Courtney Underwood
Tacoma,WA
Summary
Hardworking and creative writer that is eager to work remotely for a small business that embodies a strong purpose and is committed to cultivating a community that is passionate about leaving the world a better place.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
Work History
K-12 General Education Teacher & Librarian
Tacoma & Federal Way Public Schools
09.2005 - Current
- Currently teach full-time remotely with Tacoma Online Learning
- Observe, assess and analyze data, make adjustments for success of students' learning individual needs
- Expert knowledge of Microsoft O365, Google Suite, Canva, and other technology sources and tools, Microsoft Innovative Educator
- Communicate using a variety of digital tools including classroom website, emails, social media, and apps
- Prepare and implement content that considers big picture, data-driven sources, and step-by-step intervention plans and methods
- Handle multiple tasks at once, on-demand flexibility and decision making
- Plan and host community and in-person learning events to enrich content and encourage school community building
- Embody and practice qualities of a lifelong learner
- Provide a safe, healthy, equitable environment for diverse groups of learners
- Work with collaboratively a community of educators and learners
- Innovate to inspire and engage
Independent Consultant-Curriculum Writing
EdGate
08.2022 - Current
- Write lessons based on client project requirements and submit by time-sensitive deadlines
- Design lessons to support teachers using curated database collection of text that is used for education, research, and public libraries
- Researched specific topics using database collections
- Cited sources in specified formats, hyperlinked articles, and monitored all copyright requirements
- Used basic text and html platforms for uploading and creating
- Learned two new digital platforms efficiently
- Edited all content based on rigorous feedback
Education
Master of Arts - Curriculum & Instruction-Literacy Emphasis
University of Denver
Denver, COLibrary Media Endorsement K-12 - Library Sciences
Antioch University
Seattle, WABachelor of Arts - Music Education
University of Wyoming
Laramie, WYSkills
- Ability to create, edit, and meticulously proofread written content
- Microsoft O365 and Google Suite proficiency
- Creative, out-of-the box thinker
- Solution-oriented
- Hard worker that expects exceptional quality of product; driven
- Willingness to jump in and try new things
- Lover of learning; educator
- Inspired by flowers, passionate about growing things, pollinators, and nature
Timeline
Independent Consultant-Curriculum Writing
EdGate
08.2022 - Current
K-12 General Education Teacher & Librarian
Tacoma & Federal Way Public Schools
09.2005 - Current
Master of Arts - Curriculum & Instruction-Literacy Emphasis
University of Denver
Library Media Endorsement K-12 - Library Sciences
Antioch University
Bachelor of Arts - Music Education
University of Wyoming
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