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Courtney Blake

Dayton,OH

Summary

Results-driven management professional with strong focus on team collaboration and achieving goals. Proven track record of effective leadership, operational efficiency, and adaptability in dynamic environments. Skilled in strategic planning, process optimization, and fostering productive team cultures. Known for reliability and flexibility in meeting changing needs.

Overview

16
16
years of professional experience

Work History

Learning Trainer

Amazon
08.2024 - Current
  • Provided coaching and mentoring to employees.
  • Trained and mentored new personnel hired to fulfill various roles.
  • Developed and implemented successful onboarding program.
  • Streamlined onboarding processes, reducing the time needed for new hires to become fully productive members of the organization.
  • Mentored new trainers, sharing best practices and supporting their professional growth.
  • Evaluated external training providers for quality assurance purposes, ensuring a consistently high standard of instruction across all offerings within the organization.
  • Developed and executed performance management programs to increase employee engagement and productivity.

Learning Ambassador

Amazon
09.2023 - Current
  • Led small group sessions to help students review and practice concept
  • Supported student learning needs and provided individualized guidance to promote academic goal-achievement.
  • Assessed student needs to determine appropriate level of required support.
  • Established and maintained positive relationships with customers.
  • Developed and maintained positive, productive relationships with new hires and work colleagues.
  • Mentored new hires, resulting in stronger staff development and increased productivity.
  • Monitored and reported trainee progress, introducing new learning tools to address individual needs.

Assistant Principal

Trotwood-Madison City Schools
07.2019 - 05.2023
  • Partnered with principal to administer school program in alignment with vision and goals, providing positive, high-expectation academic environment.
  • Monitored student behavior and enforced discipline policies.
  • Performed classroom evaluations to assess teacher strategies and effectiveness.
  • Supervised and evaluated teaching and support staff through instructional leadership and professional development.
  • Monitored student progress and implemented intervention strategies to support student success.
  • Coordinated staff and student activities to promote a safe and productive learning environment.
  • Observed teachers, documented activities and implemented improvement plans to optimize classrooms.
  • Verified student grades, attendance and schedules.
  • Communicated with parents to encourage active parental participation in education.
  • Supported hiring, training, and disciplinary action in compliance with legal guidelines and requirements.
  • Trained teachers on effective teaching techniques, classroom management strategies, and behavior modification.

Dean of Students

Charlotte-Mecklenberg City Schools
08.2017 - 07.2019
  • Backed up instructors in handling disruptive students and implemented fair protocols to resolve situations.
  • Organized individualized behavior improvement plans for students struggling with compliance.
  • Developed strategies to improve student behavior school-wide and help teachers better manage classroom environments.
  • Established and enforced clear school-wide disciplinary procedures to protect students and staff.

Associate Principal

Childrens Home Of Cincinnati
07.2015 - 07.2017
  • Cultivated positive relationships between community members, school students, and teachers.
  • Monitored student behavior and enforced discipline policies.
  • Mentored newly hired educators and provided encouragement and feedback.
  • Oversaw schedule management and protocols for orientation, registration, and related activities.
  • Performed classroom evaluations to assess teacher strategies and effectiveness.
  • Observed teachers, documented activities and implemented improvement plans to optimize classrooms.

Principal

Dayton Public Schools
07.2013 - 07.2014
  • Cultivated positive relationships between community members, school students, and teachers.
  • Trained teachers on effective teaching techniques, classroom management strategies, and behavior modification.
  • Performed classroom evaluations to assess teacher strategies and effectiveness.
  • Mentored newly hired educators and provided encouragement and feedback.
  • Administered personnel policies and procedures and approved professional staff additions.
  • Managed budgets and resources for educational programs.
  • Allocated school budgets and solicited additional funding from grant programs with well-written applications.

Principal

Northridge Local Schools
07.2009 - 07.2013
  • Cultivated positive relationships between community members, school students, and teachers.
  • Trained teachers on effective teaching techniques, classroom management strategies, and behavior modification.
  • Performed classroom evaluations to assess teacher strategies and effectiveness.
  • Mentored newly hired educators and provided encouragement and feedback.
  • Administered personnel policies and procedures for school faculty and staff.
  • Communicated policies and procedures to students and parents regarding student behavior.
  • Oversaw schedule management and protocols for orientation, registration, and related activities.
  • Defined and enforced student academic achievement standards in line with district goals and objectives.
  • Coordinated staff and student activities to promote a safe and productive learning environment.
  • Allocated school budgets and solicited additional funding from grant programs with well-written applications.

Education

Ph.D. - Education Administration

Capella University
Minneapolis, MN

Bachelor of Science - Health And Physical Education

Wright State University
Dayton, OH

Master of Science - Educational Leadership

Wright State University
Dayton, OH
05.2005

Certificate (LWC. S.CRT) - Lifestyle Wellness Coaching

Sinclair Community College
Dayton, OH
12-2024

Skills

  • Staff management
  • Performance management
  • Relationship building and management
  • Team development
  • Operations management
  • Goals and performance
  • Staff training and development
  • Cross-functional collaboration
  • Process improvement
  • Customer relationship management
  • Training and coaching
  • Conflict management

Timeline

Learning Trainer

Amazon
08.2024 - Current

Learning Ambassador

Amazon
09.2023 - Current

Assistant Principal

Trotwood-Madison City Schools
07.2019 - 05.2023

Dean of Students

Charlotte-Mecklenberg City Schools
08.2017 - 07.2019

Associate Principal

Childrens Home Of Cincinnati
07.2015 - 07.2017

Principal

Dayton Public Schools
07.2013 - 07.2014

Principal

Northridge Local Schools
07.2009 - 07.2013

Ph.D. - Education Administration

Capella University

Bachelor of Science - Health And Physical Education

Wright State University

Master of Science - Educational Leadership

Wright State University

Certificate (LWC. S.CRT) - Lifestyle Wellness Coaching

Sinclair Community College

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