COURTNEY COATS

• Collaborate in the development of ESL curriculum resources for Minnesota, Colorado, and Michigan via a virtual online platform.
• Designed mentor text read-aloud overlays and ESL lesson companions as an Educational Consultant supporting multilingual learners.
• Instructional materials used as exemplar models within TESOL coursework.

Serve a highly diverse student population including a large percentage of multilingual learners while implementing developmentally appropriate instruction aligned with Michigan standards.

• Provide differentiated instruction to support the academic and language development of students at varying levels of English proficiency.
• Design and implement lessons integrating reading, writing, speaking, and listening to support language acquisition and academic growth.
• Use student assessment data to monitor progress and adjust instruction to support student success.
• Collaborate with teachers, specialists, and intervention staff to support multilingual learners and struggling students.
• Translate instructional artifacts and family communication materials into Arabic, Spanish, and Haitian Creole to strengthen family engagement.
• Maintain strong partnerships with families through conferences, digital communication, and regular progress updates.
• Foster a welcoming classroom environment where all students develop confidence, independence, and a love for learning.
• Facilitate grade-level PLC collaboration focused on analyzing student data and improving instruction.
• Implement SEL, restorative practices, and community-building strategies to support a positive classroom culture.

• Created and implemented the CLIMB (Concrete Lessons in Mindful Behavior) Program supporting Tier III students.
• Developed behavioral intervention plans using functional behavioral assessments and student data.
• Facilitated professional development for staff on MTSS, PBIS, and trauma-informed practices.
• Collaborated with families and administrators to support student growth and behavioral success.

• Implemented differentiated instruction to meet the diverse academic and language needs of students.
• Collaborated with colleagues to develop curriculum and align instruction with grade-level standards.
• Built strong relationships with families to support student success and well-being.
• Participated in professional learning communities focused on data analysis and instructional improvement.
• Served on the PBIS Leadership Team , supporting implementation of positive behavior supports and conducting walkthroughs.