Courtney Clark
Aurora,CO
Summary
Professional educator with strong background in developing and implementing engaging curriculum. Adept at fostering collaborative learning environment that encourages student growth and achievement. Skilled in classroom management, lesson planning, and adapting to diverse educational needs. Experienced in leading teams and providing feedback to teams based on identified areas for improvement. Known for reliability and flexibility, ensuring smooth and effective teaching operations.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
Work History
Art of Thinking Teacher
Third Future Schools
07.2023 - Current
- Developed strong relationships with students, parents, and colleagues by maintaining open lines of communication and fostering a supportive learning environment.
- Managed classroom behavior effectively by establishing clear expectations, modeling appropriate conduct, and consistently enforcing established rules and consequences.
- Enhanced classroom engagement through the use of interactive teaching methods, such as group discussions and hands-on activities.
- Differentiated instruction to accommodate diverse learning needs, ensuring each student had an equal opportunity for success. Including over 30 NEP students, 10 IEP/504 students, and various support needs students.
- Assessed student performance regularly using both formative and summative assessments to inform future lesson planning.
- Collaborated with other teachers to plan interdisciplinary units that connected subjects and promoted deeper understanding among students. This collaboration led to .78 years of growth to 1.2 years of growth by mid year in all subjects.
- Identified struggling students early on and provided additional support through tutoring sessions and modified lesson plans. Identified 5 high leverage students to track and provide supports to through MTSS
- Organized extracurricular activities such as clubs or field trips that enriched students' learning experiences outside traditional classroom settings. Started and directed after school Chess Club.
- Maintained accurate records of student progress, attendance, and behavior to facilitate ongoing communication with parents about their child's educational journey.
Adjunct Professor
Sam Houston State University
01.2018 - 05.2021
- Enhanced classroom engagement through the use of interactive teaching methods, such as group discussions and hands-on activities. Reorganized the entire structure of my course load from in person modalities to virtual modalities while maintaining standards within 1 week of notice that we would be entering lockdown in 2020
- Developed strong relationships with students and colleagues by maintaining open lines of communication and fostering a supportive learning environment. I maintained office hours 2 hours a week per credit hour.
- Taught Dance courses, providing instruction to up to 30 undergraduate students.
- Graded quizzes, tests, homework, and projects to provide students with timely academic progress information and feedback.
- Developed curriculum standards, lesson plans and syllabi.
- Increased student retention by providing individualized support and tailored feedback on assignments. Including identifying and supporting students during our return to school via hybrid class structure and correspondence when attendance showed trends toward truancy.
Independent Contract Dance Teache
Backstage Dance School
01.2018 - 01.2021
- Developed strong relationships with students, parents, and colleagues by maintaining open lines of communication and fostering a supportive learning environment. Daily contact with parents was maintained to ensure areas of concern were clear and up to date.
- Choreographed unique routines tailored to individual student abilities, enhancing each dancer's strengths while improving areas of weakness.
- Planned routines for recitals and performances. Produced an average of 7 routines each year for winter and summer recitals for up to 100 dancers.
- Organized and led rehearsals for successful school performances, showcasing students'' talents and hard work. Including directing and scheduling up to 30 dancers and parent performers at a time.
- Provided constructive corrections to encourage students to learn steps and improve dancing.
- Planned, prepared, and delivered lesson plans introducing students to dance techniques and ballet positions.
Education
MFA - Dance
Sam Houston State University
Huntsville, TX01.2017
BA - Dance
New Mexico State University
Las Cruces, NM01.2014
Skills
- Classroom management
- Relationship building
- Critical thinking
- Motivating students
- Behavior management
- Positive role model and mentor
- Growth mindset
- Conflict resolution
- Differentiated instruction
- Student assessment
- Elementary education
- Data-driven instruction
Timeline
Art of Thinking Teacher
Third Future Schools
07.2023 - Current
Adjunct Professor
Sam Houston State University
01.2018 - 05.2021
Independent Contract Dance Teache
Backstage Dance School
01.2018 - 01.2021
MFA - Dance
Sam Houston State University
BA - Dance
New Mexico State University
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