SHOSHANA (ADLER) KAPLAN

77-19 141st Street, Apt. A, Flushing, NY 11367

732-735-8190
shanz818@gmail.com
EDUCATION
Yeshiva University, Stern College for Women, New York, NY
B.A. in Jewish Studies, May 2010
Concentration in Bible and Jewish History; Minor in Psychology
Relevant Courses: Educational Psychology and Jewish Learning, Developmental
Psychology, Personality, and Teaching Hebrew
Major GPA: 3.7; Cumulative GPA: 3.6; Deans List: All Semesters, Cum Laude
Studies Abroad: Michlalah Jerusalem College for Women, Jerusalem, Israel, 2006-2007
Azrieli Graduate School, Yeshiva University, New York, NY
M.A. in Jewish Education, expected 2015
GPA: 3.8
EXPERIENCE
Yeshiva Har Torah, Little Neck, NY (September 2012-Present)
Head Teacher (September 2012-Present)

Develop lesson plans and instruct class of third graders in Jewish subjects (Chumash,
Parshat HaShavua, Chagim, Ivrit, Tefillah)

Train in Lehavin ULehaskil Chumash curriculum and incorporate the program to third
graders

Teach using the Ivrit bIvrit philosophy

Maintain an organized and positive learning environment, employing disciplinary measures

as needed

Assess student performance through oral and written evaluations, student-teacher

conferencing, peer evaluation and student portfolios

Proactively communicate with parents by phone and email to establish positive teacherparent relationships and to promote student growth educationally, socially, emotional and
behaviorally

Conduct parent-teacher conferences and participate in parent meetings alongside the

administration for individual students who require more personal attention

SHOSHANA (ADLER) KAPLAN

77-19 141st Street, Apt. A, Flushing, NY 11367

732-735-8190
shanz818@gmail.com
Utilize SmartBoard technology across all subject areas on a daily basis to encourage
student engagement and higher levels of learning

Foster relationships with students to promote a positive learning environment

Differentiate classroom lessons for students of a wide range of academic levels

Attend monthly professional teacher training workshops and bimonthly teacher updating
meetings

Create bulletin boards on a monthly basis exhibiting student learning and achievement

Yeshivat Noam, Paramus, NJ

Assistant Teacher (September 2010-June 2012)

Developed lesson plans and instruct class of third graders in Jewish subjects (Chumash,
Parshat HaShavua, Chagim, Ivrit, Tefillah)

Trained in TalAm curriculum and implemented program to third grade classes

Facilitated student learning and assist individual students within larger classroom
framework

Cultivated student-teacher relationships to promote a cooperative learning environment

Communicated with parents by parent-teacher conferences and as needed throughout the

school year to discuss their childrens progress and to determine educational, emotional and
behavioral priorities for their children

Evaluated student progress and generate bi-annual informative anecdotal reports

Incorporated technology into the classroom, using SmartBoard and iPads, through
expansion of thematic units of study

Developed elementary school Tefillah curriculum as a member of teacher committee

Attended professional educational conferences and teacher training workshops

Michlelet NCSY, Israel

Assistant Head of Student Activities (Summer 2011)

Coordinated and implemented age appropriate educational and recreational activities

Mentored and guided high school girls

Maintained relationships following summer program to further advise girls

SHOSHANA (ADLER) KAPLAN

77-19 141st Street, Apt. A, Flushing, NY 11367
732-735-8190
shanz818@gmail.com
Rabbi Pesach Raymon Yeshiva, Edison, NJ
Substitute Teacher/Assistant Teacher (September 2007 June 2010)

Covered Judaic Studies classes in absence of regular teacher; executed prepared lesson
plans in Hebrew language and Jewish customs

Worked individually with children needing additional educational remediation in Jewish

studies (Bible, Hebrew Language)

Created five slideshows for school special events promoting school to parents

Volunteer Teacher (Spring 2010)

Instructed class of eighth graders in Jewish prayer

Developed lesson plans and appropriate classroom exercises that reinforce classroom
learning

ACTIVITIES
Landers Shidduchim, Member, Fall 2014 - Present
Rutgers Jewish Xperience, Tutor, Fall 2010 - Spring 2012
Psychology Club, Member, Fall 2009 - May 2010
SOY Seforim Sale, Cashier, 2009
SKILLS
Languages: Hebrew
Computer: SmartBoard, Word, PowerPoint, Movie Maker, Magix Movie Edit Pro, Davka

References available upon request.