Jonah Faigel

4 Clarina Street, Wakefield, MA 01880

Jonah.Faigel@Simmons.edu
781-249-6262

Education
Simmons College, Boston, MA
Masters of Education, Severe and Moderate License
Merit Scholarship
Wheelock College, Boston, MA
Bachelor of Science Human Development, focus in Psychology
Minor: Communications
Certificate: Community-Based Human Services
Merit Scholarship

December 2016
May 2012

Relevant Experience
Cotting School, Lexington, MA Program Assistant
Fall 2014- Present
Student teaching prepare and teach numerous lessons and activities Sept. 2015- Present
Assist lead teacher in full classroom management and teaching seven students with various physical and
intellectual disabilities.
Provide instruction to students in the skills required to meet their IEP goals and achieve their highest
academic level of independence.
Jonahs Twisters, Boston, MA Founder, Owner and Performer
2005 - Present
Balloon artist at Red Sox games, Bobs Discount Furniture, TD Bank, Topsfield Fair, various parties and
events for profit and charities.
Advocates Inc., Brookline, MA Live in Assistant/ Caregiver
September 2012- August 2014
Assist two gentlemen with intellectual disabilities in completion of their everyday tasks.
Provide ongoing support and build skills to address their risk of being overwhelmed.
Plan, develop, coordinate and document all of the services they receive.
Advocate for them and communicate their progress to advocates, family and friends.
Boston Childrens Museum, Boston, MA
June 2011- Present
Morningstar Access Program for children with special needs and special health needs to visit the museum;
work with children and families to explore the exhibits. June 2013- Present
Internship: Designed and implemented three math activities aligned with the Massachusetts Curriculum
Frameworks for the Count Down to Kindergarten Exhibit. Spring 2012
Volunteer: Fall 2011
Museum of Science, Boston, MA Volunteer Greeter
June 2011- September 2014

Extracurricular
Teacher Training Program-Cotting School
Fall 2015-Present
Formal mentoring program for Cotting staff includes seminars, discussion groups, formal lesson
observation, and feed back.

Volunteer Experience
Boston Marathon Jimmy Fund Walk Team, Team Captain
Raised over $150,000 for cancer research.
Angel Ride, Ashford, CT Volunteer

1996-Present
2005- Present

Skills
Computer: Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Apple Keynote, Pages, Numbers.
Video Production and Editing: Apple Final Cut, Adobe Photoshop, Adobe Premiere, Adobe After Effects.