COURTNEY Turnbow
Tehachapi,CA
Summary
Motivated individual with a strong background in engaging with children and youth across various settings. Demonstrates patience and friendliness, effectively managing high-pressure situations. Adaptable and eager to learn, with a focus on building positive relationships. Aiming to leverage skills and knowledge for career advancement and meaningful contributions.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Grammar Teacher
Heritage Oak School
Tehachapi, California
09.2022 - 05.2025
- Developed engaging lesson plans aligned with curriculum standards.
- Fostered a positive classroom environment to enhance student learning.
- Collaborated with colleagues to implement school-wide educational initiatives.
- Utilized diverse teaching methods to accommodate various learning styles.
- Maintained a safe and orderly learning environment for all students.
- Built and strengthened positive relationships with students, parents, and teaching staff.
- Managed student behavior in classroom by establishing and enforcing rules and procedures.
Instructional Paraprofessional
Golden Hills Elementary School
Tehachapi, California
08.2021 - 09.2022
- Under the direction of an assigned supervisor, I assisted certificated teachers in the instruction of students placed in regular programs.
- Monitored and reported student progress in areas of behavior and performance of clerical and instructional support duties.
- Helped assist the teacher in providing instructional activities to individual students or groups in helping to promote student learning.
- Monitored students, classroom, and playground activities in providing a safe and positive learning environment.
Internship
The Children's Center of the Antelope Valley
05.2020 - 06.2020
- Assisted homeless youth individuals of ages from 16-24-year-olds.
- Job duties included contacting their peer support specialists, writing down notes in their personal file, and putting together hygiene kits.
- Got the opportunity to build close relationships with most of the clients.
Childcare Assistant
Just Kidding Preschool and Childcare
08.2019 - 03.2020
- Assisted in watching and/or teaching children from infants to four years old.
- Tasks included following the schedule as directed for each grade level, assisting and fulfilled the needs for each individual child as well as helping in other areas as needed.
Receptionist/Kennel Attendant
Valley City Veterinary Clinic
Valley City, North Dakota
09.2018 - 05.2019
- Answered phones, made appointments, assisted customers by pulling their charts and documenting their animal's care plan.
- Fed, gave meds, and cleaned kennels of animals that used the boarding facilities.
- Scheduled appointments and coordinated with veterinarians to optimize clinic workflow.
Customer Service
Dairy Queen
09.2015 - 11.2016
- Performed general duties such as taking customer orders and cleaning.
Education
Teaching Credential Program -
Cal State Teach
12.2023
Bachelor of Science Degree - Human Services
Valley City State University
05.2021
High School Diploma -
Tehachapi High School
06.2015
Skills
- Time management
- Team player
- Self- motivation
- Organization
- Responsible
- Active listener
- Dependable
- Works well with others
- Patient
- Calm demeanor
- Flexible
- Adaptability
- Openness
- Approachable
- Relationship building
Certification
- CPR/First Aid certified
- STEM Education - Elementary certificate
- Mandated reporter certificate
- HIPAA certificate
Timeline
Grammar Teacher
Heritage Oak School
09.2022 - 05.2025
Instructional Paraprofessional
Golden Hills Elementary School
08.2021 - 09.2022
Internship
The Children's Center of the Antelope Valley
05.2020 - 06.2020
Childcare Assistant
Just Kidding Preschool and Childcare
08.2019 - 03.2020
Receptionist/Kennel Attendant
Valley City Veterinary Clinic
09.2018 - 05.2019
Customer Service
Dairy Queen
09.2015 - 11.2016
Teaching Credential Program -
Cal State Teach
Bachelor of Science Degree - Human Services
Valley City State University
High School Diploma -
Tehachapi High School