Scott A. Newman
Natick,MA
Summary
Designer, facilitator, and provider of transformative Jewish experiences that build authentic lasting connections to lifelong Jewish learning and identity. These are my core educational values:
- Judaism and community are inextricable from one another.
- Am Yisrael: Jewish people-hood requires elements of both culture & religion.
- Strong teachers build strong relationships with students leading to deep learning.
- Teachers must help students develop first-hand relationships with subject matter.
- The best teachers are learners: oncoing professional development is essential.
- All learning Journeys can lead to unexpected and wonderful destinations.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
Work History
Director, Youth and Family Education
Congregation Beth El
Sudbury, MA
07.2015 - Current
- Re-branded Hebrew School to become the "BE InSpirEd!" Jewish Journey Program
- Inspired young families to develop a relationship, get involved, and join Beth El
- Developed and implemented values-based curriculum for the program
- Educated congregation on the importance of young families in aging congregation.
- Innovated numerous multi-generational Shabbatot, holidays, and celebrations
- Partnered with Rabbi & Cantor in leading Sunday Kehila & "First Fridays" Shabbat
- Created Zoom classes and outdoor events during COVID-19, with 100% retention
- Recruited, trained, supervised, evaluated and mentored faculty
Education Planning Team, Teacher, Tutor
Temple Shalom Of Newton
Newton, MA
08.2014 - 06.2015
- Developed and implemented lesson plans based on curriculum objectives.
- Incorporated technology-based learning tools to enhance classroom instruction.
- Differentiated instruction according to student learning needs and skill level.
- Tutored Bar/Bat/B Mitzvah students, preparing them for Bar/Bat/B Mitzvah
- Co-coordinated retreats
- Song-led with and without guitar as a classroom and group learning tool
Education
Master of Arts - EMA, Jewish Education
Hebrew Union College - Jewish Institute of Religion
New York, NY06-2025
Continuing Education - "Women in The Bible" And "Hebrew Literature"
SUNY Purchase
Purchase, NY06-1998
Bachelor of Arts - Communication And Rhetoric
SUNY At Albany
Albany, NY05-1996
Skills
- Functional Education Design Leader
- Curriculum Design and Goal Setting
- Faculty and Staff Management, Classroom Observation and Feedback
- Parent and Family Relations and Communication
- Song Leading - Modern and Traditional Jewish Folk Music
- Project-Based and Arts-Based Learning
- Educational Family and Holiday Programming
- Community Event Planning and Coodrination
- Jewish Journey Guidance and Facilitation
Affiliations
- Family: Father of two teens, Spouse, Cat-dad
- Technophile - early adopter and lover of new technology
- Song-leading and acoustic guitar
Timeline
Director, Youth and Family Education
Congregation Beth El
07.2015 - Current
Education Planning Team, Teacher, Tutor
Temple Shalom Of Newton
08.2014 - 06.2015
Master of Arts - EMA, Jewish Education
Hebrew Union College - Jewish Institute of Religion
Continuing Education - "Women in The Bible" And "Hebrew Literature"
SUNY Purchase
Bachelor of Arts - Communication And Rhetoric
SUNY At Albany