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RACHEL JULIA SILTON

EDUCATION

The Jewish Theological Seminary, New York, NY The William Davidson Graduate School of Jewish Education Master of Arts candidate in Jewish Education, concentration in Day School Teaching Recipient of a merit-based full-tuition fellowship The Graduate School Master of Arts candidate in Ancient Judaism Interdisciplinary program exploring the history, culture, and texts of the Jews of antiquity

2010-2013

Ivriyon, New York, NY Hebrew immersion program for Day School educators to teach Judaic studies in Hebrew 2011 Program focuses on expressing ideas and feelings, creating educational materials, and designing lessons in Hebrew Vassar College, Poughkeepsie, NY Bachelor of Arts: Major-Jewish Studies, Correlate Sequence-Anthropology Awarded Sherman Book Prize for Excellence in Jewish Studies Recipient of the Elizabeth Skinner Hubbard Fellowship for study in religion Rothberg International School, Jerusalem, Israel Jerusalem Ulpan- Intensive Hebrew Learning Course Course focused on aural comprehension, speaking, reading, and writing 2005-2009

2008

EMPLOYMENT

Hannah Senesh Community Day School, Brooklyn, NY, Judaic Studies Student-Teacher September 2012-Present Designed and implemented lessons in Chumash, Yahadut, Tefila, and Parsha for 2nd, 3rd, and 5th graders Engaged with mentor teacher and supervisor in routine self-reflective practice and practitioner inquiry, focusing on classroom management and teacher power Investigated the school culture by observing classes, interviewing teachers, and participating in school-wide programing Congregation Habonim, New York, NY, Dalet Group Co-Educator September 2012-Present Collaborated in constructing a curriculum centered around Mitzvot, Gemilut Chasadim, Kehilah, and Kavod Developed differentiated lessons that utilize cooperative learning, text-study, drama, sharing circles, and art projects Congregation Habonim, New York, NY, Zayin Group Co-Educator September 2011-May 2012 Created a curriculum focused on Jewish identity and community to complement Bnei Mitzvah experience Planned and facilitated 90-minute sessions centered around Tefila, Parshat HaShavuah, Hebrew, and Israel Community Hebrew School of Dutchess County, Poughkeepsie, NY, Ozeret/Assistant Teacher August 2007-May 2009 Assisted with lesson planning, classroom management, and program facilitation during every session Provided private tutoring sessions for students who needed additional assistance in Hebrew

ADDITIONAL SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE

OTZMA, Israel, Fellow September 2009-June 2010 Tutored English for Israeli high school students and elementary students with special needs Conducted academic research for the Bible Lands Museum in Jerusalem Program divided into three tracks including Ulpan, full-time community volunteering, and a professional internship Languages Advanced proficiency in Modern Hebrew speaking, writing, and comprehension

Academic textual proficiency in Aramaic, Biblical Hebrew, and Rabbinic Hebrew

EXTRACURRICULAR ACTIVITIES
Romemu Member Attended weekly Shabbat services, holiday programming, and young adult events Vassar Jewish Union, Poughkeepsie, NY Treasurer Completed and submitted annual budget requests Coordinated all aspects of budgeting, funding, charging, and payment for the organization Initiated and organized all fundraising events Secretary Maintained the records and history of the Vassar Jewish Union Recorded minutes from board meetings Sent out weekly emails to the member of the Vassar Jewish Union July 2011-Present August 2008-May 2009

August 2007-May 2008