ASYA GRIBOV

347-740-2246
asya.gribov@gmail.com

 

SUMMARY: Quirky and passionate educator dedicated to play, fostering curiosity, creating AHA! moments, and raising more questions. Experienced in developing and implementing visual art based educational programs for adults,  children, and multi-generational audiences, as well as professional development for teachers and camp staff.  Bachelor’s in Psychology and Comparative Religions; Master’s in Elementary Education; most valuable education received while backpacking around the world.

  • Freelance Educator, School and Family Programs August 2018 - present

    • Develop and lead educational experiences for school groups (K-12) and family programs

    • Initiated Russian language programming for community organizations and continually broaden audience

    reach to visitors interested in Russian language programming

    • Develop and lead virtual museum programs for schools and organizations across the United States and Canada

  • Educational Consultant April 2017 - present

    Lead staff development workshops – 21st Century Skills, Hacks

    • Facilitate professional development workshops for teachers, after-school support, and program managers. Topics include: 21st Century Skills Through the Arts; How Kids Learn; Educational Games

    • Provide ongoing support for classroom teachers in lesson innovation that connect creativity with curriculum standards

    • Develop unique workshops, hands-on kits, and learning resources for students and families that promote creativity and critical thinking

  • Freelance Educator, School Programs September 2017- March 2020

    • Developed and implement single and multi-part programs for K-12 school audiences

    • Collaborated with school teachers to develop lesson plans that are relevant to classroom curricula

    • Worked collaboratively with educators and education program staff to continuously update interpretive ideas

    and inquiry-based teaching strategies around the exhibitions

  • Educational Consultant, Presenter January 2014- present

    • Facilitate trainings and education workshops at the Cornerstone Fellowship Seminar for summer camp staff

    • Develop and implement staff training curriculum on working with young campers

    • Present at annual Jewish camp conference

  • Engagement Consultant for North American Russian-speaking Initiative April 2014- June 2018

    • Oversaw grant funded initiatives of 11 organizations across North America in outreach and program implementation

    • Advised communities in creating innovative, yearlong curriculum for families integrating Jewish content into experiential family education programs

    • Provided in depth evaluations and reports to funding organizations regarding grant implementation and outcomes

    • Researched, planned, and coordinated the expansion and launch of engagement grants across North America

    • Facilitated information-sharing among programs with the goal of leveraging best practices and content across partners

  • The Jewish Museum

    Freelance Educator, School and Family Programs August 2018 - present

    • Develop and lead educational experiences for school groups (K-12) and family programs

    • Initiated Russian language programming for community organizations and continually broaden audience

    reach to visitors interested in Russian language programming

    • Develop and lead virtual museum programs for schools and organizations across the United States and Canada

    NIA Community Services Network

    Educational Consultant April 2017 - present

    Lead staff development workshops – 21st Century Skills, Hacks

    • Facilitate professional development workshops for teachers, after-school support, and program managers. Topics include: 21st Century Skills Through the Arts; How Kids Learn; Educational Games

    • Provide ongoing support for classroom teachers in lesson innovation that connect creativity with curriculum standards

    • Develop unique workshops, hands-on kits, and learning resources for students and families that promote creativity and critical thinking

    Museum of Modern Art

    Freelance Educator, School Programs September 2017- March 2020

    • Developed and implement single and multi-part programs for K-12 school audiences

    • Collaborated with school teachers to develop lesson plans that are relevant to classroom curricula

    • Worked collaboratively with educators and education program staff to continuously update interpretive ideas

    and inquiry-based teaching strategies around the exhibitions

    Foundation for Jewish Camp

    Educational Consultant, Presenter January 2014- present

    • Facilitate trainings and education workshops at the Cornerstone Fellowship Seminar for summer camp staff

    • Develop and implement staff training curriculum on working with young campers

    • Present at annual Jewish camp conference

  • PJ Library; Harold Grinspoon Foundation

    Engagement Consultant for North American Russian-speaking Initiative April 2014- June 2018

    • Oversaw grant funded initiatives of 11 organizations across North America in outreach and program implementation

    • Advised communities in creating innovative, yearlong curriculum for families integrating Jewish content into experiential family education programs

    • Provided in depth evaluations and reports to funding organizations regarding grant implementation and outcomes

    • Researched, planned, and coordinated the expansion and launch of engagement grants across North America

    • Facilitated information-sharing among programs with the goal of leveraging best practices and content across partners

  • Teacher; English as A Foreign Language Kaplan Aspect, New York March 2008-December 2010 o Taught intermediate level intensive English course according to designed Kaplan methodology o Created engaging lessons focusing on reading, writing, listening and speaking skills o Submitted necessary paper work and student assessment weekly o Administered exams and provided students with monthly assessments o Participated and lead monthly teacher development workshops o Organized academic activities, including museum trips and city tours, to enhance and reinforce English proficiency Westgate Co., University Program at Sugiyama University, Nagoya, Japan September 2006-June 2007 NakhonNayokWittiakhom High School, NakhonNayok, Thailand September 2007-June 2009 o Taught English as a foreign language to children and adults in high school, university and private language schools o Developed engaging, level appropriate lessons focusing on reading, writing, listening and speaking skills in accordance with the preferred methodology of each institution o Administered exams and provided students with assessment as directed by the school

  • CUNY Hunter College, New York, NY
    M.A.: Childhood Education June 2015

    CUNY Hunter College, New York, NY

    Bachelor’s Degree: Psychology; Religion June 2006

    Minor: Art History

  • Fluent in Russian

  • Past Projects