Rebecca L.

Cooper
(516) 287-4851 rlc2165@tc.columbia.edu New York, NY
EDUCATION
Teachers College of Columbia University, New York, NY
Fall 2014
Fl
MA Elementary Inclusive and Teaching Students with Disabilities Dual Certification
New York University, New York, NY
May 2012
College of Arts and Science
BA in Psychology, Social Work Minor, Chemistry Minor, Pre-health Studies
Cumulative GPA: 3.55/4.0; Major GPA: 3.69/4.0; Minor GPA: 4.0/4.0
New York University in London
Sept. Dec. 2010
Stanford University High School Program, Palo Alto, California
summer 2006
HONORS
EDTPA Mastery
Camp Starlight Directors Award
Psi Chi International Honor Society in Psychology
Hillel Presidential Service Award
Walter R. Witzig Award for Character

March 2014
summer 2012
2011-2012
2010
Jun 2008

EXPERIENCE
Assistant Teacher, Stephen Gaynor
Dec. 2014- present
Critical Special Education Intern at Skillman P4Q
Sept 2014- Dec. 2014
Differentiated and adapted curriculum for students in a 8:1:1 classroom focusing on IEP goals
Collaborated with cooperating teacher, physical therapists, assisted daily living teacher, physical education
teachers, and school counselor to develop a mentorship program to develop social skills and peer supports
Student Teacher (4th grade) at P.S. 321 The William Penn School
Dec. 2013- May 2014

Planned and taught daily lessons and curriculum for 27 students in a general education classroom
Designed and taught social studies, math, and writing units which enabled students to demonstrate
their enduring understandings through a variety of media including video, drawing, and movement
Student Teacher (2nd grade) at P.S. 124 The Yung Wing School
Sept. Dec. 2013
Collaborated with cooperating teachers to plan, adapt, and execute lessons in all subjects for up to 22
students in an ICT classroom
Cofacilitatedsmallgroupdiscussionandpeergroupanalysistoenhancestudentlearning
Workedwithteacherstomodifyexistingclassroommanagementplanensuringstudentprogress
Assistant Teacher Columbus Pre-School, New York, New York
Sept. 2012- Aug. 2013
Planned daily lessons and age-appropriate activities for students that encouraged physical, social, and
academic growth
Assistant Division Leader, Camp Starlight, Starlight, Pennsylvania
summer 2011 & 2012
Managed all counselors and campers in the youngest girls division
Planned nightly activities and special events
Pediatric Oncology Volunteer, Memorial Sloan Kettering, New York, New York
Oct. 2011- May 2012
Worked closely with child life specialists to assist and spend time with pediatric cancer patients
Shine Project Teacher Volunteer, St. Andrews Primary School, London, England
Sept. Dec. 2010
Assisted fifth grade students with math and reading skill development
Camp Counselor, Camp Starlight, Starlight, Pennsylvania
summer 2010
Managed a bunk of ten 8-year old girls and evaluated camper progress daily
Tutor & Mentor, University Settlement, New York, New York
Jan. - May 2010
Provided middle school students with the necessary tools to complete homework and test prep while aiding in
their development of critical thinking
Teacher Volunteer, Los Nios, Ayacucho, Peru
summer 2007

Taught English and managed a kindergarten, facilitated the development and language acquisition of young
children through visual aids

SKILLS
CPR certified, Conversational Spanish, Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint
Knowledge of TC Running Records Program, Fountas and Pinnell