Hope Feldman
HOPE FELDMAN
Current Address Phone Number/Email
17 West 125th St. Apt. 5B (718) 757–7980
New York, NY 10027 ------------
CERTIFICATION
In process of attaining New York State Certificate, English Language Arts (Grades Birth – 2)
EDUCATION
Prospective Masters in Art Therapy
(Current Enrollment for Prerequisites) CUNY Hunter
Non-Degree major participating in art and psychology courses
State University of New York at Fredonia
Bachelor of Science in Early Childhood Education
Concentration in Art
Minor in Dance
GPA: 3.36
University of Oklahoma
Norman, Oklahoma
May 2014 Modern Dance
GPA: 3.64
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
Co-Teacher 2018-Present
• Madison Avenue Presbyterian Church Day School
(4s/5s Classroom)
• Working as a co-lead in a team of three – including an assistant teacher
• Acting as a mentor to the assistant teacher
• Guiding, designing and directing an emergent curriculum
• Writing ISAAGNY reports for the ex-mission of children moving on to ongoing schools
• Leading in daily parent communication and conferences
• Creation and design of portfolios as a more detailed overview of the child’s development highlighting the strengths of each child’s learning and development
• Constructs classroom management routines with a focus on kindness and identity within the classroom community
• Presents provocations to support exploration with loose parts and encourage learning through play
Assistant Teacher, 2014 – 2017
• Madison Avenue Presbyterian Church Day School
(3s/4s Classrooms)
• Worked in a team of three - Including lead teacher, and 1 other assistant teacher
• Teaching, assisting, planning daily and weekly multi-subject lessons and activities
• Assisted in creating and designing the classroom environment and arranging the daily schedule
• Attended and participated in weekly staff meetings
• Formulated differentiated instruction based on the children’s interests, learning levels, and assessments
• Facilitated and designed emergent curriculums
• Guided observational drawing, water color, rubbings, clay manipulation, color mixing and cardboard construction studies
• Led daily morning meetings, story readings, and movement and songs
• Participated in NYSAIS “Section 5 - Educational Program” committee
• Wrote mid-year and end of the year reports of the children organized to support the developmental sections for parent reading
Student Teaching, Spring 2014
• Silver Creek Central, Silver Creek, New York
• Second Grade classroom (37.5 hours/week)
• Observing, assisting, teaching and preparing multi-subject daily lesson plans
• Formulating differentiated instruction based on assessments and student learning levels
• Led guided reading groups (20 minutes)
• Adopted lessons to the New York State ELA Domain Units, Math Modules, and Skills Strands
• Fredonia Central School, Fredonia, New York
• Kindergarten classroom (Sessions 37.5 hours/week)
• Observing, assisting, teaching and preparing multi-subject daily lesson plans
• Constructing a week long unit plan design
• Led guided reading groups
• Formulating differentiated instruction based on assessments
• Adapted to the New York State ELA Domain Units and Skills Strands
• Developed lessons based on the My Math program and New York State Math Common Core Standards
VOLUNTEER/ WORK EXPERIENCE
Mission Outreach Trips:
Riverdale Presbyterian Church Bronx, NY 2010
• Public speaker
• Assistant teacher for Sunday school – aiding youths learning capabilities
• Served as responsible leader to those newly welcomed
University of Oklahoma, 2010
• Ushered Performances (Student run and University owned)
• Performer – Contemporary Dance Oklahoma
• Tour guide
Appalachian Region, VA, 2008; New Orleans, LA, 2007
• Obtained manual labor skills
• Cross-cultural communication skills
• Personally dependable and responsible for extended communities
Midnight Runs, NY, NY, 2005-2006
• Outreach for the homeless experience
• Offered companionship, food and clothing
Babysitting, 2006 – 2018
• Seven families: Ages 3 months – 9
Dance Assistant/Administrator, 2013 - 2014
• State University of New York at Fredonia, Fredonia, New York
• Demonstrating and adjudicating dance auditions for potential incoming Freshmen Dance Majors
• Lead discussions with parents/guardians of potential incoming Freshmen
• Toured with partner to Boston, Massachusetts to perform in a dance piece choreographed by Helen Myers
Dance Teacher at E.da.Co, 2012- 2013
• Fredonia, New York
• Teaching 2hr/ week: Ballet, Modern and Pre-pointe to ages 9-17
Day Camp Specialist, Summer 2013
• ESF Day Camp, Bronx, New York
• Head sports instructor for ages 4-6
• Implemented ESF curriculum and created sports focused lesson plans
• Worked effectively and collaborated on daily responsibilities with fellow Activity Specialists
• Supervised and executed behavior and group management
• Promoted and actively participated in all camper activities
• Completed assigned paperwork
Day Camp Counselor, Summer 2008 – 2012
• Riverdale Presbyterian Church Nursery School, Bronx, New York
• Infant/ toddler classroom, 3 years old classroom, 4 years old classroom
• Dance teacher/ choreographer
• Head leader in 30-45 minute art activities
• One-on-one reading with children
• Co-facilitator for circle groups activities
• Leader for field trips and discussions
