Sarah Pesa Gurian

• Curated music for each prayer service to provide a meaningful, soulful, and uplifting experience.
• Accompanied the Rabbi to lead the Congregation in Shabbat evening and Shabbat morning Shacharit services
• Interpreted different music by making use of voice production, harmony, rhythm and melody to present characterization.
• Studied intensively with Cantor Nathan Lam to develop Cantorial, Liturgical and performance skills.
• Used printed text and musical notations to memorize musical selections and routines.
• Applied knowledge of harmony, melody, rhythm and voice production to individualize presentations and maintain audience interest.

- One-on-one B'nai Mitzvah mentor for students of all proficiency levels.

- B'nai Mitzvah Preparation: Davening,

learning to chant Torah and Haftorah portions.

- Foster students to find deeper meaning and engagement throughout their B'nai Mitzvah Journey

- Work with students on stage presence and feeling more comfortable and confident while public speaking.

- Share student's progress with parents after each lesson to encourage engagement.

- Accommodated families according to each student's needs and circumstances.

- Managed all scheduling

- Taught 5th grade class of 25 students on the Jewish lifecycle & holidays

- Created original curriculums for both classes and individual students

-Additionally tutored multiple groups of 3 to 7 students with special needs

working with families on a daily basis on matters according to each student's special needs and circumstances, and managing all scheduling.

-Engaged students by encouraging participation in class and sharing thoughts on subjects under discussion.

-Maintained student attendance records, grades and other required records to meet departmental standards and monitor student progress.