Current Address Permanent Address

1845 North 1st Avenue

Tucson, AZ 85719
Joseph Cooper 6302 East Aster Drive
Scottsdale, AZ 85254
jfc1@email.arizona.edu
(480) 236-6738
Education
University of Arizona, College of Education Expected Graduation: May 2018
 Major: BA in Elementary Education
 GPA: 3.42
 Honors: Dean’s List with Distinction, Academic Year Academic Distinction

Professional Experience
Student Teaching at Robins Elementary Tucson, AZ
Cooperating Teacher, 1st Grade Jan – May 2018
 Worked with a cooperating teacher for one semester in a 1st grade classroom
 Had full control of the classroom for 4 weeks. (Including all planning and preparation)

Cragin Elementary School Tucson, AZ

Mentor Student Teacher, 4th grade Aug – Dec 2017
 Assisted 26 diverse students with daily tasks in a 4th grade classroom for a day and a half each week
 Developed and taught lessons within mathematics, social studies, and language arts

Blenman Elementary School Tucson, AZ

Mentor Student Teacher, 1nd grade Jan – May 2017
 Coordinated with a 1nd grade English Language Development teacher to assist her students with their daily tasks
for a day and a half each week and taught lessons within science, reading, and physical education
 Facilitated an appropriate learning environment for a student with an Individualized Educational Program
 Worked one-on-one with ELD students

Walter Douglas Elementary School Tucson, AZ

Mentor Student Teacher, Kindergarten Sept – Dec 2016
 Observed the daily routines and procedures of an ELD Kindergarten classroom for two hours, 2-3 times a week
 Performed tasks such as tutoring, grading, and assisting in activities planned by the teachers

Strategic Alternative Learning Techniques Center on the University of Arizona Campus Tucson, AZ
Certified Tutor August - Current
 Assist peer-aged students, with diagnosed learning diversities, develop useful learning strategies for their
respective college-level courses

Leadership
Etgar 36 Across the Country
Program Facilitator June – August 2017
 Worked with 5 other staff members on a 36 day cross-country trip for high school-aged kids that focused on
history, politics and activism
 Led and mediated discussions between trip participants about various polarizing topics and current events

Camp Ramah in California Ojai, CA

Senior Camp Counselor June - August 2013-2016
 Worked for two months each year as a sleep-away camp counselor, with groups of various ages and abilities
 Looked after individuals entering 4th grade, 5th grade, and freshman year of high school.
 Cared for, and facilitated programs on a daily and nightly basis for teens with moderate to severe diagnosed
diversities.

Other Involvements/Activities