Cortney Warren
GREELEY
Summary
Dedicated elementary educator with 20 years of experience in education, including 10 years teaching second grade. Experienced in evidence-based literacy instruction, differentiated instruction, MTSS, structured literacy, assessment, and data-driven decision-making. Certified in the Colorado READ Act and trained in the International Baccalaureate (IB) Primary Years Programme and AVID strategies. Proven instructional leader with experience serving on a Teacher Leadership Team and representing educators as a district union representative. Passionate about fostering student success through collaboration, innovation, and equitable educational practices.
Overview
1
1
Certification
12
12
years of professional experience
Work History
Second Grade Teacher
Weld County School District 6
Evans, CO
08.2014 - Current
- Plan and deliver standards-based instruction in literacy, mathematics, science, and social studies.
- Implement evidence-based literacy instruction using structured literacy and differentiated instructional strategies.
- Utilize assessment data (DIBELS, STAR, district benchmarks) to guide instruction and interventions.
- Develop inquiry-based learning experiences aligned with the International Baccalaureate Primary Years Programme.
- Collaborate with colleagues to improve instructional practices and student achievement.
- Foster positive relationships with students and families to support academic and social-emotional growth.
Education
Master of Education in Literacy - Literacy
American College of Education
Indianapolis, IN08-2026
Bachelor of Arts - Elementary Education K-6
University of Northern Colorado
Greeley, COSkills
- Reading Intervention
- Inquiry-Based Learning
- Evidence-Based Literacy Instruction
- Classroom Management
- DIBELS
- Progress Monitoring
- Small Group Instruction
- Formative and Summative Assessments
Certification
- Colorado Elementary Teaching License
- Colorado READ Act Certified
- International Baccalaureate (IB) Primary Years Programme Training
- AVID Training
Timeline
Second Grade Teacher
Weld County School District 6
08.2014 - Current
Bachelor of Arts - Elementary Education K-6
University of Northern Colorado
Master of Education in Literacy - Literacy
American College of Education