Aviva Schultz-Eberlin

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t: 503-***-**** e: ac677s@r.postjobfree.com

Overview

I have a background in early childhood and elementary education, TEFL instruction for children and adults, humanities and, liberal studies instruction.

I have an ongoing thirst for knowledge and personal growth. I bring this to professional environments and look forward to encouraging the same in my coworkers, clients and, peers.

I am a specialist in support for teachers, parents and students dealing with educational differences and behavioral, emotional or physical challenges.

I have a passion for community building, event organization and, outreach using a well developed set of constructivist skills.

I am a champion for underserved communities and believe in fostering self -agency for all.

I bring my personal experience as an abuse survivor to everything I do. I am committed to nonviolent conflict resolution, inclusive best practice and constructivism in action.

I believe in transparency and honesty, fostering community and thinking outside all the boxes.

I shine when supporting students and have extensive experience in event planning and execution. Fostering a community of support and honoring difference is my overall purpose.

I have a PhD in humanities and cultural studies, specializing in disability theory and best praxis for reform.

As a person with a disability I am particularly well versed in support across the spectrum of ability and strive, always for new pathways of inclusion.

I have an MFA in creative writing and cultural anthropology.

I am TEFL certified.

Experience

Educational Specialist, founder

Aviva Schultz-Eberlin, Educational Support

January 2010 – Present (3 years 7 months) Portland, Oregon Area

Consultation, research, advocacy, and placement help for students and families.

Founding Consultant

Independent IEP/School Placement Consultant

January 2009 – Present (4 years 7 months) San Francisco Bay Area/Portland Metro Area/ International/ online/virtual

Lecturer, EFL, test prep, academic writing and literacy

ELS Educational Services, Inc

Privately Held; 1001-5000 employees; Education Management industry

June 2008 – December 2009 (1 year 7 months) Portland, Oregon Area

Lead Preschool Teacher, parent & student liaison

Childroots Child development community

July 2007 – May 2008 (11 months) Portland, Oregon Area

Lead teacher and student / family support in constructivist preschool classroom

Lecturer humanities, critical theory, literature, sociology

Norte Dame de Namur University

August 2006 – August 2007 (1 year 1 month) Belmont, California

Law school international student retention specialist

Birkbeck, University of London

Educational Institution; 1001-5000 employees; Higher Education industry

August 2004 – December 2006 (2 years 5 months) London, United Kingdom

University level student support

Lead Teacher. Staff and family support

JCCSF

Nonprofit; 51-200 employees; Nonprofit Organization Management industry

January 1996 – September 2006 (10 years 9 months) San Francisco Bay Area

Lead teacher in Reggio Emilia inspired Preschool community.

Researcher, ability and neo eugenics

Sins Invalid

Nonprofit; 1-10 employees; Entertainment industry

April 2006 – June 2006 (3 months) Oakland California

Staff trainer/ program developer

San Francisco Women Against Rape

January 2006 – April 2006 (4 months) San Francisco

Created and lead staff training module for implementation of disabled women's support group. Assisted with grant proposal and allocation.

Discussion Moderator

International Disability Film Festival

May 2002 – May 2005 (3 years 1 month) London, United Kingdom

Invigilator, event and art installation support

Artangel

Nonprofit; 11-50 employees; Arts and Crafts industry

March 2003 – June 2004 (1 year 4 months) London, United Kingdom

Invigilation and planning, artist support for site specific installations

TEFL instructor, refugee family support

University of East London

Educational Institution; 1001-5000 employees; Higher Education industry

April 2001 – September 2003 (2 years 6 months) London, United Kingdom

Head of Turkish refugee immersion program

Researcher, event management, editing

Poetry London

January 2002 – June 2003 (1 year 6 months) London, United Kingdom

Humanities instructor

Architectural Association, University of London

May 2002 – May 2003 (1 year 1 month) London, United Kingdom

Lecturer and instructor on space and deformity

Contributing Editor/ Artist

Institute of Contemporary Arts

Public Company; 11-50 employees; Museums and Institutions industry

January 2002 – May 2002 (5 months) London, United Kingdom

Produced, edited and contributed to a mixed media art exhibit and accompanying journal/exhibit catalogue.

Teacher, cultural program coordinator, international student support & government liaison

Language Pacifica

June 1995 – September 2001 (6 years 4 months) San Francisco Bay Area

Head of English language and literature

Gymnasium Nymburk

August 1999 – August 2001 (2 years 1 month) District Nymburk, Czech Republic

Head of all English instruction for regional secondary school

Kindergarten-5th grade teacher

JCCSF

Nonprofit; 51-200 employees; Nonprofit Organization Management industry

January 1996 – September 2000 (4 years 9 months) San Francisco Bay Area

Classroom Teacher, Dramatic arts, writing and arts specialist, Pre-6th grade teacher

ALS JCC

August 1990 – January 1996 (5 years 6 months) San Francisco Bay Area

Dramatic Arts Specialist

ALS JCC

June 1987 – August 1994 (7 years 3 months) San Francisco Bay Area

Education

The London Consortium

Doctor of Philosophy (PhD), Humanities and cultural studies

2001 – 2006

Pacifica Graduate Institute

Certification in inclusion for students with special needs, Education/Teaching of Individuals in Early Childhood Special Education Programs

1994 – 1995

Royal academy of Dramatic Arts

Performing arts certification, Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts, General

1992 – 1994

Mills College

Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), Performing arts

New College of California

Master of Fine Arts (MFA), Creative writing

References:

Lisa Williams, Supported Employment Specialist, Cascadia Behavioral Health, ac677s@r.postjobfree.com

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Drew McWilliams, Executive Director, Morisson Child and Family Services

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Trish Selby, 503-***-****, ac677s@r.postjobfree.com

Lisa Davis,Study Coordinator, Cascadia Behavioral Healthcare

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