Miriam Blackstein

1344 Mercedes Street Teaneck NJ 07666

Cell: 201-956-1363 Email:Miriam.blackstein@gmail.com
EDUCATION
Yeshiva University, New York, NY
Azrieli Graduate School of Jewish Education and Administration
MS in Jewish Education
Stern College
BA in Jewish Studies
GPA 3.7, Deans List 2011-2013
Legacy Heritage Fellow

Expected May 2015

May 2014

TEACHING EXPERIENCE
Judaic Studies Teacher 6th, 7th & 8th
Westchester Day School, Mamaroneck, NY
Teacher, 6th, 7th, and 8th grade girls and boys
Established Navi (Shmuel I & II) curriculum
Developed Tefillah curriculum enabling students to learn how to pray
Provides guidance for diverse learners through differentiated instruction
Support students in the Judaic Studies learning center

2014-Present

Special Education Teacher

Jewish Education for Special Children (JESC), River Edge, NJ

2014-Present

Teacher, 2nd grade girls and boys

Connects Hebrew School, Manhattan, NY

2013-2014

Assistant Teacher, 1st grade boys

Yeshiva of North Jersey, River Edge, NJ

2012-2014

Teacher/Advisor
The Jerusalem Journey, Jerusalem, Israel

July 4-August 3 rd 2012

Assistant Teacher
Camp HASC, Parkville, NY

Summer 2010

RELATED EXPERIENCE
Youth Director
Shaare Tefillah, Teaneck, NJ

2013-Present

Advisor
NCSY, Oakland & Berkley, CA

2012-Present

SKILLS, ACTIVITIES, INTERESTS

Technology: Familiar with Smart board Technologies and Power point
Language: Strong knowledge of Hebrew Speaking, Reading, and Writing
First Aid: Certified in CPR/First Aid
Clubs/Activities: Y.U. Seforim Sale (Staff); Bruriah Council (President); Kids of Courage
(Counselor)
Sports: Sports Coach (Camp Regesh)
Performance: Choral singing, dance movement
Certified in Cosmetology
REFERENCES
Dr. Deena Rabinovich; 347-224-6972; deena.rabinovich@gmail.com
Rabbi Daniel Schwechter; 516-456-4832; DSchwechter@westchesterday.org
Mrs. Gail Landerer; 201-837-3717; Hlanderer@hotmail.com
Resume Conclusion:
I have been privileged to be a child of fantastic educators in Teaneck, New
Jersey. My whole life has been about educating others through every move we
make. Whether I am in an informal setting such as NCSY or a sports counselor or
doing hair and make-up for a simcha I am constantly looking for moments of
learning. Teaching is not only within the classroom; rather teacher can occur in any
setting.
As I continue educating students throughout my life I hope to spread my
passion and enthusiasm of learning to all of those within my classroom. Wherever I
may go, whichever school I am humbled enough to teach in I will aspire to allow my
attitude to become contagious and for the lessons we learn in Judaic Studies to not
only become a part of their minds but a part of their hearts!
I have the ability to enter a classroom and not only love the topic I teach but
the souls I teach as well! I am patient, kind, passionate, exciting, humorous, and
talented. I sing, dance, bake, skate, paint, and generally think outside of the box. I
instill project based learning through differentiated instruction to diverse learners
within the classroom. The students do not only enter my classroom they enter my
life. My students are a major component of my time here on earth and I make that
known through dedication, professionalism, and happiness every day I teach!