Lisa Black Cohen
New York,NY
Summary
Since Art, Education and Music have been prominent themes throughout my life, I am eager to impart these gifts to elementary school aged students. Volunteering, then working for New York's Dept. of Education for over a decade, coupled with my recent master's degree in contemporary art from Sotheby's Institute of Art, will help me achieve my goal.
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
Work History
Substitute Teacher, K-5
New York State Department Of Education
11.2023 - Current
- Improved student engagement by incorporating interactive activities and group projects into lesson plans.
- Enhanced classroom management skills by implementing clear expectations and consistent consequences for behavior.
- Developed relationships with students, fostering a positive learning environment that promoted academic growth.
- Provided individualized support to students struggling academically in Math, ELA, Science, Music.
- Collaborated with fellow teachers to develop interdisciplinary lessons.
Art Education Liaison
The S.E.L. Art Project
09.2023 - Current
- Initiated connection between new art partner and schools/parents - Lincoln Center Passport to the Arts; Frick Madison (Museum); NYC Public School, Walter Reed.
- Served as primary point of contact between art partner and schools/parents.
- Coordinated to-and-from transportation logistics.
- Created pre-visit lesson plans/learning objectives.
- Created post-visit lesson plans to measure student learning retention.
- Documented and disseminate photos/video of event/trip.
Executive Director
The S.E.L. Art Project
06.2022 - Current
- Pilot project/Sotheby's Institute of Art Thesis - developed educational art programs to introduce art into the classrooms of students with special needs through 1. Art-themed educational children's books 2.Accompanying worksheets with Math/ELA/Social Emotional Learning and Culturally Responsive components 3. Jigsaw puzzles featuring art by Claes Oldenburg and Derrick Adams 4. Online games featuring art by Claes Oldenburg and Derrick Adams.
Teacher
School Professionals
09.2023 - Current
- Upheld classroom routines to support student educational environments and maintained consistent schedules.
- Provided instruction for students in core subject areas of ELA and Math, as well as Science & Social Studies.
- Worked cooperatively with other teachers, administrators, to help students reach learning objectives.
- Supervised arrival, lunch, recess and dismissal .
- Operated computers or audio-visual aids to supplement lesson plans.
Enrichment and Activities Specialist
East Harlem Tutorial Program
06.2023 - 08.2023
- Introduced 20 Kindergarteners to 10 musical instruments - Trombone, Trumpet, French Horn, Cello, Violin, Flute, Clarinet, Oboe, Bassoon, Harp which included Math, ELA, Social Emotional Learning and Culturally Responsive elements.
- Arranged for each of the 20 student to meet Juilliard-School graduate/trombonist Jefferey Miller, listen to him play his trombone and interact/touch the musical instrument.
- Introduced 20 kindergarteners to contemporary artists such as Yayoi Kusama, Piet Mondrian, Claes Oldenburg and Derrick Adams which included Math, ELA, Social Emotional Learning and Culturally Responsive components.
Lead Enrichment & Afterschool Teacher
East Harlem Scholars Academy
09.2022 - 10.2022
- Reviewed English and Math homework for 20 Kindergarten and First Graders.
- Taught enrichment classes: Classical and Jazz musical genres; Identified Musical Instruments; In-depth look into Hindu festival of Diwali.
Lead Art Teacher & Assistant Teacher (Summer)
East Harlem Tutorial Program
06.2022 - 08.2022
- Inspired Kindergarten -5th grade students in developing creativity and self-expression through print and video and tactile means.
- Introduced Kindergarten through 5th-graders to artist such as Jean Michel Basquiat, Yayoi Kusama, Kara Walker, Derrick Adams and Louise Bourgeois.
Substitute Teacher
New York State Department Of Education
12.2019 - 05.2020
- Followed classroom plans left by class teacher to continue student education and reinforce core concepts.
- Upheld classroom routines to support student environments and maintain consistent schedules.
- Leveraged classroom discussion strategies to engage students, promote topics and boost learning opportunities.
- Kept accurate and current attendance records and assignment sheets to maintain file compliance.
