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Zoe Sherman

Summary

Enthusiastic and outgoing secondary education student at Temple University with a passion for working with kids, building positive relationships, and making learning fun. Experience with children aged 1-13 in the classroom, at camp, etc. Able to adapt to individual student's needs, collaborate with coworkers, facilitate classroom discussions, and challenge student thinking.

Overview

4
4
years of professional experience

Work History

Religious School Teacher (2nd-6th Grade)

Or Hadash
09.2022 - Current
  • Created curriculum and lessons that focused on Jewish civic values and ethics.
  • Engaged students by encouraging participation in class and sharing thoughts on subjects under discussion.
  • Facilitated stimulating and thought-provoking class discussions on range of philosophical topics.
  • Facilitated creative projects and active learning.
  • Taught basic Jewish literacy along with complex ethical thinking.
  • Guided 6th-8th grade classroom aides on how to support students and take on appropriate responsibilities.
  • Debriefed lessons and reviewed appropriate behaviors with classroom aides.

Camp Counselor (5th Grade)

Ramah Day Camp
06.2023 - 07.2023
  • Led groups of children safely through a variety of camp activities.
  • Resolved conflicts that arose between campers by listening to complaints and finding appropriate solutions.
  • Collaborated with other counselors to create a positive environment.
  • Adapted programming to accommodate campers with special needs and one-on-one aides.
  • Advised and supported counselors-in-training to take on responsibility and be attentive counselors.

Camp Counselor (5th-6th Grade)

Ramah Day Camp
06.2022 - 08.2022
  • Led groups of children safely through a variety of camp activities.
  • Resolved conflicts that arose between campers by listening to complaints and finding appropriate solutions.
  • Collaborated with other counselors to create a positive environment.
  • Adapted programming to accommodate campers with special needs and one-on-one aides.
  • Advised and supported counselors-in-training to take on responsibility and be attentive counselors.

Religious School Teacher (1st-2nd Grade)

Temple Judea Of Bucks County
09.2021 - 05.2022
  • Created curriculum and lessons that focused on Jewish civic values and ethics.
  • Engaged students by encouraging participation in class and sharing thoughts on subjects under discussion.
  • Briefly taught through Zoom.
  • Facilitated creative projects and active learning.
  • Collaborated with a co-teacher to create meaningful lessons.

Camp Counselor (1st Grade)

Ramah Day Camp
06.2021 - 08.2021
  • Led groups of children safely through a variety of camp activities.
  • Resolved conflicts that arose between campers by listening to complaints and finding appropriate solutions.
  • Collaborated with other counselors to create a positive environment.
  • Adapted programming to accommodate campers with special needs and one-on-one aides.
  • Advised and supported counselors-in-training to take on responsibility and be attentive counselors.

Camp Counselor-in-Training

Ramah Day Camp
06.2019 - 08.2019
  • Learned childcare techniques from seasoned professionals.
  • Resolved conflicts that arose between campers by listening to complaints and finding appropriate solutions.
  • Collaborated with counselors to create a positive environment.

Occasional Babysitter

-
03.2020 - Current
  • Babysat for children aged 1-10.
  • Babysat up to three children at once.
  • Communicated with guardians about children's activities and behaviors.
  • Provided distractions and calming methods when necessary.
  • Bathed, dressed, and helped with teeth brushing as part of bedtime preparation.
  • Communicated positively with children and guardians.

Education

Bachelor's - Secondary Education in Social Studies - Sociology

Temple University
Philadelphia, PA
05.2027

High School Diploma -

Cheltenham High School
Wyncote, PA
06.2023

Skills

  • Differentiated Instruction
  • Classroom Management Techniques
  • Classroom Instruction
  • Religious Education
  • Conflict Resolution
  • Lesson Planning
  • Advising Junior Teachers/Counselors
  • Adaptability
  • Sociability
  • Communication

Timeline

Camp Counselor (5th Grade)

Ramah Day Camp
06.2023 - 07.2023

Religious School Teacher (2nd-6th Grade)

Or Hadash
09.2022 - Current

Camp Counselor (5th-6th Grade)

Ramah Day Camp
06.2022 - 08.2022

Religious School Teacher (1st-2nd Grade)

Temple Judea Of Bucks County
09.2021 - 05.2022

Camp Counselor (1st Grade)

Ramah Day Camp
06.2021 - 08.2021

Occasional Babysitter

-
03.2020 - Current

Camp Counselor-in-Training

Ramah Day Camp
06.2019 - 08.2019

Bachelor's - Secondary Education in Social Studies - Sociology

Temple University

High School Diploma -

Cheltenham High School
Zoe Sherman