1. Aaron Weintraub
607 S. Franklin St.
Christiansburg VA, 24073
Weintraub.a@gmail.com
860-576-9506
Education
Basic Mediation Training (April 2010) Better Agreements
Certificate In Gerontology (May 2009) Virginia Tech
Masters of Science in Human Development Family Studies (May 2006) University of
Arkansas
4.0 cumulative GPA
Bachelor of Science in Elementary Education (May 2001) University of Vermont
3.46 cumulative GPA
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Related Experience
Freelance Writer
Demand Media Studios, Pseudonym Leopold Rose
2011-Present
Developing content for eHow.com
Chief Communications Officer
Upstream Down, Roanoke, VA
2010-Present
Responsible for creative direction and client communication for a new media public relations
agency for authors.
Intensive In-Home Counselor
Family Preservation Services, Christiansburg, Va
2009-2011
Completing detailed social histories and assessments for children and families.
Developing Individualized Service Plans for children and families.
Counseling children and families at risk of removal from the home.
Intensive case management with relevant community agencies.
Policy Intern
Generations United, Washington, DC
June 2008
2. Writing fact sheets for legislative efforts.
Meeting with relevant legislators and advocacy groups.
Projects include: Seniors4Kids, Metlife Mature Markets Multi-generational Workforce, Shared
sites fact sheets.
Teaching Assistant
Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University, Blacksburg, VA
Spring, 2009
Teaching HD4356, Family Law and Public Policy, A senior level course for Human Development
and Political
Science majors exploring public policy from a family perspective.
Teaching Assistant
Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University, Blacksburg, VA
Fall, 2008
Teaching HD2336, Human Services II, an advanced course for undergraduates to prepare them
to enter the human
services field.
Intergenerational Programming Coordinator
Neighbors Program Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University, Blacksburg, VA
May, 2007-June, 2008
Coordinating documentation, staff training, and research between the Virginia Tech Adult Day
Services and Child
Development Center for Research and Learning.
Research Assistant
Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University, Blacksburg, VA
May, 2006-June, 2008
Serving on a variety of research projects and teams.
Teaching Assistant
Infant Development Center, University of Arkansas, Fayetteville, AR
2004-2006
Teaching and developing curriculum for a classroom of 2-3 year olds as well as advising
undergraduates in best
practice. Faculty Supervisor: Mardi Crandall, MA
Caregiver
Rutland Mental Health Community Access Program, Rutland VT
1998-2005
Assisting people with mental retardation with the activities of daily living.
Classroom Teacher
3. The Children’s Space, Waterbury, VT.
2004-2001
Teaching and Developing curriculum for a kindergarten and preschool classroom.
Classroom Teacher
Hebrew Day School, Burlington, VT
2001-2000
Teaching and developing curriculum in a multi-age 2nd and 3rd grade classroom.
Private Educator
Burlington VT
2001-2000
Teaching all subjects to a second grader unable to attend school.
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Publications
Weintraub, A.P.C. & Killian, T. S. (2007). Intergenerational programming: Older persons'
perceptions of its impact. Journal of Applied Gerontology, 26. 370-384
Jarrott, S. E. & Weintraub, A. P. C.(2007). Los centros intergeneracionales: un modelo
práctico. [Intergenerational shared sites: A practical model.] In M. Sanchez (Ed.),
Intergeneracionales. Hacia una sociedad para toda las edades (pp. 141-169).
Barcelona: Fundacion "la Caixa".
Jarrott, S. E., & Weintraub, A. P. C. (2008). Growing community: Easter Seals child
development center and adult day services. (Available from Jarrott, Dept. Human
Development (0416) Virginia Tech, Blacksburg, VA 24061).
Jarrott, S. E., Smith, C. L., & Weintraub, A. P. C. (2009). Observing persons with
dementia: Process, procedures, and outcomes. Journal of Intergenerational
Relationships.
Weintraub, A. P. C. & Killian, T. S. (2010). Perceptions of the effect of intergenerational
programming on physical well-being of older adult participant in intergenerational
programming. Journal of Intergenerational Relationships, 7.
Weintraub, A. P. C. (2010). [Review of the book Don’t Cheat the Children: Connecting
Generations through Grandfriendships]. Journal of Intergenerational
Relationships, 8.
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Research Presentations
Weintraub, A. & Leventhal, J. (2009) Developing a intergenerational programming coordinator
position at a shared site intergenerational program. Roundtable presented at the bi-annual
4. meeting of Generations
United, Washington, DC
Kaestle, C., Wiles, B., and Weintraub, A. P. C. (2008) Tobacco Prevention Education in
Schools: Targeting High Risk Neighborhoods. Poster presentation at the annual meeting of
SRCD.
