Courtney Meyer
REDONDO BEACH,CA
Summary
Accomplished [Job title] successful in classroom management, student evaluations and test preparation. Proven history of improving student learning outcomes by adapting lesson plans to student needs. Dedicated to promoting academic performance and fostering social skills and character development.
Overview
21
21
years of professional experience
Work History
Elementary Classroom Teacher
Redondo Beach Unified School District
REDONDO BEACH, United States
09.2001 - Current
- Built positive relationships with parents to involve families in educational process.
- Taught core subjects of math, science, technology and history.
- Planned lessons according to district standards to cover requirements and prepare for standardized tests.
- Assessed student learning progress and comprehension with routine tests and standardized examinations.
- Established and enforced rules of behavior to drive social development and maintain positive interactions.
- Assessed student progress by administering tests and evaluating results.
- Met with parents to review Individualized Education Plans for at-risk students.
- Implemented classroom management improvements to enhance class morale and engagement.
- Organized classroom supplies and decorated walls to create fun, nurturing settings and meet learning needs.
- Kept classroom clean, organized, and safe for students and visitors.
- Boosted individual perseverance and resilience by setting challenging goals and providing realistic support.
- Created and led [Number] field trips and hands-on activities to foster creativity.
- Sourced supplies to fill gaps in student activities.
- Instructed according to Common Core Standards as part of federal funding mandates for education.
- Chaperoned field trips to maintain safety and encourage learning.
- Designed daily lesson plans customized to student needs.
- Helped students develop self-esteem and life skills by fostering healthy conflict-resolution, critical thinking and communication.
- Taught students subject-specific material, learning strategies and social skills.
- Stayed abreast of changes to school and district policies as well as new trends in education by attending professional development courses and in-service trainings.
- Promoted exploration of building blocks of learning by leading diverse, hands-on activities.
- Tutored [Number] students each year in [Area of Study].
Education
Master of Arts - Teaching Credential And Master of Arts in Teaching
University of California At Irvine
Irvine, California06.2021
Bachelor of Arts - Art History
University of California At Santa Barbara
Santa Barbara California06.1999
Skills
- District Standards
- Support Networks
- Group Sessions
- Materials Sourcing
- Common Core Standards
- Progress Reporting
- Positive Reinforcement Strategies
- Teacher Training
- Group and Individual Instruction
- Special Needs Education
Additional Information
Participated in online courses through LACOE (Los Angeles County of Education) to grow as an educator and become proficient in the Science of Reading.
I am often on committees for curriculum adoptions, school site decisions, as well as social acknowledgements and activities for fellow staff.
Timeline
Elementary Classroom Teacher
Redondo Beach Unified School District
09.2001 - Current
Master of Arts - Teaching Credential And Master of Arts in Teaching
University of California At Irvine
Bachelor of Arts - Art History
University of California At Santa Barbara
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