Courtney Hardin
Crown Point,Indiana
Summary
Experienced educator specializing in English Language Arts with extensive practice in secondary and undergraduate education. Committed to innovative teaching practices that leverage diverse modalities to foster educational advancement. Passionate about employing both traditional and non-traditional methods to enhance hybrid learning experiences and maximize student engagement. Proficient lecturer adept at adapting to the evolving landscape of educational instruction in both online and onsite settings.
Overview
27
27
years of professional experience
Work History
Adjunct Lecturer
Purdue Northwest University
Hammond, IN
08.2023 - Current
- Implements Technical Writing curriculum to undergraduate students with various majors.
- Utilizes a multitude of modalities to develop and enhance unique skill sets.
- Fosters collaborative learning environments to empower students as active learners in classroom settings.
- Engages with students both online and in class to both promote flexibility and generate positive learning experiences.
English Language Arts Consultant
GEO Academies Inc.
Gary, IN
07.2021 - 08.2023
- Provided assistance to all staff and students grades K-12.
- Conducted online and in-person instruction to High Ability students outside of traditional curriculum.
- Extended supplemental support to students struggling with standardized testing and classroom success.
- Assisted college bound, dual credit students with English curriculum at the collegiate level.
- Created and conducted intensive writing workshops in preparation for college essays.
- Communicated with administrators, teachers and staff regarding student progress, curriculum development and student placement.
- Established cross- curricular professional development sessions focusing on consistency in teaching and rubric development.
Adjunct Lecturer
Purdue Northwest University
Hammond, IN
08.2019 - 05.2020
- Implemented Technical Writing curriculum for improved learning and student performance.
- Taught writing classes focused on business operations, professional writing procedures, and application of computer technologies.
- Used PowerPoint and Google Classroom technology to give presentations to student classrooms.
- Collaborated with course creator and colleagues on instruction improvement and ongoing curriculum development.
- Adapted to changes in instructional environment amid Covid 19 adjustment.
English Teacher
Merrillville High School
Merrillville, IN
08.1999 - 06.2004
- Instructed courses including 9th and 10th grade English, World Literature, Classical Literature, Expository Writing and Advanced Composition.
- Planned dynamic lessons to increase student comprehension of books and literary concepts.
- Generated student engagement by transforming classroom environment into novel settings.
- Prepared and implemented lesson plans covering required course topics.
- Conducted student-led parent/teacher conferences to maximize students' role in educational success.
Education
Master of Arts - English
Purdue University Northwest
Hammond, IN05.2019
Bachelor of Science - Secondary Education
Indiana University Northwest
Gary, IN05.1999
Skills
- Effective classroom management
- Fostering student involvement
- Adaptive learning techniques
- Facilitating group instruction
- Instructional delivery
- Development of situational writing skills
Additional Teaching Experience
Purdue Northwest University 2020
- Participated and co-instructed in a course centering
on Norwegian noir.
- Organized and delivered pre-travel lectures on
Norwegian history, culture and literature.
- Advised and prepared course members for
international travel and cultural adaptation.
- Prepared and conducted student-led interviews with
non-fiction Norwegian authors while abroad.
- Aided students in interview preparation/techniques
for author interviews.
Purdue Northwest University 2019
- Delivered instruction to undergraduate students
while completing my graduate coursework.
- Implemented instructor's syllabus/ curriculum to
students enrolled in literary analysis.
- Prepared and delivered lectures, administered and
graded quizzes in addition to engaging student in
challenging classroom discussions.
Purdue Northwest University 2018-2019
- Employed as a tutor at the Writing Center.
- Assisted students of all majors in assignment analysis,
argument development, essay organization and
editing.
- Enhanced ESL students' comprehension and
development of usage, sentence structure and
paragraph development in academic writing.
- Collaborated with program director, college
instructors and co-tutors to implement classroom
workshops.
Conferences
Presenter:
"Conflict and Resolution" Literary London Society/University of London (2018)
Mediator:
Clement C. Stacy Undergraduate Research Conference/ Purdue Northwest University (2018)
Clement C. Stacy Undergraduate Research Conference/ Purdue Northwest University (2019)
Attendee:
2023 Excellence in Teaching Conference/ University of Notre Dame (2023)
Timeline
Adjunct Lecturer
Purdue Northwest University
08.2023 - Current
English Language Arts Consultant
GEO Academies Inc.
07.2021 - 08.2023
Adjunct Lecturer
Purdue Northwest University
08.2019 - 05.2020
English Teacher
Merrillville High School
08.1999 - 06.2004
Master of Arts - English
Purdue University Northwest
Bachelor of Science - Secondary Education
Indiana University Northwest