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T OVA B AYEVER tbayever@gmail.com

OBJECTIVE
Strong and passionate teacher, administrator, professional mentor with 20+ years experience in the classroom seeks to
join a collaborative environment where students come first.

TEACHING EXPERIENCE
4TH GRADE TEACHER/ 5TH GRADE TEACHER YESHIVA KETANA OF LOS ANGELES 2016-PRESENT
 Taught all core subjects
 Provided enrichment courses to select students outside of class
 Maintained motivating, safe and stimulating learning environment for students
GENERAL STUDIES PRINCIPAL YESHIVA KETANA OF LOS ANGELES 2016-PRESENT
 Educational oversight of general studies curriculum for K-8
 Responsible for the hiring, training, mentoring and supervising of teachers
 Established and maintained master schedules
 Created curriculum for Science, History
 Evaluated lesson plans and observed lessons on a regular basis
 Selected appropriate instructional materials and equipment
 Communicated regularly with the Head of School as to the needs, successes and general operation of the school.
 Researched and presented professional development workshops--Creating Creative Teachers, Active Teaching for
Active Learning etc.

MIDDLE SCHOOL TEACHER (ENGLISH, MATH, HISTORY) EMEK HEBREW ACADEMY 2015-2016
 English Language Arts (6, 7, 8) with heavy emphasis on writing and critical thinking
 History (6, 8) utilizing intense analysis of primary sources and project-based learning
 Mathematics (6, 7, 8) with focus on development of strong math sense
VICE-PRINCIPAL, MIDDLE SCHOOL EMEK HEBREW ACADEMY 2012-2015
 Educational oversight of general studies curriculum for sixth through eighth grades, including initial set up of curricula
for novel-based ELA program, Holocaust studies, and American citizenship
 Managed and evaluated effective and clear procedures for discipline, attendance, instructional programs, and
extracurricular programs
 Responsible for the hiring, training, mentoring and supervising of teachers
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 Researched and established data-driven assessments to determine overall middle school academic performance, as
well as individual student academic growth in all subject matters
 Established and maintained master schedules (instructional, electives, special events etc.)
 Led special events, including “Are you Smarter than a Middle Schooler?” annual event for students and parents
 Evaluated lesson plans and observed lessons on a regular basis
 Selected appropriate instructional materials and equipment
 Communicated regularly with the principal and Head of School as to the needs, successes and general operation of the
school.
 Communicated regularly with parents about student welfare, behavior and academics
 Created correspondence, letters of recommendation, documentation of communications with teachers, parents and
students
 Established and maintained relationships with principals and managers of other elementary schools
 Conducted articulation meetings with high schools, and adjusted middle school programs accordingly
MIDDLE SCHOOL TEACHER EMEK HEBREW ACADEMY 2010-2012
 English Language Arts (6, 7, 8) with heavy emphasis on writing and critical thinking
 History (6, 8) utilizing intense analysis of primary sources and project-based learning
 Mathematics (6, 7, 8) with focus on development of strong math sense
 Trained students in YULA’s Model UN program
5TH GRADE TEACHER EMEK HEBREW ACADEMY 2001- 2010
 Taught a variety of subjects including language arts, social studies, science and mathematics in all-inclusive classroom
 Implemented “Thinking Maps” into curriculum
 Successfully redesigned the established curriculum to include more challenging and effective work, including a state
research report and immigrant interview
 Produced annual production with historical/patriotic theme
 Developed lesson plans utilizing differentiation, scaffolding for needs of different learners
 Used a wide variety of creative instructional strategies including Socratic method, lectures, group discussions and
inquiry to facilitate understanding
 Ensured that each lesson plan is translated into meaningful learning experiences
 Conferred with parents to provide feedback on students’ progress and limitations
8TH GRADE ENGLISH TEACHER YESHIVA RAV ISAACSOHN TORAS EMES ACADEMY 2000-2001
 Managed 3-full 20+ student classrooms;
 Set up grade level curriculum, including research paper, literature units, grammar lessons and spelling units
 Developed strong rapport with students and parents
 Maintained motivating, safe and stimulating learning environment for students

OTHER WORK EXPERIENCE

PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT
 The Reading Brain in a Digital World with Maryanne Wolf (2020)
 Worksheets Don’t Grow Dendrites with Marcia Tate (2019)
 The Power of Mindsets: Nurturing Motivation and Resilience in Students (2018)
 Improving Teacher Performance Through Supervision (2017)
 Developing a Culture of Continuous Improvement and Adaptability (2016)
 Executive Functioning Skills: Organized Thinking (2015)
 Promoting a Growth Mindset (2015)
 Leading for Academic Excellence (2015)
 Keys to Student Success: Tiering Assignments and Motivating Students (2015)
 Classroom Management Strategies: ADHD and ASD (2014)
 Understanding Attention Difficulties (2014)

PROFESSIONAL ACTIVITIES
 Served on WASC (Western Association of Schools and Colleges) Visiting Committee for Bais Yaakov School for Girls
(2014)

PROFESSIONAL ACCOMPLISHMENTS
 As Middle School Vice Principal, created strong discipline plan through framework of “Pathways to Success”
 As Middle School teacher, led Model UN team to win the program

EDUCATION
 B.A., English, University of California Los Angeles (UCLA) June 1998
 Multiple Subject CA Teaching Credential Expected May 2020
 UCLA Extension: Balanced Literacy

CREDENTIALS
 California Teaching Credential- Preliminary Through 2024

HOBBIES AND INTERESTS