Emily Mostow

561 South St, Apt 2L, Waltham, MA 02453. 412-535-2888. Emily.mostow@gmail.com

EDUCATION
Brandeis University, Waltham, MA
Certifications in Public Elementary Grades 1-6 and in Moderate Special Needs
Master of Arts in Teaching for Elementary Education
B.A. in Education Studies and Psychology, Minor in Near Eastern and Judaic Studies
GPA: 3.948, Phi Beta Kappa, Deans List

Expected July 2015

Expected July 2015
December 2014

RELEVANT EXPERIENCE
Horace Mann Elementary School, Newton, MA

May-June 2015

Special Education Intern

supports students in grades K-5 who require individualized attention due to a wide range of disabilities
Bishop Elementary School, Arlington, MA

September 2014-May 2015

Teaching Intern
prepared and taught lesson plans for 26 third grade students with mentoring from a veteran teacher
provided individual and small group support for struggling students and students who needed enrichment
Self-Employed, Arlington, MA

August 2014-Present

Tutor
coaches a third grade student who is below grade level in reading on fluency and comprehension strategies
Congregation Or Atid, Wayland, MA

September 2013-May 2014

Teacher
taught Jewish History and Prayer to sixth graders; created lesson plans; devised units and goals
East Somerville Community School, Somerville, MA

January-May 2014

English Language Learning Support

observed and assisted in first grade sheltered integrated English classroom for two hours/week
Jewish Community Center of the South Hills, Pittsburgh, PA

June-August 2013

Supervisor
led team of 3 counselors to take care of and run activities for an average of 25 campers from ages 5-12
Brandeis University Psychology Department, Waltham, MA

January-May 2013

Teaching Assistant
assisted students with course material (course entitled Adolescence and the Transition to Maturity)
graded exams, papers, and other coursework
Independent Volunteer, Jerusalem, IL

June-August 2012

Tutor
tutored five Darfurian and Eritrean refugees in English language and pronunciation for three hours a week
Camp Ramah in Canada, Utterson, ONT

Judaics Teacher/Counselor

June-August 2011
developed and taught curriculum for 8-15 year olds, including students with autism and severe ADHD

ACTIVITIES/VOLUNTEERING
Brandeis University Student Events, Waltham, MA
Social Department Director
May 2014-May 2015
planned, executed, and staffed events for entire student body, specializing in themed spirit weeks
oversaw all logistical planning, including creating and enforcing timelines and managing a large budget
Social Department Coordinator
January 2012-May 2014
planned, executed, and staffed events for the entire student body

SKILLS
Expertise with classroom technology; Challenging advanced learners; Hebrew (proficient); French (basic); Visual arts