Aaron T. Cohn
Gurnee,IL
Summary
Enthusiastic elementary school teacher with more than 15 years of teaching and facilitating experience. Excellent interpersonal and organization skills. Adept at lesson planning and classroom management. Easily builds trusting and productive relationships with students, parents, teachers and administration.
Overview
22
22
years of professional experience
Work History
6th Grade Math Teacher
North Prairie Junior High School
Winthrop Harbor, IL
2023 - 2024
- Developed and implemented engaging lesson plans to teach 6th grade math concepts.
- Facilitated small group activities to help struggling students better comprehend mathematical concepts.
- Incorporated real world applications into lessons to make math more relevant for students.
- Instructed students and supported understanding of math concepts.
- Adapted teaching methods and instructional strategies to promote learning in students of differing skill levels.
4th Grade Classroom Teacher
Oak Crest Elementary School
Beach Park, IL
2022 - 2023
- Developed and implemented innovative lesson plans to engage students in meaningful learning experiences.
- Assessed student performance using formative and summative assessments.
- Facilitated small group instruction for struggling learners.
- Maintained accurate records of attendance, grades, and other pertinent information about each student's progress.
- Established effective communication between home and school through newsletters or emails.
- Taught students subject-specific material, learning strategies and social skills.
Certified Teacher Assistant-Special Education
Gurnee District 56
Gurnee, IL
01.2022 - 05.2022
- Assisted teachers with instruction and provided clerical support for diverse needs.
- Monitored students in class, hallways and cafeteria to supervise, enforce rules and support lead teacher.
- Tutored and supported students individually and in groups by reteaching and reviewing lesson concepts.
- Assisted instructional staff with implementing lessons and activities for full classes and small groups.
- Delivered instruction individually or in small groups with support from instructor.
- Offered students personalized educational, behavioral and emotional support.
- Provided one-on-one assistance and tutoring to students requiring additional help.
- Promoted student learning by providing individualized and small group support to reinforce classroom topics.
- Worked one-on-one with special needs students, delivering guidance and reassurance.
3rd Grade Dual Language Teacher-English Speaking
Whittier Elementary
Waukegan, IL
2018 - 2019
- Created lesson plans in accordance with state curriculum and school-wide curriculum standards.
- Taught social studies, mathematics, and science twice daily as the English half of a dual language program.
- Worked with fellow teachers to develop cohesive educational plans and improve support for diverse students.
- Served as 3rd grade representative on PBIS committee.
4th and 5th Grade Classroom Teacher
Emmons School District 33
Antioch, IL
2004 - 2017
- Observed and assessed student performance and kept thorough records of progress using both traditional grading and standards based grading systems.
- Established clear objectives for all lessons, units and projects.
- Scheduled and held parent-teacher conferences to keep parents up-to-date on children's academic performance.
- Created and maintained positive relationships with students, parents, fellow teachers and school administrators.
- Collaborated with other staff members to plan and schedule lessons promoting learning and student engagement.
- Differentiated instruction according to student ability and skill level.
- Developed novel based units of study to be utilized as part of English Language Arts curriculum.
- Assisted in the development of district wide, grade level specific common assessments used as part of PERA evaluations.
- Created NGSS aligned Science curriculum maps for grades K-8 including resources and assessments.
- Integrated 1-1 technology into daily classroom lessons and activities.
- Utilized a version of Positive Behavioral Intervention and Supports to set and communicate expectations for the classroom based on respect and personal responsibility.
- Investigated and scheduled school-wide assemblies.
- Monitored student progress through Response to Intervention (RTI)
- Served as cooperating teacher for a student teacher.
Student Teacher
Hawthorn School District
Vernon Hills, Illinois
01.2003 - 03.2003
- Assumed full classroom responsibilities including daily lessons, grading, and classroom management.
- Designed a unit for "Solar System".
- Integrated subject areas throughout daily lessons.
- Provided motivational strategies for both independent and cooperative group settings.
- Helped prepare students for ISAT testing.
- Incorporated technology to facilitate learning.
Teacher Aide
Woodland School
Gages Lake, Illinois
09.2000 - 05.2002
- Supported team of sixth and seventh grade students and teachers.
- Served as one-one aide for student with special needs.
- Set up science labs.
- Worked with individual and small groups of special needs students.
- Assisted teachers with day-to-day operations of the classroom by taking attendance, collecting forms, and grading papers.
Education
Master of Arts - Elementary Education
Roosevelt University
2005
Bachelor of Science - Marketing
Roosevelt University
Illinois Type 03 Elementary Certification, -
2003
Skills
- Standardized testing techniques
- Lesson Plan expertise
- IEP familiarity
- Progress Monitoring
- Online learning
- Summative/Formative Assessment
- Google Classroom
- Google Sheets/Forms/Docs
- Standards based grading experience
- PLC Experience
- PBIS
References
Mrs. Jacqueline Bucher
Former Assistant Principal Whittier Elementary School
Behavior Facilitator Spaulding Elementary School
(847) 662-3701
Mrs. Sydney Ryan
President of Teachers Council
Ranking member of PERA review committee
Emmons School
(847)219-4737
Dr. Robert Machak
Former Principal and Superintendent of Emmons School
Current Superintendent Woodland District 50
(847) 596-5635
Timeline
Certified Teacher Assistant-Special Education
Gurnee District 56
01.2022 - 05.2022
Student Teacher
Hawthorn School District
01.2003 - 03.2003
Teacher Aide
Woodland School
09.2000 - 05.2002
6th Grade Math Teacher
North Prairie Junior High School
2023 - 2024
4th Grade Classroom Teacher
Oak Crest Elementary School
2022 - 2023
3rd Grade Dual Language Teacher-English Speaking
Whittier Elementary
2018 - 2019
4th and 5th Grade Classroom Teacher
Emmons School District 33
2004 - 2017
Master of Arts - Elementary Education
Roosevelt University
Bachelor of Science - Marketing
Roosevelt University
Illinois Type 03 Elementary Certification, -
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