bilmee13@gmail.com 860-380-7278 Energetic and engaging educator inspiring students with a love of Torah learning and values.

Accomplished musician and vocal performer. Mentor and role model. EDUCATION Masters of Science in Jewish Education (MS Jed) Expected: January, 2014 Legacy Heritage Fellow Azrieli Graduate School for Jewish Education Yeshiva University, New York NY BA in Psychology, Jewish Studies minor G.P.A: 3.8 University of Maryland, College Park MD RELEVANT EXPERIENCE Denver Academy of Torah Denver, CO 8/2011- 6/2013 Judaic Studies Faculty Provided full time instruction in the 4th and 5th grades, including Chumash, Navi, Ivrit, Mishna, Tefillah, Halacha and special holiday programming Collaborated with colleagues to develop curriculum and standards for Judaic subjects Served as religious values role model and mentor for 30-40 students Communicated actively with co-teachers, parents and supervisors Maryland School for Jewish Education Rockville, MD 9/2009-12/2010 Director of Music Department Developed lesson plans for teaching music in a fun, innovative and engaging manner Directed a school wide musical performance at the end of each semester Connected musical content to Jewish themes and holidays University of Maryland College Park, MD 9/2010- 5/2011 Department of Education- Science Education Research Research Assistant Transcribed videos of elementary school science classes Analyzed teaching style, childrens participation, and idea generation Yeshiva University Center for the Jewish Future New York, NY Summer 2010 Counterpoint Israel Counselor Designed daily lesson plans for teaching English in a classroom setting Organized and ran chugim in day camp for underprivileged teens in Dimona, Israel Acted as a positive, religious role model for teenagers Rak Shalom -University of Maryland sponsored Jewish a Cappella group Fall 2010 Co-President Booked and coordinated performances in the Greater Washington area Drew up contracts and managed the groups budget Camp Shalom Windsor, CT Summers 2006, 2007, 2009 Senior Counselor 2006, 2007/ Music Specialist 2009 Supervised 20-30 campers well being and safety Directed the music program at camp; co-directed the drama and dance program December, 2010

ELI A. BILMES