Courtney Awalt

Enthusiastic, experienced educator eager to help teachers and educational staff transition into the teaching profession. Relies on creativity and innovative problem-solving skills to mentor and coach new and experienced teachers. Actively assesses expressed needs of individuals to provide new experiences, analyze effectiveness and implement next-level approaches. Results oriented and enjoys collecting data to verify content compliance with state standards and Anne Arundel County Public School policies. Strong communication and collaboration skills, shows readiness in assisting new teachers to develop lesson plans, differentiate instruction, assess for learning, create effective classroom management, and monitor personal growth. Experience in leadership roles and ability to foster relationships, collaborate with administrators, and learn and apply new coaching skills. AVID and International Baccalaureate Primary Years Program trained.

• Collaborated in teams vertically and horizontally to ensure proper learning in all subjects
• Conducted AACPS Elementary Math professional developments on Reveal Math
• Collaborated with special education team and attend Individualized Education Plan (IEP) and 504 Plan meetings
• Facilitated CDM meetings for intermediate grades
• Attended professional development opportunities in school and countywide settings
• Assessed student learning progress and comprehension with routine informal and formal assessments
• Established open communication and positive relationships with students, parents, peers and administrative staff
• Collaborated with administrative staff on classroom policies, management strategies, school-wide data and discipline
• Acted as the school liaison to collaborate with NSA and bring cybersecurity into the school
• AVID and International Baccalaureate PYP certified