Julia

Rose Cooperstein
54 Barbara Lane Havertown PA, 19083 juliacooperstein@gmail.com (610).945.4455
Twitter: @juliarcoop
EDUCATION

Bachelor of Science in Education Anticipated Graduation: May 2018
West Chester University of Pennsylvania, West Chester PA
Majors: Early Grades Preparation: PreK-4 and Special Education K-8 Minor: Reading K-8
GPA: 3.97/4.00, Summa Cum Laude
Named an Outstanding Teacher Education Senior, 2018

TEACHING AND RELATED EXPERIENCE

Professional Development School Intern Aug. 2017 – Present
Fern Hill Elementary School, West Chester Area School District: Fourth grade general education,
Second–Fourth grade learning support
Chosen as one of six West Chester University Early Grades Preparation majors to participate in the Professional
Development School (PDS) partnership with the West Chester Area School District. This collaborative full-time
student teaching internship occurred from August through June, in a K-4th grade elementary school setting,
including participation in all district in-service events, co-planning and co-teaching, spending three full days in
the classroom in the fall and five full days from January through June.

• Co-planned and co-taught innovative and engaging lessons with mentor teachers.
• Incorporated 21st Century skills such as collaboration, creativity and critical thinking.
• Utilized various technologies to enhance instruction and learning.
• Differentiated instruction in the general education and special education environments.
• Implemented Whole Brain Teaching techniques to maximize student learning and
engagement.
• Formed professional relationships with mentor teachers, colleagues, administrators,
support staff and other faculty members.
• Volunteered at after school Art Club consisting of all grade levels.

University Field Experiences Sept. 2015 - May 2017
Westtown Thornbury Elementary School, West Chester Area School District: First grade
general education
• Led and facilitated a guided reading group.
• Taught English Language Arts lessons using a balanced literacy approach.
Devereux Cares, Downingtown PA: Autism Support
• Observed students diagnosed with Autism Spectrum Disorder who are nonverbal.
Goddard School, West Goshen PA: Preschool classroom
• Planned and implemented developmentally appropriate lessons for preschool age
students.
Child Career Development Center, Coatesville PA: Multiple Disabilities Support
• Reinforced skills and IEP goals by applying prompting hierarchies for students with
multiple to severe disabilities.

Assistant Teacher Feb. 2016 – Apr. 2016
Southeastern Pennsylvania Autism Resource Center (SPARC) at First State Montessori, Wilmington DE
• Guided and facilitated students in activities that focused on self-awareness and self-monitoring of
emotions.
• Facilitated teamwork activities with the students.
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Camp Counselor Summers 2012 - Present

Temple Beth Hillel-Beth El, Wynnewood PA
• Supervised children ages 18 months through five years old.
• Collaborated with camp staff to create fun, creative experiences for the children.
• Played with children in a way that encourages exploration and learning.
• Communicated with parents as necessary before, during and after the camp day.

Assistant Teacher June 2016 - Aug. 2016
Temple Beth Hillel-Beth El, Wynnewood PA: Let’s Play, part of the Bright Horizons program for
students with special needs.
• Worked with and supervised children with various disabilities from ages three to six.
• Developed creative, imaginative activities for preschool-age students with special needs.
• Guided play with children focusing on social interaction and building relationships.

PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT

In-Service and Workshops Aug. 2017 – Present
Fern Hill Elementary School and West Chester Area School District
Math Workshop, Writer’s Workshop, Vocabulary, IXL, Coding, Student-Led
Conferences, Equity/Diversity Training, Text Dependent Analysis, Emergency Drills, Whole
Brain Teaching Book Club, PSSA Training, Mindfulness

Reading Minor Coursework
Seminar designer and leader, West Chester University
Early Literacy & Digital Literacy Sept. - Dec. 2017

Student Pennsylvania State Education Association
Annual Conference Apr. 2015, 2016 and 2017
Southeastern Region Conference Nov. 2014, 2015, and 2017

National Student Teaching and Supervision Conference Anticipated May 2018
West Chester University
Selected to present a poster session on experiences incorporating the theory of
Growth Mindset into the elementary classroom during the Professional Development School
Internship.

INVOLVEMENT

Student Pennsylvania State Education Association of West Chester University
Member Aug. 2014 - Present
Executive Board Member Sept. 2015 - Apr. 2017
• Planned community service, professional development, leadership and membership
development and political action events relating to early grades education.
• Advertised and publicized events through the organization’s social media pages and
bulletin board postings.
• Created and published an online portfolio of all events held by the organization.
Alpha Upsilon Alpha, International Literacy Association Dec. 2016 – Present
Kappa Delta Pi, International Honor Society in Education Nov. 2015 - Present
West Chester University Incomparable Golden Rams Marching Band Aug. 2015- Dec. 2016