Talia A.

Cohen
(248)-882-3144 | cohenta1@msu.edu

Education
Fifth Year Teacher Intern Program May 2021
Michigan State University, East Lansing, Michigan
• Completed 12 graduate-level credits

Bachelor of Arts with Honors, Elementary Education May 2020

Michigan State University, East Lansing, Michigan
• Teaching Major: Language Arts

Certifications
Michigan Elementary Standard Certificate May 2021
K-5 All Subjects (K-8 All Subjects Self-Contained)
6-8 Language Arts
Adult and Pediatric First Aid/CPR/AED

Teaching Experience
Year-Long Teaching Intern, Second Grade Aug 2020 – Apr 2021
Pleasant Lake Elementary School, West Bloomfield, Michigan
• Fostered unique relationships with all students and received notably positive feedback from parents
• Differentiated instruction to adapt to 20 students’ (3 of whom had IEPs and 3 of whom were ELL students) diverse
learning styles and linguistic backgrounds
• Used assessment results and curriculum standards to write, plan, and implement lesson plans for whole class
instruction, in all core subjects
• Co-planned and collaborated with mentor teacher and second grade faculty team
• Created and led small reading, writing, math, and phonics groups across all academic levels
• Planned lessons for and worked one-on-one with a student on an Independent Reading Intervention Plan
• Practiced classroom management and created a productive environment with established routines and expectations
• Volunteered at a PTA-led Virtual Bingo Night event and served as a regular volunteer at student pick-up

Kindergarten Student Teacher Oct 2019 – Mar 2020

Riddle Elementary, Lansing, Michigan
• Cultivated strong connections with students by drawing upon interests, hobbies, and funds of knowledge.
• Provided assistance to all students during small group instruction and activities
• Designed and executed lessons in mathematics, literacy, social studies, and science for diverse learners
• Took initiative by guiding and assisting a substitute teacher in classroom instruction and management

First Grade Literacy Tutor Sep 2018 – Dec 2018

Pinecrest Elementary, East Lansing, Michigan
• Used pre and post formative assessments to analyze one student's strengths and areas of need
• Improvised and administered literacy lesson plans beyond the scope of class requirements to better fit my student’s
literacy and behavioral needs

Kindergarten Student Teacher Oct 2017 – Dec 2017

Glencairn Elementary, East Lansing, Michigan
• Administered small group instruction, one-on-one assessments, and class read alouds
• Assisted students in music and arts classes

Teacher-Related Experiences
Substitute Teacher Oct 2020 – Present
Pleasant Lake Elementary, West Bloomfield, Michigan
• Taught and carried out instructional plans in all core subjects and specialty subjects
• Worked alongside students with various learning disabilities in a resource room
 • Assisted in an Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) classroom

2nd, 3rd, and 7th Grade Literacy and Math Tutor Nov 2020 – Present
West Bloomfield, Michigan
• Imparted techniques and solving methods that allowed students to master difficult concepts, resulting in high
assessment scores
• Constructed interactive examples and analogies to help students grasp challenging abstract concepts
• Offered feedback on how to read proficiently and write effectively after evaluating students’ literacy skills.
• Administered literacy assessments to evaluate student progress and areas for growth, and used results to guide
instructional practices in specific content areas

Writing Center Consultant Jan 2019 – May 2020

Michigan State University, East Lansing, Michigan
• Provided writing assistance, guidance, and collaborative techniques for College Students.
• Reviewed undergraduate work, dissertations, graduate school applications, and personal statements
• Collaborated thoroughly with ELL (English Language Learners) students
• Assisted returning students with long-term projects and assignments.

JCC Camp Counselor Jun 2018 – Aug 2018

Jewish Community Center of Metropolitan Detroit, West Bloomfield, MI
• Commended for being the most communicative and informative counselor in the program
• Formed notable bonds with campers of diverse ethnic, religious, and social backgrounds
• Supervised high school-aged counselors-in-training to prepare them for future job duties

Other Experiences
Student Research and Lab Assistant Mar 2018 – May 2020
Digital Humanities and Literary Cognition Lab, Michigan State University, East Lansing, MI
• Conducted and proctored experiments needed to develop research studies and gathered participant data
• Participated and presented in the Michigan State University Undergraduate Research and Arts Forum

Skills
Proficient in:
• Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint and Google Docs, Slides, Sheets, Forms, and Classroom
• SMART Board & Interactive Whiteboard, Zoom, Flipgrid, GoReact, ConnectED, Kami, Padle

Honors and Awards

Honors College Member and Graduate Jan 2017 – May 2020
Michigan State University, East Lansing, Michigan

Dean’s List and Honor’s List, 3.92 GPA Aug 2016 – May 2020
Michigan State University, East Lansing, Michigan

Undergraduate Research and Arts Forum First Place Award- Apr 2019
Humanities Research and Poster Presentation
Michigan State University, East Lansing, Michigan

Michigan Competitive Scholarship Aug 2018

Michigan State University, East Lansing, Michigan

Professional Development
Pleasant Lake Elementary, West Bloomfield, Michigan
• Setting Up Google Classroom and Zoom Aug 2020
• K-5 Classroom Teachers Collaborating for Success Sep 2020
• Assessment in the Remote Environment for ELA and Math Sep 2020
• Small Group Instruction Dec 2020
Michigan State University, East Lansing, Michigan
• Special Education Seminar Dec 2020
• Teacher and the Law Seminar Oct 2020

Invited Presentations, Talks, and Workshops

Cohen, T. (2019, January). “Peer Review and Crafting an Effective Thesis”.
Workshop Presentation at Michigan State University.
Writing, Rhetoric, and Analysis (WRA), Writing as Inquiry for College Freshman, East Lansing, MI.