Courtney Pucel
Belchertown,MA
Summary
I am a highly-motivated employee with a desire to take on new challenges. I have a strong work ethic, adaptability, and exceptional interpersonal skills. I am adept at working effectively unsupervised and quickly mastering new skills.
I have almost 15 years experience in planning, developing, and executing effective curriculum and instruction to achieve maximum potential. I am creative and have excellent leadership capabilities. Lastly, I pride myself with professionalism and am outgoing with success in building relationships with families and fellow faculty members.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
Work History
Co- Chair of Belchertown Family Center
Town of Belchertown
Belchertown, MA
06.2022 - 07.2023
- Co- Founded and ran the Community Closet, a donation center for infant, toddler and postpartum needs.
- Managed and developed social media content.
- Provided and coordinated community supports to families.
- Developed agendas, monitored timelines and delegated tasks to ensure successful event outcomes.
- Collaborated with other co-chair and town officials on planning and organizing activities during the event.
- Developed marketing strategies aimed at increasing attendance at the events.
- Coordinated and supervised volunteers to ensure all needs were met.
Classroom Teacher
Pioneer Valley Chinese Immersion School
Hadley, MA
09.2016 - 03.2019
- Engaged in professional development opportunities to stay current on best practices.
- Developed lesson plans and instructional materials to support student learning.
- Integrated 21st century skills into daily curriculum to promote creativity.
- Provided coaching and mentoring to K-5 staff.
- Collaborated with team members.
- Monitored student progress on IEP goals and objectives and implemented accommodations and modifications specific to each students needs.
- Worked effectively in supporting the school’s multicultural community.
Elementary Classroom Teacher
Springfield Public Schools
Springfield, MA
08.2013 - 06.2016
- Developed and implemented lesson plans based on curriculum objectives.
- Instructed 2nd and 4th grade general education classrooms and provided ELA intervention to at risk students.
- Provided individualized instruction to meet the needs of all students.
- Encouraged critical thinking skills and problem solving strategies among students.
- Collaborated with co-teacher to plan lessons that integrate various subject areas into a cohesive unit of study.
- Utilized technology-based learning tools to enhance classroom instruction.
Education
MEd - STEM
Framingham State Univeristy
Framingham, MA05-2014
Bachelor of Science - Elementary Education
Framingham State University
Framingham, MA05-2010
Skills
- Social Media
- Creative
- Literacy based instruction
- Organized
- Friendly, Positive Attitude
- Team Collaboration
- Neurodivergent affirming
Timeline
Co- Chair of Belchertown Family Center
Town of Belchertown
06.2022 - 07.2023
Classroom Teacher
Pioneer Valley Chinese Immersion School
09.2016 - 03.2019
Elementary Classroom Teacher
Springfield Public Schools
08.2013 - 06.2016
MEd - STEM
Framingham State Univeristy
Bachelor of Science - Elementary Education
Framingham State University
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