interactive teaching methods, such as group projects and hands-on activities.
  • Maintained accurate records of student progress, attendance, and behavior to facilitate ongoing communication with parents about their child''s educational journey.
  • Graded and evaluated student assignments, papers, and course work.
  • Developed strong relationships with students, parents, and colleagues by maintaining open lines of communication and fostering supportive learning environment.

Rabbi and Teacher

Leibler Yavneh College
10.2009 - 06.2013
  • Conducted Minyanim developing a passion for Tefillah with High School Students.
  • Oversaw logistics and ran Shabbatonim for students.
  • Maintained accurate records of student performance, communicating progress with parents and administrators regularly through conferences and written reports.
  • Taught core Judaic courses on Talmud, Tanakh, and Jewish history.
  • Increased student comprehension of complex concepts through differentiated instruction tailored to individual learning needs.
  • Developed customized lesson plans tailored to diverse student needs, ensuring inclusive learning environment.

Rabbi

Sassoon Yehuda Sephardi Synagogue
11.2009 - 06.2013
  • Guided families through lifecycle events such as weddings, bar/bat mitzvahs, funerals, and baby-naming ceremonies with compassion and sensitivity.
  • Raised funds for synagogue improvements by identifying donors, organizing events, and building relationships with stakeholders.
  • Inspired congregants to participate in volunteer opportunities both within synagogue community and beyond through advocacy work or social justice initiatives.
  • Cultivated warm atmosphere within congregation by actively greeting members at services/events and encouraging open communication among diverse individuals,

Education

Rabbinic Ordination Yoreh Yoreh -

Torat Yosef Yeshivat Hamivtar
Efrat, Israel
01.2009

Intense textual studies -

Yeshivat Darche Noam
Jerusalem, Israel
01.2005

Bachelor of Science -

University of Salford
Salford, England
06.2004

Torah and Philosophy in the Land of Israel -

Yeshivat Hakibbutz Hadati
Ein Tzurim, Israel
01.2001

Skills

  • Classroom Management
  • Critical Thinking
  • Curriculum Development
  • Motivating students
  • Parent-Teacher Communication
  • Positive Role Model and Mentor
  • Public Speaking

Running, Reading

Amateur half marathon runner and avid reader

Timeline

Judaic Studies Teacher

Northwest Yeshiva High School
08.2020 - 06.2022

Middle School Judaic Studies Teacher

Seattle Hebrew Academy
08.2016 - Current

Rabbi of Sephardic Bikur Holim Congregation

Seattle, WA
08.2013 - Current

Rabbi

Sassoon Yehuda Sephardi Synagogue
11.2009 - 06.2013

Rabbi and Teacher

Leibler Yavneh College
10.2009 - 06.2013

Rabbinic Ordination Yoreh Yoreh -

Torat Yosef Yeshivat Hamivtar

Intense textual studies -

Yeshivat Darche Noam

Bachelor of Science -

University of Salford

Torah and Philosophy in the Land of Israel -

Yeshivat Hakibbutz Hadati
Ben Hassan