Courtney Dudley
Whitehall
Summary
Dynamic education professional with a proven track record of leading innovative educational programs and maintaining exceptional standards of academic achievement. Recognized for cultivating collaborative environments and responding adeptly to evolving educational needs. Expertise in curriculum development and team leadership drives consistent results and fosters reliability across all initiatives. Committed to empowering students and educators through strategic planning and effective resource management.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Education Supervisor
Rutland County Head Start
Rutland, VT
08.2025 - Current
- Developed and implemented curriculum standards to enhance early childhood education quality.
- Supervised and mentored staff, fostering professional growth and development within the team.
- Collaborated with community partners to create outreach programs for families and children.
- Conducted regular assessments of program effectiveness, ensuring alignment with educational goals.
- Provide direct supervision to teaching staff.
- Conduct onboarding, orientation, supervision meetings and annual performance evaluations.
Third Grade Teacher
Whitehall Central School District
Whitehall
09.2024 - Current
- Participated in ongoing professional development opportunities to stay current on educational trends and best practices, enhancing overall teaching effectiveness.
- Assessed student understanding regularly using various formative assessment techniques, adjusting instruction accordingly for optimal results.
- Planned lessons according to district standards to cover requirements and prepare for standardized tests.
- Assessed student progress by administering tests and evaluating results.
- Promoted a positive learning environment by implementing effective classroom management strategies and maintaining consistent expectations.
- Established strong parent-teacher relationships to ensure open lines of communication regarding student progress and needs.
Student Teacher- First Grade
Whitehall Elementary School
Whitehall NY
01.2024 - 05.2024
- Designed & taught lessons for diverse learners.
- Collaborated with mentor teacher & Special Educators
- To create an inclusive learning environment.
- Developed supportive relationships with students
- Assumed all teaching responsibilities for three weeks.
- Attended training and meetings with other professionals.
- Facilitated small group activities and one-on-one instruction to meet individual student needs.
- Worked with classroom teacher to learn about current standards and best practices.
Substitute Teacher
WSWHE BOCES
Whitehall
09.2023 - 01.2024
- Adapt provided lesson plans to students' unique learning needs
- Set clear expectations for students, along with maintain and enforce all classroom rules
- Use positive classroom management techniques to ensure good student behavior at all points
- Work with students on individual or small group basis to enforce learning concepts
- Instruct students under direction and guidance of teachers
- Establish and maintain a safe, healthy and nurturing environment.
Teaching Assistant
Whitehall Elementary School
Whitehall
09.2021 - 04.2023
- Work with students on individual or small group basis to enforce learning concepts.
- Instruct students under direction and guidance of teachers.
- Establish and maintain a safe, healthy and nurturing environment.
- Helped children during breakfast and lunch, including cleanup.
- Help and assist children through problem solving, coaching positive reinforcement and redirecting.
Teller
Heritage Family Credit Union
Rutland
06.2019 - 08.2021
- Promote products or services to each member to consistently achieve sale targets.
- Complete special procedures for members such as ordering new checks, stopping payments or investing in identity theft.
- Provide high level customer service through friendly approaches, strong professionalism and timely assistance with customer transactions.
Partner
Stewart's Shops
Whitehall
04.2018 - 05.2019
- Easily handle various amounts of cash, as well as credit/EBT cards.
- Took charge in doing daily cash checks as well as putting together bank deposits .
- Promote daily sale items as well as weekly promotions.
Sales Associate
Bath and Body Works
Queensbury
08.2016 - 05.2018
- Trained and developed new sales team associates in products, selling techniques and company procedures.
- Organized racks and shelves to maintain store visual appeal, engage in customers and promote specific merchandise.
- Delivered high level of assistance by locating products and checking store system for merchandise at other locations.
Sandwich Artist
Subway
Whitehall
09.2013 - 03.2018
- Maintained clean, sanitized and well organized food preparation zones to promote store efficiency.
- Performed all position responsibilities accurately and in a timely manner.
- Counted and monitored food stock and supply levels to reorder when quantities ran low.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Early Childhood Special Education
Vermont State University, Castleton Vermont
Castleton05-2024
High School Diploma -
Whitehall Jr/Sr High School, Whitehall, NY
Whitehall06-2023
Associates -
SUNY Adirondack, Queensbury, NY
Queensbury05-2019
Early Childhood -
Southern Adirondack Education Center, Hudson Falls, NY
Hudson Falls06-2015
Skills
- Effective written communication
- Accountable professional
- Effective time management
- Collaborates effectively with team members
- Consistently timely
- Effectively manages multiple tasks
- Effective organizational skills
- Analytical problem-solving
- Cross-functional collaboration
- Cooperative educational strategies
- Effective classroom management
Certification
Teaching Assistant, 08/2021
Timeline
Education Supervisor
Rutland County Head Start
08.2025 - Current
Third Grade Teacher
Whitehall Central School District
09.2024 - Current
Student Teacher- First Grade
Whitehall Elementary School
01.2024 - 05.2024
Substitute Teacher
WSWHE BOCES
09.2023 - 01.2024
Teaching Assistant
Whitehall Elementary School
09.2021 - 04.2023
Teller
Heritage Family Credit Union
06.2019 - 08.2021
Partner
Stewart's Shops
04.2018 - 05.2019
Sales Associate
Bath and Body Works
08.2016 - 05.2018
Sandwich Artist
Subway
09.2013 - 03.2018
High School Diploma -
Whitehall Jr/Sr High School, Whitehall, NY
Associates -
SUNY Adirondack, Queensbury, NY
Early Childhood -
Southern Adirondack Education Center, Hudson Falls, NY
Bachelor of Science - Early Childhood Special Education
Vermont State University, Castleton Vermont