Leah Cohn
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Credentials
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State of Texas Teaching Certification
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Experience
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The Shlenker School
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United States
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Education
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1 - 100 Employee
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Art Teacher
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Aug 2015 - Present
- Teaches Pre-K 4 through 5th Grade student classes. - Develops and implements various thematic lesson plans, utilizing age-appropriate material. - Creates and organizes annual "Night of the Arts" to showcase student work to the school community and raise significant funds for the school art program. - Designs and creates over 200 costumes annually for elementary school musical. - Produces continuously updated student art displays throughout the school campus. - Coordinated with classroom teachers to design activities reflective of emergent curriculum for each grade level. - Manages parent volunteers for art-focused school events. - Sets reasonable performance and learning goals for students to strive for and achieve. - Teaches classes on variety of topics, including painting, collage, color theory, basic drawing, portraiture and more. Show less
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Houston ISD
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United States
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Education Administration Programs
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700 & Above Employee
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Visual Art Teacher
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Aug 2012 - May 2015
- Developed and implemented thematic unit lesson plans - Taught Art 1 and Photography 2 & 3 - Instructed rigorous and engaging lesson plans with interdisciplinary connections - Promoted creativity and open-mindedness - Taught special education inclusion class - Weekly art history, art appreciation, art criticism and aesthetics - Effectively manages classroom - Sponsored an art club once a week to promote and encourage artistic interests - Offered studio hours after school twice a week - Helped promote John H. Reagan High School within the Heights community. - Facilitated Art 1 students to help make centerpieces for a health summit put on by The Breast Health Collaborative of Texas - IB and HUB trained through John H. Reagan High School and HISD professional development Show less
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Museum of Fine Arts, Houston
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Museums, Historical Sites, and Zoos
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200 - 300 Employee
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Public Programs Coordinator (Temporary)
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Apr 2011 - Sep 2011
- Planned and executed all Rienzi’s public programs for adults, families and children - Interpreted the collection through Story Time Tours with children - Created publications for music performances by Houston Grand Opera Studio and Early Music Southwest, including programs and PowerPoint presentations - Planned and executed all Rienzi’s public programs for adults, families and children - Interpreted the collection through Story Time Tours with children - Created publications for music performances by Houston Grand Opera Studio and Early Music Southwest, including programs and PowerPoint presentations
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Children's Museum of Houston
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United States
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Museums, Historical Sites, and Zoos
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1 - 100 Employee
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Intern
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Jun 2010 - Jul 2010
- Facilitated Daily Specials- Art Programs Held During the Week - Assisted Program Coordinators with All Aspects of the Daily Specials - Facilitated Daily Specials- Art Programs Held During the Week - Assisted Program Coordinators with All Aspects of the Daily Specials
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Houston Center for Contemporary Craft
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United States
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Museums, Historical Sites, and Zoos
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1 - 100 Employee
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Assistant to Gallery Manager
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Jul 2008 - Jul 2009
- Coordinated All Daily Tasks: Inventory, Displays, Organization - Assistant to Manager of Memberships- Work with Razors Edge - Coordinated All Daily Tasks: Inventory, Displays, Organization - Assistant to Manager of Memberships- Work with Razors Edge
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Lawndale Art Center
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United States
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Museums, Historical Sites, and Zoos
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1 - 100 Employee
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Intern
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May 2008 - Aug 2008
- Assisted with All Aspects of the Big Show Held July-August 2009 - Coordinated List of Artists for the Big Show and Organized Materials for Judging of the Big Show - Assisted with All Administrative Aspects of Lawndale - Worked on a Self Guided Tour for Children for End of Term Project - Assisted with All Aspects of the Big Show Held July-August 2009 - Coordinated List of Artists for the Big Show and Organized Materials for Judging of the Big Show - Assisted with All Administrative Aspects of Lawndale - Worked on a Self Guided Tour for Children for End of Term Project
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Lied Center of Kansas - University of Kansas
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United States
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Performing Arts
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1 - 100 Employee
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Front House Manager
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Aug 2007 - May 2008
- Coordinator of Daily Operations - Facilitator of Patrons' Issues - Supervisor of Theater Ushers - Manager of the Food Concession Stands and Souvenir Merchandise - Coordinator of Daily Operations - Facilitator of Patrons' Issues - Supervisor of Theater Ushers - Manager of the Food Concession Stands and Souvenir Merchandise
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Intern
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Jun 2007 - Aug 2007
- Coordinated Consignment Art - Coordinated Press Release for New Exhibit Opening - Organized Office's Contact Lists Art Inventory - Coordinated Consignment Art - Coordinated Press Release for New Exhibit Opening - Organized Office's Contact Lists Art Inventory
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Education
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2009 - 2010
Indiana University Bloomington
Masters in Art Education, Art Education and Museum Studies -
2004 - 2008
The University of Kansas
BFA, Theater Design
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