DANA REEF
Melbourne,Australia
Summary
Dynamic Program Manager with a proven track record of leadership and innovation in educational settings. Skilled in curriculum design, pedagogical strategies, and cultivating supportive learning environments. Proficient in creating comprehensive curricula that align with educational standards and empower students to lead with curiosity. Experienced in teaching Hebrew to diverse groups, including children and adults, and eager to make a positive impact in a fast-paced educational environment.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
Work History
Hebrew Immersion Program Manager
United Jewish Education Board
09.2022 - Current
- Managed and supervised administrative and daily program operations, complying with policies and regulations.
- Developed and Implemented rigorous curriculum standards across all grade levels.
- Enhanced teacher effectiveness with comprehensive professional development programs and ongoing support.
- Coordinated successful events such as school assemblies , open days, Jewish holiday celebrations to increase visibility in the community.
- Boosted staff morale by fostering a collaborative and supportive work culture, resulting in increased job satisfaction and retention rates.
- Revamped safety protocols to create a secure learning environment where students feel protected both physically and emotionally.
- Monitored student behavior and enforced discipline policies.
- Mentored newly hired educators and provided encouragement and feedback.
- Performed classroom evaluations to assess teacher strategies and effectiveness.
Team Leader and Hebrew Educator
United Jewish Education Board
01.2018 - Current
- Create and implement lesson plans based on child-led interests and curiosities
- Follow school policies and regulations regarding safety and school procedures at all times
- Determine and analyse an individual student's needs and preferred style of learning Hebrew
- Provide various hands-on activities to promote critical thinking skills
- Communicate with parents about students' progress and development
- Maintain regular communication with parents and staff regarding students' progress
- Assist and support other teaching staff in implementing daily programs.
Hebrew Support Teacher
Mount Scopus Memorial College
05.2020 - 02.2022
- Facilitate meaningful learning experiences on a daily basis
- Differentiate curriculum to meet the needs of diverse learners
- Facilitate the independence of learners
- Effectively assess student needs and progress
- Use progressive and positive re-enforcement techniques to motivate and support students.
- Implemented behavior modification strategies, resulting in improved self-regulation and classroom participation among students.
Caterer/ Owner
Dana's Falafel
09.2017 - 01.2021
- Responsible for planning unique and satisfying menus that meet and exceed client expectations
- Held meetings with clients and worked to understand their vision and desires for events
- Hired extra staff when necessary and properly trained all staff members.
- Delivered catered food and supplies to facility for on-time set-up.
- Communicated with event coordinators and facility management to obtain appropriate catering accommodations.
Hebrew Teacher
Institute of Modern Language, University Of Queensland
03.2012 - 11.2015
- Independently created a new course including course outline, lesson plans, exams and interactive website
- Monitored and recorded the progress of students, and created plans for improvement
- Taught students the language for the purpose requested
- Adjusted teaching practice to best cater for the student's language learning needs
- Planed, develop and implement appropriate curriculum.
Test Day Invigilator
IELTS (International English Language Testing System)
03.2009 - 11.2015
- Ensured the fair and proper delivery of test in accordance with IELTS requirements and procedures
- Provided support to exam team to ensure security and integrity of exams processes
- Created a testing environment that enabled candidates to perform to the best of their ability
- Offered exam candidates highest level of customer care, and abide by the rules and regulations set by the examining body.
Freelance Translator
David Yellin College of Education
09.2008 - 09.2010
- Verifed information from original text in order to ensure appropriate interpreting
- Ensured that all written translations conform to the original text in terms of technicality and terminology
- Proofread end document and make any necessary changes
- Translated educational materials from Hebrew to English.
Education
Certificate IV - Education Support
Swinburne University of Technology
Melbourne, Victoria03.2022
Master of Science - Marine Biology
Bar Ilan University
01.2004
Bachelor of Science - Environmental Science
Hebrew University of Jerusalem
01.2000
Skills
- Curriculum and Instruction
- Educational Philosophies
- Excellent Communication Skills
- Classroom Management
- Problem-Solving
- Relationship Building
- Team leadership and direction
- Decision-Making
- Attention to Detail
Languages
Hebrew
Native or Bilingual
English
Native or Bilingual
References
- Dr. Shlomi Hanuka,United Jewish Education Board
- Liat Cukierman, Mount Scopus Memorial College, lcukierman@scopus.vic.edu.au, 03 9834 0100
Timeline
Hebrew Immersion Program Manager
United Jewish Education Board
09.2022 - Current
Hebrew Support Teacher
Mount Scopus Memorial College
05.2020 - 02.2022
Team Leader and Hebrew Educator
United Jewish Education Board
01.2018 - Current
Caterer/ Owner
Dana's Falafel
09.2017 - 01.2021
Hebrew Teacher
Institute of Modern Language, University Of Queensland
03.2012 - 11.2015
Test Day Invigilator
IELTS (International English Language Testing System)
03.2009 - 11.2015
Freelance Translator
David Yellin College of Education
09.2008 - 09.2010
Certificate IV - Education Support
Swinburne University of Technology
Master of Science - Marine Biology
Bar Ilan University
Bachelor of Science - Environmental Science
Hebrew University of Jerusalem
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