Aviva Schultz-Eberlin
**** ** ****** **, ********, OR 97206
t: 503-***-**** e: *****.*******.*******@*****.***
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, ****.********@***********.***
Drew McWilliams, Executive Director, Morisson Child and Family Services
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Trish Selby, 503-***-****, **********@******.***
Lisa Davis,Study Coordinator, Cascadia Behavioral Healthcare
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