English Teacher Freelance Writer

Sharon Anne Goldman

adqsw2@r.postjobfree.com 617-***-****

Education: PhD in Clinical Psychology, Pacifica Graduate Institute, Carpinteria, CA. (2022).

Master’s Degree in Theological Studies, Harvard Divinity School, Harvard University,

Cambridge, MA. 2005.

Master’s Degree in Education, Harvard Graduate School of Education, Harvard University, Cambridge, MA. 1999.

Master’s Degree in Philosophy, St. John’s College, Santa Fe, NM 1998.

Bachelor’s Degree in Liberal Arts, Sarah Lawrence College, Bronxville, NY 1992.

Teaching Experience:

ELL Teacher, Spanish American Institute, NY, NY. Teaching English language skills to adult English language learners from around the world, including beginner through highly advanced levels. Curriculum includes reading literature, studying grammar, improving writing skills. Current.

Substitute Social Studies and English Teacher, Hunter College High School, NY, NY. Teaching 7th-12 graders a range of course work, including World Religions, American History, European History, Creative Writing, Philosophy and Psychology. Current.

Instructional Support Staff, Oak Hill Middle School, Newton, MA. Taught 6th-8th graders coursework in World History, American History, Spanish, and English. 2016-2017.

Middle and High School Spanish Teacher, Arlington Public Schools, Arlington, MA. Taught Spanish language skills to students 6th-11th grades from beginning through advanced levels, including skills pertaining to conversation, reading comprehension, writing, and grammar. Devised and implemented curriculum introducing students to myriad Spanish speaking cultures throughout the world. 2008-2014.

Elementary and Middle School Spanish Teacher, Lowell Community Charter School, Lowell, MA.

Created and implemented Spanish language curricula for students ages PreK- 8th grade, including multimedia and kinesthetic activities. 2007-2008.

Middle School Spanish Teacher, Kennedy Middle School, Waltham, MA. Taught 6th-7th graders Spanish curriculum, which included conversation and listening skills, reading and writing, grammar, and cultural studies. 2006-2007.

English Teacher, New England School of English, Cambridge, MA. Taught all facets of English language skills to adult learners from countries across the world, including Asia, Europe, and South America. 2005-2006.

Hebrew School Teacher, Congregation Or Atid, Wayland, MA. Taught 7th grade and 3rd grade students in after school program, which included introduction to the Hebrew language, American Jewish History, Hebrew Bible Studies, Hebrew liturgy and Jewish customs and culture. 2003-2005.

English Teacher, Anglo Continental, Cambridge, MA. Taught European high school students English during summer exchange program. Courses included beginner through advanced levels, including studies in literature, American culture, conversation, vocabulary, and writing skills. Summers 1999-2003.

Spanish and World Literature Teacher, The Tara School, Santa Fe, NM. Developed and implemented curricula in Spanish language learning for children ages kindergarten through third grade including, songs, games, dramatic and artistic activities. Also developed curriculum in in literature, which included world mythology, fiction, poetry, and drama. 1994-1998.

Hebrew School Teacher, Temple Beth Shalom, Santa Fe, NM Taught after school and Sunday programs in Hebrew language, Jewish history, and the Hebrew Bible for students 2nd-4th grades. 1992-1998.

English Teacher, Santa Fe Community College, Santa Fe, NM. Taught English composition and literacy skills to high school graduates preparing for entry into four-year college programs. 1993-1994.

Assistant Teacher, St Ann’s School, Brooklyn, NY. Taught reading readiness skills to four and five-year-old children. Also assisted with the implementation of other facets of the curriculum, including art, math, science, and music.

Clinical Experience:

Doctoral Intern, Community Services Institute, Springfield, MA. Provided both in-clinic and outreach psychotherapy to families and individuals of all ages, Spanish speaking as well as English speaking. Administered and evaluated myriad psychological testing batteries, including the WAIS, WISC, TAT, CAT, Rorschach. 2017-2018.

Extern, Harlem Family Institute, NY, NY. Provided psychotherapy services in-clinic and at NYC public elementary schools, including family therapy, play therapy, and insight-oriented talk therapy. 2014-2016.

Bilingual Case Manager, Santa Fe, NM. Assisted families and individuals in applying for subsidized medical programs and related services, including W.I.C, Medicaid, S.S.I, Section 8 Housing, substance abuse counseling and other mental health services. 1997-1998.

Resident Counselor, La Nueva Vida, Santa Fe, NM. Counseled teenagers recovering from substance abuse and related health issues. Supervised household and recreational activities. Participated in planning, monitoring, and supporting individual treatment plans. 1996-1997.

Clinic Health Specialist, Planned Parenthood, Santa Fe, NM. Counseled individuals on birth control options, STD prevention and treatment, and other health related concerns. 1995-1996.

Intake Counselor, Alcohol Recovery Center, Boulder, Co. Conducted intake assessments, participated in treatment planning and coordination for adults struggling with addiction and related mental health issues. 1994-1995.

Publications: Freelance Writer for Harvard Divinity Bulletin, Tikkun, The New Mexican, The Albuquerque Journal, The Santa Fe Reporter, The Santa Fe Sun, In Between, The Appian. 1998-2016.

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