- Developing software, websites, and apps in various programming languages
- Swimming (Certified Life Gaurd)
- Youth mentor, providing guidance and support to empower the next generation of leaders
- Participating in fundraising events to support local charities, schools, or community projects
- Youth Development Programs
Chana Gniwisch
Software Engineer Apprentice
Brooklyn,New York
Summary
Software developer and community leader with hands-on experience shipping production features using Next.js, TypeScript, Supabase, and Anthropic's Claude (Sonnet & Opus). Built and deployed AI-powered workflows for a multi-role school management platform serving Jewish day schools. 4+ years of experience directing programs, managing teams, and delivering results in high-stakes, resource-constrained environments. Self-taught in Python and JavaScript through Codecademy. Seeking to embed AI solutions inside organizations that serve the public good as a Claude Corps Fellow. Developed strong interpersonal and problem-solving skills in therapeutic setting, focusing on effective communication and emotional support. Seeking to transition into new field, leveraging experience in building trust and facilitating personal growth. Adept at working in collaborative environments and committed to fostering positive outcomes.
Overview
2
2
Languages
4
4
years of professional experience
Work History
Counselor
Camp CLA
Bryce Canyon , Utah
01.2026 - 08.2026
- Coordinated logistics for 3-week traveling program across America for teenagers.
- Managed group dynamics, travel schedules, and safety in constantly changing environments.
- Developed and implemented engaging counseling programs for youth development.
- Monitored camper well-being, providing emotional support and conflict resolution.
- Collaborated with staff to create a safe and inclusive camp environment.
- Contributed to a supportive work environment by sharing knowledge, resources, and new findings within the counseling field.
Community Programs Coordinator & Educator
Chabad of Pacific Palisades
Pacific Palisades , California
09.2025 - 05.2026
- Built and ran multiple parallel programs serving 200+ community members: preschool classroom, teen mentorship initiative (CTeen), special-needs events (Friendship Circle), and weekly Hebrew school.
- Trained and onboarded volunteers for Friendship Circle; created systems to recruit, schedule, and retain helpers—ensuring programs ran without direct involvement.
- Scoped and delivered community-wide events from concept to execution: defined audience needs, scheduled activities, managed supplies, and iterated based on feedback.
- Taught mixed-ability classrooms (ages 3–10, plus teens), adapting content for diverse learners—developed ability to read whether material was landing.
- Left behind operational playbooks for successors to own programs after departure.
- Coordinated community outreach programs to enhance engagement and participation.
- Developed educational materials for workshops and events to promote awareness of community resources.
- Evaluated program effectiveness through participant feedback and adjusted strategies accordingly.
Assistant Director
CGI Toronto
Toronto, Ontario
06.2025 - 08.2025
- Scoped and managed summer-long program structure for 150 campers ages 10–14, defining daily outcomes and adjusting sprints based on real-time feedback.
- Shipped under ambiguity and resource constraints: last-minute staffing changes, weather disruptions, and varying camper needs required daily re-scoping and creative problem-solving.
- Built internal tools and trackers: created schedules, attendance systems, and activity plans that other counselors adopted and continued using.
- Exercised judgment on what not to build: cut activities that weren't landing, redirected energy to high-impact moments, and communicated trade-offs to senior leadership.
- Proven ability to learn quickly and adapt to new situations.
- Demonstrated creativity and resourcefulness through the development of innovative solutions.
Director
CTeen International
Montreal, Quebec
09.2024 - 07.2025
- Discovered and scoped teen needs through direct conversations with participants and parents; designed programs that increased engagement and retention.
- Led teens to CTeen International gathering in New York: managed logistics, travel, and group dynamics for multi-day event.
- Mentored 3–4 core participants who became the go-to people for other teens with questions or ideas.
- Led development and execution of strategic initiatives to enhance youth engagement programs.
- Mentored staff and volunteers, fostering a culture of growth and accountability within the organization.
Camp Counselor / Program Staff
CGI
Montreal, San Jose, Inverary, Quebec, California, Florida
01.2023 - 01.2024
- Managed groups of 12–15 children (ages 6–8), responsible for emotional and physical safety.
- Worked with cross-cultural populations: in San Jose, introduced Jewish culture to children experiencing it for the first time.
- Supervised daily activities, ensuring safety and engagement among campers.
- Developed and implemented recreational programs that promoted teamwork and leadership skills.
- Mentored junior counselors, fostering a collaborative environment and enhancing team dynamics.
Education
Software Engineering Certificate - Python, JavaScript
Codecademy
Online01-2026
No Degree - Early Childhood Education
Machon Shoshanat Yerushalayim
Jerusalem Israel 05.2001 -
Degree in Early Childhood Education -
Bet Chaya Mushka
Montreal, QC01-2024
High School Diploma -
Beth Rivkah Academy
Montreal, QC01-2023
Skills
- LANGUAGES & FRAMEWORKS: Nextjs, React, TypeScript, Python, JavaScript
- DATABASE & BACKEND: Supabase (PostgreSQL), Real-time subscriptions, Row-level security, Auth flows
- AI / LLM INTEGRATION: Anthropic Claude (Sonnet, Opus), Claude Fable
Problem-solving
Time management
Positive engagement
Team leadership
Accomplishments
- Supervised team of 50 staff members.
Interests
Timeline
Counselor
Camp CLA
01.2026 - 08.2026
Community Programs Coordinator & Educator
Chabad of Pacific Palisades
09.2025 - 05.2026
Assistant Director
CGI Toronto
06.2025 - 08.2025
Director
CTeen International
09.2024 - 07.2025
Camp Counselor / Program Staff
CGI
01.2023 - 01.2024
No Degree - Early Childhood Education
Machon Shoshanat Yerushalayim
05.2001 -
Software Engineering Certificate - Python, JavaScript
Codecademy
Degree in Early Childhood Education -
Bet Chaya Mushka
High School Diploma -
Beth Rivkah Academy
Grandfather’s Biography Documentation
- Personal Initiative, Ongoing
- Self-scoped a long-term storytelling project: interviewing, recording, and organizing the life story of my grandfather.
- Building structured documentation, audio archives, and a narrative framework that family members can continue and publish.
- Demonstrates initiative without a PM, persistence, judgment on scope, and building something with lasting value.
WHY CLAUDE CORPS
I have already worked with and shipped features with Claude inside a real organization. At Chinuchapp.com, I integrated Claude Sonnet and Opus into production workflows for lesson planning and content generation and used Claude Fable daily to move faster as a developer. I worked with non-technical teachers and administrators who had difficult constraints and less experience with AI—and I shipped tools that made their work faster, cheaper, and possible for the first time. I left behind systems that kept running. I'm ready to do it again, at scale, for organizations that serve the public good.