Courtney Davis
Pearland,TX
Summary
Dynamic educator with a proven track record at HISD, specializing in literacy development and instructional leadership. Successfully implemented individualized learning plans, enhancing student engagement and achievement. Adept at fostering parent-teacher collaboration and utilizing data analysis to inform teaching strategies, creating a supportive and inclusive classroom environment.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Teacher Team Leader
HISD
07.2024 - Current
- Established open and professional relationships with team members to achieve quick resolutions for various issues.
- Assisted in recruitment to build team of top performers.
- Cultivated positive rapport with fellow employees to boost company morale and promote employee retention.
- Defined clear targets and objectives and communicated to other team members.
- Evaluated employee performance and conveyed constructive feedback to improve skills.
- Leveraged data and analytics to make informed decisions and drive business improvements.
- Assisted in organizing and overseeing assignments to drive operational excellence.
- Improved staffing during busy periods by creating employee schedules and monitoring call-outs.
- Established team priorities, maintained schedules and monitored performance.
- Opened and closed location and monitored shift changes to uphold successful operations strategies and maximize business success.
- Developed detailed plans based on broad guidance and direction.
- Led curriculum development initiatives to enhance instructional strategies and student engagement.
- Facilitated professional development workshops, promoting best practices among teaching staff.
- Mentored new educators, providing guidance on classroom management and lesson planning.
- Collaborated with administration to align educational goals with district policies and standards.
- Analyzed student performance data to identify areas for improvement in academic outcomes.
- Organized and coordinated team meetings, fostering communication and collaboration among teachers.
- Implemented innovative teaching techniques, enhancing overall classroom effectiveness and learning experiences.
- Advocated for resources and support programs to address diverse student needs within the school community.
- Assisted in the organization of extracurricular activities that enriched students'' overall educational experience and promoted healthy lifestyles.
- Participated in ongoing professional learning opportunities to stay current with educational trends and research-based practices.
- Established positive relationships with parents through regular communication and involvement in school events, enhancing the home-school connection.
- Supported students'' social-emotional growth by fostering a nurturing and inclusive classroom environment.
- Enhanced student comprehension by implementing innovative teaching methods and techniques.
- Analyzed student data to identify areas of improvement, implementing targeted interventions to boost achievement levels.
Teacher
HISD
07.2023 - 07.2024
- Worked with staff members and teachers to design comprehensive and individualized plans to optimize student education.
- Shifted between formal and informal methods of teaching to keep students engaged.
- Evaluated students' understanding of course material through examinations and in-depth essay writing.
- Created and developed lesson plans to meet students' academic needs.
- Participated in department meetings to provide input to colleagues about student achievement and improvement.
- Increased educational expertise and knowledge by participating in instructor-oriented workshops.
- Completed student progress reports mid-term to notify students and parents of strengths and areas of improvement.
- Designed detailed learning plans for struggling students based on test, homework and assignment records.
- Boosted cultural awareness by incorporating children's literature from world cultures.
- Fostered student curiosity and interest through creative hands-on activities.
- Modified lessons and curriculum to accommodate diverse learners by using strategies such as peer-assisted learning and group work.
- Implemented reading and writing workshops to increase student literacy and support school reading programs.
- Helped students explore concepts with engaging, learning-focused activities.
Summer School Coordinator
Bloom Academy Charter School
08.2022 - 07.2023
- Supervised, assessed and mentored teachers and paraprofessionals.
- Supported teachers in learning and applying new skills through meaningful professional development.
- Met with parents of prospective students to discuss student needs and school offerings.
- Coordinated school facility use with maintenance personnel to achieve equitable access.
- Handled disciplinary referrals with calm, logical approach to student behavior.
- Recruited and hired amazing teachers to support 70 students.
- Proposed and executed budget of $85,000 per school year.
- Allocated school budgets and solicited additional funding from grant programs with well-written applications.
- Developed and coordinated after-school programs and activities.
- Coordinated staff and student activities to promote a safe and productive learning environment.
- Observed teachers, documented activities and implemented improvement plans to optimize classrooms.
- Kept school in full compliance with established policies, legal requirements and student safety standards.
- Studied assessment information covering students, teachers and school operations to formulate improvement plans.
- Trained teachers on effective teaching techniques, classroom management strategies, and behavior modification.
- Communicated with parents to encourage active parental participation in education.
Teacher
Bloom Academy Charter School
07.2022 - 07.2023
- Prepared quizzes, tests and examinations to gauge how well students were learning.
- Improved students' analytical skills by introducing state-of-the-art computer program technologies.
- Completed student progress reports mid-term to notify students and parents of strengths and areas of improvement.
- Designed detailed learning plans for struggling students based on test, homework and assignment records.
- Coached team members on productivity strategies to accomplish challenging goals.
- Managed multiple strategic projects with numerous sub-projects or workstreams.
- Managed and supervised administrative and daily program operations, complying with policies and regulations.
- Built teams to address project goals and objectives for multiple projects.
- Participated in vendor selection and management process for program initiatives.
- Boosted cultural awareness by incorporating children's literature from world cultures.
- Controlled resources and assets for department activities to comply with industry standards and government regulations.
- Engaged and worked alongside cross-functional stakeholders to manage strategic initiatives.
- Demonstrated strong writing and presentation skills to develop briefs, memorandums and analytical reports for clients.
Education
Master of Arts - Criminal Justice And Leadership Management
Purdue Global University
Cincinnati, OH09-2018
Skills
- Parent-teacher collaboration
- Literacy development
- Special education
- Instructional leadership
- Teaching strategies
- Student-centered learning
- Instructional best practices
- Test proctoring
- Student needs assessment
- Curriculum implementation
- Formative assessments and Standard-based grading
- Faculty collaboration
- Effective listening
- Classroom instruction
- Excellent classroom management
- Serving diverse communities
- Differentiated instruction
- Cultural sensitivity
- Team building
- SMART board aptitude
- Parent and teacher conferences
- Data analysis
- Classroom technology
- Motivating students
- Flexible and adaptive
- Student rapport
- Positive role model and mentor
- Family involvement
- Critical thinking
- Clear public speaking skills
Certification
Currently enrolled in Texas Teachers of Tomorrow.
Timeline
Teacher Team Leader
HISD
07.2024 - Current
Teacher
HISD
07.2023 - 07.2024
Summer School Coordinator
Bloom Academy Charter School
08.2022 - 07.2023
Teacher
Bloom Academy Charter School
07.2022 - 07.2023
Master of Arts - Criminal Justice And Leadership Management
Purdue Global University