This document provides a summary of Marcy Cohen Turner's education and professional experience. She has over 15 years of experience teaching Spanish and other subjects at the elementary and middle school levels. She holds a B.S. in Elementary Education and Spanish and a J.D. from Loyola University Chicago School of Law. She is licensed to teach in Illinois and maintains an inactive law license from the Supreme Court of Illinois.

1. Marcy Cohen Turner, B.S., J.D.
506 Sumac Road, Highland Park, Illinois 60035 ▪ 224.688.5229 ▪ mct224@gmail.com
Licenses and Certification
 State of Illinois Professional Educator License (PEL) with endorsements in Elementary
Education, Elementary Education (Self Contained General Education), and Middle School
Endorsements in Spanish, Social Studies, and Language Arts, (IEIN # 524440)
 Admitted to Practice Law, Supreme Court of Illinois, November 1999 (License Inactive)
Teaching and Related Experience
NORTHBROOK DISTRICT 30, Northbrook, Illinois November 2014-July 2015, August 2016-Present
Spanish Teacher, Wescott Elementary School (Extended Long-Term Substitute, August 2016-November
2016); Spanish Teacher, Maple Middle School (Extended Long-Term Substitute, November2014-
February2014); Substitute Teacher, various middle school subjects(February 2014-June 2015); Summer
School Teacher, Spanish, Social Studies (June/July 2015)
 Teach introductory Spanish to eight classes of students in grades 3-5, using a variety of
methods including TPR, technology integration, and interpretive, interpersonal and
communicative activities.
 Facilitate second grade students in Team Read, a guided reading group, on a daily basis
to support the development of reading proficiency.
 Taught Spanish language and culture to students in grades 6-8, utilizing hands-on instruction
and technology integration to enhance engagement and learning.
 Assessed individual needs through formative assessment, then differentiated instruction to
accommodate various learning styles, intervening and providing additional
accommodations when necessary.
 Collaborated with the World Language Department via email and weekly meetings to
discuss curriculum planning, behavior management, discipline strategies, and ways to
increase parental involvement.
 Designed and implemented effective behavior management techniques geared toward
middle school learners.
 Maintained student grades and prepared quarterly report cards using PowerTeacher
Gradebook; conducted in-person parent teacher conferences for over 100 students.
 Received training on PARCC Assessment and administered math and language arts tests
over a week long period.
GLENVIEW DISTRICT 34, Glenview, Illinois August 2015-June 2016
Spanish Teacher, Springman Middle School ; Co-Sponsor, Global Language Club
 Taught Spanish language and culture to 7 classes of students in grades 6-8.
 Collaborated with the Global Language Team on a daily basis to develop, improve, and
implement curriculum, instruction, and assessment.
Dynamic, passionate educator committed to utilizing exceptional teaching
abilities to facilitate learning and maximize the potential of every child. Areas of
teaching proficiency include:
♦ Class Dojo ♦ CHAMPS ♦ Danielson’s Framework ♦ Cooperative Learning
♦ Common Core ♦ Assessment Tools ♦ Interdisciplinary Learning ♦ Technology Integration
♦ ESL/ELL Students ♦ Balanced Literacy ♦ Response to Intervention (RtI) ♦ Differentiated Instruction
♦ Guided Reading ♦ ACTFL Standards ♦ Multidisciplinary Lesson Plans ♦ Can-Do Statements
♦ Conflict Resolution ♦ Student Motivation ♦ Individualized Education Plans (IEP) ♦ Curriculum Development

