Courtney Rowe
Summary
A childcare provider dedicated to providing a safe, fun, and loving learning environment for adolescents, where they can explore and prosper while expanding their knowledge. Also skilled in providing knowledge and sensory-based activities for children that will allow them to be creative, as well as promote learning.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
Work History
Customer Service Representative – College Park Community Center
Maryland National Capital Park & Planning Commission (MNCPPC)
Lanham
06.2016 - Current
- Supervise facility operations by managing the development and implementation of operational goals.
- Effectively interprets and enforces M-NCPPC policies and procedures with staff.
- Manage and supervise staff and to monitor safely facility activities.
- Effectively responds to inquiries, concerns and complaints from the public.
- Provides assistance and excellent customer service to visitors.
- Participates in budget formulation and assists in the execution of the facility’s operating budget.
- Organized special events and ensured that they are properly advertised by creating advertisements on a marquee software system
- Monitors and maintains a high volume of community related classes, programs and events.
- Adequately prepares various reports as required.
- Effectively completes all committee assignments as required.
- Participate in planning, organizing and implementing comprehensive community-based cultural, historical or recreation activities for a diverse population.
Lead Teacher, Two-Year-Olds Classroom
Catholic Charities- Joseph P. Kennedy Institute
Washington
02.2024 - 04.2025
- Designed engaging lesson plans for two-year-old students to foster early development by using Teaching Strategies and Creative Curriculum
- Conducted regular assessments to monitor developmental milestones in each child.
- Facilitated group activities that encouraged sharing, cooperation, and social skills development.
- Developed an effective communication plan for sharing information between families, school personnel, and outside agencies.
- Organized weekly team meetings with faculty members to review current projects and discuss upcoming events.
- Provided support to other teachers when needed during challenging situations.
- Conducted regular assessments of each child's developmental level using observation tools such as ASQ's
Lead Teacher, Toddler Room
Catholic Chairities- Joseph P. Kennedy Institute
Washington
01.2024 - 04.2025
- Created engaging lesson plans for toddlers that promote early development.
- Fostered positive relationships among children to encourage social skills development.
- Implemented age-appropriate educational materials and resources for toddler engagement.
- Monitored children's behavior and provided support for emotional well-being.
- Conducted parent-teacher conferences to discuss children's progress.
- Taught basic life skills such as toileting, dressing, eating habits.
- Implemented daily routines that promote independence and self-help skills.
- Provided emotional support for young children who are adjusting to being away from home.
- Provided guidance to assistant teachers on classroom management techniques.
- Trained and mentored new staff on classroom management techniques and policies.
- Encouraged parents' involvement in their child's education through participation in class activities or volunteering at school events.
Lead Teacher
Small Savers Montessori Child Development Center
Washington
03.2022 - 07.2023
- Prepared a well-organized classroom equipped for Montessori learning while working alongside the head Montessori teacher
- Organized the classroom, managed daily routines, and ensure age-appropriate lessons were provided
- Communicated daily with parents to provide a record of children's success and development
- Ensured the safety and well-being of children by providing a safe learning environment
Assistant Teacher - Silver Spring Headquarters
Easter Seals Child Development Center
Silver Spring
09.2019 - 03.2022
- Develop and lead classroom activities for toddlers ages 12-18 months old.
- Create fun interactive lesson plans that help develop sensory and gross motor skills.
- Collect observations of children’s development skills weekly as effectively communicated with parents to assess a child’s needs.
- Conduct assessments that analyze physical, emotional, intellectual, and social development of each individual child.
- Assist in guiding toddlers to learn language, interact socially, and gain autonomy.
Camp Director
Summer Camp (Explorers Camp)
06.2018 - 08.2018
- Instructed educational-creative based learning activities for children ages 6-12
- Provided a safe, fun, learning environment where participants were able to express themselves freely through art, play, and journaling activities
- Created and decorated bi-weekly schedules for programs
- Promoted art and creative-learning activities that explored participants creativity
- Led experiments where participants were able to work together in groups
- Led trips at various locations with a 15:1 ratio along with an assistant
Assistant Director
Summer Camp (Explorers Camp)
06.2017 - 08.2018
- Assisted by creating and decorating weekly schedules to implement daily session themes
- Led art activities that promote creative learning amongst campers ages 6-12
- Organized and created weekly activities that promote critical-thinking and allowed participants to take home projects weekly
Camp Counselor (Dance and Wee Wonderers)
Temple Hills Community Center
06.2015 - 08.2015
- Organized camp leadership exercises to promote empowerment amongst female participants
- Choreographed dance routines for showcases and competitions (2nd place winner)
- Program development for bi-weekly sessions
Student Administrative Assistant/Field Placement
Children’s Evaluation and Therapy Center
06.2010 - 09.2012
- Answered phone calls in a professional manner as well as taking detailed messages when necessary.
- Scheduled clients one on one sessions with either Speech-Language Pathologists (SLPs) or Occupational Therapists (OTs).
- Observed and assisted sessions with Speech-Language Pathologists for experience and creating treatment plans for clients.
- Updated client information/progress into Clinic Source database.
Teen Volunteer Worker
Lamond Riggs Public Library
Washington
06.2010 - 09.2012
- Restocked shelves.
- Receptionist duties.
- Program planning (Teens of Distinction program planning).
- Program development (weekly bulletin).
- Read to children on delegated days of the week (Courtney’s Corner).
Education
B.S. - Child and Adolescent Studies (CAAS)
Bowie State University
Bowie, MD05.2018
High School Diploma -
Elizabeth Seton High School
Bladensburg, MD01.2012
References
- Jim Bell, 301-441-2647
- M.K. Fitzsimons, 240-623-6268
- Tiara Williams, 202-717-2537
- Sunny Evans, 301-404-7513
Timeline
Lead Teacher, Two-Year-Olds Classroom
Catholic Charities- Joseph P. Kennedy Institute
02.2024 - 04.2025
Lead Teacher, Toddler Room
Catholic Chairities- Joseph P. Kennedy Institute
01.2024 - 04.2025
Lead Teacher
Small Savers Montessori Child Development Center
03.2022 - 07.2023
Assistant Teacher - Silver Spring Headquarters
Easter Seals Child Development Center
09.2019 - 03.2022
Camp Director
Summer Camp (Explorers Camp)
06.2018 - 08.2018
Assistant Director
Summer Camp (Explorers Camp)
06.2017 - 08.2018
Customer Service Representative – College Park Community Center
Maryland National Capital Park & Planning Commission (MNCPPC)
06.2016 - Current
Camp Counselor (Dance and Wee Wonderers)
Temple Hills Community Center
06.2015 - 08.2015
Student Administrative Assistant/Field Placement
Children’s Evaluation and Therapy Center
06.2010 - 09.2012
Teen Volunteer Worker
Lamond Riggs Public Library
06.2010 - 09.2012
B.S. - Child and Adolescent Studies (CAAS)
Bowie State University
High School Diploma -
Elizabeth Seton High School
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