Tamara Rubin
Annapolis,MD
Summary
Skilled in curriculum development and dedicated to student advocacy. Experienced in fostering inclusive learning environments and driving community engagement initiatives. Committed to advancing student experiences through social-emotional learning and ensuring equitable educational practices.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
Work History
Special Education Assistant Substitute
Weston Public Middle School
Weston , MA
09.2024 - 02.2025
- Provided individualized support to students facing physical, mental, or emotional challenges during class activities.
- Facilitated personalized accommodations and additional assistance for students requiring extra help.
- Clarified assignments and communicated essential information from lead teacher to students.
Lead Teacher
Generation Teach
Boston, MA
06.2024 - 08.2024
- Developed and tailored a curriculum for two diverse student groups that centered student voices and addressed various learning styles and IEPs
- Led engineering instruction, establishing classroom guidelines aligned with the values of social-emotional learning.
- Fostered relationships outside of classroom settings during breakfast, lunch, recess, and art classes.
Club Founder and President
Poker Power
Waltham , MA
12.2021 - 12.2023
- Founded the feminist club, recruited executive board, and established expectations through constitution.
- Grew membership from 0 to over 300 with approximately 60 attendees at each meeting.
- Facilitated executive board meetings with structured agendas and delegated tasks effectively.
- Organized annual school-wide poker tournament, enhancing community involvement.
- Taught poker curriculum and created an inclusive environment in the usually male-dominated game
- Transitioned leadership by successfully electing new executive board members for continuity.
Guide
Beit Dani Youth Center
Tel Aviv , Israel
08.2020 - 07.2021
- Developed engaging, hands-on curriculum fostering critical thinking on discrimination, racism, and sexism.
- Created a safe and inclusive after-school environment for teens from diverse backgrounds
- Established strong relationships to support teens facing challenging circumstances.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Education, Sociology, And Women And Gender Studies
Brandeis University
Waltham, MA12-2024
Skills
- Curriculum development
- Classroom management
- Student advocacy
- Empathetic communication
- Interdisciplinary collaboration
- Event planning
Languages
English
Native/ Bilingual
Hebrew
Native/ Bilingual
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Special Education Assistant Substitute
Weston Public Middle School
09.2024 - 02.2025
Lead Teacher
Generation Teach
06.2024 - 08.2024
Club Founder and President
Poker Power
12.2021 - 12.2023
Guide
Beit Dani Youth Center
08.2020 - 07.2021
Bachelor of Arts - Education, Sociology, And Women And Gender Studies
Brandeis University