Courtney Rasco
Abilene,TX
Summary
Entry-level teaching professional with solid multitasking, time management and communication skills combined with unwavering devotion to student success. Familiar with different instructional approaches and technology options used in elementary classrooms. Knowledgeable about curricula, lesson planning and individual student mentoring approaches.
Overview
1
1
year of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Substitute Teacher Grades
K-5, Grace E. Hardeman Elementary
Watauga, TX
10.2021 - 05.2022
- Followed lesson plans provided by the regular Teacher to create a cohesive and consistent learning experience for students
- Followed school policies, teacher guidelines, and student
- IEPs to ensure student safety and achieve learning outcomes
- Incorporated digital technology into learning instruction, including SMART boards
- Managed the classroom effectively to encourage student participation, minimize distractions and maintain a positive learning environment
- Adapted teaching methods to fit the needs of each individual student
- Supervised students in and out of the classroom, including in the halls, on the playground and in the cafeteria
- Provided in-class and at-home assignments based on the available lesson plan
- For long-term assignments: developed lesson plans and assignments consistent with the regular teacher’s past lesson plans.
Student Teacher
Meadow Creek Elementary
Bedford, TX
08.2020 - 05.2021
- Worked with partner teacher to create lesson plans based on weekly goals and semester benchmarks
- Fostered a positive classroom environment encouraging learning and promoting student growth while developing an excellent rapport with them
- Developed stations and games for STAAR Camp review that helped students scores reach top 5 in the district
- Worked with and developed games for beginning English Language Learners in a 1:2 setting to help
- Graded 25% of all student assignments, and provided actionable feedback for students
- Observed main instructor, and designed professional goals around observations and personal practice with 1:1 mentoring with instructor
- Developed data driven small group lessons for 3 students struggling with reading comprehension that aided in the advancement to the next reading level for 2 of the students
- Performed read alouds, taught in small groups, whole group, and individual settings, and incorporated TEKS and technology into my lesson plans.
Education
Bachelor of Arts -
University of Texas
2021
Skills
- Lesson Planning
- Problem Solving
- Accountable
- Analytical
- Patience
- Verbal and Written
Certification
EC-6 ESL Core Subjects with STR Certification
Timeline
Substitute Teacher Grades
K-5, Grace E. Hardeman Elementary
10.2021 - 05.2022
Student Teacher
Meadow Creek Elementary
08.2020 - 05.2021
Bachelor of Arts -
University of Texas