Courtney Adkins
New Albany
Summary
Dedicated educator with proven skills in lesson planning and classroom management. Expertise in fostering inclusive environments and supporting diverse learners. Committed to enhancing student progress through effective assessments and parent-teacher collaboration.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Lead Teacher
Floyd County Head Start
New Albany, IN
08.2025 - Current
- Developed and implemented engaging lesson plans tailored to children's developmental stages.
- Collaborated with families to support students' individual learning needs and goals.
- Monitored student progress and adjusted instructional strategies accordingly.
- Fostered a safe and inclusive classroom environment for diverse learners.
- Utilized assessment tools to evaluate student performance and inform teaching practices.
- Provided guidance to assistant teachers to enhance classroom effectiveness and teamwork.
- Engaged in ongoing professional development to refine teaching techniques and stay current on educational trends.
Lead EHS Teacher
Floyd County Head Start
New Albany, IN
08.2020 - 03.2022
- Developed and implemented engaging EHS curriculum tailored to diverse learning needs.
- Monitored student progress, providing targeted feedback to enhance understanding of EHS concepts.
- Conducted regular assessments to evaluate program effectiveness and student comprehension.
- Developed strong relationships with parents, keeping them informed about their child''s progress and addressing any concerns promptly.
- Monitored student performance closely through regular assessments, providing timely feedback to both students and parents.
- Sanitized toys and play equipment each day to maintain safety and cleanliness.
Teaching Assistant
New Albany Floyd County Schools
New Albany, IN
08.2014 - 04.2019
- Facilitated classroom activities to enhance student engagement and understanding of subject matter.
- Assisted in the development and implementation of individualized education plans for diverse learners.
- Coordinated communication between teachers, students, and parents to support student progress.
- Monitored student performance and provided constructive feedback to promote academic growth.
- Managed classroom behavior effectively, creating a positive learning atmosphere conducive to academic success.
- Supported classroom maintenance and upkeep, organizing books, and materials.
- Partnered with teacher to plan and implement lessons following school's curriculum, goals, and objectives.
- Worked with teacher to optimize learning plans based on student test grades and evaluations.
Education
Associate of Science - Education
Ivy Tech Community College
Sellersburg, IN05-2017
High School Diploma -
Oldham County High School
Buckner, KY05-2010
Skills
- Childcare needs
- Lesson planning
- Activity planning
- Conflict resolution
- Classroom management
- Child development
- Behavior modeling
- Parent-teacher communication
- Parent-teacher collaboration
- Training and mentoring
- IEP support
- Special education
- Student assessment
Certification
Adult & Pediatric First Aid/CPR/AED
Timeline
Lead Teacher
Floyd County Head Start
08.2025 - Current
Lead EHS Teacher
Floyd County Head Start
08.2020 - 03.2022
Teaching Assistant
New Albany Floyd County Schools
08.2014 - 04.2019
Associate of Science - Education
Ivy Tech Community College
High School Diploma -
Oldham County High School