Courtney Kenefick
Austin,TX
Summary
Devoted education professional adept at building a nurturing and safe learning environment. Strong knowledge of classroom activities and teaching methods. Highly talented to work one-on-one with the students to help them understand and apply principles taught by the classroom teacher.
Overview
25
25
years of professional experience
Work History
Photographer:Gypsy Sky Photo House
Self Employed
08.2012 - Current
- Private clients, Corporate and Lifestyle Photography
- Provided Exceptional Customer Services to clients regarding scheduling appointments, scouting locations and photo shoots and ordering sessions.
- Reviewed reports of production in relationship with sales using online program 17 Hats Compared sales with intended goals on short and long term basis Managed all social media, live advertising events, and other publicity media to promote products or services.
- Photographed high-quality images for various print and digital projects.
- Digitally edited photos to enhance appearance.
- Edited, toned, captioned and uploaded photographs for publication.
- Tracked inventory for photo products and equipment.
- Archived photographs on computers and servers.
- Scheduled and booked locations for photo shoots, working collaboratively with clients and contacts.
Communications Assistant
St. Michales Catholic Academy
09.2021 - 05.2022
- Boosted social media engagement through creating compelling content and monitoring online conversations.
- Streamlined internal communications processes for increased efficiency and employee satisfaction.
- Managed relationships with media representatives, resulting in positive press coverage for SMCA though press releases, newspaper and print advertisement.
- Worked closely with communications department to plan and prepare school wide events for both students and families.
Studio Manager/Photographer
SMP Photography
12.2009 - 12.2012
- Worked closely with graphic designer to develop, create, and maintain all marketing materials conveying consistent brand identity, packaging, design, and content Maintained event calendar and assisted in the production of photo shoots Provided excellent customer service through the image review, print and product selection process and exceeded sales goals Represented SMP in a professional manner at school and corporate functions, contributing to the growth of a loyal customer base Updated and maintained client and prospect mailing lists on a regular basis to ensure timely delivery of SMP news.
Yoga teacher
Ananda School Of Yoga
01.2012 - 06.2013
- Planned, set up and led yoga classes for beginner through advanced practitioners.
- Delivered professional yoga classes and motivated students to attain personal goals.
- Created relaxing ambience and protected students from distraction during Hatha yoga classes.
- Developed and maintained consistent communication with students by engaging in conversation before and after classes.
- Instructed students in breathing, meditation and Hatha yoga techniques to improve strength and flexibility.
Literacy Coach
Episcopal Children’s Services
07.2003 - 08.2005
- Conducted weekly visits to approximately 15 preschool classrooms to implement the ECS “LTL” Coaching Model and provide teachers with research based literacy instructional strategies/practices.
- Modeled appropriate research and standards-based practices for literacy.
- Observed teachers and give constructive feedback on their performance.
- Established mentoring relationships with teachers that resulted in improvement of early literacy teaching/instructional skills.
- Assisted teachers in developing curriculum activities, lesson plans, and routines that produce positive school readiness outcomes for children.
- Assisted teachers with the design and maintenance of print and literacy-rich learning environments.
- Assisted centers with the set up and usage of book lending libraries.
- Coordinated kindergarten transition activities to include visits to kindergarten classrooms, kindergarten teacher visiting center, and parent resource materials distributed.
- Administered ALRI and other assessments when needed.
- Assisted teachers in collecting assessment data and using it to individualize instruction for children such as ALRI and TERA III results.
- Documented and maintained demonstrations and observations in the classroom, weekly coaching visits, monthly meeting with directors, action plans with teachers, lending library usage, quarterly family literacy events, weekly parent literacy information, kindergarten transitions, and all training and technical assistance provided to teachers and maintain required reports.
- Attended weekly professional development trainings.
- Developed and provide a minimum of four trainings per year on topics related to early literacy and language development to the community in formal training workshops.
Pre-Kindergarten Teacher
St. Matthew’s Catholic School
07.2001 - 06.2003
- Created a learning environment that provoked learning through different themes and that encouraged children to explore throughout the classroom.
- Helped children develop in areas such as, cognitive development, problem solving, and their ability to compare as well as dialogue.
- Focused on working with the children in both small and large group focusing on open ended questions, process art and child dictation.
- Established and maintained contact with parents and school administration Participated in Staff development meeting.
- Assessed students learning using play based assessment techniques and anecdotal notes.
Pre-Kindergarten Teacher
American Heritage
09.1999 - 06.2001
- Organized lessons that were designed to promote physical, mental and social development, such as games, arts and crafts, music, storytelling, and field trips.
- Planned and conducted activities for a balanced program that provided students with opportunities to observe, question, and investigate.
- Arranged classroom to help facilitate creative play, motor-skill activities, and safety.
- Collaborated with other teachers and administrators in the development, evaluation, and revision of preschool programs.
- Assured all students were on target developmentally and socially.
- Participated in weekly curriculum meetings and monthly staff meetings Met quarterly with parents for parent teacher conferences.
Volunteer
EmpowerHer
01.2009 - 01.2021
- Helped with office tasks, taking messages, scanning documents and answering phone inquiries.
- Used strong interpersonal communication skills to convey information to others.
- Supported program leaders with administrative support duties, including phone calls, data entry and photocopying.
- Encouraged donations by supporting community fundraising events and campaigns.
- Organized and managed events and projects as part of community support services.
- Assisted with special events or programs.
Education
Master of Science - Early Childhood
Nova Southeastern University
Fort Lauderdale, FL05.2004
Bachelors of Arts - Fine Arts, Art History
Eastern Connecticut State University
Willimantic, CT05.2000
Skills
- Decision Making
- Complex Problem Solving
- Critical Thinking
- Service-Oriented
- Attention to Detail
- Workflow Management
- Project Management
- Digital Image Creation
- Verbal and Written Communication
Timeline
Communications Assistant
St. Michales Catholic Academy
09.2021 - 05.2022
Photographer:Gypsy Sky Photo House
Self Employed
08.2012 - Current
Yoga teacher
Ananda School Of Yoga
01.2012 - 06.2013
Studio Manager/Photographer
SMP Photography
12.2009 - 12.2012
Volunteer
EmpowerHer
01.2009 - 01.2021
Literacy Coach
Episcopal Children’s Services
07.2003 - 08.2005
Pre-Kindergarten Teacher
St. Matthew’s Catholic School
07.2001 - 06.2003
Pre-Kindergarten Teacher
American Heritage
09.1999 - 06.2001
Master of Science - Early Childhood
Nova Southeastern University
Bachelors of Arts - Fine Arts, Art History
Eastern Connecticut State University