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Barak Cerf
Work experience

2013-current: Gann Academy
Hebrew Teacher, Member of the Hebrew Staff
I teach classes of sophomores, juniors and seniors. Curriculum is based on the Proficiency Approach. I am a co-advisor and a
CHUG SHABAT leader ( )-an extracurricular class of pioneering on a weekly basis.


2013- Current: Israeli Scouts of Boston
Director of Education, Member of Management Team
The Chapter counts 160 children ages 8 through 18.
As the Director of Education I develop and design the curriculum based on the core values of the Israeli Scouts youth
movements (Values such as Zionism, Jewish culture and tradition, friendship, leadership, social responsibility and love for
Israel). I provide guidance and I mentor the seniors (Merakzim Tzeirim ) and counselors which are the young leaders of the
chapter. I instruct the youth group which counts about 30 members ages 14 through 18.

2011 2013: Consulate General of Israel to New England- Israel Ministry of Foreign Affairs.
Consul Personal Assistant & Office Manager
Office Manager and the Consul Personal Assistant. Special advisor for security matters.


1998 2011: Israel Secret Service
Special Operation Unit Commander
2008 2011 Team Commander (Task Force).
2007 2008 Special Collaboration Officer - Israeli Air Force Satellite Unit(sky controlling).
2006 2007 Special Agents Group Instructor
2005 2006 Member of the Operational Surveillance Team.
2004 2005 Special Agents Training Program Developer.
(The program was published and distributed as a book within the Secret Service)
Phone (617)-888-3948
Email: cerfbarak@gmail.com
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2009 - Awarded a decoration by the Israeli Secret Service (a Citation) of the Israel Intelligence Community



1994 1997: Service at the Israel Defense Forces
Commander at the Paratroopers Brigade The elite Infantry Brigade (Special Forces)
Through the service I held various commanding positions and was awarded 4 Honors of Excellence for extra ordinary
leadership.

Education and Certifications
BA, Middle East Studies and Human Resources Management (Graduated with Honors), Ben Gurion University, Israel.
Advanced Studies in Transformational Jewish Leadership (one year program), Ale Tzameret ( ) Program of the
Jewish Agency.
Extra-Curricular Studies;
Introduction to Astrophysics
Introduction to Philosophy, the Open University, Israel


Publications

2003 My book of poetry was published in Israel by Modan Publishers LTD

Languages
Hebrew & Arabic excellent command
English good command