Courtney Dinkins
Reston,VA
Summary
Proven expertise in instructional planning and student engagement, honed at Merritt Academy, where I developed curriculum and enhanced student learning through creative activities. Skilled in data auditing and adept at fostering collaborative environments, I significantly contribute to educational goals. My approach blends strong organizational abilities with effective communication, driving notable advancements in instructional settings.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
Work History
Instructional Assistance
Forest Edge Elementary School
09.2023 - Current
- Attended regularly scheduled instructional classes, taking organized notes and interacting positively.
- Educated and coached officers and civilian personnel in English language fundamentals, creating instructional environment enabling achievement of personal and professional goals.
- Maintained visibility by circulating among tables to help children needing assistance and resolve minor problems.
- Actively engaged customers to provide general assistance and information on store merchandise.
- Developed curriculum, instructional materials, assessment tools and lesson plans according to widely diverse needs of students.
- Developed and implemented lesson plans and classroom activities aligned with standards and instructional guidelines.
Site Coordinator/Long-Term Substitute Teacher
Tiny Chefs
05.2023 - 08.2023
- Scheduled staff and volunteers to cover all necessary duties during planned events.
- Coordinated site investigations, documented issues, and escalated to executive teams.
- Recruited volunteers to assist with fundraising and community outreach.
- Supervised crew of over 30 employees.
- Accurately documented all onsite issue using Google Docs.
- Monitored and controlled event expenditures to meet budgets.
- Produced concept plans for high-profile corporate meetings and events.
- Negotiated contracts with venues, vendors and suppliers to obtain best rates and services.
- Developed and distributed event surveys to gather feedback and assess event success.
- Trained and supervised event staff to complete tasks on time.
Inbound Data
HWF Direct LLC
09.2018 - 05.2022
- Responded to customer requests for products, services, and company information.
- Managed timely and effective replacement of damaged or missing products.
- Followed-through on all critical inter-departmental escalations to increase customer retention rates.
Teacher
Merritt Academy
01.2018 - 08.2018
- Boosted cultural awareness by incorporating children's literature from world cultures.
- Fostered student curiosity and interest through creative hands-on activities.
- Participated in department meetings to provide input to colleagues about student achievement and improvement.
- Created and developed lesson plans to meet students' academic needs.
- Shifted between formal and informal methods of teaching to keep students engaged.
- Created lessons and online testing materials to facilitate remote learning.
- Prepared quizzes, tests and examinations to gauge how well students were learning.
- Scheduled conferences with parents to discuss students' progress and classroom behavior.
- Helped students explore concepts with engaging, learning-focused activities.
- Worked with staff members and teachers to design comprehensive and individualized plans to optimize student education.
- Increased educational expertise and knowledge by participating in instructor-oriented workshops.
Registered Behavior Technician
VTCC
01.2016 - 12.2016
- Observed, monitored and recorded problem behaviors through accurate behavior-consequence data collection, graphs, and anecdotal notes.
- Worked as part of collaborative team to address changing needs of children and families.
- Used Google Doc templates to document patient information, progress notes, and treatment plans.
- Supported client using principles of applied behavior analysis.
- Collaborated with client's support system and other allied specialists to implement positive interventions.
- Intervened with clients' challenging behaviors by reinforcing therapeutic alternatives and coping mechanisms.
- Kept accurate records by documenting progress and adhering to prescribed behavior plan.
- Learned specialized behavior approaches to implement behavioral strategies.
- Developed individualized treatment plans for patients in collaboration with mental health professionals.
- Participated in patient education, helping to reinforce concepts and treatment plans.
- Supported patient confidentiality in accordance with HIPAA regulations.
- Counseled and mentored clients on substance use and life choices.
Education
No Degree - Special Education
Grand Canyon University
Phoenix, AZ10.2024
Bachelor of Arts - Film And Video Production
Full Sail University
Winter Park, FL04.2011
High School Diploma -
W.T. Woodson
Fairfax05.2006
Skills
- Instructional assistance
- Caller Assistance
- Instructional planning
- ADL Assistance
- Data auditing assistance
- Student inquiry assistance
- Daily lesson assistance
- Special Needs Client Assistance
Languages
French
Elementary
American Sign Language
Full Professional
Interests
I am a writer, and I love creating worlds that people can escape to
Timeline
Instructional Assistance
Forest Edge Elementary School
09.2023 - Current
Site Coordinator/Long-Term Substitute Teacher
Tiny Chefs
05.2023 - 08.2023
Inbound Data
HWF Direct LLC
09.2018 - 05.2022
Teacher
Merritt Academy
01.2018 - 08.2018
Registered Behavior Technician
VTCC
01.2016 - 12.2016
No Degree - Special Education
Grand Canyon University
Bachelor of Arts - Film And Video Production
Full Sail University
High School Diploma -
W.T. Woodson
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