Briana Cohen
Dix Hills,NY
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
8
8
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Associate Instructor
Indiana University
08.2022 - Current
- Developed tailored lesson plans to accommodate students' diverse learning styles, leading to improved comprehension.
- Enhanced classroom engagement by incorporating real-world examples and interactive activities.
- Provided consistent feedback on student progress, fostering growth mindset and increased motivation.
- Implemented data-driven instruction techniques, resulting in targeted teaching strategies that addressed individual student needs.
- Established a positive classroom environment, promoting respect and open communication among all participants.
Graduate Teaching Assistant
Florida State University
08.2020 - 04.2022
- Responsible for teaching two class sections within the Spanish Basic Language Program per semester.
- Created class lesson plans and teaching materials, as well as graded class assignments.
- Adapted to using Zoom, Kaltura, Canvas and Connect for remote teaching during COVID-19
- Provided timely and constructive feedback on assignments, enabling students to refine their work and achieve higher grades.
- Developed strong rapport with students through open communication channels, fostering an inclusive learning environment.
Education
Ph.D. - Hispanic Literature And Culture
Indiana University Bloomington
Bloomington, IN 08.2022 - Current
Master of Arts - Hispanic Literatures And Cultures
Florida State University
Tallahassee, FL 08.2020 - 05.2022
Bachelor of Arts - Spanish And Iberian Studies, Psychology (Social)
Ohio State University
Columbus, OH 08.2016 - 05.2020
Skills
- Classroom administration
- Lesson planning
- Discussion facilitation
- Learning management systems
- Distance learning tools
- Research management
- Problem-solving and adaptability
- Academic Advisement
- Communication and teamwork
- Student-Centered Learning
Professional Development
Research Assistant (10/2022-08/2023)
Indiana University Bloomington- Bloomington, IN
- Handled collections from the Lilly Library in order to help chose and organize selections that fit within the theme of the 2023 exhibition on global slaveries.
- Researched and wrote labels for the materials to be shown in the Lilly Library exhibit.
Research Assistant (08/2018-05/2020)
Ohio State Social Neuro-Chemistry Laboratory- Columbus, OH
- Performed statistical, qualitative, and quantitative analysis.
- Recruited and screened over 300 participants for behavioral research and administered psychological tests and demographic surveys.
- Organized important paperwork, including participant informed consent waivers and research scope documentation.
Student Representative (02/2018-05/2020)
Ohio State University College of Arts and Sciences Alumni Society Board- Columbus, OH
- Led the Alumni Advancement Ambassador Program to foster relationships between Alumni and current students.
- Served as an advocate for The Ohio State University and the College of Arts and Sciences.
- Engaged students and alumni of all ages with consideration for diversity and inclusion through empowering programming.
Intern (Fall 2019)
Columbus Division of Police Homicide Cold Case Unit- Columbus, OH
- Discovered evidence that led to the solving of a cold case.
- Evaluated case documentation submitted by team members to check accuracy and compliance with department policies aimed at protecting criminal cases.
- Assisted in special investigations and crime prevention programs.
- Developed efficient organizational system for case records, reports, logs, and agendas.
Publications
Cohen, Briana B. El Retablo de las Maravillas: Cervantes’ Satire of Medieval Spanish
Anxieties. 2022. Florida State University, M.A. Thesis.
Conference Presentations
- "In Search of Eretz Yisrael: The Making of Yiddishland through the lens of Argentina", Borns Jewish Studies Graduate Conference, Indiana University- (2024)
- "La creación del elemento poético del mito dentro del Cante Jondo de Lorca", Louisville Conference on Literatures and Cultures, University of Louisville- (2023)
- "Reclaiming Jewish Culture and Identity to Rebuild and Re-establish Community", Florida State University Fellows Forum, Florida State University- (2021)
Professional Affiliations and Memberships
- Association for Jewish Studies (AJS) - (2023)
Languages
English
Native or Bilingual
Spanish
Full Professional
Arabic
Professional Working
German
Elementary
Yiddish
Elementary
Hebrew
Elementary
French
Elementary
Timeline
Associate Instructor
Indiana University
08.2022 - Current
Ph.D. - Hispanic Literature And Culture
Indiana University Bloomington
08.2022 - Current
Graduate Teaching Assistant
Florida State University
08.2020 - 04.2022
Master of Arts - Hispanic Literatures And Cultures
Florida State University
08.2020 - 05.2022
Bachelor of Arts - Spanish And Iberian Studies, Psychology (Social)
Ohio State University
08.2016 - 05.2020
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