Courtney Crickard
San Antonio,TX
Summary
Motivated Social Studies Teacher excellent at creating positive educational climates for students. Organized and reliable with expertise in U.S./World History. Proficient in applying various principles of learning to effectively teach social studies to students.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Social Studies Teacher
Southwest Preparatory: Southeast
08.2017 - Current
- Achieved 100% pass rate on U.S. History EOC 2023
- Improved student comprehension by utilizing diverse teaching methods and materials tailored to individual learning styles.
- Cultivated strong relationships with parents, maintaining open lines of communication to support student progress at home.
- Assisted struggling students through targeted one-on-one tutoring sessions, resulting in improved academic performance.
- Served as a mentor for new teachers, offering guidance and support in development of effective teaching practices.
- Provided one-on-one support for students with learning disabilities, enabling them to excel in their coursework.
- Attended department meetings to develop and update course curricula.
- Completed student progress reports mid-term to notify students and parents of strengths and areas of improvement.
- Developed positive classroom environment by fostering open communication, respect, and collaboration among students.
- Increased student success rates with regular assessments and timely feedback on assignments and performance.
Contractor's Assistant
Digipro Signs And Designs
01.2015 - 02.2018
- Worked alongside contractor to establish timelines for constructions projects and provided quality and cost control on various projects.
- Smoothed and sanded surfaces to remove ridges, caulking and glue..
- Positioned and held lumber, timber and paneling in place to prepare for cutting and fastening.
- Assisted in renovations by removing refuse, performing light demolition and painting and installing sheetrock.
- Followed safety protocols on job sites.
- Unloaded and stored construction materials.
- Removed debris and waste from job sites.
- Set up ladders and other access equipment.
- Assisted with plastering, tiling and carpentry.
- Performed demolition work on existing structures.
Education
Master of Arts - Education
Schreiner University
Kerrville, TX06.2016
Skills
Lesson Planning
Classroom Management
Organizational Skills
Proficient in Google Education
Student Engagement
IEP understanding
Schedule Management
Task Prioritization
Certification
- Social Studies 7-12
- History 7-12
Additional Information
Lindsey Heckman
Supervisor/Principal
Southwest Preparatory
Lindsey.heckman@swprep.org
210-872-6347
Rose Marie Mercer
6th-8thMath Teacher
Southwest Preparatory
brmkesmercer@gmail.com
253-906-2225
Rebecca Allen
Math Interventionist
Southwest Preparatory
Rebecca-delgado@sbcglobal.net
210-326-6068
Timothy Lovelace
Pastor
The Way Church
ptlovelace@aol.com
210-414-4875
Timeline
Social Studies Teacher
Southwest Preparatory: Southeast
08.2017 - Current
Contractor's Assistant
Digipro Signs And Designs
01.2015 - 02.2018
Master of Arts - Education
Schreiner University
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