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Teacher

Courtney Schnell

Educator
Wichita

Summary

Professional educator prepared to elevate literacy and critical thinking skills in students. Skilled in curriculum development, classroom management, and differentiated instruction. Strong collaborator focused on achieving results and adapting to changing educational needs. Reliable, resilient, and effective in fostering supportive learning environment.

Overview

16
16
years of professional experience

Work History

ELA Teacher

USD 266
08.2024 - 05.2025
  • Promoted a growth mindset in students by setting high expectations and providing support for individual academic goals.
  • Monitored student progress closely using formative assessments, adjusting instructional approaches as needed for optimal learning outcomes.
  • Implemented differentiated instruction techniques to address diverse learning needs and ensure student success.
  • Promoted critical thinking skills through analytical writing assignments that encouraged students to synthesize information from multiple sources.

Teacher, K-1

Metro East Baptist Church
08.2021 - 12.2024
  • Supervisor: Melissa Rackley (817-600-0170), mrackley@metroeastbaptist.com
  • Planned and taught interactive lessons for children in K-1
  • Implemented restorative circles in the classroom
  • Enhanced classroom engagement through the use of interactive teaching methods, such as group projects and hands-on activities.


Teacher, 7th & 8th Grade ELA

Wichita Public Schools
08.2020 - 05.2024
  • Supervisor: Stephanie Uffendel, suffendel@usd259.net
  • 7th and 8th Grade Class Within a Class (CWC) and Honors English Language Arts teacher responsible for teaching rigorous ELA curriculum to over 80 students
  • Created innovative, collaborative lessons to engage students
  • Planned daily lessons and effectively incorporated all English Standards using Standards Referenced Grading
  • Developed strong relationships with students, parents, and colleagues by maintaining open lines of communication and fostering a supportive learning environment.
  • Managed classroom behavior effectively by establishing clear expectations, modeling appropriate conduct, and consistently enforcing established rules and consequences.

Human Resources Director, Logistics Officer USAR

United States Army Reserve (451 ESC)
11.2015 - 08.2020
  • Grade Level: GS-12/0-4 MAJ
  • Supervisor: COL John Schulte (319.899.8173)
  • Responsible for all human resources activities, internal communication, operations, systems access, and personnel actions for over 3300 Soldiers, 110 civilians, and contractors

Kansas Army National Guard Officer

Kansas Army National Guard
11.2009 - 10.2015
  • Grade Level: O-4 MAJ
  • Supervisor: Robert Wood (785.822.6604)
  • Human Resources Officer: Principal advisor to the commander for all human resources-related matters for 600 Soldiers.
  • Training Officer: Plan, administer, and manage training
  • Officer Candidate School Senior Instructor: Primary Instructor for the KSARNG OCS for two years, responsible for planning and conducting academic instruction for over 20 candidates per class in military history, knowledge, and leadership

Education

MA - Teaching

Friends University
01.2013

BA - Elem Ed

Kansas State University
01.2004

Skills

  • Rigor Focused
  • Team Player
  • Advanced reading comprehension
  • Literary analysis
  • 5-12 KS Certified ELA Teacher & K-9 Elem Ed
  • Experienced educator
  • Veteran, US Army Reserve

Timeline

ELA Teacher

USD 266
08.2024 - 05.2025

Teacher, K-1

Metro East Baptist Church
08.2021 - 12.2024

Teacher, 7th & 8th Grade ELA

Wichita Public Schools
08.2020 - 05.2024

Human Resources Director, Logistics Officer USAR

United States Army Reserve (451 ESC)
11.2015 - 08.2020

Kansas Army National Guard Officer

Kansas Army National Guard
11.2009 - 10.2015

BA - Elem Ed

Kansas State University

MA - Teaching

Friends University

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