Courtney Stecklein
Riverdale,IA
Summary
Accomplished elementary school teacher successful in classroom management, student evaluations, and test preparation. Proven history of improving student learning outcomes by adapting lesson plans to student needs. Dedicated to promoting academic performance and fostering social skills and character development.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
Work History
2nd Grade Teacher
Pleasant Valley School District
2022.08 - Current
- Created a welcoming classroom atmosphere by establishing clear expectations and routines, promoting a sense of belonging among students.
- Collaborated with colleagues to develop cross-curricular projects, fostering critical thinking skills and interdisciplinary learning.
- Built positive relationships with parents to involve families in educational process.
- Differentiated instruction to meet the unique learning needs of each student, ensuring all students were able to access the curriculum successfully.
3rd Grade Teacher
Alan Shepard Elementary
2015.01 - Current
- Effectively manage daily classroom activities
- Planned standards based lessons
- Taught effective lessons from North Scott’s curriculum
- Make data driven decisions
- Create and use assessments that align with curriculum
- Collaborate with special education teachers
- Create strong relationships with students, parents, and staff.
1st Grade Teacher
Ed White Elementary School
2016.01 - 2017.01
- Effectively managed daily classroom activities
- Planned standards based lessons
- Taught effective lessons from North Scott’s curriculum
- Collaborated with special education teachers
- Create strong relationships with students, parents, and staff
- Communicated with colleagues on a weekly basis through PLC meetings.
Education
Masters of Education - School Leadership
Dordt University
Sioux Center, Iowa08.2019
Bachelor of Arts - Elementary Education
University of Northern Iowa
Cedar Falls, Iowa05.2015
Associates of Arts - Liberal Arts
Hawkeye Community College
Waterloo, Iowa05.2012
Skills
- Curriculum Implementation
- Team Collaboration
- Problem-solving skills
- Lesson Plan Development
- Parent-Teacher Communication
- Classroom Management
- Organizational Skills
Timeline
2nd Grade Teacher
Pleasant Valley School District
2022.08 - Current
1st Grade Teacher
Ed White Elementary School
2016.01 - 2017.01
3rd Grade Teacher
Alan Shepard Elementary
2015.01 - Current
Masters of Education - School Leadership
Dordt University
Bachelor of Arts - Elementary Education
University of Northern Iowa
Associates of Arts - Liberal Arts
Hawkeye Community College
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