Rachel Goldman

86-46 Clio Street Holliswood, NY 11423

C: 718.704.7290 | rachelgoldman19@gmail.com

PROFESSIONAL SUMMARY: Passionate, bilingual (Hebrew and English) Limudei Kodesh educator, in both formal
and informal capacities, with a background in psychology..

EXPERIENCE
Westchester Day School - Mamaroneck, NY
Limudei Kodesh Teacher, 09/2015 - Present
• 6th grade Chumash (as of 09/2018) and 5th grade Limudei Kodesh - Chumash, Navi, Mishnah, Chagim, Parsha and
Tefillah: Create curriculum and implement engaging lessons, enabling students expand their textual and critical think-
ing skills. Collaborate with colleagues in developing and facilitating Rosh Chodesh themes and events, Shabbaton
activities, lunchroom ruach and other students activities.
• 6th grade girls Tefillah (09/2017 - 09/2018): Prepare lessons to facilitate positive attitudes towards davening.
Focusing on iyun Tefillah and encouraging student discussions.
NCSY 4G Euro - Travel Program (Italy, Slovenia & Israel)
Assistant Director, Summer 2018
• Assisted in recruitment before the summer for an all-girls high school travel program. Planned logistics before the
summer to implement throughout the program. Responsible for overseeing educational materials before the summer,
giving guidance to counselors before and during the program.
NCSY Michlelet - Beit Shemesh, Israel
Head Advisor, Advisor, Summer 2017, Summers 2013 & 2014
• Head Advisor (Summer 2017): Responsible to plan logistics before and during the summer. Direct supervisor of
advisor responsibilities, facilitated and encouraged advisor involvement and collaboration.
• Advisor (Summers ’13 & ’14): Planned lessons and learned daily with high school girls on the topic of Tefillah.
Planned and facilitated various camper activities including art, cake decorating and sports.
Westchester Jewish Center - Mamaroneck, NY
Religious School Teacher, 09/2014 - 07/2017
• Taught 5th grade students from religiously unaffiliated homes, twice a week after school, with a focus on iyun
Tefillah and Jewish values.
Central Queens Y After School Program, Flushing, NY
Assistant Program Supervisor, Assistant Art teacher, 11/2013 – 01/2015
• Responsible for overseeing after-school clubs at PS 220, 3rd -5th grade students. Worked with staff to create a
productive, positive environment for children to engage in a variety of activities and receive homework help.
• Assist art teacher in instructing weekly projects
Hand in Hand Family Services, Brooklyn, NY
At home respite worker, 08/2013 – 6/2014
• At home respite for a 7 year-old girl with special needs to provide a source of social interaction and help improve
educational skills through homework help.

EDUCATION
Yeshiva University Azrieli Graduate School
Master of Science: Jewish Education, July 2018
CUNY Queens College
Bachelor of Arts: Psychology, July 2015

REFERENCES
Dr. Naomi Lev, Principal of Elementary School and direct supervisor, Westchester Day School: drnaomilev@gmail.com 720.202.8289
Dr. Deena Rabinovich, Director, Legacy Heritage Jewish Educators Project: deena.rabinovich@gmail.com 347.224.6972