Jess Joseph

About Jess Joseph

Simply put: I\'m a people person. I\'m obsessed with human development - especially the experiences that help us learn. My life\'s passion is creating growth through curiosity, creativity, and connection. Here\'s how:🟢 Licensed NYC Tour Guide 🟢 K-12 School Principal 🟢 Writer 🟢 Trained Death Doula 🟢 Certified K-8 Teacher 🟢 Career Coach 🟢 Public Speaker 🟢 Creative Strategist 🟢Learning & Development Specialist 🟢 Practicing Artist 🟢 Specialties: Public Speaking & Storytelling, Professional Development, Tour Planning, Career Counseling, History Education, Mentoring, Event Management, Creative Vision, Marketing and Promotion, Community Outreach, Mental Health Education, Résumé and Cover Letter Writing, Interview Preparation, K-6 Education, Early Childhood Literacy, Classroom Management, Curriculum Development, Group Facillitation, Presentations, Zinemaking

Experience

1. Tour Guide & Co-founder

   Gals About Town

   May 2023 — Present · New York, NY, US

   Featured in the New York Times, PBS, & CUNY Arts TV, our tour company does irreverent, fun, and culturally responsive walking tours of NYC. Join us on tailored tours that blur boundaries, spark curiosity, and forge connections between NYC\'s past and its vibrant present. Rooted in Jess’s work in history education and Eleanor’s work in science journalism, our tours combine surprising historical context with an anti-oppressive spirit, paving the way towards a more equitable urbanism.

Education

• Stony Brook University

  Bachelor of Arts, Psychology and Sociology

  2009 — 2013

• Touro University

  Master of Science (M.S.), Education and Special Education

  2015 — 2017