ana apter

* Oversaw and implemented formal and informal programming for 200 youth in PreK-10th grade * Developed Project-Based Learning curriculum for PreK-10th graders * Hired, trained, and supervised teachers, advisors, teen aides, and program coordinators for PreK-10th grade students * Supported teaching staff through observation process * Adapted curriculum and implemented accommodations for special needs students * Communicated with students and families effectively and regularly about school happenings * Worked with lay-led committees to develop informal youth programming * Built relationships with students & families

* Oversaw and implemented formal and informal programming for 275 youth in PreK-12th gr including classes, retreats, youth group, and family education programs * Developed and operated within budget * Developed and modified curriculum for PreK-12th graders * Hired and supervised teachers, advisors, teen aides, & program coordinators for PreK-12th graders * Hired and placed teen teaching assistants in elementary-age classrooms * Wrote and led professional development for adult and teen staff members * Supported teaching staff in ongoing lesson planning and classroom management * Adapted curriculum and implemented accommodations for special needs students who constituted 10% of school population * Communicated with students and families effectively and regularly about school happenings using a variety of mediums * Acted on community-wide committees to create and implement collaborative Jewish programming * Built relationships with students & families * Planned, organized, and ran an annual fundraiser, raising approximately $12,000 each year

* Advised high school youth group board in planning programming for high school students * Supported high school youth group board members in their board position duties * Supervised high school youth group board meetings & youth group events * Planned and led youth group activities for 4th-8th grade students * Promoted youth group events using a range of communication strategies * Planned and implemented logistics for youth group events

* Prepared and taught daily lesson plans in all curricular areas for twenty 2nd grade students * Acted as lead teacher for five months when classroom teacher went on maternity leave * Assisted teaching assistant in planning for a special needs student * Modified curriculum for students on IEPs * Differentiated instruction * Utilized technology throughout the curriculum

* Supported teachers throughout developmental preschool using both formal and informal observation methods * Acted as principal for developmental preschool when administrator was on medical leave * Acted as principal for elementary school when principal was unavailable * Supported student disciplinary processes * Engaged in all administrative trainings for Edmonds School District * Planned, organized, and ran Community Recreation & Resource Fair for families impacted by students with special needs; over 45 community organizations present * Wrote and led drills of comprehensive Family Reunification safety plan for developmental preschool * Created and administered Family Engagement Survey to receive parent feedback in shaping developmental preschool family programming * Planned and implemented family programs throughout the year at the developmental preschool * Participated as a member of the Student Services Leadership Team

* Implement PBIS throughout school to encourage positive behavior * Support and evaluate teachers using Danielson Framework * Serve on an academic intervention team * Engage families in school community * Partner with community groups for the good of the school * Communicate using a variety of media

* Prepared and taught daily lesson plans in all curricular areas to twenty-three 2nd grade students * Planned and implemented instruction for students with Autism * Differentiated instruction for students with diverse learning styles * Implemented classroom management system that developed student responsibility * Taught PATHS curriculum to promote self-control and social problem solving

* Modified and taught 7th grade B’nei Mitzvah prep curriculum including prayers, trope, and * Torah/Haftarah reading * Served as assistant teacher in 3rd and 4th grade Religious School classrooms * Privately tutored students in prayer-based Hebrew

Activities and Societies: Graduated Summa Cum Laude with High Honors Dean’s List 8/8 semesters Phi Beta Kappa member