Arielle Turover Cohen
Riverwoods,USA
Summary
Profile
Overview
25
25
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Author
ArtC
Berwyn, IL
01.2018 - Current
- Self-Published I Am Brave and Unafraid and Put On a Big Smile, children’s books aimed for ages 2-8
- Coordinated 14 volunteer Beta readers, presented my books to over 100 children prior to publishing, consistently listening to feedback to create a potential best seller
- Hired and worked closely with a team to assist in the publishing and release
- These included an illustrator, videographer, publicist, and marketing team
- Created two websites and two fully funded Kickstarter campaigns
- Created and implemented multiple author and Emotional Intelligence (EI) programs, domestic and international
- Create and implement two or three fundraising events yearly to support the mission of 'The I Am Brave and Unafraid Project' whose goal is to create a world of emotionally intelligent children
- Partnered with 10 non-profits and growing, who receive books through fundraising efforts
- Inspire others to use their talents to volunteer and donate to help the project grow
Co-owner
Crafted by Cohen
Riverwoods, IL
01.2015 - Current
- Interior and Spatial Designer: Choose interior finishes and spatial arrangements for Berwyn Bungalow and others: Sold Berwyn home within two weeks of active market time for a significant profit
- Human Relations Specialist: Client Outreach, Coordinate Meetings, Follow-up between clients and staff
Yoga Instructor
Various Studios & Gyms
01.2010 - Current
- Started yoga business through personal marketing, word of mouth and social networking
- Led private instruction, group classes, and private events in Yoga Studios, Jewish Camps and Synagogues, University and mainstream high-end Gyms
- Focus: Power/Vinyasa, Pre-natal, Bukokon, Hatha, Eclectic, Yin
- Taught new Israeli immigrants from all over the world, classes taught mainly in English with a mix of Hebrew and Spanish
Real Estate Broker
@Properties, Redfin, Dreamtown, Gold Coast
Chicago, IL
01.2004 - 01.2024
- Award-winning, multi-million-dollar producer with a reputation for superb client dedication and follow-through
- Adeptly managed all aspects of residential real estate transactions, performing exceptionally well in the fast-paced, highly competitive Chicago market
- Counseled and empowered clients to make wise investment decisions; lauded for outstanding ability to simplify complex real estate, legal, mortgage and financial information
- Excelled in contract negotiations, market analysis, targeted marketing campaigns and new business development
Homeschool Teacher
01.2020 - 01.2023
- Educated three children for one and a half years, ages 10, 6, and 3
- Continued to homeschool youngest child two additional years until kindergarten
- Planned, Developed Curriculum, Financial Planning/Budgeting, Trip Coordination
- Focused on academic studies and on building their Emotional Intelligence skills
- Created dynamic lessons of hands-on learning and a strong focus on outdoor education
Hebrew School Teacher
B’nai Jehoshua Beth Elohim
Glenview, IL
01.2012 - 01.2014
Hebrew School Principal
B’nai Jehoshua Beth Elohim
Glenview, IL
01.2004 - 01.2006
- Managed a staff of 10, successfully administering all facets of the Hebrew School, including staffing, staff training, budgeting, curriculum development and holiday programming for a large congregation
- Identified critical curriculum gaps and developed popular new programming to address student needs, including programs to increase proficiency in Modern Hebrew and advance comprehension of the Bible
Jewish Studies and Hebrew Teacher
Bernard Zell Anshe Emet Day School
Chicago, IL
01.2004 - 01.2005
- Taught Jewish Studies classes including Bible and Jewish Holidays to 5th, 7th and 8th graders
- Taught Hebrew to 5th, 7th and 8th graders, specializing in students with special learning needs
Religious School Principal
Temple Anshe Sholom
Olympia Fields, IL
01.2002 - 01.2004
