Courtney Gracon
Princeton,WV
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
Work History
Title I Reading Specialist
Mercer County Public Schools
09.2022 - Current
- Collaborated with classroom teachers to design and implement literacy interventions for struggling readers.
- Developed engaging lesson plans tailored to specific students' needs, resulting in improved reading skills.
- Mentored new teachers, sharing best practices for teaching reading and supporting their professional growth.
- Assessed student progress regularly through formal and informal assessments, adjusting instruction accordingly.
Career and College Readiness Facilitator
Mercer County Public Schools
08.2014 - 06.2020
- Managed grant budgets and financial reporting processes, ensuring accuracy and compliance with state and federal regulations.
- Initiated partnerships with local businesses to offer internships or job shadowing opportunities to interested students within the community.
- Coordinated special events such as career fairs or college visits for middle school through adult students to explore post-secondary options and resources available within their community.
- Contributed to county-wide initiatives promoting entrepreneurship, financial literacy, and other key components of business education programs.
Teacher
Mercer County Public Schools
08.2008 - 08.2014
- Taught 3rd grade for two years
- Title I reading interventionist
Education
Master of Education - Reading Specialist
Concord University
Athens, WV12-2010
Bachelor of Science - Education
Concord University
Athens, WV05-2008
Timeline
Title I Reading Specialist
Mercer County Public Schools
09.2022 - Current
Career and College Readiness Facilitator
Mercer County Public Schools
08.2014 - 06.2020
Teacher
Mercer County Public Schools
08.2008 - 08.2014
Master of Education - Reading Specialist
Concord University
Bachelor of Science - Education
Concord University
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