CAROL L. COHEN
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Carol Cohen has spent her life dedicated to teaching and learning, including 20 years as a   faculty member at Lesley University Graduate School of Education where she taught Social Studies Methods, Literacy and Practicum Seminar. Carol offers Professional Development Workshops and Tours as well as lectures for children and adults.   

Carol offers three interactive  programs for adults in her  " Signature style "   combining first person portrayal and informative power point. 
  •  A Home with Eleanor Roosevelt   
  •  A Walk through the garden with Eleanor Roosevelt  
  • Abigail Adams and the Daughters of Liberty : A Celebration of Revolutionary Women.

With her educational consulting company Now Voyager Education she presents In-School field trips in elementary and middle schools throughout New England, New York and New Jersey.  

​Although history and geography is her Carol’s  area of expertise, theater is her passion.   Carol is a firm believer that learning at any age is greatly enhanced through the arts.  She utilizes her over three decades working in theater to make  all of her courses, workshops and lectures come alive. 
​Carol, a native New Yorker, has made her Massachusetts her home for the past 40 years. Her sons Ben and Lee are constantly teaching her about  life and learning. . 
Carol's CV

Summary of qualifications

Experienced motivated professional in the field of higher education both undergraduate and graduate levels.  Competent and innovative creator of curriculum and instruction for various educational levels.  Areas of expertise include elementary education social studies  methods, dramatic arts, social sciences and literacy. 
 
Skills and Accomplishments
  • Creative and innovative educator
  • Innovative lecturer and performer 
  • Entrepreneurial self-starter
  • Published historian and playwright
  • Game inventor
  • Accomplished historic tour guide
 
Professional experience

Lecturer  
  • A Home with Eleanor Roosevelt   
  •  A Walk through the garden with Eleanor Roosevelt  
  • Abigail Adams and the Daughters of Liberty : A Celebration of Revolutionary Women.


Guide

Historic New England -  Eustis Estate
  • May 2017 – Present

Core Faculty 
  • Lesley University
  • Graduate School  of Education, Elementary Education Program    
    • September 2003- June 2005
    • July 2005 - Present - Adjunct Faculty – Elementary Education, Early Childhood Education , Field Placement.
 Courses Developed and Taught
  • Integrating Social Studies into the Elementary Classroom                              
  • Practicum Seminar - Early Childhood, Elementary and Middle School.
  • Social Studies and Classroom Life for Early Childhood –Face to Face and online courses.
  • Perspectives on Literacy, Learning and Teaching ( online )
  • Literature and Learning in the K-8 Classroom ( online )
  • Social Studies/ Literary Connection
  • Geography Across the Curriculum
  • Biography: A Window into History 
  • Social Studies Methods for out of school time learning
Courses Developed: 
  • Introduction to Geography
Additional Duties:
  • Student Teacher Supervisor
  • Faculty Mentor - Social Studies Course
  • Graduate Student Advisor
  • MTEL Workshop Presenter
  


Educational Consultant

Now Voyager Education
  • 1993-Present
  • Development of Social Studies and Arts Curriculum grades K-8.
  • Professional development workshops and courses for teachers and teachers in trainin

Walks and Devours Company   
 
  • 2022 -2024 
  • Tour Guide - Massachusetts 
          Salem
          Freedom Trail Boston
          Freedom Trail Food Tour 

Park Interpreter
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United States Department of the Interior 
John Adams National Historic Park – Quincy , Massachusetts 
  • July –November 2015  
 

Massachusetts Teacher Certifications
  • Social Studies 5-9
  • Communicative Arts – All grades
  • Geography 9-12

Publications and Patents
  • Begin with a Box :  A Hands on Approach to Connect Literacy and the Content Areas. (  2022 ) 
  • Jackdaw – The Oregon Trail -  Golden Owl  Publishing
  • Dare to Dream: An Immigration Story – Play - Discovery Enterprises.
  • Manyana Shani- Educational Board Game about Africa

Education
  • SUNY New Paltz – B.A. Anthropology
  • Boston University -  Master of Urban Affairs 
 
Professional Memberships
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Massachusetts Reading Association







Community Activities
  •  Sharon Historical Society  Sharon, Massachusetts Board of Directors  Education Chair  2010-2013
  •  Massachusetts History Day Judge -2009, 2010, 2011, 2012
  • UnCommon Theatre Company  Board of   Directors 1997- 2001,
  • Active member 1989 - 2009.
  • National Council of Jewish Woman Board of Directors 1987-1999.


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