Courtney Crooks
Turlock,CA
Summary
Accomplished Education Specialist with 10 years of expertise in guiding child development by serving as inspirational figure and encouraging role model to students with diverse needs. Expert in leading and supporting children overcoming challenges by continually assessing students formally and informally, identifying behavior issues and adapting lessons in creative ways to highlight learning strengths. Committed to providing orderly atmosphere, calm environment, safety and structure in classroom while teaching children how to adapt to surroundings.
Overview
21
21
years of professional experience
Work History
Education Specialist
Turlock Unified School District
08.2014 - Current
- Met with parents and guardians to assist in understanding and supporting educational objectives, learning expectations and behavior standards.
- Increased participation and concentration while reinforcing classroom discipline by modeling acceptable behavior and respect for others.
- Developed solutions to improve performance.
- Restructured day-to-day schedules based on modern knowledge of student performance.
- Worked with special needs students to support educational success, learning and achievement.
- Planned, formulated and assessed goals, policies, and activities designed to implement educational objectives and performance standards.
- Conducted conferences with parents and students to review progress, adjust academic plans, and renew enrollments.
Paraprofessional
Turlock Unified School District
02.2003 - 07.2014
- Assisted classroom teacher in supervising snack time and indoor and outdoor play.
- Relieved classroom teacher during breaks and maintained order and structure in classroom.
- Monitored students on field trips, handling roll call, and group movement to keep youths safe in public settings.
- Prepared instruction materials, constructed bulletin boards, and set up work areas.
- Oversaw groups of students at school and off-site locations, maintaining optimal safety, and security.
- Delivered personalized educational, behavioral, and emotional support to individual students to enable positive learning outcomes.
- Oversaw students in classroom and common areas to monitor, enforce rules, and support lead teacher.
- Kept classrooms clean, neat, and properly sanitized for student health and classroom efficiency.
- Tailored lesson plans for students with emotional and cognitive disabilities.
- Supervised students on field trips for safety and proper behavior in public settings.
Education
No Degree - Moderate/Severe Teaching Credential
Teachers College of San Joaquin
Stockton, CA06.2014
Bachelor of Science - Liberal Studies
Brandman University
Modesto, CA05.2013
Skills
- Teacher Training
- Project-based learning
- Individualized Education Plans
- Online Teaching
- Student Engagement
- IEP expertise
- Special Education
Mentor Teacher
Mentoring induction candidates as well as intern teachers for the last 6 years
Timeline
Education Specialist
Turlock Unified School District
08.2014 - Current
Paraprofessional
Turlock Unified School District
02.2003 - 07.2014
No Degree - Moderate/Severe Teaching Credential
Teachers College of San Joaquin
Bachelor of Science - Liberal Studies
Brandman University
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