Courtney King
Henrico,VA
Summary
Organized and dependable Elementary Educator devoted to promoting student learning and enhancing individual potential. Skillful in directing classroom environments and enhancing student behavior through positive approaches. Caring relationship-builder dedicated to fostering social skills and character development.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
Work History
Elementary classroom teacher
Hanover County Public Schools
08.2017 - Current
- Effectively manages students with diverse academic and behavioral needs
- Provides relevant and differentiated learning experiences for all students
- Works collaboratively with team, administration, Title 1, and other specialists
- Engages in timely correspondence with colleagues and parents
- Communicates regularly with parents regarding information with schedule changes, including holidays, days off of school, testing, etc., as well as weekly lesson topics
- Establishes friendly and cooperative relationships between home and school
- Equips a student-centered learning environment that sets a positive tone for all students.
Teacher
Monument Heights Day School
03.2009 - 07.2016
- Maintained a safe and fun environment
- Created educational activities and lessons to stimulate minds based on a set curriculum
- Demonstrated effective problem solving and multitasking skills
- Coordinated field trips.
Education
Master of Education -
University of Richmond
07.2017
Bachelor of Interdisciplinary Studies -
Virginia Commonwealth University
12.2014
Bachelor of Science in Psychology -
Virginia Commonwealth University
12.2014
Skills
- Organizational skills
- Interpersonal skills
- Flexibility
- Multitasking skills
- Patience
- Time management skills
- Ability to work under pressure
- Positive attitude
- Activity Planning
- Instructional Strategies
- Reading Comprehension
Leadership/ Professional Learning and Growth
Leadership
SCA Leader, PTA Faculty Representative, House Leader and House Committee, VCU Clinical Faculty member, Girls on the Run Head Coach, Mentor Teacher at EES
Professional Learning/ Growth
Taught PD on Purposeful Literacy Stations for K-2 Teachers, Executive Functioning Book Club, UFLI Phonics, Choosing Texts with Intention and Planning with HCPS Decodable Lesson Plan Template, Grouping Students for Guided Math, Fact Fluency Book Study, Refining Math Workshop Structure
Timeline
Elementary classroom teacher
Hanover County Public Schools
08.2017 - Current
Teacher
Monument Heights Day School
03.2009 - 07.2016
Master of Education -
University of Richmond
Bachelor of Interdisciplinary Studies -
Virginia Commonwealth University
Bachelor of Science in Psychology -
Virginia Commonwealth University
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