Nicole Rothenberg

1340 Hudson Road, Teaneck, NJ 07666; 201-245-9988; nicolerothenberg6@gmail.com

EDUCATION
Yeshiva University, Stern College for Women – New York, NY
Azrieli Graduate School of Jewsih Education & Administration
BA in Judaic Studies; Minor in Biology - May 2019; MA in Jewish Education - May 2020
GPA: 3.92; Dean’s Honor Roll 2016-2018
Study Abroad: Sha’alvim for Women, Jerusalem, Israel, 2015-2016

Teaching Related Experience

Beit Midrash Fellow, SAR High School, 2019-2020 School Year

Fellow, Ma’ayanot Yeshiva High school for Girls, Teaneck, NJ, Spring 2018- Present
 Prepare lesson plans in Jewish Studies and teach them to 15-20 high school students, 2-3 classes twice a month
 Facilities discussions amongst students and foster students’ critical thinking skills
Fellow, Fuchs Mizrachi School, Cleveland, OH, 2018-2019
 Create and conduct Jewish Studies learning programs for 15 students in middle and high school classes
 Run informal education programming throughout Shabbos and the weekend
Module Leader, Project Start Science, New York, NY, 2016-2018
 Managed student-run initiative and taught science at public elementary inner-city schools.
 Created exciting hands-on experiments and implemented experiential lessons in multiple classes.
Group Leader, Project Included, New York, NY, 2016-2018
 Educated public elementary inner-city school students about special needs and inclusion.
 Planned and executed stimulating and educational lessons in diversity and acceptance for students.
Team Coach, Yeshivat Noam, Paramus, NJ, Fall 2014-Spring 2015
 Headed coaching staff for middle school girls’ floor hockey tea
 Trained them in teamwork, sportsmanship, and technique

Volunteer Experience
Learning Partner, Partners in Torah, Passaic, NJ, Spring 2019
 Study individually with adult who is visually impaired and unaffiliated about various basic Jewish topics
Respite Volunteer, Chai Lifeline, New York, NY, 2016-Present
 Visit and play with in-patient children and interact with their parents and families in NYC hospitals.
Advisor, YACHAD, New York, NY, 2015-Present
 Supervise group of children and adults with special needs on weekend social inclusion program
Visitor, DOROT Adopt a Bubby Program, New York, NY, Fall 2018
 Provide companionship to homebound elderly biweekly
Advisor, NCSY, New York and Florida, 2016-2018
 Conduct outreach services to high school students to enrich their Jewish identity and practice through informal Jewish
educational programs and Shabbatonim
Medical Clown, Hadassah Ein Kerem Hospital, Jerusalem, IL, 2015-2016
 Entertained seriously ill children in hospital on a weekly basis.
Volunteer, i-Shine Chai Lifeline, Paramus, NJ, 2014-2015
 Engaged siblings after school hours in therapeutic recreation for those who have illness in their families

Work Experience
Job Coach, Yachad NJCD, New York, NY, 2015-present
Summer Intern, The Rothenberg Law Firm LLP, Summer 2018
Counselor, Yad B’ Yad Summer Program, Yachad NJCD, Israel, Summers 2017 and 2018
Counselor, Camp Simcha, city, state, Summer 2016
Counselor, Getaway Summer Program, Yachad, Old Chatham, NY; Greenville, NY, Summers 2015 & 2016

Skills & Interests ________________________________________________

Languages: Fluent in Hebrew
Computers: Experienced with Microsoft Word, Excel and PowerPoint
Medical: CPR and AED Certified, 2017-present