Chaim J. Rodríguez Abramowitz

Key achievements:

1. Successful implementation of AP Statistics course achieving a 90% exam passing rate for students enrolled in the course.

2. Redesign and implementation of the 12th Grade Physics curriculum.

3. Development and pilot implementation of a comprehensive standardized assessment system through NWEA MAP Growth for English, Math, and Science for students in grades K-12.

4. Oversight of the organization and administration of all school standardized assessments (Admissions, PSAT, SAT, AP, CB-PR, Pruebas de Nivel Avanzado).

5. Collaboration with administrative team on student placement, AP course scheduling and staffing.

Key Achievements:

1. Implementation of the International Baccalaureate (IB) standards for science education at the elementary school (AYP) level for students in the 4th grade.

2. Differentiated instruction for higher achieving mathematics students in the 5th grade including preparation for math league competitions.

3. Implementation of the International Baccalaureate (IB) standards for mathematics education at the middle school (MYP) level for students in the 8th grade taking Algebra 1.

Key achievements:

1. Successful implementation of the revised GED exam program including orientation to students and providing comprehensive training for the faculty in their respective subject areas.

2. Oversight of the school’s English Language Learner (ELL) program.

3. Serve as the GED compliance liaison to the Office of the State Superintendent of DC Public Schools and the DC Charter Board.

4. Collaboration with the school principals to ensure curriculum alignment with the GED exam requirements.

5. Collaboration with teacher classroom assessment practices and the alignment with the GED exam requirements.

6. Responsible for collecting and maintaining assessment records for every student enrolled in school.

Key achievements:

1. Test developer and editor for K-12 Spanish language standardized assessments including the NJ Ask and the NM standard based assessment.

2. Successful oversight of several Defense Language Proficiency Test (DLPT). Responsible for the internal work of 1-2 interns per language, the contracting and immediate supervision of 5-10 external target language experts and item writers per language. Responsible for maintaining and oversight of the budget for each language project, and responsible for direct communication with the Defense Department Contracting Officer Representative.

3. Successful oversight of a two-year English Language Proficiency Test (ELPT). Responsible for the internal work of interns assigned to the project, the contracting and immediate supervision of external target language experts and item writers. Responsible for maintaining and oversight of the budget of the project, and responsible for direct communication with the Defense Department Contracting Officer Representative.

Key Achievements:

1. Developed engaging lessons for Biology, Chemistry, and Physics courses for students in grades 10-12.

2. Developed formative and summative assessments as a metric of student performance.

3. Successful facilitation of classroom discussions to encourage critical thinking and scientific inquiry among students.

4. Implemented holistic pedagogical strategies to increase student engagement and motivation in the natural sciences.