Courtney Ball
Winston-Salem,North Carolina
Summary
Positive and caring student support professional with upbeat attitude and detail-oriented approach to meeting all student needs. Highly organized, proactive and flexible with strong critical thinking and planning abilities.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
Work History
Educator
Paisley Middle School
08.2022 - 06.2023
- Implemented classroom management techniques that fostered a positive and inclusive learning environment for all students.
- Collaborated with administrators to develop school-wide initiatives to promote academic excellence.
- Evaluated students' understanding of course material through muliple assessment types.
- Completed student progress reports mid-term to notify students and parents of strengths and areas of improvement.
AP US History Teacher
NeoCity Academy
07.2020 - 06.2022
- Implemented project-based learning activities to promote problem-solving skills and real-world application of historical concepts.
- Organized field trips and guest speakers to supplement classroom instruction, exposing students to diverse perspectives.
- Advised students on academic progress, goals and achievement.
- Coordinated Positive Behavior Intervention Supports and plan for the whole school.
- Facilitated and led teacher trainings on Social Emotional Learning.
Special Education Teacher
Hillside Inc.
05.2012 - 06.2020
- Supported students in developing social skills through structured activities and positive reinforcement techniques.
- Coordinated regular meetings to share and analyze student performance data and success plans with colleagues and parents.
- Created and managed IEPs to define student learning objectives and educational strategies, in addition to applying instructional knowledge and methods to support goals.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to provide comprehensive support for students with special needs.
- Attended multiple professional developments and conferences on special education, differentiated instruction, and completed the ISTE (International Society for Technology in Education) training.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Police Science
Florida Southern College
Lakeland, FLSpecial Education EBD Certification -
Georgia State University
Atlanta, GA2016
Skills
- Program Development
- Interpersonal and Social Skills
- Team Collaboration
- Documentation And Reporting
- Problem-Solving
- Instructure Canvas
- Adobe Creative Suite
- Microsoft Office
- Organization
Accomplishments
- Atlanta's YNPN 30 under 30 Award- 2018
- 2021 Creation of a new standards based educational program for STEM education.
Timeline
Educator
Paisley Middle School
08.2022 - 06.2023
AP US History Teacher
NeoCity Academy
07.2020 - 06.2022
Special Education Teacher
Hillside Inc.
05.2012 - 06.2020
Bachelor of Science - Police Science
Florida Southern College
Special Education EBD Certification -
Georgia State University
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