Jarrott, S. E. & Weintraub, A. P. C. (2007, November). Observing persons with dementia:
Process, procedures, and outcomes. Paper presented at the annual meeting of the
Gerontological Society of America, San Francisco, CA.
Jarrott, S. E., Komelski, M., and Weintraub, A. P. C. (2007). Living history: Integrating
intergenerational relationships at a middle school. presented at the annual meeting of the
Gerontological Society of America, San Francisco, CA
Weintraub, A. P. C., Jarrott, S. E., Covert, S., & McBreardy, K. (2007). Results management
approach to planning and evaluating intergenerational programs. Poster presented at the
Dean's Forum on Health, Food and Nutrition, Blacksburg
Jarrott, S. E. & Weintraub, A. P. C. (2007). Tips for successful intergenerational programming.
Workshop presented at Generations United, Washington DC
Jarrott, S. E. & Weintraub, A. P. C. (2007). Intergenerational programming: Research and
evaluation. Workshop presented at Generations United, Washington DC
Jarrott, S. E., Komelski, M., and Weintraub, A. P. C. (2007).. Blacksburg Middle School living
history project. Roundtable presented at Generations United, Washington DC
Weintraub, A. P. C. (2006). Intergenerational programming: Participants in adult day services
perceptions of it’s impact. Paper presented at the Gerontological Society of America, Dallas
Weintraub, A. P. C. & Chase, C. (2005). RIE philosophy. Workshop presented at the annual
meeting of the Southern Early Childhood Association, Dallas
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Consulting Projects
Healing Conversations, (2009) Presentation to the American Society on Aging.
Generations United, (2008) Metlife Mature Markets Intergenerational Assessment Tool.
Easter Seals, (2008). Intergenerational Training Manual.
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5. Honors and Awards
Generations United Intergenerational Shared Site Best Practice Awards sponsored by MetLife
Foundation, 2008
Moran Scholarship, 2008
Margaret Barnes Intergenerational Scholarship, 2008
Harold A. Schlenker Scholarship, 2008
Mattie J. T. Stepanik Caregiver Award, 2007
Center for Gerontology Futures Board Scholarship, 2007
Margaret Barnes Intergenerational Scholarship, 2007
Harold A. Schlenker Scholarship, 2007
Cunningham Fellow 2006-2008
Virginia Tech CLAHS Summer Diversity Fellow 2007
Sigma Phi Omega Gerontological Honor Society 2005-2007
Dean’s List 1998-2001, University of Vermont
Kappa Delta Pi National Honor Society 1998-2001
Golden Key National Honor Society 1999-2001
Phi Beta Kappa National Honor Society 1998-2001
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Professional Organizations
Generations United 2007-Present
National Council on Family Relations 2004-2005, Student Member
Gerontological Society of America 2005- Present, Student Member
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Professional Responsibilities
6. Together Magazine
Editorial Board
2008 The official publication of Generations United Publication
Journal of Intergenerational Relationships
External Reviewer
2008
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Community Involvement
Waterbury Soccer Program, Assistant coach, 2002
Young Children’s Project, 2003-2002, Washington County, VT
Community advocacy group for issues concerning the education of young children
Community Outreach Center, Steering Committee Member, 2001-1999
Managing a four million dollar grant for the Housing and Urban Development Agency in
partnership with the University of Vermont and the City of Burlington to revitalize the Old North
End neighborhood.
Food Salvage Program, 2000-1998
Organizing community volunteers to cook and serve free meals for Burlington residents in need.
Ice Storm Relief Coordinator, 1998
Providing relief to families affected by the ice storm of 1998
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Campus Activities
Hillel Jewish Student Union, 2004-2005, Vice President, University of Arkansas
Israel-Arkansas Alliance, 2004-2005, Director, University of Arkansas
Volunteers in Action, 1999-2000, Director of Programs, Executive Board, University of
Vermont Advised and managed budget of fifteen student run community service organizations.
Campus Opportunity Outreach League, Student Leader 1998-1999, University of Vermont
Developed programs for a national conference to foster community service on campuses
Campus Compact, Student Representative, 1999, University of Vermont
University of Vermont Student Ambassador Program, Student Ambassador 1998-2000,
University of Vermont
Represented the University of Vermont at official functions around the state.
7. University of Vermont Strategic Change Initiative, Student representative, 1999, University
of Vermont
Represented the student voice in an initiative to cut 25 million dollars form the university budget.
Habitat for Humanity Director, 1997-1998, University of Vermont
Organizing volunteers for weekly builds.