Courtney Santos
Fairhaven,Ma.
Summary
Eager to leverage my academic background and practical skills acquired through work experience for a transition into a new profession. Looking for a dynamic, fast-paced team environment.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Kindergarten Teacher
New Bedford Public Schools
New Bedford, Massachusetts
08.2025 - Current
- Developed engaging lesson plans to enhance student learning and participation.
- Implemented classroom management strategies to maintain a positive learning environment.
- Conducted assessments to monitor student progress and adapt instruction accordingly.
- Collaborated with parents to discuss student needs and foster home-school connections.
- Maintained accurate records of student attendance, performance, and behavior issues.
- Developed positive relationships with students, families, staff members, and outside agencies.
- Facilitated parent and teacher conferences in order to discuss student progress.
- Collaborated with colleagues on various projects related to curriculum development and assessment strategies.
- Utilized current technology to enhance student learning.
Kindergarten Teacher
Wareham Elementary School
Wareham, Ma.
08.2024 - 06.2025
- Develop and implement engaging lesson plans based on MA DESE standards.
- Foster a nurturing environment to support the growth of all learners.
- Collaborate with families and school personnel to support student development and meet individual needs.
- Maintain strong classroom management by developing relationships with students, implementing consistent routines and expectations, directly teaching social-emotional learning skills, and focusing on positive reinforcement with individual and whole-class reward systems.
Building Based Substitute
Berkley Community School
Berkley, Ma.
09.2023 - 06.2024
Second Grade Long Term Substitute
Berkley Community School
Berkley, Ma.
10.2023 - 03.2024
- Designed and implemented engaging lesson plans for second grade students with and without IEPs
- Differentiated instruction for English Language Learner students and students on behavior plans
Infant/Toddler and Preschool Lead Teacher
Learning House Preschool
Dartmouth, Ma.
02.2023 - 08.2023
Preschool Teacher
The Learning Well Early Education Center
West Bridgewater, Ma.
05.2018 - 02.2023
Kindergarten Paraprofessional
William S. Greene Elementary School
Fall River, Ma.
09.2021 - 01.2022
Education
Bachelor of Science - Education, Early Childhood Education
Bridgewater State University
Ma05.2021
Bachelor of Science - Psychology
Bridgewater State University
Ma05.2021
Master of Science - Early Childhood Education
Bridgewater State University
Bridgewater, MASkills
- Written and verbal communication
- Organizational expertise
- Basic Microsoft Office experience
- Adaptability and learning
- Attention to detail
- Team collaboration
- Multi-tasking
- Presentation skills
- Problem-solving aptitude
- Professionalism
Certification
- Massachusetts Initial Teacher License: Early Education Prek-2
- SEI Teacher Endorsement
- Massachusetts Department of Early Education and Care Certification: Infant/Toddler and Preschool Lead Teacher
References
Available upon request
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Kindergarten Teacher
New Bedford Public Schools
08.2025 - Current
Kindergarten Teacher
Wareham Elementary School
08.2024 - 06.2025
Second Grade Long Term Substitute
Berkley Community School
10.2023 - 03.2024
Building Based Substitute
Berkley Community School
09.2023 - 06.2024
Infant/Toddler and Preschool Lead Teacher
Learning House Preschool
02.2023 - 08.2023
Kindergarten Paraprofessional
William S. Greene Elementary School
09.2021 - 01.2022
Preschool Teacher
The Learning Well Early Education Center
05.2018 - 02.2023
Bachelor of Science - Education, Early Childhood Education
Bridgewater State University
Bachelor of Science - Psychology
Bridgewater State University
Master of Science - Early Childhood Education
Bridgewater State University
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