- Integrated existing and new technology into classroom to help provide creative and fun learning environment.
- Assisted students of all ability levels develop life-long learning skills and good study habits.
Paraprofessional
New York State Department Of Education
01.2018 - 12.2019
- Oversaw students in classroom and common areas to monitor, enforce rules and support lead teacher.
- Delivered personalized educational, behavioral and emotional support to individual students to enable positive learning outcomes.
- Set up visual aids, equipment and classroom displays to support teacher's lesson delivery.
- Tailored lesson plans for students with emotional and cognitive disabilities.
Advisory Board Member -Volunteer
New York Presbyterian Hospital
01.2004 - 03.2013
- Planned and implemented fundraising luncheons at places such as The New York Stock Exchange(NYSE), The Central Park Boathouse and The Rainbow Room.
- Participated in continuous improvement by generating suggestions, engaging in problem-solving and implementing that improved patient care at the hospital.
Volunteer
The Louis Armstrong Foundation
05.2012 - 05.2012
- Assigned seating for attendees and guest performers at the Jazz at Lincoln Center, Rose Hall(seats over 1000)
- Invited and oversaw local NYC School Participation
- Secured permission and assistance from NYPD
President and CEO
Little Symphonies, Inc
01.2006 - 03.2011
- Negotiated and secured the rights from publishing giant Simon and Schuster, for the Caldecott award winning children's book, Zin! Zin! Zin a Violin by Lloyd Moss
- Produced and funded an educational DVD introducing children to Classical and Jazz: Zin! Zin! Zin! a Violin- A Classical and Jazz Journey
- Hired Marvin Hamlisch, an Oscar, Grammy, Tony, Pulitzer, Emmy winner to join my creative time and composed new Classical music for this project
- Hired Angela Lansbury, television, Broadway, and movie legend to join my creative team by narrating the words in the book, Zin! Zin! Zin! a Violin for the educational DVD
- Employed Disney and Nickelodeon illustrators and storyboard artist as part of my creative team
Education
Master's Degree Contemporary Art
Sotheby's Institute of Art
New York, NY05.2023
No Degree - Art History
Christie's Education Inc.
New York, NY2021
No Degree - Art History-Photography
The Guggenheim Museum
New York2021
Bachelor of Arts - Economics
Fordham University
New York05.1999
Skills
- Art Education
- Activity Management
- Grammar Instruction
- Homework Assistance
- Special Education Support
- IEP documentation
- Interpersonal Communication
- Strong verbal and written communication
Affiliations
- Member of The New York Historical Society
- Member of The Gracie Mansion Book Club
- Member of Museum of Modern Art
- Yale University Art Gallery
- Life member of Omicron Delta Epsilon- International Honor Society in Economics
- Foundation for Social Change
- Numismatist- Collects coins and paper currency across the globe
Timeline
Substitute Teacher, K-5
New York State Department Of Education
11.2023 - Current
Art Education Liaison
The S.E.L. Art Project
09.2023 - Current
Teacher
School Professionals
09.2023 - Current
Enrichment and Activities Specialist
East Harlem Tutorial Program
06.2023 - 08.2023
Lead Enrichment & Afterschool Teacher
East Harlem Scholars Academy
09.2022 - 10.2022
Executive Director
The S.E.L. Art Project
06.2022 - Current
Lead Art Teacher & Assistant Teacher (Summer)
East Harlem Tutorial Program
06.2022 - 08.2022
Substitute Teacher
New York State Department Of Education
12.2019 - 05.2020
Paraprofessional
New York State Department Of Education
01.2018 - 12.2019
Volunteer
The Louis Armstrong Foundation
05.2012 - 05.2012
President and CEO
Little Symphonies, Inc
01.2006 - 03.2011
Advisory Board Member -Volunteer
New York Presbyterian Hospital
01.2004 - 03.2013
Master's Degree Contemporary Art
Sotheby's Institute of Art
No Degree - Art History
Christie's Education Inc.
No Degree - Art History-Photography
The Guggenheim Museum
Bachelor of Arts - Economics
Fordham University
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