• Lead many parent teacher conferences
AWARDS
Deans List, semesters 2012 – 2014
Certificate of Participation for being selected to present at the Student Research and Creativity Exposition
Latin honors for scholastic excellence standing as Cum Laude from SUNY Fredonia upon graduation
PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT
Member, Early Childhood Education Club 2012 – 2014
Member, Orchesis Club
Member, Fredonia Dance Ensemble
Subscriber, Scholastic Educational Tools
Attended Lecture “Over the River and the Mastaba” Christo of Jeanne Claude and Christo
Attended Lecture “Gone Viral: Medical Science and Contemporary Textile Art” Laura Splan
Attended Seminar for Professional Development on The Common Core Standards
Attended ESL Training Session at Fredonia Central Elementary School
Participated/ Performed and Attended Fredonia Dance Ensemble and Orchesis Dance Company
Attended and Participated in The Advent School Workshop and Seminar of “Basic Principles of the Reggio Emilia Approach” 2014
Attended The Seventh Annual Kelly Finley Pisa Memorial Lecture on “Brain Development, Gender, and Early Learning” 2015
Attended Teaching Beyond the Square: “September Symposium – Classroom Environments for 1-5 yr olds” 2015
Attended 92Y Conference 2014 -2016
CPR/AED Certified
Attended JCC Manhattan “Child Agency and Adult Imperialism” 2018
Attended JCC Manhattan “Black Lives Matter. Racial Justice in Early Childhood Education.” 2018
Attended Teaching Beyond the Square: “Adventures in Tinkering Symposium” 2019
TECHNOLOGY SKILLS
Wordpress as a teacher/admin to distribute important information, daily journals, documentation, photos, videos etc. to communicate to parents
Blackboard
Microsoft Word- creating worksheets, tests, handouts
Voki – online animation avatar
PowerPoint- creating presentations for lectures and lessons
Prezi-creating presentations
QR Codes- creating for assignments/lessons
GoogleDocs- creating presentations/lessons/group projects/blog works
Voice Thread-online learning through videos/social networking
PERSONAL
• Adopted from South Korea raised in a Presbyterian/ Jewish family
• Personal interests include visual arts, art history, ballet and modern dance, physical fitness and science
• Hobbies include anything “diy” or “do it yourself”
• Currently in process to receive Masters Degree in Art Therapy
• Currently in process of receiving NYS Certification
REFERENCES
Becky Simon (Admissions Director at Madison Avenue Presbyterian Day School )
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Alison Davis (Associate Director at The Center for Toddlers at Barnard)
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HOPE FELDMAN
Current Address Phone Number/Email
17 West 125th St. Apt. 5B (718) 757–7980
New York, NY 10027 ------------
CERTIFICATION
In process of attaining New York State Certificate, English Language Arts (Grades Birth – 2)
EDUCATION
Prospective Masters in Art Therapy
(Current Enrollment for Prerequisites) CUNY Hunter
Non-Degree major participating in art and psychology courses
State University of New York at Fredonia
Bachelor of Science in Early Childhood Education
Concentration in Art
Minor in Dance
GPA: 3.36
University of Oklahoma
Norman, Oklahoma
May 2014 Modern Dance
GPA: 3.64
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
Co-Teacher 2018-Present
• Madison Avenue Presbyterian Church Day School
(4s/5s Classroom)
• Working as a co-lead in a team of three – including an assistant teacher
• Acting as a mentor to the assistant teacher
• Guiding, designing and directing an emergent curriculum
• Writing ISAAGNY reports for the ex-mission of children moving on to ongoing schools
• Leading in daily parent communication and conferences
• Creation and design of portfolios as a more detailed overview of the child’s development highlighting the strengths of each child’s learning and development
• Constructs classroom management routines with a focus on kindness and identity within the classroom community
• Presents provocations to support exploration with loose parts and encourage learning through play
Assistant Teacher, 2014 – 2017
• Madison Avenue Presbyterian Church Day School
(3s/4s Classrooms)
• Worked in a team of three - Including lead teacher, and 1 other assistant teacher
• Teaching, assisting, planning daily and weekly multi-subject lessons and activities
• Assisted in creating and designing the classroom environment and arranging the daily schedule
• Attended and participated in weekly staff meetings
• Formulated differentiated instruction based on the children’s interests, learning levels, and assessments
• Facilitated and designed emergent curriculums
• Guided observational drawing, water color, rubbings, clay manipulation, color mixing and cardboard construction studies
• Led daily morning meetings, story readings, and movement and songs
• Participated in NYSAIS “Section 5 - Educational Program” committee
• Wrote mid-year and end of the year reports of the children organized to support the developmental sections for parent reading
Student Teaching, Spring 2014
• Silver Creek Central, Silver Creek, New York
• Second Grade classroom (37.5 hours/week)
• Observing, assisting, teaching and preparing multi-subject daily lesson plans
• Formulating differentiated instruction based on assessments and student learning levels
