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Offering services in consulting, teaching, and research to educational organizations, my boutique firm leverages expertise in risk management of educational systems—a unique field developed during my PhD thesis—alongside extensive teaching experience across educational systems from K-12 to higher education, in Israel and the US. I have chosen to call the firm AEZ, which are the acronyms of my name, but also stands for Authenticity and Equity. Those are my primary goals: to be true to myself and my clients, and to bring equitable values, which are vital in all aspects of education.
Consulting | Teaching | Research
Services
Consulting
CLIENTS
My education consulting services are offered to a wide range of institutions—including public and private K-12 schools, higher education institutions, public sector organizations, and nonprofits.
My professional clients—educators, faculty members, and directors—will achieve their goals with precise solutions tailored to their unique needs.
STRATEGY
With my unique expertise in risk management of educational systems, I aim to enhance educational practices at the organizational level and provide holistic support to all educational stakeholders
Dr. Anat Even-Zahav collaborated with the K-12 STEM Center at NYU's Tandon School of Engineering, NYU to conduct a formative evaluation of three programs: "Cyber Security for Computer Science" (CS4CS), "Science of Smart Cities" (SoSC), and "Creativity in Engineering, Science and Technology" (CrEST). She assessed their effectiveness and impact on student learning outcomes and provided strategic analysis for enhancement and scalability.
PARTIAL LIST OF CONSULTING TOPICS:
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Three stage process: Risk Identification; Risk Assessment & Prioritizing; Risk Response
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Research methodologies: SWOT analysis; Delphi survey
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Risk Response report: A response plan for risks mitigation and opportunities exploitation
Risk Management
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Emergency management in educational institutions
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Career ladder in educational organizations
Educational Policy
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Innovative pedagogies and learning environments: Interdisciplinary; international; entrepreneurship
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Professional development of STEM teachers
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Women in Science and Engineering
STEM Education
The photos were published on the Talpiot College of Education and Tandon-NYU websites and are owned by the site owner
Equipped with the over three decades of experience in teaching, in Israel and in the US, I aspire to provide unique teaching services. The courses I teach encompass innovative pedagogy, education management, disciplinary themes in science and mathematics, and research methods. My teaching approach is designed for diverse learning environments and focuses on empowering educators and students alike in the ever-changing landscape of learning.
Nothing makes me happier than feedback I recieve from my students: 'I understand her lesson - her clarity and organization'; 'interesting, dynamic, diverse and innovative'; 'she is a good person, attentive to my needs, and will always respond and give me a full answer by email or in a conversation'. This feedback is both the fuel which drives me, and my truest business card.
Teaching
FORMATS
Course Instructor & Lecturer
Coordinator for Teacher Training Programs
Facilitator of Professional Development Workshops
PARTIAL LIST OF TEACHING TOPICS
Courses on teaching strategies taught in various learning environments: entrepreneurial, international, interdisciplinary, multicultural, hybrid, and online.
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Development of interdisciplinary pedagogies – multicultural environment as a case study
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Pedagogical Entrepreneurship – STEM education as a Case Study
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Microteaching: innovative approaches and teaching methods; students design innovative STEM lessons.
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Practicum in STEM education: practical teaching experience in high school in the following disciplines: Mathematics, Computer science, Mechanical engineering, Structural engineering.
Pedagogy
Teaching courses & coordinating academic programs.
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Educational Policy and Vision in at-risk class: knowledge on policy issues, goals, and objectives of education systems in general, and inclusive education in particular. It refers to the challenges faced by teachers in exclusionary and at-risk classes.
Management & Policy
Courses in science and mathematics.
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Multidisciplinary thinking in science & mathematics: course content includes contemporary topics of science & mathematics, incorporating hands-on problems and taught in the context of humanities studies (such as history and art).
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Mathematics education courses: courses title – 'Teaching fractions in elementary school'; 'Geometry 1-2'; 'Contemporary Mathematics'; 'The Development of Mathematics'.
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Mathematics courses: courses title – 'Calculus A'; 'Applied Pre-calculus'.
Discipline
Research
Courses and programs related to research approaches and advising.
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Research method courses: courses title – 'Qualitative Research Methods'; 'Research Seminar in STEM Education'.
Research
My research in the last decade on STEM education was largely motivated by my increasing awareness to issues of inclusivity and equity in society. Aimed at engaging students from all backgrounds in STEM fields, those studies were always both theoretical and practical, rooted in my 30 plus years teaching experience, in both Israel and the United States. Furthermore, my expertise in risk management of education systems also led me to conduct studies in education management during ongoing emergencies such as the Covid-19 period and the Israel-Hamas war (which erupted on October 7, 2023).
My research approach is unique and includes SWOT analysis, Delphi survey and risk management methodologies. By employing these tools, I am able to provide practical contribution to the education field with ease and efficiency.
FORMATS
Research
Assessment and Evaluation
Report
Blog
Guidelines for Creating Educational Continuity During Prolonged Crisis Situations (neaman.org.il)
(This project involved researching best practices and developing practical guidelines to ensure educational continuity and resilience during emergencies, such as natural disasters or pandemics.) Click here >
PARTIAL LIST OF RESEARCH TOPICS:
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'Guidelines for Creating Educational Continuity During Prolonged Crisis Situations: Insights from the 'Education during crisis'' Forum. Published in 'Samuel Neaman Institute for National Policy Research', 2024, In Hebrew. Click here >
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'Three Risks Facing Higher Education'. Published at CACM – Communications of the ACM, 2022. Click here
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'Challenges and opportunities in higher education in the post-corona era' – a Delphi survey among stakeholders in higher education in Israel. Published in 'Journal of organizational research and human resource management', 2023, In Hebrew. Click here >
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'STEM Teachers' SWOT analysis of STEM Education: The Bureaucratic-Professional Conflict'. Published in 'Application of Management Theories for STEM Education: The Case of SWOT Analysis', SpringerBriefs in Education, 2017.
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'Mapping Research and Innovation in the State of Israel: Women in Science and Engineering' – invited blog for UNESCO report, 2016. Click here >
STEM education and Higher education policy and management
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'Developing Entrepreneurship mindset in an International and Interdisciplinary Learning Environment amidst Covid-19'. Under final review at 'Instructional Science', 2024.
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'Inter-Disciplinary learning in Educational Systems'. Published at 'Lexi-Kaye', In Hebrew. Click here >
Teaching and learning in diverse learning environments' setting (Entrepreneurial, international, interdisciplinary, hybrid, online, etc.)
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'From teacher professional development to teacher personal-professional growth: the case of expert STEM teachers'. Published in 'Teacher Development', 2022. Click here >.
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'Practicum Experience During COVID-19: How Did Teaching Online Impact Pre-service Teachers' Self-efficacy at an Arab College in Israel?'. Published in 'Educational Alternatives', 2022. Click here >
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'Teacher Career ladders in Educational System'. Invited report by the ‘Initiative for Applied Education Research-Israel’, 2018, In Hebrew. Click here >
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'What Do Police Academy Instructors and STEM Teachers Have in Common? The Mission Paradox'. Published in 'Cogent Education', 2016, Click here>
STEM teachers' career, professional development, and professional well-being
CONTACT
I am always open to ideas and collaborations and would love to hear from you!
Email: anatez@gmail.com