Courtnei Harper
Demopolis,AL
Summary
Newly graduated secondary educator with a fresh perspective and a strong foundation in English Language Arts, but willing to adapt to other subject areas. Eager to apply my recent academic achievements and innovative teaching methods to create an engaging and supportive classroom environment. Committed to promoting academic excellence and personal growth while nurturing a positive classroom atmosphere. Dedicated to fostering student growth and academic excellence.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
History Teacher
Demopolis High School
Demopolis, AL
01.2024 - 05.2024
- Enhanced student comprehension by utilizing diverse teaching methodologies and adapting to individual learning styles.
- Boosted student engagement through the incorporation of interactive activities, group projects, and hands-on experiences.
- Developed students'' critical thinking skills by incorporating primary source analysis in lessons and assignments.
- Supported struggling students with targeted interventions, resulting in improved academic performance and confidence.
- Promoted cultural understanding and global awareness by integrating world history themes into curriculum.
- Collaborated with colleagues to develop cross-curricular units that connected historical events with scientific, literary, or artistic movements.
- Organized extracurricular activities such as field trips and guest speakers to enhance students'' understanding of historical events beyond the classroom setting.
- Designed creative projects that allowed students to demonstrate their understanding of course material in various ways, catering to different learning preferences.
Career Prep Teacher
University Charter School
Livingston, AL
08.2023 - 12.2023
- Created and developed lesson plans to meet students' academic needs.
- Helped students explore concepts with engaging, learning-focused activities.
- Communicated frequently with parents, students, and faculty to provide feedback and discuss instructional strategies.
- Developed and implemented classroom routines to address varying student needs.
- Modified lessons and curriculum to accommodate diverse learners by using strategies such as peer-assisted learning and group work.
- Worked with staff members and teachers to design comprehensive and individualized plans to optimize student education.
- Shifted between formal and informal methods of teaching to keep students engaged.
- Met with students, parents and administrators to address and resolve students' behavioral and academic issues.
- Prepared quizzes, tests and examinations to gauge how well students were learning.
- Designed detailed learning plans for struggling students based on test, homework and assignment records.
Career Coach
University Charter School
Livingston ,AL
08.2022 - 12.2023
- Provided ongoing guidance and support to students throughout job search and onboarding process.
- Monitored students progress and adjusted job coaching strategies to meet needs and navigate challenges.
- Collaborated with local employers to identify job opportunities for students
- Developed and maintained relationships with community resources to support job coaching.
Student Teacher
Demopolis City Schools
Demopolis, AL
01.2022 - 05.2022
- Worked with classroom teacher to learn about current standards and best practices.
- Facilitated small group activities and one-on-one instruction to meet individual student needs.
- Assisted with management of classroom rules, procedures and expectations to instill discipline and observance of conduct code.
- Cultivated positive relationships with administration, teaching staff, and students.
Preschool Teacher
Grove Hill Academy
Auburn AL
08.2021 - 12.2021
- Developed weekly lesson plans and activities to engage children and promote learning.
- Established positive communication with parents in daily conversation and formal conferences.
- Maintained organized, fun and interactive classroom to help children feel safe.
- Gave one-on-one attention to children while maintaining overall focus on entire group.
Education
Masters Of Education - Secondary Education
University of Phoenix
Phoenix, AZ04.2022
Master Of Business Administration - Entrepreneurship
Capella University
Minneapolis, MN09.2018
Bachelor Of Science - General Business
Auburn University-Montgomery
Montgomery, AL05.2014
Skills
- Facilitating Seminars
- Administrative Support
- Professional Referral Networks
- Team Meetings
- School Administration
- Personality Profiles
- Advise Students
- Financial Aid Applications
- Creative Solutions
- Job Placement Referrals
- Content Strategy
- Ongoing Assessments
- Interviewing Tactics
- Community Networking
- Administration Collaboration
- Job Matching
- Customer Experience
- Interview Training
- Data Gathering
- Resource Prioritization
- Progress Monitoring
- Student Rapport-Building
- Follow Up Interviews
- Academic Goals
- Course Counseling
- Career Planning Presentations
- Employment Opportunities
- Job Search Coaching
Certification
Arizona Department of Educations
Certified Career Services Provider
Affiliations
Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority Inc.
Omega Phi Alpha Inc.
Capella University Ambassador
National Society of Leadership and Success
References
Allene Jones/ Assistant Principal/Demopolis Middle School
Jami Webb/ 7th grade ELA/Demopolis Middle School
Olen Kerby/DCS Board Member/Sweet Water State Bank President
Timeline
History Teacher
Demopolis High School
01.2024 - 05.2024
Career Prep Teacher
University Charter School
08.2023 - 12.2023
Career Coach
University Charter School
08.2022 - 12.2023
Student Teacher
Demopolis City Schools
01.2022 - 05.2022
Preschool Teacher
Grove Hill Academy
08.2021 - 12.2021
Masters Of Education - Secondary Education
University of Phoenix
Master Of Business Administration - Entrepreneurship
Capella University
Bachelor Of Science - General Business
Auburn University-Montgomery