Rebecca DeHovitz

MB 1891 Brandeis University PO Box 549110, Waltham, MA 02454 dehovitz@brandeis.edu (650) 906-5976

EDUCATION
Brandeis University, Waltham, MA B.A. in Hispanic Studies License in teaching Elementary Education Minors in Near Eastern Judaic Studies, Elementary Education GPA 3.9; Deans List every semester Expected May 2014

Relevant Courses: Teaching Literacy, Teaching Math, Teaching Social Studies, English Language Learners, Spanish Literature, American Judaism, Early Modern Jewish History Universidad Nacional de Cuyo, Mendoza, Argentina Spanish language immersion program at a national university in Argentina, for academic credit, studied Argentine Literature, Film Communication, Regional Development in Argentina ACHIEVEMENTS AND AWARDS Brandeis Achievement Award Highly competitive merit scholarship awarded annually to four academically distinguished students Avotaynu: The International Review of Jewish Genealogy Jewish Genealogy: The Search for Connection, an academic research paper, published Mar 2013-Jul 2013

April 2012 September 2011

EXPERIENCE
Lincoln-Eliot Elementary School, Newton, MA Sep 2013-Present Student Teacher nd Teach in 2 grade classroom resulting in teaching license Develop and implement curriculum for math, literacy, social studies in preparation for a take over week as lead teacher Collaborate with Cooperating Teacher to plan lessons, facilitate learning and develop classroom community Engage students one-on-one to improve literacy, math skills, enthusiasm for learning Gideon Hausner Jewish Day School, Palo Alto, CA May 2012-Jan 2014 Volunteer st nd rd Assisted teachers in 1 , 2 and 3 grade classrooms Instructed reading groups and math workshops, i.e., readers theater, exploring shapes, 4-7 students Compiled end of year portfolios and prepared materials for start of school year Congregation Beth Am, Los Altos Hills, CA Feb 2013-Aug 2013 Front Desk, Interim Bnei Mitzvah Coordinator Welcomed visitors warmly and directed them appropriately, eased inter-office operations and gained proficiency in office skills such as photocopying, transferring calls, organizing, using google drive Prepared for the High Holiday season, including preparing and sending out tickets, organizing materials for choir rehearsal Coordinated Bnei Mitzvah tutoring appointments and final ceremony preparations, cross-checked calendar for potential scheduling conflicts Asin Associates, Palo Alto, CA Jul-Aug 2013 Survey Analyzer Analyzed open ended responses to synagogue survey, sorting answers by topic, responders length of membership, and their net promoter score (their rating of the synagogue) Reported findings at consulting meeting to 20 synagogue committee members La Escuela Italiana, Mendoza, Argentina Mar 2013-Jul 2013 Volunteer th Designed curriculum for and instructed 5 grade English class Tutored students one-on-one and analyzed their language-learning progress Participated in department-wide meetings discussing the overarching goals of the English program

Silicon Valley Education Foundation, Santa Clara, CA Algebra Teaching Assistant Planned curriculum for summer algebra course with lead teacher Taught math lessons weekly and assisted students during group instruction Created and taught activities on college preparedness Organized and facilitated college information night and field trip to local university

Jun 2012-Jul 2012

Science is Elementary, Mountain View, CA May 2012 Volunteer rd Led hands-on science exploration workshops in K-3 grade classrooms at schools with limited science curriculum Encouraged interest in science Brandeis Education Program, Waltham, MA Student Teacher th th st Observed 5 /6 grade class in Cambridge, MA and 1 grade class in Newton, MA Worked one-on-one with focal student to better understand their learning style Focused on English Language Learning students and literacy learning Language and Cultural Enrichment, Brandeis University, Waltham, MA ESL Tutor Created weekly lesson plans for ESL middle school students Worked one-on-one with ESL tutee and established strong trusting rapport Collaborated with other tutors on activities and tutoring techniques Jewish Family and Childrens Services, San Mateo, CA Kohn Summer Intern Facilitated high school internship program and development workshops Organized holiday outreach program for seniors citizens Researched opportunities for future youth programming Gained experience using databases, outlook, and spreadsheets Attended weekly seminars about work skills and the Jewish community Sept 2011-May 2012

Sep 2010-Dec 2011

Jun 2011-Aug 2011

LEADERSHIP & COMMUNITY SERVICE

BaRuCH: Brandeis Reform Chavurah, Brandeis University Sep 2011-Present President Lead meetings and ensure other board members feel supported in their responsibilities to plan social, educational, and social justice programs Organize and co-lead high holiday services for 70 students and staff members Foster warm and welcoming environment for current and prospective club members Publicity Coordinator Recorded and distributed meeting minutes Compiled, edited and distributed bi-weekly newsletter in an organized and aesthetically pleasing manner Collaborated with other board members on events and outreach to the Brandeis community Brandeis Interfaith Group, Brandeis University Jan 2012-Dec 2012 Internal Communications Facilitated interfaith dialogue; maintained safe and comfortable atmosphere for discussion Coordinated weekly interfaith dialogue leaders and assisted in brainstorming discussion topics Collaborated with other board members on interfaith education events and community service Recorded and distributed meeting minutes and announcements

ACTIVITIES
Top Score, student-led orchestra, active member (2010-Present) Brandeis Hillel, active member (2010-Present) Brandeis English Language Learning Initiative, ESL Tutor (2011-2012) Klal: Jewish Pluralism Group at Brandeis, active member (2011-2012)

SKILLS
Proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint and web browsing Fluent in Spanish, intermediate Hebrew skills