Emma Popkin

English Department Chair | MFA in Creative Writing

Greater Philadelphia

About

A creative and literary academic specializing in progressive education and value-centric learning, with an emphasis on creative enthusiasm, academic rigor and diverse expression.

Experience

  • St. Saviour High School (2 yrs 10 mos)
    • English Department Chair
      Aug 2024 - Present · 2 yrs

    • High School English Teacher
      Oct 2023 - Present · 2 yrs 10 mos

  • College Advantage Program Teacher at St. John's University
    Oct 2023 - Present · 2 yrs 10 mos

  • Teaching Assistant at The New School
    Jan 2023 - Nov 2023 · 11 mos

  • Volunteer Teacher at Kehilat Hanahar Little Shul
    Dec 2020 - 2023 · 2 yrs 2 mos

    Taught and created curriculum for the synagogue's education courses where we discussed and analyzed Yiddish literature in translation

  • Teaching Assistant at The Agnes Irwin School
    2020 - Nov 2021 · 1 yr 11 mos