• Led guided reading groups (20 minutes)
• Adopted lessons to the New York State ELA Domain Units, Math Modules, and Skills Strands
• Fredonia Central School, Fredonia, New York
• Kindergarten classroom (Sessions 37.5 hours/week)
• Observing, assisting, teaching and preparing multi-subject daily lesson plans
• Constructing a week long unit plan design
• Led guided reading groups
• Formulating differentiated instruction based on assessments
• Adapted to the New York State ELA Domain Units and Skills Strands
• Developed lessons based on the My Math program and New York State Math Common Core Standards
VOLUNTEER/ WORK EXPERIENCE
Mission Outreach Trips:
Riverdale Presbyterian Church Bronx, NY 2010
• Public speaker
• Assistant teacher for Sunday school – aiding youths learning capabilities
• Served as responsible leader to those newly welcomed
University of Oklahoma, 2010
• Ushered Performances (Student run and University owned)
• Performer – Contemporary Dance Oklahoma
• Tour guide
Appalachian Region, VA, 2008; New Orleans, LA, 2007
• Obtained manual labor skills
• Cross-cultural communication skills
• Personally dependable and responsible for extended communities
Midnight Runs, NY, NY, 2005-2006
• Outreach for the homeless experience
• Offered companionship, food and clothing
Babysitting, 2006 – 2018
• Seven families: Ages 3 months – 9
Dance Assistant/Administrator, 2013 - 2014
• State University of New York at Fredonia, Fredonia, New York
• Demonstrating and adjudicating dance auditions for potential incoming Freshmen Dance Majors
• Lead discussions with parents/guardians of potential incoming Freshmen
• Toured with partner to Boston, Massachusetts to perform in a dance piece choreographed by Helen Myers
Dance Teacher at E.da.Co, 2012- 2013
• Fredonia, New York
• Teaching 2hr/ week: Ballet, Modern and Pre-pointe to ages 9-17
Day Camp Specialist, Summer 2013
• ESF Day Camp, Bronx, New York
• Head sports instructor for ages 4-6
• Implemented ESF curriculum and created sports focused lesson plans
• Worked effectively and collaborated on daily responsibilities with fellow Activity Specialists
• Supervised and executed behavior and group management
• Promoted and actively participated in all camper activities
• Completed assigned paperwork
Day Camp Counselor, Summer 2008 – 2012
• Riverdale Presbyterian Church Nursery School, Bronx, New York
• Infant/ toddler classroom, 3 years old classroom, 4 years old classroom
• Dance teacher/ choreographer
• Head leader in 30-45 minute art activities
• One-on-one reading with children
• Co-facilitator for circle groups activities
• Leader for field trips and discussions
• Lead many parent teacher conferences
AWARDS
Deans List, semesters 2012 – 2014
Certificate of Participation for being selected to present at the Student Research and Creativity Exposition
Latin honors for scholastic excellence standing as Cum Laude from SUNY Fredonia upon graduation
PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT
Member, Early Childhood Education Club 2012 – 2014
Member, Orchesis Club
Member, Fredonia Dance Ensemble
Subscriber, Scholastic Educational Tools
Attended Lecture “Over the River and the Mastaba” Christo of Jeanne Claude and Christo
Attended Lecture “Gone Viral: Medical Science and Contemporary Textile Art” Laura Splan
Attended Seminar for Professional Development on The Common Core Standards
Attended ESL Training Session at Fredonia Central Elementary School
Participated/ Performed and Attended Fredonia Dance Ensemble and Orchesis Dance Company
Attended and Participated in The Advent School Workshop and Seminar of “Basic Principles of the Reggio Emilia Approach” 2014
Attended The Seventh Annual Kelly Finley Pisa Memorial Lecture on “Brain Development, Gender, and Early Learning” 2015
Attended Teaching Beyond the Square: “September Symposium – Classroom Environments for 1-5 yr olds” 2015
Attended 92Y Conference 2014 -2016
CPR/AED Certified
Attended JCC Manhattan “Child Agency and Adult Imperialism” 2018
Attended JCC Manhattan “Black Lives Matter. Racial Justice in Early Childhood Education.” 2018
Attended Teaching Beyond the Square: “Adventures in Tinkering Symposium” 2019
TECHNOLOGY SKILLS
Wordpress as a teacher/admin to distribute important information, daily journals, documentation, photos, videos etc. to communicate to parents
Blackboard
Microsoft Word- creating worksheets, tests, handouts
Voki – online animation avatar
PowerPoint- creating presentations for lectures and lessons
Prezi-creating presentations
QR Codes- creating for assignments/lessons
GoogleDocs- creating presentations/lessons/group projects/blog works
Voice Thread-online learning through videos/social networking
PERSONAL
• Adopted from South Korea raised in a Presbyterian/ Jewish family
• Personal interests include visual arts, art history, ballet and modern dance, physical fitness and science
• Hobbies include anything “diy” or “do it yourself”
• Currently in process to receive Masters Degree in Art Therapy
• Currently in process of receiving NYS Certification
REFERENCES
Becky Simon (Admissions Director at Madison Avenue Presbyterian Day School )
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Alison Davis (Associate Director at The Center for Toddlers at Barnard)
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