Nava Lacher
Waltham
Summary
Passionate about Yiddish culture (specifically in the 1920s/30s) and preserving Jewish history, supplementing this interest with two semesters of Yiddish and currently working as a college ambassador to promote the language with The Workers Circle.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
Work History
College Network Ambassador
The Workers Circle
01.2025 - Current
- Plan events centered around Yiddish culture, connecting with students across the East and West Coast
- Promote use of Yiddish language through workshops and speakers on campus
- Collaborate with the Jewish Women's Archive and other vast resources to improve understanding of Yiddish history and bring awareness of historical contributions
Specialty Counselor
Camp Ramah In California
Ojai, California
07.2024 - 08.2024
- Created a drama curriculum for three different age groups, meeting every day
- Assisted the Cultural Arts Director with two theatrical productions and oversaw a backstage crew, working in Hebrew
Camp Counselor
Gan Rina Nursery
Teaneck, NJ
06.2021 - 08.2023
- Worked with children ages 2-4.
- Ensured camper safety by enforcing camp rules, supervising group activities, and responding promptly to incidents or concerns.
- Led groups of children safely through variety of camp activities.
- Acted as a positive role model, demonstrating strong leadership skills and exemplifying the camp''s core values, including early childhood Jewish education.
Intern
Three Pillars Recruiting
Hackensack, NJ
06.2021 - 08.2021
- Rewrote employee job requirements for several recruitment companies, making the expectations less diluted and more coherent to potential hires
- Worked extensively with Excel and Google Sheets
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Business, Legal Studies, Yiddish
Brandeis University
05.2028
Skills
- Student in Yiddish 20 with Professor Kellman, reading and writing in Yiddish
- Library Intern at The Frisch School, 2022-2023
- Event coordinator for The Workers Circle, bringing speakers to Brandeis University
- Strong writing and organizing skills
Languages
Yiddish
Limited Working
Timeline
College Network Ambassador
The Workers Circle
01.2025 - Current
Specialty Counselor
Camp Ramah In California
07.2024 - 08.2024
Camp Counselor
Gan Rina Nursery
06.2021 - 08.2023
Intern
Three Pillars Recruiting
06.2021 - 08.2021
Bachelor of Arts - Business, Legal Studies, Yiddish
Brandeis University