Moriah Cooper

coopemaf@uni.edu ♦ 515-291-6011
EDUCATION
University of Northern Iowa​, Cedar Falls, IA
Bachelor of Arts: Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages/ Spanish​, December 2018
Minor: Spanish-English Translation
Certificates: Global Health Promotion and Health Disparities; French
▪ Major GPA: 3.90/4.00
Certifications
▪ High Risk Behaviors and Substance Abuse Training, Mandatory Child Abuse Reporter, OSHA Bloodborne Pathogens
FIELD EXPERIENCES
Woodbury Elementary School​,​ ​Marshalltown, Iowa
Experience III: Elementary School Dual Language Program: Second Grade English
Mentor Teacher: Becky Jacobson; Coordinator: Tammy Gregersen Fall 2017
▪ Instructed students on author’s purpose and genre difference in fantasy and nonfiction
▪ Empowered students with English difficulties to complete assignments and participate in classroom discussions
▪ Visited Spanish classroom in the dual language program to observe students after switching languages
▪ Viewed lesson planning between English, Spanish and ESL teachers.
▪ Created classroom materials for classroom instruction on nonfiction
▪ Assisted with supervision duties
▪ Utilized 1:2 technology with students for learning math and English
Cedar Falls High School​,​ ​Cedar Falls, Iowa
Experience II: High School Spanish 3
Mentor Teacher: Simone Sundblad; Coordinator: Elizabeth Zwanziger Fall 2016
▪ Assisted teacher with basic classroom tasks (ie grading) to maintain productive atmosphere
▪ Observed teaching methods and student responses
▪ Surveyed various classroom management styles and efficiency
▪ Conducted two lessons to four class periods over Saber vs Conocer and Pronouns
Central Middle School​,​ ​Waterloo, Iowa
Experience I: Middle School English as a Second Language (ESL)
Mentor Teacher: April Bryant ; Coordinator: Mary Doyle Spring 2015
▪ Obtained new ideas for classroom management,lesson planning and execution
▪ Attended profesional development and parent-teacher conferences
▪ Observed various teaching environments (co-teaching (ESL and Special Ed) and pull-out ESL)
OTHER TEACHING EXPERIENCE
Learning For Life​,​ ​Addis Ababa, Ethiopia
Introductory English as a Foreign Language (EFL) Teacher Summer 2017
▪ Led EFL independently for introductory level students 16-35 years old
▪ Followed a curriculum and adapted activites to students’ varying levels of English proficiency
▪ Organized multiple seminars for EFL students focused on a variety of topics
▪ Continued conversation time outside of class to aid in specific needs of the students
▪ Administered summative assessments for each unit and formative assessments throughout
Private Tutoring​,​ ​Oviedo, Spain
English Tutor Spring 2017
▪ Tutored three EFL students aged 6, 8, and 10
▪ Created individualized lesson plans for each student
▪ Aided students with assigned homework as needed
▪ Diversified material based on the individual language competency of each student
YWCA​,​ ​Waterloo, Iowa
English Tutor Fall 2016, Fall 2017
▪ Tutored adult ESL students from various countries including; Russia, Ukraine, Burma, and Congo
▪ Created curriculum for various sessions of English courses covering daily needs
▪ Conducted large group and small group sessions
▪ Coordinated with other teachers to create a sustainable curriculm for the semester
English Conversation Club, ​Istanbul, Turkey
English Tutor Summer 2015
▪ Tutored adult EFL students seeking English knowledge for professional purposes
 ▪ Directed small group discussion sessions in English tailored to needs of the participants
▪ Coordinated with other tutors to create a positive learning environment
RELATED ACTIVITIES
Orchard Hill Church​,​ ​Cedar Falls, Iowa
Childcare Coordinator August 2016-December 2016
▪ Provided a safe and fun care environment for 20-40 children weekly
▪ Supervised various activities for children ages 1-10
▪ Recruited and coordinated tasks and schedules for five other caregivers
▪ Kept attendance and paid out caregivers at the end of the quarter
Harvest Vineyard-​Celebrate Recovery Program​, ​Cedar Falls, Iowa
Child Caregiver May 2016-October 2016
▪ Ensured secure and enjoyable care weekly for 10-15 children ranging in age from 3-14
▪ Created Bible curriculum for children of all ages
▪ Fostered learning through play among children with behavioral difficulties
▪ Worked with children whose parents had suffered abuse or addiction
OTHER WORK EXPERIENCE
University of Northern Iowa​,​ ​Cedar Falls, Iowa
Desk Assistant May 2016-Present
▪ Answer questions about the department and classes from current and prospective students
▪ Manage organization of front desk papers and files
▪ Perform detailed office duties such as filing and data entry
▪ Provide key administrative and secretarial support to staff comprising 30+ agents
▪ Engage with customers in a courteous, honest, and professional manner
▪ Answer faculty questions and take messages in person and via telephone
University of Northern Iowa​,​ ​Cedar Falls, Iowa
Resident Assistant August 2015-May 2016
▪ Provided personal, interpersonal, and academic assistance to 64 students in residence
▪ Enriched the community by creating an inclusive and cohesive environment for living and learning
▪ Participated in a department wide planning committee at the region wide RA conference
▪ Maintained and enforced residence hall and university policies and procedures
▪ Provided opportunities for personal development, academic growth and community and cultural awareness
COLLEGE ACTIVITIES
International Connection Team Leader, ​BASIC​,​ ​Cedar Falls, Iowa March 2015-Present
Blog Administrator, ​BASIC​,​ ​Cedar Falls, Iowa March 2015-December 2016
Coordinator, ​International Dinner​,​ ​Cedar Falls, Iowa October 2014-December 2016
ABROAD EXPERIENCES
Oviedo, Spain Spring 2017
▪ Studied Spanish language, literature, and history at the Universidad de Oviedo
▪ Tutored three Spanish-speaking children in EFL at various levels and proficiencies
▪ Attended multiple conversation groups on a weekly basis to improve personal language skills
▪ Engaged with culture through cross-cultural friendships and host family
Istanbul, Turkey Summer 2015
▪ Partnered with local English program to provide English classes to professionals in the area
▪ Brought resources for local Turkish students to continue learning English
Caiman, Haiti Summer 2014
▪ Organized an art camp for 10-20 children in the area
▪ Helped facilitate English testing for elementary students as well as graduation preparations
▪ Performed work projects in the surrounding community
▪ Organized appreciation luncheon for 15 teachers and administrators at a nearby school
Santa Cruz, Bolivia Spring 2014
▪ Performed work projects in a children’s home and women’s home (painting, re-tiling)
▪ Helped organize and establish space for a jewelry store for the women’s home
VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES
Western Home Communities​, Conversation Partner September 2017-December 2017
RISE​, ​English tutor May 2015
CIEP​, ​English Conversation Partner August 2014-May 2015