Shira

Feifer

E l e m e n t a r y T e a c h e r



P R O F E S S I O N A L P R O F I L E

858 – 945 - 2152
I am a passionate educator seeking a teaching position at an

elementary school where I can continue to stretch and grow my

teaching and build strong communities of learners. Through my
s f ei f er @ s a n d i e g o . ed u
master’s work at the University of San Diego and student teaching
at High Tech Elementary Explorer, I have honed my expertise in
project based learning, social-emotional learning, and student-
centered learning.
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H i gh T ec h E x p l o r er | S a n D i e g o , C a | A u g u s t 2 0 1 8 – P r e s e n t

E D U C A T I O N Academic Co ach
• Provide ABA related goals and structure as intervention
support for an emotional high needs student in 5th grade
Master // Education

University of San Diego • Create and facilitate small math intervention groups for 3rd
2019 (Expected) grade students with IEP needs
GPA: 4.0 • Work closely with team of inclusion specialists, classroom
teachers, and administrators to develop and implement

Multiple Subject // Teaching intervention plans
Credential
Stud ent Te ache r (4 th Gr ade)
University of San Diego

2019 (Expected)
• Worked as a full-time student teacher in a diverse fourth
grade classroom with 25 students
of Arts // Gender • Delivered differentiated instruction to general ed, English
Bachelor
Language Learners, and students with IEPs (Dyslexia, OHI,

and Feminist Studies
ED)

Pitzer College
• Honed classroom management and student-centered
2015
learning facilitation skills

Minor // Economics • Facilitated and implemented Project-Based Learning
2015 curriculum
• Collaborated with students and teachers to offer Social-
Emotional strategies for problem-solving issues
E D U C A T I O N A L
• Co-taught rigorous lessons in all academic areas
S K I L L S
• Aligned CA fourth-grade learning standards within the

21st Century Skills student-centered semester project
Substi tu te Teache r
Common Core • Emergency 30-Day Substitute Credential

• Teach in various elementary environments
Curriculum Design
• Follow lesson plans with accuracy

Lesson
Planning
Project Based Learning

Service Learning

Shira Feifer
C E R T I F I C A T I O N S
Positive Discipline Certificate
2019
200 hour RYT Yoga Certificate
2017
CPR/First Aid
2018
Google Educator
2019 (Expected)
E D U C A T I O N A L
T R A I N I N G S
GLSEN workshop for
LGBTQQIA+ training for
educators addressing
requirements stipulated in
CA Law AB 827
Inclusive Classroom Seminar:
Focus on students with
disabilities hosted by Diana
Carson
CGI (Cognitively Guided
Instruction) seminar with
Stephanie Fuentes, founder
of CGI
Katy Hammock
Site Superv isor
University of San Diego
619 - 701 - 6063
khammock@cox.net
W O R K E X P E R I E N C E C O N T I N U E D
A n z a E l em e n t a r y | C a j o n V a l l e y , C a | Oc tober 2017 – May 2018
Student Teacher (1 s t Grade)
• Taught small group guided reading practice including
developing differentiated lesson plans that aligned with
curriculum and CCS
• Assisted in fostering a positive classroom environment for
student engagement and learning
V i t er b i T o r a h S c h o ol | La Jolla, Ca | September 2016 – May 2018
Teacher
• Co-taught sixth and seventh grade Sunday school
class of 15 students
• Developed relevant curriculum to encompass
religious education and Hebrew language skills
• Created and executed engaging and age appropriate
lesson plans
• Worked alongside other teachers to provide students
with guidance and support
CorePower Yoga | San Diego, C a | January 2017 – Present
Instructo r
• Instruct multiple formats of yoga, including………
• Participate in continuing education programs for
yoga
• Create a welcoming environment and foster a safe
space for growth and practice
Star Island Corp. | Portsmouth, Nh | M ay – September, 2015 – 2018
Hospitality Supervisor
• Worked at a no n-profit conference and retreat center on an
island dedic ated to sustainability and commitment to
community
• Promoted to supervisory role after six weeks based on
recognized leadership skills
• Created and implemented new housekeeping training and
workflo w | 2017
• Help to fo ster and maintain healthy community and
suppo rt throug h role as supervisor and mentor
R E F E R E N C E S
Lisa Gore Briony Chown
Master Teac her Dea n
High Tech Explorer High Tech Explorer
817 - 617 - 9317 619 - 988 - 4041
lgore@hightechhigh.org bchown@hightechhigh.org