Cynthia Klayman
July, ****
Work Experience:
Teaching
Media Sales
Medical Sales
Also gained Teaching Experience and Medical Sales as a consultant selling the first infrared aseptic soap dispenser to a major NY hospital.
Consulted and taught to the Medical Community the benefits of the "Bemer", a healing modality improving Vasomotion and Circulation.
2010 - Present.
TEACHER AND PRIVATE TUTOR FOCUSING ON TEACHING READING, COMPREHENSION and WRITING WHILE
PROVIDING HOMEWORK HELP IN THE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL GRADES.
Consistently market to parents and teachers for referrals. Growth through " word of mouth" Also, "creative childcare work."
During Covid, transitioned to Remote Learning to improve Reading Levels and teach skills to foster independent learning, and problem solving with an ability to finish tasks.
In addition, worked as part time Hebrew school teacher complimenting my private English tutoring.
Oct. 2010-June 2012 TEMPLE SHALOM Manhattan Beach, CA
Kindergarten Teacher
Introduced Aleph Beth Yoga to the School. The children loved learning the Hebrew Alphabet while learning yoga positions.
Sept. 2016-2017.
TEMPLE MENORAH
Redondo Beach, Ca
Kindergarten Teacher
Sept 2004- June 2009
SHARI AM
Santa Monica, CA
Kindergarten and 4th grade
Made learning “fun” for students and have many references from parents.
Sept 2010- June 2011
Substitute Teacher
Sept 2004-2006
BEVERLY HILLS UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICT
Substitute Teacher K-6
2003-2004
BETH SHIR SHALOM
Santa Monica, CA
Hebrew and Judaic School Teacher.
Grade 3
Sept 2000-May 2002
TEMPLE SHALOM NEWTON, MASS.
Hebrew and Judaic School Teacher
Grade 3 and 4
Sept 1983- Dec 1985 - BOSTON UNIVERSITY Boston, MA
Advisor and Public Relations Liaison
Supervised freshman students in course planning and advising center questions. Gave tours of the university and edited the school bulletins. Assisted in "educating" parents and prospective students.
Oct. 1981-June 1983 – BROOKLINE SCHOOL DISTRICT Brookline, MA
SCHOOL DISTRICT Winthrop, MA
Sept 1978- Oct. 1981 - UNIVERSITY OF PENNSYLVANIA SCHOOL OF SOCIAL WORK AND PENN MEDICAL SCHOOL
Hired as the FIRST PENN GRADUATE FROM THE GRADUATE SCHOOL OF EDUCATION TO WORK AS HEAD TEACHER of an experimental day car center accepting babies and toddlers from 6 weeks to 3 years of age. Hired all work study students to act as aides as well as planned lessons and supervised daily activities and caretaking. What began in a small church flourished and Today PROUDLY, the center is still in operation and has developed into an entire school system.
EDUCATION: University of Pennsylvania 1978 Philadelphia, PA
Bachelor of Science in Education
Additional Course Work in Child Development and Psychology.
Dean’s List - grade point average of 3.6
Eta Chapter, Pi Lambda Theta
Member of Quadramics Theatre Group and Penn City Dancers.
Worked as Student Teacher and Teacher Aid in local elementary schools as part
of an internship while studying for the teaching degree.
Sales/Business Resume
March. 2006 – Feb 2008 Mall Radio Networks Los Angeles, CA
National Director of Marketing Closed 12 New Business Accounts and created over 50 new accounts in various stages of the Sales Process by gaining access to high level decision makers. Highly skilled in prospecting, cold calling, securing appointments, presenting and follow-through. Ability to Network on an on-going basis at functions such as “Ivy-league Alumni Events” and follow up with meetings. Gained valuable experience in presenting and closing a new medium to Advertising Agencies while still during the “growth phase” in terms of technology and geography
2007- 2009 Kaufman Davidson Legal Recruiting Recruiter
Sept 2005 – Oct. 2006 Traffic.com Los Angeles, CA
Regional Account Manager closed $100,000 of New Internet Business within the first 3 months. Developed new account list by prospecting, securing appointments with Decision Makers, including CEO’s. Gained valuable experience in presenting a cross platform advertising opportunity including Radio, Television, and Internet, to new business advertisers by gaining access to high level executives.
Oct. 2003 –Sep 2005– Sales Consulting (Contract) Los Angeles, CA
Print, Recruiting and Internet Sales Consulting for various companies. Including Real Estate, Matchmaking Service, and Cheese Cake Factory Menu Books. Closed $100,000 of New Business within the first 5 months. Gained valuable consulting sales experience with a variety of companiess and across several platforms.
Jan 2001- 2003
Westwood One /Metro-Networks Boston, MA
National Director of Marketing..Generated over $1.2 Million dollars in new business within the first year for selling the 10 second commercials. Surpassed my $ 200,000 budget. Successful management of the sales process from prospecting to securing the appointment to making presentations to closing Work directly with CEO’s, Marketing Managers and Ad Agency supervisors in new business development. Ability to prospect appropriate leads, find decision makers and follow through. Was the subject of the National Newsletter and host of a national meeting discussing my success and how I surpassed a budget by 1 million dollars.
Jan 1985- Dec. 2000 (15 years) WAAF/WCRB/WRKO/ABC Boston, MA Over 15 years of Successful Creative Selling for various formats in the Boston Radio Market. Surpassed Yearly Budgets and is consistently a top “revenue producer”. High-level networking, research, presenting, communications, energy, persistence, and follow through characteristics. Experience in selling various music formats, Talk, News and Sports Broadcasting. Also, created promotions and events specifically tailored to client needs. Worked with top-level executives in large companies, as well as in advertising and public relation firms. Created empathy with clients, meeting their special marketing objectives. Ability to juggle many tasks, overcome objectives and develop meaningful business relationships, many of which exist almost 35 years later.
PERSONAL: Mature, Creative, Dynamic Individual with extensive life experience. Studied classical piano and ballet and worked in many theatrical productions over the years in addition to cable TV commercials.
Swim, pilates and exercise daily, (even after 2 major unsuccessful spine surgeries)
Working with children feeds my soul and is a pure act of life.
Certifications and Awards:
K-8. Early Childhood Educator
Board of Jewish Education Educator
Aerobics and Fitness Certification and Fitness Instructor
Top Media Salesperson recognition for 20cyears.
"Best Comedic Actress" in LA and NY film Festivals
Presently studying " Mindfulness for Children" certification.