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Sosy S. Gorelick

Fallsburg

Summary

As an avid reader, with a penchant for teen/young adult literature, strong command of the English Language, and extensive experience in academic developmental, content editing and proofreading, my objective is to pursue my passion for literature and utilize my skills in editing and proofreading teen and young adult literature.

Overview

43
43
years of professional experience

Work History

Special Education Teacher

Yeshiva Gedolah Zlchron Moshe of South Fallsburg
01.2008 - 01.2025
  • Serviced and am currently servicing special education students at Yeshiva Gedolah Zlchron Moshe of South Fallsburg through the Fallsburg Central School System (2008-2025)

Freelance Consultant

01.2009 - 01.2024
  • Coached students at the college level /graduate level in researching, writing; developmental /content editing, and proofreading of research papers/thesis as per coursework, using APA style. Responsibilities entailed coaching students on gathering and using research resources, organizing and forming thesis statements, and writing and developing research papers. Developmental and content editing and proofreading skills were utilized using APA format.
  • Evince high rate of satisfaction as a substantial majority of these college students scored well on their papers.

Freelance consultant/Life Experience for College Credit

01.2004 - 01.2009
  • Coached college-bound students in researching and gathering data, writing, developing content editing and proofreading of their Life Experience for college credit; Responsibilities included interviewing and helping students research skill sets, searching the web for resources/college level coursework commensurate with their skills and life experiences, as well as coaching them through the process of editing and proofreading their final version: 100% of these students obtained college credit for their life experience

English Teacher

Sara Schenirer Institute
01.2007 - 01.2008
  • Taught English as a Second Language at Sara Schenirer Institute

Instructor

College of New Rochelle
09.2000 - 12.2000
  • Taught Methods/English and Math for the TTI program at the College of New Rochelle

Teacher

Yeshiva Zlchron Moshe
01.1982 - 01.1998
  • Taught various genres of literature, grammar and usage to teens at Yeshiva Zlchron Moshe

Education

B.A - Secondary Education/English

State University of NY at New Paltz
New Paltz, NY
01.1982

M.A Special Education K-12 - undefined

Adelphi University
01.1999

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Teacher's Institute of Yeshiva University
NY, NY
01.1973

Skills

  • Developmental Editing
  • Content Editing
  • Proofreading
  • Command of English Language, its grammar and usage
  • Extensive background in English/Jewish Literature
  • Transferrable skills include: High sense of self-motivation, organizational and detail orientation, an ability to learn quickly on the job, amenability to feedback, and an ability to work well independently and as a team member

Timeline

Freelance Consultant

01.2009 - 01.2024

Special Education Teacher

Yeshiva Gedolah Zlchron Moshe of South Fallsburg
01.2008 - 01.2025

English Teacher

Sara Schenirer Institute
01.2007 - 01.2008

Freelance consultant/Life Experience for College Credit

01.2004 - 01.2009

Instructor

College of New Rochelle
09.2000 - 12.2000

Teacher

Yeshiva Zlchron Moshe
01.1982 - 01.1998

M.A Special Education K-12 - undefined

Adelphi University

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Teacher's Institute of Yeshiva University

B.A - Secondary Education/English

State University of NY at New Paltz