Marcy Cohen Turner, B.S., J.D.

506 Sumac Road, Highland Park, Illinois 60035 224.688.5229 mct224@gmail.com

http://marcyturnerteachingportfolio.weebly.com/

Dynamic, passionate educator committed to utilizing exceptional teaching

abilities to facilitate learning and maximize the potential of every child in either a
general or Spanish classroom. Areas of teaching proficiency include:
CAFE/Daily 5

Literature Circles

Technology Integration

Conflict Resolution

Common Core

Assessment Tools

Interdisciplinary learning

Cooperative Learning

Team Teaching

Balanced Literacy

Response to Intervention (RtI)

Differentiated instruction

ESL/ELL Students

Writers Workshops

Multidisciplinary Lesson Plans

Classroom Management

Guided Reading

Student Motivation

Individualized Education Plans (IEP) Curriculum Development

Licenses and Certification

State of Illinois Type 03 (Elementary Education) Standard Teaching Certificate with

Middle School Endorsements in Spanish, Social Studies, and English Language Arts,
(IEIN # 524440) (Social Studies/ELA pending confirmation)

Admitted to Practice Law, Supreme Court of Illinois, November 1999 (License Currently
Inactive)

Teaching and Related Experience

NORTHBROOK DISTRICT 30, Northbrook, Illinois
November 2014-Present
Elementary Spanish Teacher, Maple Middle School (Extended Long-Term Substitute Position
from November 2014-February 2014); Substitute Teacher, various middle school subjects (February
2014-Present)

Taught Spanish language and culture to students in grades 6-8, utilizing hands-on
instruction and technology integration to enhance engagement and learning.
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.

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Curriculum Vitae, Page Two

Teaching and Related Experience (Continued)

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 childrens 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.

Substitute Teacher, Various Schools (January 2012-November 2012)

Red Oak Elementary School
PTA Executive Board Member, (2011-present)

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, and 2014-2015 school years. Serve on various
committees.

Head Room Parent, 3rd Grade (2010-2011); 1st Grade (2011-2012); 5th Grade (20122013); 3rd Grade (2013-2014); 4th Grade (2014-2015)
OPPORTUNITY FOR LANGUAGE ENRICHMENT (OL), Highland Park, Illinois
Teacher

2011-2013

Instructed elementary children in basic Spanish through lessons, songs, games, and art.

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Teaching and Related Experience (Continued)

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)

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

Volunteer Instructor

2010-Present

1998-1999

Designed curriculum and presented lessons about the justice system to juvenile
inmates.

WESTGATE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL, Arlington Heights, Illinois August 1995December 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; fully
oversaw all aspects of the classroom during this period, including instruction,
discipline, and evaluation.

Additional Professional Experience

THE LAW OFFICE OF MARCY COHEN TURNER, P.C., Highland Park, Illinois, Attorney (20092010)

BERGER SCHATZ, Chicago/Bannockburn, Illinois, Family Law Attorney (2006-2008)

KROHN AND MOSS, LTD., Chicago, Illinois, Attorney (August 1999August 2004)

LOYOLA UNIVERSITY CHICAGO SCHOOL OF LAW, Williams Fellow/Research Assistant to

Professor Michael Kaufman (January 1997March 1998)

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Curriculum Vitae, Page Four

Technology Skills
Completed three 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:

PowerSchool

Quizlet

Promethean/Smart Boards

Social Media

Schoology

Video Conferencing/Skype

Writers Workshops

Wikis and Blogging

Internet Navigation/Research

Online Communities

Web Page Creation

Photoshow/Slideshow Creation

Adobe Photoshop CS6

Digital Photography

WordPress/Custom Blog Design

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
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, Childrens 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: Deans 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.
Childrens Legal Rights Journal, Summer 1999: Regulating Internet Pornography, Should
Parents or the Government Be in Control?