Beth Tfiloh Senior Internships Give Students a Head Start on Their Careers

Students work with internship mentors who are experts in their chosen field and volunteer their time to give our students a worthwhile, exciting and educational view of their career. The career opportunities are wide and varied. This year students interned at Johns Hopkins, BT Lower School, University of Maryland Shock Trauma, Maryland Public Television, Maryland Science Center, Chai Lifeline, Masada Tactical, Jewish Community Services and Senator Ben Cardin’s office – just to name a few.

“It gave me a very clear picture of what being a trauma doctor/nurse is like. I have learned what it is like to work in a hospital setting” commented Jasmine H. ’18, who interned at the University of Maryland’s R Adams Cowley Shock Trauma Center.

“As someone who wants to pursue a career working with children with mental disabilities, being able to intern in a preschool that is open for all children helped me grow and learn with hands on experiences,” shared Hana A. ’18, who interned at the Gates of Discovery Preschool in Silver Spring. “Throughout this experience I have learned so many helpful skills and techniques that…will help me in my future.”

Jacob B. ’18 spent his time in Morah Cusner’s BT Lower School classroom, where he got a preview of a career in education. “The internship allowed me to work with students on a more professional level,” compared to his previous camp counselor experiences.

“I was very grateful to have Morah Cusner, who referred to me as a teacher, thereby helping the students view me as a teacher, as well,” Jacob adds.

Andrew K. ’18 says of his WBH Advisory, Inc. internship, “I learned a lot about what a financial advisor does throughout the week and their daily tasks. I liked seeing my supervisor talk to clients and deal with different financial situations.”

The internship mentors’ overwhelmingly positive feedback conveyed how our seniors represent the Beth Tfiloh community by demonstrating the values, work ethic and eagerness to learn that are the hallmark of BT students:

“Rebecca F. ‘18 has been an outstanding student intern. We are planning to attend a Parkinson's symposium for her last day and I am excited to continue to watch her grow into her planned career field.” –Leah Zinnert, PT, DPT, CSCS, LSVT BIG Certified Clinician, LifeBridge Health Physical Therapy

“Ryan L. ‘18 is doing great and successfully completed his first project for the University of Pittsburgh math department. They were extremely pleased with his results and he is now working with them on a blog for our website.” –Mike Adelstein, President and CEO, Potomac Photonics

“I would like to take this opportunity to place a standing request for TWO student interns for the coming year. If they are of as outstanding quality as Ezra S. ’18 has proved, we look forward to mutual benefit, MPT and the individual interns as well as your internship program.” –Jean-Anne South, Data Entry & Gifts Representative, Maryland Public Television

“Chloe N. ‘18 has been a great addition to our team during her internship and has been able to get involved in a lot of hands-on marketing work…Our whole team has enjoyed working with her and getting to know her.” –Maddie Slezak, Warschawski

The internship culminates at our Internship Showcase, where students present highlights of their experiences to classmates, faculty, staff, and internship mentors.

For more information or to volunteer as an internship mentor, please contact Mrs. Rochelle Sullivan at 410-413-2424 or rsullivan@btfiloh.org.