2. Teaching and Related Experience (Continued)
GLENVIEW DISTRICT 34, Glenview, Illinois (continued)
 Communicated expectations for learning and achievement to students and provided
daily explanation of learning targets.
 Interacted with students in a way that reflected knowledge of adolescent
development; demonstrated empathy and respect for special needs and situations.
 Facilitated student engagement in the learning process by creating and implementing
a variety of learning activities that appealed to various learning styles.
 Continuously strove to increase knowledge of content-related pedagogy.
 Designed appropriate formative and summative assessments that reflected
congruence with instructional outcomes.
 Maintained complete and accurate records of student progress and work completion
using PowerSchool and Schoology.
 Nurtured student growth by maintaining a safe and accessible learning environment.
 Monitored and managed student behavior by setting expectations and following
through with appropriate consequences when necessary and appropriate.
 Communicated with parents regarding units of study, student progress, and academic
and/or behavioral concerns.
 Differentiated instruction for native Spanish speakers to provide a more enriching
learning experience.
 Integrated technology such as Quizlet Live, Kahoot, eStudio, web quests, iMovie,
Keynote, Prezi, and a variety of iPad applications.
 Encouraged students to take risks and make mistakes as a means to enhance growth.
 Adjusted lessons as needed to appropriately respond to student needs.
AVOCA SCHOOL DISTRICT 37, Glenview, Illinois November 2012-June 2013
Elementary Spanish Teacher/Kindergarten Social Emotional Teacher, Avoca West Elementary School
(Extended Long-Term Substitute Position)
 Taught Spanish language and culture to students in grades 1-5; developed and presented
engaging and easy-to-comprehend lessons for 15 classes of 18-24 children.
 Facilitated social and emotional learning in the kindergarten classroom based on the
Second Step program.
 Collaborated as a member of a team of educators on a daily basis, focusing on lessons set
forth in The 7 Habits of Happy Kids by Sean Covey.
 Updated teacher blog on a weekly basis to inform parents of lessons and provide photos and
videos of student work and activities.
 Built and maintained valuable parent-teacher relations and worked to involve parents in
all aspects of their children’s classroom experience.
NORTH SHORE SCHOOL DISTRICT 112, Highland Park, Illinois 2007-2013
Member, Superintendent's Citizen Finance and Facilities Advisory Committee (appointed after
application process - November 2012-June 2013); Volunteer Strategic Action Planning Team
Member (appointed after application process, 2010)
 Served as member of the Facilities sub-committee, engaging in research, group
brainstorming and planning as a means to create and present the community with options
for possible restructuring of the school district.
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Teaching and Related Experience (Continued)
NORTH SHORE SCHOOL DISTRICT 112, Highland Park, Illinois (continued)
Substitute Teacher, Various Schools (January 2012-November 2012)
Red Oak Elementary School
PTA Executive Board Member, (2011-2016)
 Completely overhauled PTA website, including preparing for online registration;
singlehandedly designed and created the entire Buzz Book (student directory) for the 2011-
2012, 2012-2013, 2013-2014, 2014-2015, and 2015-2016 school years.
Head Room Parent, 3rd Grade (2010-2011); 1st Grade (2011-2012); 5th Grade (2012-2013); 3rd
Grade (2013-2014); 4th Grade (2014-2015); 5th Grade (2015-2016)
OPPORTUNITY FOR LANGUAGE ENRICHMENT (OLÉ), Highland Park, Illinois 2011-2013
Teacher
 Instructed elementary children in basic Spanish through lessons, songs, games, and art.
Deerfield Public Schools District 109, Deerfield, Illinois April 2012-June 2012
Elementary Spanish Teacher, Wilmot Elementary School (Long-Term Substitute Position)
 Taught Spanish language and culture to students in grades 1-5.
 Utilized Promethean Boards throughout the day to present information via flipcharts and
assess learning through interactive learner response systems.
 Collaborated with three Spanish teachers from other schools in the district on a daily basis
to develop and update lesson plans, create new curriculum, and problem solve to resolve
issues with students and lessons.
FABULOUS CLASSROOM (http://fabulousclassroom.com) 2010-Present
Creator/Webmaster
 Planned, developed, and currently maintain a website/blog dedicated to providing free
educational resources (including lesson plans, printables, etc.) and custom blog design to
teachers and parents.
COOK COUNTY JUVENILE DETENTION CENTER, Chicago, Illinois 1998-1999
Volunteer Instructor
 Designed curriculum and presented lessons about the justice system to juvenile inmates.
WESTGATE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL, Arlington Heights, Illinois August 1995—December 1995
Student Teacher, MAG/Split First and Second Grade Classroom
 Developed and presented multidisciplinary lessons designed to engage students while
corresponding with district curriculum requirements.
 Created a week-long whole language unit featuring Christopher Columbus; oversaw all
aspects of the classroom during this period, including instruction, discipline, and evaluation.

4. Additional Professional Experience
 BERGER SCHATZ, Chicago/Bannockburn, Illinois, Family Law Attorney (2006-2008)
 KROHN AND MOSS, LTD., Chicago, Illinois, Attorney (August 1999—August 2004)
 LOYOLA UNIVERSITY CHICAGO SCHOOL OF LAW, Williams Fellow/Research Assistant to
Professor Michael Kaufman (January 1997—March 1998)
Technology Skills
 Completed 3 hour college course, Technology in the Classroom, in May 2010; class
focused on increasing technological fluency and developing creative and meaningful
integration of technology into teaching in inclusive classrooms.
 Highly proficient in a variety of computer applications and hardware, including:
Education
UNIVERSITY OF PHOENIX, Online
Various Graduate Courses, including Children's Literature and Cultural Diversity, Curriculum
Development and Instruction: Middle School, and Overview of Adolescent Psychology, 2009-
2015
GPA: 4.0/4.0
LOYOLA UNIVERSITY CHICAGO SCHOOL OF LAW, Chicago, Illinois
Juris Doctor, 1999
Awarded: Honors at Entrance Scholarship
Managing Editor/Associate Editor, Children’s Legal Rights Journal, 1997-1999
UNIVERSITY OF ILLINOIS AT URBANA-CHAMPAIGN, Urbana-Champaign, Illinois
Bachelor of Science in Elementary Education, Spanish Concentration, 1996
GPA: 4.55/5.0 cumulative; 4.75/5.0 in major
Awarded: Dean’s List, 3 Semesters (achieving a perfect G.P.A. in each semester)
Member: Golden Key International Honour Society; Kappa Delta Pi, International Honor
Society in Education; Epsilon Delta, Professional Teaching Organization
Member/Executive Board Member: Alpha Epsilon Phi social fraternity
Publications
 The Chicago Daily Law Bulletin, September 12, 2007: “Little-known Rule for Supervisory Order.”
 Children’s Legal Rights Journal, Summer 1999: “Regulating Internet Pornography, Should Parents
or the Government Be in Control?”
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♦ PowerSchool ♦ Quizlet ♦ Promethean/Smart Boards
♦ Social Media ♦ Schoology ♦ Video Conferencing/Skype
♦ Writer’s Workshops ♦ Wiki’s and Blogging ♦ Internet Navigation/Research
♦ Online Communities ♦ Web Page Creation ♦ Photoshow/Slideshow Creation
♦ Adobe Photoshop CS6 ♦ Digital Photography ♦ WordPress/Custom Blog Design