Dedicated Elementary Educator with Student Growth Focus
Resume:
COURTNEY STEVENS Clinton, MS *****
************@*****.***
Dedicated educator with demonstrated ability to motivate and engage students in learning. Manages diverse classrooms, assessing student progress and developing positive relationships with students and parents.
Student Records Management
Smart Classroom
Lesson Planning
Curriculum Planning
Elementary Education
Classroom Management
Early Childhood Development
Classroom Instruction
Parent Communication
Early Reading
Curriculum Development
Kindergarten Teacher • Bentonia Gibbs Elementary
Bentonia, MS • July 2023 to Current
Improved student reading skills by implementing phonics-based instruction and guided reading activities.
Enhanced classroom management by establishing clear expectations, rules, and routines.
Increased parent involvement through regular communication, parent-teacher conferences, and workshops.
Promoted a positive learning environment with the use of collaborative group work and hands-on activities.
Assisted in curriculum development to align lessons with state standards and improve overall instructional quality.
Evaluated student progress regularly through formative assessments to inform instructional decisions.
Developed strong relationships with families to address any concerns or issues impacting student success.
Fostered social-emotional growth in students through daily morning meetings, conflict resolution strategies, and character education lessons. 3k teacher • Morrison Heights Preschool
February 2023 to July 2023
Plan motivating, age appropriate lessons based on upcoming kindergarten readiness skills
Encourage positive behavioral intervention systems by redirecting students with age appropriate measures
Connect and collaborate with the teaching team to optimize early educational foundation
Communicate daily with parents/caregivers to make sure they understand their child's successes as well as areas of needed improvement.
Increased parent involvement through regular communication, fostering a supportive community for student success.
Implemented differentiated instruction techniques to cater to varying ability levels within the classroom, promoting inclusive education and supporting diverse learners. Managed classroom behavior effectively through consistent enforcement of rules, clear expectations, and positive reinforcement strategies. PROFESSIONAL
SUMMARY
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WORK HISTORY
First Grade Teacher • Vicksburg Warren School District July 2019 to February 2023
Lead children in the learning of reading, phonics, math, social studies, and sciences Drive student learning by establishing clear classroom plans and group objectives, as well as actionable strategies to achieve each goal Teach lessons encompassing skill-building activities in speaking, writing, reading and listening
Taught students subject-specific material, learning strategies and social skills Assess student learning progress and comprehension with routine tests and standardized
Member of the TST committee
Lighthouse Coordinator
First Grade Chair.
Kindergarten Teacher • Hinds County School District July 2018 to May 2019
Collaborated in planning, organizing and implementing instructional programs to facilitate academic, intellectual and social development Delivered structured lessons on readiness skills by emphasizing phonics, language skills, literature and handwriting
Introduced read-aloud literature to stimulate imagination and build comprehension and vocabulary
Cultivated language skills through use of traditional poems, nursery rhymes and riddles to help students develop comprehension, vocabulary and love of language. Fifth grade math teacher • Scott County School District July 2017 to May 2018
Diversified teaching techniques and learning tools help students with differing ability levels and varied learning modalities
Built learning and citizenship skills to help with personal growth in addition to increasing academic knowledge.
Student teacher/Kindergarten teacher/Special Education resource/inclusion teacher • Lamar County School District
August 2014 to June 2017
Evaluated student progress through analysis of test scores and homework completion Aligned instructional approaches with development levels of students to enhance individual learning
Tutored struggling students individually and in small groups to reinforce learning concepts
Oversaw students in classroom and common areas to monitor, enforce rules and support the lead teacher.
Belhaven University
Jackson, MS
Attended: 08/2011 - 05/2012
Dean's List
University of Southern Mississippi
Hattiesburg, MS
Attended: 08/2012 - 12/2015
President's List
Graduated with highest honors
EDUCATION
Mississippi College
Clinton, MS
Attended: 07/2020 - 08/2021
Graduated with high achievement in certified administrator program Ed.S - Curriculum/instruction • Mississippi College Clinton, MS • Expected in August 2024
120 Elementary Education (K-6)
221 Special Education (K-12) (Endorsement Mild/Moderate Disabilities) 174 Reading (K-12)
901 Middle School Math (7-8)
486N Non-practicing administrator (P-12)
Dean's List
President's List
Member of Kappa Delta Pi International Education Honor Society Alumnae member of Phi Mu Fraternity
Leadership scholar at Belhaven University
Member of The Legacy USM alumnae association
Member of Golden Key Honor Society
Member of TST committee at Sherman Avenue Elementary Lighthouse Coordinator at Sherman Avenue Elementary Grade Chair of first grade team at Sherman Avenue Elementary Teacher of the month
Teacher of the year nominee
Highest i-Ready growth in ELA/math and highest benchmark scores in first grade in Vicksburg Warren School District.
Shelia Watson, 601-***-****, ***************@*****.***, 260 Highway 18 & 27, Utica, MS, 39175
Barbara Fowler, 601-***-****, ****************@***.***, 408 Brenmar St., Brandon, MS, 39042
La'Quisa Dixon, 601-***-****, ************@****.***, 2145 Sherman Avenue, Vicksburg, MS, 39183
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