- Managed a staff of 30, successfully administering all facets of the Religious Schools (Hebrew School, Satellite Campus Hebrew School, Sunday School and High School Fellowship), including staffing, staff training, budgeting, and curriculum development for a large congregation
- Created and implemented youth group programming, family education, and fundraising initiatives
Jewish Service Corps Volunteer
American Joint Distribution Committee
Mumbai, India
01.2001 - 01.2002
- Partnered with local religious and community leaders to develop and implement sustainable educational and religious programming for multiple facets of Jewish communal life; programming included youth leadership training on effective volunteerism
- Mentored the Rabbi and community professionals in best-practice education techniques and curriculum development
- Led the major annual fundraising effort to meet critical needs of the 5000 person Indian Jewish Community; choregraphed and performed multiple dance sand skits with the Indian teen and young adults
- Created and led programming to run weeklong Jewish day camps in Mumbai and Pune
Teacher’s Assistant
Raymond & Ruth Perelman Jewish Day School
Melrose Park, PA
01.2000 - 01.2001
- Assisted the 3rd grade teacher and substitute taught elementary and junior high school students
Youth Director
Old York Road Temple Beth Am
Abington, PA
01.2000 - 01.2001
- Created, implemented and supervised all youth development programming for junior high and high school students
Taglit-Birthright Trip Leader
Oranim - Israel Free
, Israel
01.2007
- Managed all elements of running a teenage and adult trip in Israel, including programming, logistics & fostering friendships
High School Trip Leader
Oranim - Israel Free
, Israel
01.2000
Education
200-hour certification - Yoga
Core Power Yoga
07.2010
Improv - Improv
Improv Olympic
Chicago, IL10.2009
Improv - Improv
Second City
Chicago, IL03.2008
Master of Arts - Jewish Education, Jewish Studies
Gratz College
Melrose Park02.2000
Bachelor of Arts - Hebrew, Jewish Studies
University of Wisconsin at Madison
Madison, WI05.1998
Skills
- Leadership of People, Projects, and Processes
- Educational Programming
- Curriculum Development
- Strategic Planning and Implementation
- Team Development and Training
- Client Relationship Management
- Event Planning and Implementation
- Donor Development and Fundraising
- Public Speaking
- Business Development & Revenue Generation
- People Connector
- Community Engagement and Outreach
- Program and Product Management
- Educator, Trainer, Coach
- Smile Creator
- Contract Negotiations
- Website Design & Content Creation
- Go Daddy
- MS Office Suite
- Canva
- Cap Cut
Certification
- Core Power Yoga: 200-hour certification, 07/01/10
- Improv Olympic, Chicago, IL, 10/01/08
- Second City, Chicago, IL, 11/01/06
Personal learning
- Daily Torah/Jewish Learning, 09/01/20, Present
- Emotional Intelligence, 10/01/18, Present
- Non-Violent Communication Certificate, 11/01/22
- Momentum, 10/01/22
- Jack Canfield, Re-Ignite Your Life Certificate, 01/01/21, 05/31/21
- Tony Robbins, Unleash Your Power Within, 07/01/19
Timeline
Homeschool Teacher
01.2020 - 01.2023
Author
ArtC
01.2018 - Current
Co-owner
Crafted by Cohen
01.2015 - Current
Hebrew School Teacher
B’nai Jehoshua Beth Elohim
01.2012 - 01.2014
Yoga Instructor
Various Studios & Gyms
01.2010 - Current
Taglit-Birthright Trip Leader
Oranim - Israel Free
01.2007
Real Estate Broker
@Properties, Redfin, Dreamtown, Gold Coast
01.2004 - 01.2024
Hebrew School Principal
B’nai Jehoshua Beth Elohim
01.2004 - 01.2006
Jewish Studies and Hebrew Teacher
Bernard Zell Anshe Emet Day School
01.2004 - 01.2005
Religious School Principal
Temple Anshe Sholom
01.2002 - 01.2004
Jewish Service Corps Volunteer
American Joint Distribution Committee
01.2001 - 01.2002
Teacher’s Assistant
Raymond & Ruth Perelman Jewish Day School
01.2000 - 01.2001
Youth Director
Old York Road Temple Beth Am
01.2000 - 01.2001
High School Trip Leader
Oranim - Israel Free
01.2000
200-hour certification - Yoga
Core Power Yoga
Improv - Improv
Improv Olympic
Improv - Improv
Second City
Master of Arts - Jewish Education, Jewish Studies
Gratz College
Bachelor of Arts - Hebrew, Jewish Studies
University of Wisconsin at Madison