Rachel Cohen

Rcohen425@gmail.com
Eportfolio: www.racheldcohen.weebly.com 240-277-4719
Campus: Permanent:
1328 Washtenaw Apt. 2 8512 Potomac School Terrace
Ann Arbor, MI 48104 Potomac, MD 20854

Professional Profile
Seeking a teaching position in an elementary school or middle school with the possibility of a coaching
opportunity in basketball, soccer and/or track & field. Dedicated to creating and maintaining a
productive, comfortable and accepting learning environment. Eager to challenge students intellectually
and motivate students to reach their full potential. Recognizes the diversity among students and is
devoted to differentiating instruction by forging bonds on an individual level.

Certifications
State of Michigan Provisional Elementary Teaching Certificate (pending graduation)
State of Michigan Endorsements: Math (K-8), Language Arts (K–8)
State of Michigan Substitute Teacher Certification
CPR, AED and First Aid

Education
The University of Michigan • Ann Arbor, Michigan
Bachelor of Arts in Education with Honors April 2011
Major: Mathematics
Minor: Language Arts
Recipient: James B. Angell Scholar and University Honors
Member: Kappa Delta Pi (International Honor Society in Education)

The University of Virginia • Europe, Africa, Asia

Semester at Sea Summer 2009

University of Rochester • Rochester, New York

Deans List 2006-2007

Education-Related Experience
Ann Arbor Public Schools/Lawton Elementary • Ann Arbor, Michigan 2010–2011
Student Teacher / 5th Grade (Winter 2011)
Developed and taught historical fiction unit focusing on the Holocaust, unit on Martin Luther
King Jr., and writing unit on feature articles. Modified and taught hands-on science unit
entitled Human Body in Motion and math units from the Everyday Mathematics curriculum.
Participated in parent-teacher conferences and professional development.

Pre-Student Teacher (Fall 2010)

Modified and taught hands-on science unit on magnetism, lessons on energy using the Science
Companion curriculum and various math lessons from the Everyday Math curriculum. Led
whole class discussions following math mini problems.

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Ann Arbor Public Schools/Allen Elementary • Ann Arbor, Michigan Winter 2010
Pre-Student Teacher / 4th grade
Used a backward design approach to create a social studies unit plan on the Revolutionary War.
Developed and enacted a whole class social studies lesson using a visual inquiry method.
Enacted social studies interactive read aloud. Led guided reading groups and text-based
discussions. Applied the knowledge of assessment strategies by administering a qualitative
reading inventory to a specific focal child.

Ann Arbor Public Schools/Bach Elementary • Ann Arbor, Michigan Fall 2009
Pre-Student Teacher / 2nd grade
Developed and enacted both individual mini spelling lessons and literature discussions
following whole class read-alouds. Practiced management strategies by directing small
workshop and center groups on a weekly basis. Conducted running records.

University of Rochester • Rochester, New York 2007

Teachers Assistant / Introductory Hebrew
Held weekly discussions, taught various lessons, held review sessions and graded student work.

Leadership
Mathematics Tutor • Ann Arbor, MI & Milan, MI (March 2010-Present):
Tutor various elementary and middle school students.

Counselor at Easter Seals Camp (for those with disabilities) Rocky Mountain Village, Empire,
Colorado • (2003, 2004, 2007):
Worked for 10 weeks as a fulltime counselor at an overnight camp specifically for children and
adults with physical, emotional and developmental disabilities. Disabilities include autism,
Down syndrome, muscular dystrophy, cerebral palsy, hemophilia, etc. Provided all levels of
personal care and planned activities.

Co-Founder and President of Invisible Children • Ann Arbor, MI (2009-2011)

Founded student chapter of Invisible Children at the University of Michigan. The student
organization focuses on awareness about the longest African Civil War currently taking place
and fundraising to help rebuild the education system in Northern Uganda.

Basketball Achievements
Collegiate Junior Varsity Basketball at the University of Rochester. United States Naval
Academy Women’s Basketball Camp counselor. Four-year basketball starter, four years first
team all-conference, and two years as captain (high school).

Soccer Achievements
Collegiate Junior Varsity at the University of Rochester and Collegiate Club Soccer the
University of Michigan (treasurer during 2008 season). Four-year varsity starter, four years
first team all-conference, and three years as captain (high school).

Excerpts from Student Teaching Evaluations

“Extraordinarily mature repertoire of common sense and good judgment.” ~ “Dedicated to pursuing her
own depth of understanding and truly demonstrates interest in the topics being taught.” ~ “Proactive in
making sure she has thought through scenarios that will be most effective in delivering her instructing
and helping students reaching her desired outcomes.” ~ “Very open to post-lesson analysis and
aggressively modifies planned instruction to better accomplish her goals.” ~ “Exhibits phenomenal
patience and is especially effective helping individual students understand the concepts being taught.”
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