Debbie Cohen Savage
Toronto,ON
Summary
Experienced Jewish Educator specializing in formal and informal Jewish programming and curriculum development. Passionate and hardworking with skill in communication and building positive relationships with students, families, and institutional leadership.
Overview
24
24
years of professional experience
Work History
Director of Jewish Engagement
UJA of Greater Toronto
2021.09 - Current
- Reach and engage Jewish families in Toronto to ensure participating in authentic Jewish programming (i.e. Camps, part-time schools, etc..)
- Publicize and promote pipeline programs that are UJA subsidized for Jewish Camps in and around Ontario
- Develop relationships and network with community of professionals and lay leaders in the areas of Camps, OneTable, Teen programming, and Part-Time schools
- Manage and supervise Communities of Practice for Jewish Camps
- Act as a liaison between the Jewish Educational partners and UJA
Vice Principal
Associated Hebrew Schools of Toronto
2015.09 - 2021.08
- Work in conjunction with Principals of middle and elementary school to establish positive school climate
- Facilitate and coordinate daily schedule and educational programs to maintain high-quality performance of AHS's mission and standards.
- Model appropriate leadership and build productive personal and professional relationships with all teachers, parents students
- Train and mentor teachers on effective teaching techniques, classroom management strategies and developing curriculum
- Support and foster culture of continuous learning, high academic excellence and strong Jewish Identity
School Program Coordinator and Educator
Associated Hebrew Schools- Posluns Education Centre
2012.09 - 2014.08
- Organized and managed daily schedule and program development from conception through execution.
- Create and lead Jewish holiday celebrations and ceremonies
Teacher (Gr. 2-6) /Judaic Studies Coordinator
Paul Penna Downtown Jewish Day School
1999.09 - 2011.08
- Full time General and Judaic Studies teacher responsible for developing and teaching curriculum in all subject areas
- Collaborated with team of faculty to help growth of school
- Organized and executed all programs related to Jewish holidays, Tefillah, Israel and Jewish culture
Program Director and Unit Head 1996-2004
Camp Ramah in Canada
- Developed and organized daily schedule and special programming
- Supervised and train staff in implementing educational programs
B'nai Mitzvah Teacher 1998-present
Private tutoring
- Taught Bar/Bat Mitzvah youth to read, chant and understand their Torah and Haftorah portions and the accompanying rituals.
Education
Master of Education -
Jewish Theological Seminary Of America
New York 2001-2003Principal's Certification Course Part 1 & 2 -
York University/BJE
Toronto, ON 2005Bachelor of Education- Concurrent Jewish Education - Specialized Honours BA
York University
Toronto, ON 1995-1998Certificate in Mentoring - New York -
Jewish New Teacher Program
Hebrew University Of Jerusalem
One Year Program For Overseas StudentsThe Conservative Yeshiva
Jerusalem, Israel`
Married To Eli Savage With Two Sons, Koby And Shai
Personal Information
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References Available Upon Request
Skills
- Team Building and Leadership
- Staff Development
- Project coordination
- Networking and relationship building
- Community engagement
- Schedule organization
- Student and parent relations
- Personable and friendly
Informal Teaching Experience
UJA's Israel Engagement Shinshinim
- Acted as Site Supervisor and school coordinator for the Shinshinim program at Paul Penna and Associated Hebrew Schools
Nativ 18 Madricha
- Supervised and looked after the daily needs of 30 Freshmen students on a one year educational and leadership program in Israel
USY Israel/Poland Pilgrimage Advisor
- Supervised and looked after the daily needs of 50 teenagers for a 6 week summer program in Poland and Israel
USY Chapter, Regional and International Advisor
- Advised and organized Sunday and weekend programs for teenagers
Beth Tikvah Synagogue Congregational School Teacher, Shabbat and High Holidays Youth Advisor and Choir Leader
- Taught Hebrew classes, led and conducted Shabbat and Holiday services and coordinated Shul youth program
Volunteer Experience
Village Shul and Aish HaTorah Learning Centre (2005-Present)
- Member of Personnel Committee & assists with the Youth program
Camp Ramah in Canada (2003-2011)
- Board Member/Member of Alumni & Nominating Committee
Temmy Latner Forest Hill Jewish Centre (2000-2005)
- Organized and help implement educational activities for families
Camp Katonim in Balfour Beach (2015-present)
- Assists with camp committee and leads Kabbalat Shabbat services
Timeline
Director of Jewish Engagement
UJA of Greater Toronto
2021.09 - Current
Vice Principal
Associated Hebrew Schools of Toronto
2015.09 - 2021.08
School Program Coordinator and Educator
Associated Hebrew Schools- Posluns Education Centre
2012.09 - 2014.08
Teacher (Gr. 2-6) /Judaic Studies Coordinator
Paul Penna Downtown Jewish Day School
1999.09 - 2011.08
Program Director and Unit Head 1996-2004
Camp Ramah in Canada
B'nai Mitzvah Teacher 1998-present
Private tutoring
Master of Education -
Jewish Theological Seminary Of America
Principal's Certification Course Part 1 & 2 -
York University/BJE
Bachelor of Education- Concurrent Jewish Education - Specialized Honours BA
York University
Certificate in Mentoring - New York -
Jewish New Teacher Program
Hebrew University Of Jerusalem
The Conservative Yeshiva
`
Married To Eli Savage With Two Sons, Koby And Shai
Personal Information
'
References Available Upon Request
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