David Block

90 Laurel Hill Terrace, Apt. 1c New York, NY 10033 516.640.7035 djblock@yu.edu

EDUCATION Yeshiva University, New York, NY Azrieli Graduate School of Jewish Education and Administration Doctor of Education, Maneli Foundation Doctoral Fellow, Anticipated 2017 Master of Science in Education, Jim Joseph Accelerated Fellow, GPA 3.96, September 2013 Rabbi Isaac Elchanan Theological Seminary Rabbinic Ordination, Anticipated May 2015 Bernard Revel Graduate School of Jewish Studies Master of Arts in Jewish History, GPA 3.77, December 2012 Yeshiva College Bachelor of Arts in Jewish History, GPA 3.908 (Summa Cum Laude) Honors: Best Essay in a Composition Course, Jeffrey Seelenfreund Memorial Award for Excellence in Jewish Studies and Charater, Excellence in Talmud; Search Committee for University ProvostStudent Representative for Azrieli, Revel, RIETS Yeshivat Shaalvim, Nof Ayalon, Israel, 2006-2008 CURRENT EMPLOYMENT Azrieli Graduate School of Jewish Education and Administration, New York, NY Doctoral Fellow, 2013-Present Designs projects and assessments to be implemented as part of graduate level coursework Moderates a class of 30+ as Teaching Assistant for graduate-level courses in education Researches, with faculty, educational fields, e.g. Cognition, Spirituality, Holocaust Education Aleph Beta Academy, New York, NY Curriculum Developer, 2012-Present Creates unique Jewish Studies curricula to be used schools and synagogues internationally Introduces educationally materials through multiple modalities with an emphasis on technology Conceptualizes and generates user-friendly designs and interfaces for optimal in-classroom use Jewish Center of Atlantic Beach, Atlantic Beach, NY Rabbi of Social Hall Minyan: Days of Awe, Scholar in Residence, September 2012-Present Serves as Rabbi of the second Minyan during the Days of Awe Served as Scholar in Residence (acting Rabbi) multiple times through December 2013 TEACHING EXPERIENCE Limmud NY, Stamford, CT Heller Fellow: Featured Presenter, February 2014 Designed a 3-part curriculum on teaching the Holocaust through Music Presented curriculum to tens of participants and facilitated active learning of the material Rambam Mesivta, Lawrence, NY Teacher (Rebbe), Student Teacher, 2012-2013 Designed and implemented interactive curricula and lessons in Jewish Thought (Machshavah) Engaged students in extra-curricular Torah learning program Worked individually with students to strengthen Hebrew reading and analytical skills

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Yeshiva Rabbi Samson Raphael Hirsch (Breuers), New York, NY Choir Director and Music Instructor, 2010-2011 Designed and implemented boys choir program, ages 7-12 Created curriculum and taught a musical workshop for 20 boys ages 7-8 RELATED EXPERIENCE Maccabeats LLC, New York, NY Associate Director, Singer 2011-2012 Conceptualized, developed, and produced multiple viral videos with millions of views Generated over $500,000 of revenue in 200+ events, concerts, and merchandise sales Spearheaded, directed, and managed the production of a musical album Systemized and reformed corporate finances and payroll New York/Long Island NCSY, New York, NY Educational Programming Director, 2010-2011 Developed programs and created Jewish Studies curricula for teenagers of all denominations Camp Mesorah, Guilford, NY Division Head, 2009, 2010 Camp NCSY Sports, Baltimore, MD Dorm Counselor, Summer 2008 Young Israel of West Hempstead, West Hempstead, NY Assistant Youth Director (Early Childhood Center Campus), 2008-2009 Revamped and restructured entire youth department at the Early Childhood Center campus PUBLICATIONS Sefer Tzemach Dovid Co-Editor, 2010 Edited sections of a book entitled Sefer Tzemach Dovid published in 2010 Symposium: International Conference of the Learning Sciences Contributing Author, 2013 Co-researched and co-authored of a paper on Epistemology in Biblical Jewish Education submitted as part of a symposium. Hakira (Journal): When Unity Reigned: Yom ha-Azmaut 1954" Co-Editor, Spring 2012 Co-edited the article, authored by Rabbi Elazar Muskin, and assisted with the translation of Hebrew sources. SKILLS, ACTIVITIES, INTERESTS Technology: Graphic design, Microsoft applications, SmartBoard Technologies Languages: Hebrew Speaking, Reading, Writing Music: Singing, Song-writing, Guitar, Ukulele Sports: Baseball, Hockey, Football

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