Courtney Hovanec
Flanders,NJ
Summary
Well-rounded and dynamic education administrator with expertise in curriculum planning and development. Offers student-focused, dynamic communication skills. Experience leading school administration and driving test scores through proven education methods.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
Work History
Dean of Curriculum and Instruction
08.2016 - Current
- Conduct deep analysis of multiple rounds of data
- Execute data and analysis meetings with teachers
- Create grade-level specific action plans to address most recent data
- Utilize data analytics to develop overall curriculum and targeted lesson plans as needed
- Conduct weekly observations as well as plan/execute meetings that develop teachers based on specific observations and provide real-time feedback to teachers during instruction
- Plan and deliver high-quality professional development that trains teachers from multiple campuses on current data points and next steps
- Point person for ensuring all campuses are prepared to execute State Test Curriculum
- North Star Academy consistently scores above average on NJ State Test, reversing the achievement gap: In 2019, 3rd grade NJSLA results were +20% in both ELA and Math when compared to the state of NJ
- In 2019, 4th grade NJSLA results were +30% in both ELA and Math when compared to the state of NJ.
4th Grade Teacher and Instructional Leader
08.2011 - 06.2016
- Conducted observations, grade-level data analysis meetings, crafted action steps to push the team and individual educational practices from good to great.
Education
Supervisor Certification -
NJCU
Jersey City05.2023
Master of Arts - Elementary Education
Brown University
Providence, RI05.2007
Bachelor of Arts - Sociology
University of New Hampshire
Durham, NH12.2005
Skills
- Open-Minded to grow as educator and make changes necessary to guarantee high quality education for students
- Engaging and enthusiastic with staff and students
- Data-Driven
- Academic administration
- Performance Assessment
- Learning outcome assessment
- Academic Leadership
Personal Information
Title: Elementary Educator
Timeline
Dean of Curriculum and Instruction
08.2016 - Current
4th Grade Teacher and Instructional Leader
08.2011 - 06.2016
Supervisor Certification -
NJCU
Master of Arts - Elementary Education
Brown University
Bachelor of Arts - Sociology
University of New Hampshire
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