Jessica E.

Katz
jek508@nyu.edu, (914) 806-5483
7 Crestview Drive, Pleasantville, NY 10570
Education
New York University New York, NY
Pursuing M.A. in Teaching of a Foreign Language 7-12: Spanish and TESOL

Class of 2016

Johns Hopkins University Baltimore, MD

B.A. in Romance Languages
GPA 3.75, General Honors, Departmental Honors, Graduated as a junior
Semester at the University of Salamanca, Spain

Class of 2014

Byram Hills High School Armonk, NY

Graduated Cum Laude

Class of 2011

Work Experience
Student Teacher for Spanish Education
September 2015 December 2015
Quest to Learn Manhattan, NY
Design curriculum and student-centered lesson plans
Differentiate instruction to meet the needs of every student
Assess students performance daily through creative, motivating, and diverse assessments
Student Teacher for TESOL
February 2016 Present
PS 145 Manhattan, NY
Scaffold lessons and provide differentiated materials for ESL students in a dual language classroom in
order to increase literacy and content knowledge
Create social studies and literacy lessons for whole class instruction in both English and Spanish
Spanish Department Intern
Byram Hills High School Armonk, NY
Assisted students with both written and verbal assignments
Contributed to lessons both in planning and implementation

September 2014 December 2014

Substitute Teacher
Irvington Union Free School District - Irvington, NY
Solomon Schechter School of Westchester - Hartsdale, NY
Abraham Joshua Heschel School - New York, NY
Implement lessons in various subjects in the absence of the regular teacher
Assist students in comprehending material and completing tasks

February 2015 Present

October 2014 Present
January 2015 June 2015

Hebrew School Teacher

August 2014 Present
Scarsdale Synagogue Temples Tremont and Emanu-El - Scarsdale, NY
Develop and teach Hebrew language and culture curriculum to 6th graders using interactive activities
Design and conduct a discussion based course on Jewish topics with 11th and 12th graders
Hebrew School Teacher
September 2015 Present
Congregation Mishkan Haam Hastings on Hudson, NY
Conduct classes using a student-centered, hands-on learning model for 5th graders
Teach Hebrew literacy and language through interactive,
Instructor, Office Manager
Summer 2014, 2015, 2016
Summer Instituted for the Gifted - Sarah Lawrence College, Fairfield University
Develop and facilitate lesson plans using differentiated instruction and project based learning
Encourage inquisitiveness and academic exploration
Communicate with parents and create weekly newsletter to document student progress and activities

Honors and Awards

National Merit Scholarship Program Finalist
National Society of Collegiate Scholars
Pi Delta Phi - collegiate French National Honor Society
Psi Chi - International Honor Society in Psychology
Tri Music Honor Society national music honor society
Outstanding Student Award presented by the American Association of University Women
Skills
Language: Fluency in Spanish, Proficiency in French
Certified to teach Hebrew school by the Jewish Board of Education of Greater New York