ESTHER S. FRIEDMAN
Summary
Dynamic educator and researcher with a proven track record at The George Washington University, specializing in educational curriculum design and qualitative research. Excelled in project coordination and teacher support, significantly enhancing student engagement and curriculum development. Expert in Atlas and Excel, showcasing a unique blend of analytical and interpersonal skills.
Overview
21
21
years of professional experience
Work History
Research Fellow, CASJE (Collaborative for Applied Studies in Jewish Education)
The George Washington University
01.2023 - Current
Visiting Scholar, Department of Psychology
Arizona State University
01.2023 - Current
Research Consultant
Rosov Consulting
01.2022 - Current
Curriculum Consulting and Coaching for Schools and Businesses
01.2021 - Current
- Provided professional development in creation and coaching re: creative curriculum
- Teacher Training workshops on Authentic Assessment, use of liberating structures
Chair of Tanach Department
Community Hebrew Academy of Toronto
01.2017 - 01.2023
- Took a lead role in various curricular initiatives; piloted a new Tanach course
- Mentored teachers new to the department, collaborated with administration to help shape the vision of the department
Tanach Instructor, Curriculum Developer, New Teacher Mentor
Community Hebrew Academy of Toronto
01.2004 - 01.2023
- Taught various Tanach and Rabbinics courses, grades 9-12
- Developed and implemented new curriculum as well as supervising those teaching the courses
- Wrote teachers' guides and student sourcebooks and workbooks
- Member of Tanach Standards and Benchmarks curriculum writing team, Amudei HaTanach
Education
PhD - Education and Jewish Education
Seymour Fox school of Education at the Hebrew University of Jerusalem
01.2023
Supplementary Status for PhD -
The Melton Center for Jewish Education at the Hebrew University of Jerusalem
01.2018
MS - Jewish Education
Azrieli Graduate School of Jewish Education and Administration at Yeshiva University
01.2016
B.Mus. - Violin
Aaron Copland School of Music at Queen’s College of the City University of New York
01.1994
Skills
- Educational curriculum design
- Project coordination
- Qualitative research
- Proficient in Atlas, Excel
- Ethical considerations
- Research procedures
- Interdisciplinary knowledge
- Student engagement
- Teacher support
Fellowships and awards
- Article of the Year 2023, Journal of Jewish Education, 2024
- Harold Wechsler Award for Emerging Scholars, NRJE, 2022
- The Sylvia and Moshe Ettenberg Research Grant in Jewish Education, NRJE, 2021
- Mandel Doctoral Fellows for Research in Jewish Education, 2020-2021
- Center for Research on Teacher Learning and Development in the 21st Century Fellowship, Seymour Fox School of Education at the Hebrew University of Jerusalem, 2019
Training
- 2017-2019, Certificate of Educational Leadership in Professional Development, Mandel Teacher Educator Institute
- 2014-2015, Certificate of Teacher Leadership, Legacy Heritage Teachers Institute
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Research Fellow, CASJE (Collaborative for Applied Studies in Jewish Education)
The George Washington University
01.2023 - Current
Visiting Scholar, Department of Psychology
Arizona State University
01.2023 - Current
Research Consultant
Rosov Consulting
01.2022 - Current
Curriculum Consulting and Coaching for Schools and Businesses
01.2021 - Current
Chair of Tanach Department
Community Hebrew Academy of Toronto
01.2017 - 01.2023
Tanach Instructor, Curriculum Developer, New Teacher Mentor
Community Hebrew Academy of Toronto
01.2004 - 01.2023
PhD - Education and Jewish Education
Seymour Fox school of Education at the Hebrew University of Jerusalem
Supplementary Status for PhD -
The Melton Center for Jewish Education at the Hebrew University of Jerusalem
MS - Jewish Education
Azrieli Graduate School of Jewish Education and Administration at Yeshiva University
B.Mus. - Violin
Aaron Copland School of Music at Queen’s College of the City University of New York
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