Courtney Hicks
Castle Hayne,NC
Summary
Dedicated and accomplished educational professional with a multifaceted background in curriculum development, instructional coaching, leadership, and classroom teaching. Curriculum specialist skilled at designing and facilitating implementation of district-wide curriculum that aligns with state educational objectives. Instructional coach experienced in mentoring teachers from varying backgrounds, facilitating professional development, and collaborating with district leadership to elevate instructional practices.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
CURRICULUM SPECIALIST, INSTRUCTIONAL COACH
Brunswick County Schools
08.2023 - Current
- Facilitates development and implementation of district-wide curriculum
- Collaborates with district leadership, school leadership, and teachers to analyze student data, providing valuable insights for curriculum improvement
- Conducts professional development opportunities for educators, focusing on curriculum design and implementation and data analysis
- Mentors beginning and experienced teachers, providing guidance on instructional strategies and professional growth
- Analyzes schoolwide and individual student data to identify and act upon areas of opportunity.
- Effectively implements best training practices and adult learning principles in planning and creation of instructional materials.
- Contributes to development of comprehensive employee training courses.
TEACHER-FIFTH GRADE
Snipes Academy of Arts and Design
07.2019 - 08.2023
- Served as grade level department chair and beginning teacher mentor.
- Established open communication and positive relationships with students, parents, peers, and administrative staff.
- Served as member of the School Improvement Team.
- Monitored student assessment data, and uses data to make informed instructional decisions
- Created learning materials to personalize instruction.
- Served as Teacher of the Year during 2022-2023 school year.
TEACHER- FOURTH GRADE
Warsaw Elementary School
08.2018 - 06.2019
- Served as teacher leader through hosting PD sessions, grant-writing, and other opportunities
- Incorporated technology into instruction daily
- Developed and implemented curriculum.
- Helped students explore concepts with engaging, learning-focused activities.
TEACHER- LTS FOURTH GRADE; FIFTH GRADE
North Tazewell Elementary School
01.2017 - 06.2018
- Planned and implemented instruction
- Evaluated students' progress
- Identified student needs and planned appropriately.
DEVELOPMENTAL ASSISTANT
North Tazewell Elementary School
08.2015 - 12.2016
- taught remedial reading instruction to struggling students.
- Executed pre-written lesson plans.
- Assisted classroom teachers with instruction.
- Supervised students in various settings.
Education
Master of Education in Curriculum and Instruction -
LOUISIANA STATE UNIVERSITY-SHREVEPORT
Shreveport, LA07.2024
Bachelor of Arts Elementary Education, K-8 - undefined
WESTERN GOVERNORS UNIVERSITY
Salt Lake City, UT04.2017
Skills
- Educator Training
- Educational leadership
- Standardized Testing
- Curriculum Implementation
- Program Development
- Group facilitation and presentations
- Educational staff supervision
- Instructional Leadership
- Policy and procedure development
- Cultural Competency
- Performance Improvement
- Goal Planning
Certification
- K-6 Elementary Education License (NC)
- NHCS AIG Certified
- LETRS certification
Accomplishments
- 2023 NHCS Emerging Leaders Member
- 2021-2022 State & District Growth bonus recipient
- 2022-2023 Teacher of the Year
- 2022-2023 Superintendent's Teacher Advisory Committee member
- 2021-2022 State and District Reading Bonus recipient
- 2021 Science EOG pass rate of 71%
- Won the NCDPI Digital Learning Initiative grant, winning a class set of Chromebooks and funding to attend NCTIES 2018
- 2017-2018 school year standardized testing pass rates: science-91.3%, math-93.4%
- 2018-2019 Donors Choose recipient of a classroom set of Kindle Fire Tablets
- Title 1 Audit Teacher Interview Board representative
Timeline
CURRICULUM SPECIALIST, INSTRUCTIONAL COACH
Brunswick County Schools
08.2023 - Current
TEACHER-FIFTH GRADE
Snipes Academy of Arts and Design
07.2019 - 08.2023
TEACHER- FOURTH GRADE
Warsaw Elementary School
08.2018 - 06.2019
TEACHER- LTS FOURTH GRADE; FIFTH GRADE
North Tazewell Elementary School
01.2017 - 06.2018
DEVELOPMENTAL ASSISTANT
North Tazewell Elementary School
08.2015 - 12.2016
Master of Education in Curriculum and Instruction -
LOUISIANA STATE UNIVERSITY-SHREVEPORT
Bachelor of Arts Elementary Education, K-8 - undefined
WESTERN GOVERNORS UNIVERSITY
- K-6 Elementary Education License (NC)
- NHCS AIG Certified
- LETRS certification
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