Gabriel Morden-Snipper

Education
Hunter College
, New York, NY (2012 - present)
Masters of Arts in Adolescent Mathematics Education (Grades 7-12)
Expected Graduation: Spring 2015
Brooklyn College
, Brooklyn, NY (2011 - 2012)
15 credit hours undergraduate coursework in Mathematics and Computer Science
Oberlin College
, Oberlin, OH (2003 - 2007)
Bachelor of Arts in Politics
Minor: Economics
Award: Comfort-Starr Prize for excellence in undergraduate work in Politics
Work Experience
Mary McDowell Friends Upper School
, Brooklyn Heights, Brooklyn, NY (Aug 2010 - present)
Assistant Teacher (2010 - 2013) and Head Teacher (2013 - present)
Taught Mathematics (Integrated Algebra I, Geometry, Integrated Algebra II, Precalculus),
Active Physics, Spanish I and II, and Social Studies (20th Century History and U.S. History) to
students with language-based learning disabilities and collaborated with colleagues to
develop and modify curricula in these subjects
Served as an advisor to ninth- and tenth-graders, supporting them academically and socially
and liaising with their caregivers, attorneys, and teachers
Participated in Committee on Special Education IEP reviews and testified in impartial hearings
Coached cross country (2012 and 2013) and track and field (2012, 2013, 2015)
Chaperoned and planned out-of-school retreats and trips for students, including three-day
annual retreats at the beginning of the school year, two trips to Europe, and three trips to the
Quaker Youth Leadership Conference
Planned and participated in field trips to New York City sites and museums
Childrens Law Center
, Washington, DC (Aug 2009 - Aug 2010)
Investigator
Supported the work of attorneys representing at-risk youth in child abuse and neglect cases,
including filing documents, serving subpoenas, and performing background checks
Conducted client visits, school observations, and investigated allegations of child abuse
Interviewed teachers about clients behavior, academic progress, and development and
implementation of IEPs; advocated for clients in school meetings
Helped clients access social services and public benefits
Healing and Rebuilding Our Communities,
Bujumbura, Burundi (Dec 2008 - Feb 2009)

Fundraising and Communications Intern

Observed and participated in trauma healing and community reconciliation workshops
Identified and pursued fundraising opportunities
Provided technical assistance in strategic planning, budgeting, and computer skills
Developed publications and fundraising materials using desktop publishing software
Translated fundraising and advocacy documents
Quaker United Nations Office
, New York, NY (Aug 2007 - Nov 2008)
Program Assistant and Program Associate
Developed and delivered advocacy messages to representatives of UN agencies, governments,
and non-governmental organizations
Provided support to senior staff members, including scheduling and correspondence
Carried out applied research on the African Great Lakes, Iraq, Somalia, and Myanmar/Burma
Planned meetings and larger events
Performed basic office functions such as phone/email correspondence and clerical work
Helped develop and maintain a CiviCRM contact database
Recruited and evaluated applicants for a position in the organization, oriented new staff
Assisted in planning and implementing a strategic planning process
Achievement First Endeavor Charter School
, Brooklyn, NY (Oct 2008 - May 2009)
Saturday Academy Tutor
Planned and taught supplementary weekly math lessons to fourth graders
Skills
Computer:
MS office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint), Adobe (InDesign, Photoshop), Database software
(CiviCRM, iMIS, Personify), SPSS, Educational software: EasyTeach/SmartBoard software, Google suite,
including Google Classroom, Geometers Sketchpad, Engrade
Languages:
Spanish (highly proficient), French (conversational)