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Pieta Cohen
Resume Title: Seasoned Secondary English Teacher seeking full time position
Target Organization(s): CES School
Target State(s): Connecticut, Massachusetts, New York, Rhode Island
Target Job(s): Teacher
Target Grade Level(s): Middle, High
Target Subject(s): Language Arts
Education & Work Experience:
Pieta Cohen
1425 Bedford Street, 10-A - Stamford, CT 06905
Phone: 203.569.7064 e-mail: PietaC@aol.com
EDUCATION
BA, English Literature, Rutgers The State University -- 1977
Whos Who Among Students in American Universities and Colleges
Montclair State University Adjunct faculty, Action Study in student performance
EDUCATIONAL EXPERIENCE
Language Arts and Social Studies Teacher (8/2007 Present) Central Middle School, Greenwich, CT
Teach grade seven Language Arts, all levels, and seventh grade Social Studies
Teach eighth grade Literacy Enrichment
Transition Program Teacher (2001 2007) -- Maplewood Middle School
Taught grade six Language Arts and Social Studies for at-risk students
Member, Tripod Ad Hoc Committee addressing achievement gap (3 years)
Coordinator, Peer-Mediation Program (until dissolved)
Facilitated conflict-resolution workshops for students and teachers
Co-directed and choreographed annual all-school musical (3 years)
Tenured, 2001
Language Arts Teacher (1999 2001) -- Maplewood Middle School, Maplewood, NJ
Taught Language Arts, grades six, seven, and eight (all levels) and sixth grade math
Member, Tripod Project Ad Hoc Committee
Member, Secondary Space Committee
Assistant to the Diversity Coordinator and to the Social Work Director (1998 1999)
South Orange/Maplewood Public Schools
Managed Parenting Center library and assisted with special projects
Assistant to the National Director (1997 1998) -- Seeking Educational Equity and Diversity (SEED) Wellesley College, Center for Research on Women
Librarian of lending library and assisted with workshops and special projects
District Trainer (1992 1999) -- Resolving Conflict Creatively Program (RCCP)
South Orange/ Maplewood Public Schools
Facilitated 15-hour parent/community introductory programs in conflict resolution
(Peace In the Family) (4+ years)
Co-facilitated trainings and in-service workshops for district teachers.
Facilitated mediation trainings, Elementary and Middle School
English Teacher (1980 1983) -- Orange High School, Orange, NJ
Taught grades nine through twelve and evening adult school
Member, Principals Advisory Council and PTA
Wrote curriculum
Advised Drama Club
Tenured, 1983
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
Owner/President (1995 1997) -- Baker Street Kids, Maplewood, NJ
Owned and operated small resale business. Handled administrative, creative, and marketing responsibilities
Communications Manager (1989 1995) -- Business/Professional Adv. Association, Edison, NJ
Published and edited bimonthly magazine, and planned events, including annual world-wide conference of this international trade association
Production Manager (1985 1989) -- Rapp Advertising, Springfield, NJ
Coordinated and trafficked production and printing for business-to-business advertising agency
Wrote copy and edited ads and publicity releases
Account Representative (1983 1985) -- SS Studios, Union, NJ
Liaison between production and customer in the manufacturing of engraving plates
CERTIFICATIONS/AWARDS
CT Nonrenewable Interim Provisional Educator, 11/22/2007-11/22/2008) (015 and 215)
NJ Permanent Certificate, Teacher of English (1980)
NJ Permanent Certificate, Elementary Teacher (2001)
RCCP District Trainer of Teachers and Parents (1992-1996)
Certified Business Communicator (CBC) (1989)
Whos Who Among Americas Teachers (2007)
PROFESSIONAL REFERENCES AVAILABLE UPON REQUEST
Skills & Abilities:
* Choreographer
* Musician
* Study Yoga
* Jewelry (beading)
Additional Information:
Dear Principal/Administrator:
I am writing to introduce myself as seasoned Language Arts teacher interested in an opening in a middle or high school. I am presently teaching seventh grade at Central Middle School in Greenwich. As I recently relocated to Connecticut from New Jersey, I am seeking a school district that will be a better fit. I want to teach where I can make a difference in the lives of children.
Before relocating to Connecticut, I taught in the South Orange/Maplewood school district, in New Jersey, for ten years, where I taught all levels, all grades of Language Arts, and sixth grade Social Studies. I was well respected within the community where I taught and lived for over 20 years. In addition, I have three years experience at the high school level.
I currently hold an interim provisional educator certificate in Connecticut (015 and 205), and am scheduled to take two Praxis examinations in March. In New Jersey, I am certified in both English (K-12) and elementary, and highly qualified in both English and Social Studies.
I am committed to growth and success for my students, and I seek productive partnerships with my colleagues and student families. You will find in me a tireless and focused worker, an enthusiastic and dedicated teacher, and a loyal collaborator in the pursuit of educational excellence.
I am confident that my years of experience; my dedicated work with issues of conflict resolution, diversity, and race; my long-standing involvement with children and community; and my lifelong habit of study and learning have prepared me well for the continuation of my career in English education. I very much want that career to continue in a community near my new home.
I appreciate your time, and I look forward to meeting with you. I can be reached by e-mail, mail, or telephone.
Sincerely yours,
Pieta Cohen
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