Resume for Rebeccah Birken, MAEd

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7923 Woolston Ave Philadelphia, PA 19150 (215)424-2004 rebeccah_birken@yahoo.com

I Am: A dedicated, passionate educator with interest in and experience with all age and ability levels. Utilizes both formal and informal education models. Committed to Israel and Zionism, creative learning methods, and connecting students intimately with their personal Jewish journeys. Proficient in word processing in both English and Hebrew. Education: 2004-present *Reconstructionist Rabbinical College* Planned graduation in 2009. Pursuing the following: n Rabbinic Ordination n Master of Arts in Hebrew Letters n KOLOT Jewish Women's Studies Certification n CPE Certification 2002-2004 *Fingerhut School of Education, University of Judaism* n Master of Education n Bachelor of Hebrew Literature 1997-2001 *University* *of California, Berkeley* n Bachelor of Arts, Religious Studies Professional Experience: 2004-present Beth Tikvah/Bnei Jeshrun** Springfield, PA Mechina 2 teacher (third grade) 2001-2004 *Temple Ahavat Shalom* Northridge, CA Gimmel Teacher (sixth grade), Dalet Teacher (seventh grade), Eighth Grade Teacher n Taught innovative Hebrew and Judaica lessons n Developed and implemented lessons on texts, holidays, and midot. n Lead family learning sessions n Coordinated large-scale Yom HaShoah service n Assisted in curriculum development 2001-2003 *East Bay Ramah Day Camp* Berkeley, CA Rosh Edah and Assistant Director (Summers) n Planned and implemented educational and recreational programs n Ran camp-wide programs and field trips n Trained and supervised staff members n Conducted creative and interactive tefillah services n Published camp newsletter n Taught arts and crafts and Israeli dance 2001-2002 *Hillel at CSUN* Northridge, CA Jewish Campus Service Corps Fellow (JCSC) n Planned and implemented weekly student activities and progams n Served as liaison to various Jewish organizations and other Hillels n Connected to students through one-on-one meetings n Started and maintained groups for Jewish women and first-year students n Coordinated year-end gala program for fifty participants n Advertised all Hillel programs on campus (daily tabling) n Assisted with holiday and Shabbat programs and services 2001-2002 *Temple* *Sinai* Oakland, CA Hebrew Tutor and Israeli Dance Instructor n Tutored individual students in siddur Hebrew n Assisted with Bnai Mitzvah training program n Worked as one-on-one for challenged student n Planned and taught age-appropriate Israeli dance sessions Additional Experience: 2000-2001 *Study Abroad Program* Jerusalem, Israel n Studied at Hebrew University, Pardes, and Nave Yeshiva n Learned in two intense Ulpan programs in Hebrew n Participated in tutoring program in Bedouin settlement n Traveled extensively through Israel 1999-2001 *UC Berkeley Lecturer* Berkeley, CA n Taught two accredited courses at the University of California, Berkeley (The Textual Study of Women in Judaic Tradition and Mein Yiddishemama: A Look at Jewish Wives and Mothers) 1997-2001 *Hillel Activist* Berkeley, CA n Served on student board and various committees n Led services in Reform and Conservative minyanim n Started and coordinated Rosh Chodesh group n Served as liaison for Paamayim (Jewish LGBT group) n Received Tapuach Zahav award for excellence in Jewish education (two years) n Worked on the yearly fundraising committee Additional Skills: n Proficient in Word Processing in English and Hebrew n Comfortable in various aspects of Hebrew language, including reading, speaking, and writing n Familiarity with internet publishing and web design n Experienced in desktop publishing and public relations materials

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