Courtney M Reese
WELLSBURG,NY
Summary
Innovative academic leader focused on engaging with district leaders, administrators, students, and educators to meet learning objectives, professional development, data collection, and drive student success. Committed to providing empowering leadership through instructional support and current programming. 20-year history of experience in a multitude of educational areas, and pride myself on cultivating student and teacher rapport and promoting successful education delivery in all areas.
Overview
21
21
years of professional experience
Work History
Data and Curriculum Coordinator /Instructional Support Leader
Elmira City School District
Elmira, NY
09.2019 - Current
- Trained teachers on effective teaching techniques, classroom management strategies and behavior modification.
- Established positive, stimulating learning environment for students and exciting education-focused setting for teachers.
- Modeled expected and appropriate leadership to promote to teaching staff and administrative personnel positive interaction with students and families.
- Monitored and evaluated educational programs to maintain high-quality performance objectives and standards.
- Developed subject and grade leaders to advance oversight and improve instruction.
- Identified, analyzed and interpreted trends or patterns in complex data sets by finding correlations and visualizing with charts.
- Utilized various professional statistical techniques and maintained large databases to collect and analyze data from partners and customers.
- Designed, implemented and managed successful training programs to meet department and school needs.
- Designed course materials and supported implementation.
- Teamed with subject matter experts in evaluation and revision of training tools in order to continually improve learning platforms.
- Collaborated with administrators to determine course objectives.
- Effectively implemented best training practices and adult learning principles in planning and creation of instructional materials.
- Planned and monitored implementation of technology-based learning programs.
- Worked closely with instructors to prepare online materials, content, and tools to facilitate training globally.
- Contributed to development of comprehensive employee training courses.
- Targeted diverse learning modalities in development of new course content and training programs.
Third Grade Teacher
Elmira City School District
Elmira , NY
09.2018 - 08.2019
- Built positive relationships with parents to involve families in educational process.
- Planned lessons according to district standards to cover requirements and prepare for standardized tests.
- Helped students develop self-esteem and life skills by fostering healthy conflict-resolution, critical thinking and communication.
- Implemented classroom management improvements to enhance class morale and engagement.
- Taught students subject-specific material, learning strategies and social skills.
First Grade Teacher
Elmira City School District
Elmira, NY
09.2006 - 08.2018
- Planned lessons according to district standards to cover requirements and prepare for standardized tests.
- Taught students subject-specific material, learning strategies and social skills.
ARC Special Needs Case Manager
Chemung County ARC
Elmira, NY
06.2000 - 01.2006
- Helped clients receive appropriate, high-quality care with reasonable results.
- Identified care needs of individual patients and coordinated responses based on physician advice, insurance limitations and procedural costs.
- Evaluated treatment plans against individual goals and healthcare standards.
- Partnered with physicians, social workers, activity therapists, nutritionists and case managers to develop and implement individualized care plans and documented patient interactions and interventions.
- Consulted with clinicians to devise and manage ongoing care plans for at-risk patients.
Education
Master of Arts - Education
Elmira College
Elmira, NYPost Bachelors Teacher Certification - Education
Post Bachelor Teacher Certification
Elmira CollegeBachelor of Arts - Psychology
Oneonta State University
Oneonta, NY05.2000
Skills
- Leading Group Professional Development
- Instructional Materials Creation
- Curricula Evaluation
- Instructional Techniques, leadership, support
- School Improvements Planning
- Student Motivation and Engagement
- Online Teaching
- Data Analysis
- Individualized Lesson Plans
- Classroom Instruction
- Remote Instruction
- Instructional coaching
- Instructional Software
- Classroom Management Techniques
- Multi-Subject Instruction
- Diversity and Inclusion
- Knowledge in online software (Classkick, Nearpod, Schoology, Flipgrid, Canva, etc)
Timeline
Data and Curriculum Coordinator /Instructional Support Leader
Elmira City School District
09.2019 - Current
Third Grade Teacher
Elmira City School District
09.2018 - 08.2019
First Grade Teacher
Elmira City School District
09.2006 - 08.2018
ARC Special Needs Case Manager
Chemung County ARC
06.2000 - 01.2006
Master of Arts - Education
Elmira College
Post Bachelors Teacher Certification - Education
Post Bachelor Teacher Certification
Bachelor of Arts - Psychology
Oneonta State University
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