SARAH B.

JAFFE
Brandeis University MB 0874 P.O. Box 549110 Waltham, MA 02453
sjaffe@brandeis.edu 216-337-2412
EDUCATION
Brandeis University, Waltham, MA
Bachelor of Arts in Psychology
Minors in Elementary Education and Education Studies
GPA of 3.50 and Deans List

Expected May 2015

Related Coursework: Developmental Psychology; Disorders of Childhood; Education and Social Policy;
Teaching English Language Learners
Special Project: Chinese New Year Unit Plan, Elementary School Curriculum: Literacy
Created a unit plan through the Understanding by Design model which includes four lesson plans
and a final assessment
TEACHING CREDENTIALS
Massachusetts Initial Elementary 1-6 Certification

Expected May 2015

TEACHING EXPERIENCE
Lincoln-Eliot Elementary School, Newton, MA
2nd Grade Practicum Experience
September 2014 Present
Design and teach selected lessons and units in reading, science, math, and social studies
Differentiate instruction for all levels of students
Implement established classroom management and organization systems
Modify instruction and work for students who are ELL or on IEPs
Fuchs Mizrachi School, Cleveland, OH
Substitute Teacher
Instructed in elementary, middle, and high school classrooms

December 2011 February 2014

Plympton Elementary School, Waltham, MA

2nd Grade Sheltered English Instruction Pre-Practicum Experience
January May 2013
Provided weekly classroom assistance with an observational focus on English language learning
and literacy instruction
Brackett Elementary School, Arlington, MA
1st Grade Pre-Practicum Experience
September December 2012
Provided weekly classroom assistance accompanied by introduction to teaching seminar
RELATED TEACHING EXPERIENCE
Girl Scouts of Eastern Massachusetts, Waltham, MA
Troop Leader
October 2011 Present
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Create and implement weekly lesson plans for ten 3 4 grade girls that align with Girl Scout
curricula, including crafts, field trips, community service, special visitors, and cookie sales
Maintain contact with parents, including coordinating parent volunteers and reaching out to parents
to help recruit new members

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Brandeis High School Programs, Waltham, MA
Genesis Intern
June August 2014
Created and implemented interactive 3-part unit plan for 80 program participants examining the
meaning of community through text study, simulation activities, and a final investigatory biography
of contributions of each member to the group
Oversaw well-being of participants and implemented program rules in residence halls
Facilitated and developed variety of Jewish prayer and non-prayer spiritual opportunities
Ezra Taglit-Birthright, Israel
Trip Counselor
June 2014
Supervised 40 participants, ages 18 22, throughout hikes and trips across Israel, and planned
content-based briefings, group-building activities, and personal reflections
Childrens Museum of Cleveland, Cleveland, OH
Summer Intern
June August 2013
Supervised and directed educational activities, crafts, and games in weekly themed camps for
children ages 4 6
Assisted museum educators while working in exhibits and special programming
Jewish Education Center of Cleveland, Cleveland, OH
Curriculum Intern
June August 2012
Edited and assisted in developing a new Hebrew curriculum, PowerPoint-based primer, and
guidebook, which served as the prototype for the curriculum Lets Learn Hebrew Side-by-Side
Presented curriculum to the executive board and Hebrew school directors for possible piloting
Camp Stone, Sugar Grove, PA
Counselor and Arts and Crafts Specialist
July August 2009, 2010, 2011
Supervised safety, general well-being, and enjoyment of 30 campers in overnight setting
Created and facilitated art projects in the specialty center for campers of all ages
COMMUNITY SERVICE
Jewish Learning Initiative on Campus, Waltham, MA
Intern
October 2014 Present
Organize, publicize, and evaluate educational and social events, and update student data forms
Brandeis Orthodox Organization, Waltham, MA
Sunday Night Learning Coordinator
January 2014 Present
Publicize on social media and arrange weekly event logistics
Student Rabbinic Search Committee
February May 2013
Interviewed, evaluated, and gathered feedback about potential rabbinic couples to serve as advisors
to students, and communicated input to university staff
Prayer Service Coordinator
December 2011 December 2012
Coordinated programming, services, and Torah reading for synagogue services and served as liaison
to other denominational groups