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Cortney B. Slaughter
Lilburn,GA
Summary
Enthusiastic Reading & Writing Teacher with 10 years of experience with students ages 5 to 18. With successful and innovative ways of explaining phonetics and vocabulary, while increasing reading comprehension, I am patient and understanding. Looking to bring creative methods to educate, foster and support academic and interpersonal growth within every student I am at liberty to teach.
Overview
2
2
years of professional experience
2
2
Languages
Work History
6th - 12th Grade ELA Private School Teacher
Gerard Preparatory School
Lawrenceville , GA
07.2024 - 05.2025
- Fostered student curiosity and interest through creative hands-on activities.
- Shifted between formal and informal methods of teaching to keep students engaged.
- Prepared quizzes, tests and examinations to gauge how well students were learning.
- Participated in department meetings to provide input to colleagues about student achievement and improvement.
- Created lessons and online testing materials to facilitate remote learning.
- Implemented reading and writing workshops to increase student literacy and support school reading programs.
- Completed student progress reports mid-term to notify students and parents of strengths and areas of improvement.
- Worked with staff members and teachers to design comprehensive and individualized plans to optimize student education.
2nd Grade Reading Tutor
Teachers On Demand
Norcross, GA
09.2023 - 05.2024
- Provided one-on-one tutoring sessions to help students develop their reading fluency, literary comprehension, vocabulary recognition and writing abilities.
- Facilitated group activities that encouraged and motivated students to practice reading aloud with peers.
- Created lessons according to student's strengths and weaknesses, language barriers and exclusive learning styles.
K-5th Grade Reading & Writing Mentor
Sapphire Youth Tutoring Center
Lawrenceville, GA
01.2023 - 05.2024
- Integrated sing-along songs for the Kindergartners & 1st Graders to improve attention to detail and encourage active listening.
- Transformed the traditional approach of reading for 2nd & 3rd Graders through fascinating and entertaining mediums of literature incorporating comics, role playing acts in scripts and the dramatization of poetical devices.
- Educated 4th & 5th Graders daily in complex concepts of vocabulary including pronouncing, spelling and deciphering the meaning of words.
In-Person & On-line Middle Grades ELA Tutor
Infinity Learning
Alpharetta, GA
01.2023 - 05.2023
- Managed over 100 lesson plans for 20 diverse students in 4 different locations weekly.
- Utilized different methods such as audio and visual aids, through YouTube demonstrations, Zoom lectures and Kahoot quizzes.
- Assessed student progress at each session, making recommendations that increased effectiveness of tutoring and lessons.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - English Language And Literature
Fayetteville State University
Fayetteville, NC12-2013
Skills
- Activity-Based Learning
- Educational feedback
- Cultural Sensitivity
- Virtual classroom expert
- Student Motivation
- Individualized Learning
- Patience and Empathy
- Social-emotional learning
Accomplishments
- Berkmar Middle School Vice President of Parent-Student Council
- Sigma Tau Delta English Honor Society
- Omega Psi Phi Fraternity Incorporated Member
References
References available upon request.
Work Availability
monday
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morning
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Affiliations
Omega Psi Phi Fraternity Incorporated Member
Sigma Tau Delta English Honor Society
Software
Google Classroom
Google Docs
Google Drive
Adobe Acrobat
Kahoot!
Quizlet
YouTube
Microsoft Word
Microsoft PowerPoint
Microsoft Publisher
Canvas
Grammarly
Work Preference
Work Type
Part TimeFull TimeContract WorkInternshipWork Location
RemoteOn-SiteImportant To Me
Work-life balanceCareer advancementPaid sick leaveHealthcare benefitsFlexible work hoursPersonal development programs4-day work weekPaid time offWork from home optionCompany CultureTeam Building / Company Retreats401k matchInterests
Coaching Basketball
Playing Chess
Reading Poetry
Listening to Contemporary Jazz
Watching Documentaries
Finding Neo-Expressionist Paintings & Graffiti Art
Drinking Tea & Probiotic Kombuchas
Budgeting Finances
Quote
"Real education means to inspire people to live more abundantly, to learn to begin with life as they find it and make it better"
Carter G. Woodson, Ph.D
Timeline
6th - 12th Grade ELA Private School Teacher
Gerard Preparatory School
07.2024 - 05.2025
2nd Grade Reading Tutor
Teachers On Demand
09.2023 - 05.2024
K-5th Grade Reading & Writing Mentor
Sapphire Youth Tutoring Center
01.2023 - 05.2024
In-Person & On-line Middle Grades ELA Tutor
Infinity Learning
01.2023 - 05.2023
Bachelor of Arts - English Language And Literature
Fayetteville State University
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