AARON R.
JAFFE

Yoder International Academy (Taoyuan, Taiwan)

College Counselor & Dual Enrollment Coordinator (2022 - Present)

• Created a dual enrollment partnership program with an American community college to allow students to complete college-level coursework for credit transferable to any university worldwide

• Guide students through the process of course selection, applications, and registration to enroll for dual enrollment

• Track student progress, offering support to ensure academic success and program completion in conjunction with high school requirements

• Conduct informative sessions of dual enrollment options, benefits, and pathways for students, parents, and school staff

• Guide students through the application and enrollment process for top universities worldwide, providing personalized advice on essay writing, standardized testing preparation, and scholarship opportunities

• Assist with the administration and scoring of standardized assessments, including the PSAT, SAT, AP, and Stanford10

 

Teacher (2021 - Present)

Subjects: Social Studies (U.S. & World History), English Language Arts (Grade 8-12, AP), Journalism, Project-Based Learning
 

In addition to all the normal duties of a teacher, a few specific ones are:

• Collaborate with other teachers to develop and implement project-based learning opportunities

• Lead and coordinate research projects in collaboration with other teachers to promote deeper learning

• Train and mentor students in preparation for multi-day academic competitions (incl. World Scholar’s Cup), in addition to organizing logistics for the event

• Integrate AI into the classroom to streamline lesson planning process, differentiate instruction, and prepare students for the digital future

• Organize and lead group professional development activities for faculty, including leading a PLC on Blended Learning and A.I.

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Simson Language Institute  (Seoul, South Korea)

Teacher (2019 - 2021)

Students: Age 7-15; Class Size 1-14; Subjects: English as a Second Language

 

In addition to all the normal duties of a teacher, a few specific ones are:

• Taught and assessed students' English language abilities using a variety of assessment methods

• Promoted English language development through the use of debate and persuasion-style speeches, as well as lessons on geopolitical issues, global history, and social impact

• Provided whole-class lessons while also providing individualized attention to students as needed

• Designed lessons that could be accessed both in-class and at-home through the use of e-learning technologies to facilitate self-study

• Adapted in-class lesson plans to virtual lessons, using video chat platforms to provide remote instruction to students.

 

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Jerusalem Elementary School  (Bat Yam, Israel)

Teaching Fellow (2017 - 2018)

Subject: English | Grades: 1-6 | Class Size 20-30

 

In addition to all the normal duties of a teacher, a few specific ones are:

• Developed and implemented grade-appropriate lesson plans to effectively teach students in the subject area

• Utilized differentiated instruction strategies to cater to the needs of students with learning differences and provide a comprehensive learning experience for all students

• Designed lessons that incorporated interactive technologies to enhance student understanding and engagement with the subject matter

• Collaborated with colleagues to co-organize full-day "English Day" events, providing an opportunity for students to apply their language skills in a dynamic and enjoyable setting

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