Courtney Coats
Coldwater
Summary
Passionate Kindergarten Teacher with a proven track record at Coldwater Community Schools, specializing in curriculum development and fostering multicultural education. Recognized for innovative teaching strategies and strong faculty collaboration, I excel in creating inclusive environments that promote significant student progress. My approach combines excellent classroom management with a focus on differentiated instruction, achieving remarkable educational outcomes.
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
Work History
Kindergarten Teacher
Coldwater Community Schools
Coldwater
03.2018 - Current
- Coordinated conferences with parents to discuss student progress and establish goals for improvement and advancement.
- Established clear expectations for classroom behavior and routines.
- Implemented effective classroom management strategies such as setting limits while encouraging self-discipline.
Teacher (Y5-K and Second Grade)
Marshall Public Schools
Marshall
08.2006 - 06.2017
- Received recognition for contributions to innovative concepts in classroom instruction.
- Instructed students in academic subjects such as math, science, language arts, social studies, and history.
- Maintained a safe and orderly learning environment for all students.
- Established positive relationships with parents to ensure effective communication regarding student progress and well-being.
- Developed and implemented lesson plans based on curriculum objectives.
- Met with administrators and department team members to work on curriculum planning and assessment methods.
- Supervised after school activities such as clubs or sports teams.
- Encouraged critical thinking skills and problem solving strategies among students.
- Conquered challenges of working with highly diverse student population to attain exceptional student achievement.
- Planned and implemented lessons using various teaching strategies to meet diverse student needs.
- Built and strengthened positive relationships with students, parents and teaching staff.
- Collaborated with colleagues to plan lessons that integrate various subject areas into a cohesive unit of study.
- Held conferences with parents to address questions, discuss academic progress and encourage learning goals.
- Participated in workshops, trainings and conferences to improve educational skills.
- Organized parent conferences throughout the year to discuss student progress.
- Provided individualized instruction to meet the needs of all students.
- Created lesson plans and chose supporting materials to promote positive learning experiences.
CLIMB Program Educator/Behavior Specialist Consultant
Battle Creek Public Schools
Battle Creek
06.2016 - 03.2017
- Organized creative and fun activities, enhancing children's physical, emotional and social well-being.
- Planned classroom activities to enable students to work independently, in small groups and in large groups.
- Met with administrators and department team members to work on curriculum planning and assessment methods.
- Created an inclusive atmosphere where all students felt respected.
- Reviewed course materials to assess effectiveness of instructional techniques.
- Assessed student performance data to identify areas of improvement.
- Evaluated data and used measurements to plan, coordinate and advance student progress.
- Provided guidance and support to students throughout their academic journey.
- Conveyed and utilized strong communication and interpersonal skills to establish positive rapport with students, parents and fellow educators.
- Communicated with parents regularly to maintain student progress, schedule meetings, and increase overall student happiness.
- Implemented strategies that promoted a safe learning environment.
Education
MA- Masters Degree in The Art of Education - Education
Olivet College
Olivet, MI05-2008
BA- Bachelors Degree in Education - Elementary Education
Olivet College
Olivet, MI05-2006
Skills
- Excellent classroom management
- Curriculum development
- Differentiated instruction
- Multicultural education
- Child development
- Faculty collaboration
Timeline
Kindergarten Teacher
Coldwater Community Schools
03.2018 - Current
CLIMB Program Educator/Behavior Specialist Consultant
Battle Creek Public Schools
06.2016 - 03.2017
Teacher (Y5-K and Second Grade)
Marshall Public Schools
08.2006 - 06.2017
MA- Masters Degree in The Art of Education - Education
Olivet College
BA- Bachelors Degree in Education - Elementary Education
Olivet College