Educational ConSALTing
David Saltzman Ed.D
My Experience
David is a Director of Teaching and Learning and a Principal who collaborates with elementary school teachers and leaders to assist them in developing personalized learning approaches for their students. He firmly believes that all educators can implement strategies for personalized learning to create engaging lessons and enhance student learning in the classroom.
With over 12 years of experience as a teacher and 17 years as a principal, David coaches teachers to design lessons that empower students to make choices and take ownership of their learning. He holds a Master's in Education and an Ed.D in Administration and Supervision from Yeshiva University.
Would you like to experience the expertise of Educational Consulting for yourself? Feel free to call us today to discuss what we can do for you.
Improve Your School
Coaching Teachers
With years of experience observing, mentoring, and coaching teachers throughout the country, I can transform your staff into expert practitioners.
I have a proven track record of improving teachers in:
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Empowering Students Through Choice and Voice
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Understanding and Implementing Student-Centered Classroom Strategies
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Planning Lessons
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Student Learning
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Engagement
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Differentiation
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Assessing Learning
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Using data effectively
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Incorporating SEL
and much more . . .
Mentoring Leaders
My excellence and dedication to mentoring principals through the Consortium of Jewish Day Schools were recognized at the summer 2018 conference. I have continued to mentor leaders and principals for the last six years.
Topics Include:
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Using Data to Improve Instruction
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Establishing Professional Learning Communities
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Implementing Rubrics for Teacher Observations
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Designing Standards-Based Report Cards
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Reflecting on School Leadership Challenges
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Developing Curriculum
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and more
Professional Development Workshops
I have developed and facilitated numerous workshops for online and in-person audiences. These workshops are designed to engage teachers in investigating new strategies and producing action plans for implementation in the classroom. These are collaborative while building a positive school community and heightening teacher capacity. The workshops can be tailored to your needs.
Topics include:
Writing Observable and Measurable Objectives
Authentic Assessments
Student Empowerment and Choice
Differentiating Instruction
Phonological Awareness
and more
Testimonials
What They’re Saying
David aimed to let the group achieve their goals by providing them with the best situation to do so. The goal of the facilitator was to see a group reach its goal. Not to define the outcome, to influence the result, or to influence the end product. His role was advisory. This workshop was fantastic.
F. 2/8/23
David has been very consistent and helpful. I appreciate his questions.
B. 1/23/23
Thank you for utilizing great teaching strategies to facilitate learning with the (sometimes tough) teacher participants. Also, thanks for bringing your personality to the instruction!
F. 5/12/22
David does a great job!
S. 3/23/22
First of all, I would like to thank David for his patience and time, he was excellent and knowledgeable. Appreciate all your hard work.
J. 3/9/22
David was great. He was organized in his presentation and encouraged participation while respecting our time.
Seeing assessment as of learning, for learning, and as learning was eye-opening.
N. 6/2/21
Thank you, thank you, thank you. Because if you hadn't sat down with me and gone through the plan, I wouldn't be where I am right now, so thank you.
L. 3/22/21
David was well-informed and easy to collaborate with. I learned about new technologies and strategies for self-paced learning in a short amount of time.
C. 3/17/21
I thought David was very inviting to ask any question. He provided great suggestions and good programs to use within the classroom. The two hours went by quickly!
M. 8/19/20
Thank you for all the time you have spent with me this year, showing me new tools, giving me advice, and just giving me the confidence to try new things.
T. 5/5/20
David did an excellent job with this session; he gave good information in an efficient way.
K. 9/1/20
Experience
Coaching Teachers
All Grades and Subjects
Torah Day School - Seattle, WA
Dubow Gottlieb Day School - Jacksonville, FL
Gesher School - London, England
Buckeye Elementary School - Buckeye, AZ
Berman Hebrew Academy - Washington D.C.
Mentoring Leaders
Individuals and Teams
Pardes Jewish Day School - Scottsdale AZ
Margolin Hebrew Academy - Memphis, TN
Hebrew Academy - Miami, FL
Yavneh Academy - Paramus, NJ
Professional Development Workshops
In Person and Virtual
Jack Lowe Elementary School - Dallas, TX
Naperville Community Unit School - Naperville, IL
Prizmah - New York, NY
Helena School District 1 - Helena, MT
Eau Claire Area School District - Eau Claire, WI