Courtney Garris
Raleigh,NC
Summary
Dedicated and passionate school leader committed to improving learning quality and creating an inclusive environment where all students thrive. Motivated to provide enriching opportunities in an equitable setting. Builds strong relationships with students, teachers, and parents to foster a supportive learning community. Dedicated to motivating faculty and empowering teacher leaders.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Assistant Principal
Lake Myra Elementary
Wendell, NC
07.2021 - Current
- Cultivated an engaging work culture by boosting workplace morale.
- Effectively oversaw school plans including the First Aid Team, Emergency Operational, and Acute Crisis Plans.
- Streamlined organization and execution of school field trips.
- Ensured students' compliance with bus expectations.
- Guided teachers on classroom management, behavior interventions and instruction methods.
- Monitored student behavior concerns. Reviewed discipline referral data, noting trends in infractions.
- Developed and implemented school policies, procedures, and programs for staff and students' achievement.
- Coordinated professional development activities for faculty members to enhance instructional practices.
- Evaluated teacher performance through classroom observations and walk-throughs.
- Analyzed data to identify areas of improvement in instruction.
Leader in Me Coach
Lake Myra Elementary School
Wendell, NC
07.2018 - 06.2021
- Co-led the School Improvement Team to enhance school operations and student outcomes.
- Aided teachers in integrating the Leader in Me model.
- Planned and delivered various professional development sessions around the Leader in Me model.
- Utilized the Seven Habits framework to design targeted lessons and boost student engagement.
- Implemented successful school-wide events and programs.
- Developed the Leaders in Action Special, a school-wide program for fourth and fifth-grade students to showcase their leadership abilities.
- Implemented a proactive approach to introduce Leadership Notebooks and facilitate Student-led conferences throughout the entire school.
- Empowered student voice via development of the Student Lighthouse Leadership team.
Kindergarten Teacher
Lake Myra Elementary School
Wendell, NC
07.2013 - 06.2018
- Developed lessons aimed at enhancing 21st-century skills viz. Critical thinking, communication, and collaboration, with standardization as a base.
- Delivered instruction on core topics including Letterland to young students.
- Maintained progress monitoring of students for growth.
- Facilitated PLT and planning meetings.
- Facilitated student engagement in collaborative learning experiences.
- Improved student engagement by implementing student-centered classroom management techniques to foster academic curiosity.
- Created an inclusive and nurturing classroom environment to encourage students' authentic self-expression
First Grade Teacher
Harnett Primary School
Dunn, NC
08.2012 - 06.2013
- Utilized district standards to plan lessons that addressed all requirements and prepared 21st century learners.
- Administered tests and assessed results to evaluate student understanding of material.
- Oversaw class field trips to keep students safe and help them learn about related topics.
- Involved parents in student education by cultivating strong relationships.
- Maintained a safe, clean, and organized classroom environment.
Kindergarten Teacher
Harnett Primary
Dunn, NC
08.2008 - 06.2012
- Used variety of teaching techniques to encourage student critical thinking and discussion skills.
- Created immersive activities and utilized technology to enhance instruction.
- Employed techniques to encourage student learning and build community within the classroom.
- Combined discipline plan with effective measures and lesson plans to increase concentration, participation and progress student accountability.
Education
Master of Administration -
East Carolina University
Greenville, NC01-2021
Master of Arts - Elementary Education
University of North Carolina at Pembroke
Pembroke, NC2016
Bachelor of Arts - Political Science
University of North Carolina at Greensboro
Greensboro, NC2007
Skills
- K-6 Education
- Administration
Certification
- Academically Intellectually Gifted Certification
- National Board Certification
- Crisis Prevention Intervention Certification
- CPR Certification
Accomplishments
Teacher of the Year in 2016
Leadership Roles
- Co-Chair of School Improvement Team
- Beginning Teacher Mentor
- Chair of Equity Team
- Chair of Hospitality Team
- School Representative for the Superintended Teacher Advisory Board
- Grade Chair
Timeline
Assistant Principal
Lake Myra Elementary
07.2021 - Current
Leader in Me Coach
Lake Myra Elementary School
07.2018 - 06.2021
Kindergarten Teacher
Lake Myra Elementary School
07.2013 - 06.2018
First Grade Teacher
Harnett Primary School
08.2012 - 06.2013
Kindergarten Teacher
Harnett Primary
08.2008 - 06.2012
Master of Administration -
East Carolina University
Master of Arts - Elementary Education
University of North Carolina at Pembroke
Bachelor of Arts - Political Science
University of North Carolina at Greensboro
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