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SOFIA PEIMANI
4305 BROADWAY, NEW YORK, NY 10016
Cell: (561) 305-4976, Email: SOFIAPEIMANI@GMAIL.COM

EDUCATION
Yeshiva University New York, NY
Azrieli Graduate School for Jewish Education and Administration
Joint B.A. /M.A. Program in Jewish Education
Stern College for Women
B.A. in Judaic Studies with a concentration in Jewish Education
Minor: Psychology
GPA: 3.8; Deans List 2011-2013
Legacy Heritage Foundation Scholar
Jewish Theological Seminary New York, NY

May 2015

2010- 2013

Summer 2013

Davidson Graduate School of Jewish Education

Ivriyon: Hebrew Immersion Institute for Day School Educators

Michlalah Jerusalem, Israel

Pedagogic Certificate

2009-2010

TEACHING EXPERIENCE
Resource Room Teacher
Ramaz Middle School, New York, NY
Working with students with learning disabilities to facilitate learning techniques
Utilizing differentiated instruction to strengthen and develop students' textual skills
5th grade Navi skills
Student/ Substitute Teacher
Ramaz Middle School, New York, NY
Learning center in general and Jewish studies
6th grade Navi skills

2013- present

Spring 2013

Jewish Studies Associate Teacher

2012 - 2014
92nd Street Y, New York, NY
Created lesson plans and instructed class of 18 third graders in Jewish culture, religion, and Bible.
Utilized creative arts and experiential projects to reinforce learning and actively engage students.
Facilitated discussions on Jewish values and moral development.
Tutor, Boca Raton, FL, 2005-2012
Developed individualized learning programs in math, English, Hebrew, SAT and Jewish Studies for
children 5-17.

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FORMAL EDUCATIONAL EXPERIENCE
Fieldwork Intern:
Ramaz Middle School, Park East Day School, Solomon Schechter, Ramaz Elementary School,
Manhattan Day School, Ramaz High School
INFORMAL EDUCATIONAL EXPERIENCE
Group Leader, Roslyn Synagogue, Roslyn, NY, 2010- Present
Planned and implemented weekly informal education programs for children ages 4-10.
Developed and coordinated holiday special events including carnivals.
Advisor, NCSY, Florida and New York, 2010-Present
Conducted educational weekends and weekly study sessions both in person and on phone with high school
teens about identity, faith, and various issues in Jewish studies.
Senior Counselor, Camp Ruach, Boca Raton, FL, Summer 2013- 2014
Planned and implemented daily informal education programs for children ages 3-5.
Counselor, Counterpoint Israel, Kiryat Gat, Israel, Summer 2012
Taught at-risk teenagers English as a Second Language
Designed and executed learning activities to promote self confidence in participants.
Fellow, Quest Leadership Program, New York, NY, Spring 2011-Fall 2011
Trained in effective communication, program planning, team building, and decision making skills through
weekly seminars and experiential workshops.
Research Assistant, Institute for University School Partnership, New York, NY, Summer 2011
Created on-line teaching resource database compiled by Dr. Scott Goldberg for access by other educators.
Head Counselor, Camp Gan-Israel, Boca Raton, FL, Summer 2010

ACTIVITIES
President, TAC Got Middot Club, 2012-2013
Volunteer Reader, Jewish Braille Institute of America, 2012-2013
Coordinator, T-Cubed Shiur Program, 2010-2012
Student Guide, Stern College Orientation, 2011-2012
Secretary, Business Management Club, 2011-2012
SKILLS
Languages: English, Farsi, Hebrew
Computers: Word, Excel, PowerPoint; SMARTBOARD certified
Certifications: CPR, First Aid, Institutional Review Board (IRB) Training, Child Abuse Prevention Training,
S.A.V.E. (Violence Protection) Training, Windward Writing program, Everyone READING (Annual conference on Dyslexia)