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Education
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Courtney Walters

Greenup,IL
Courtney Walters

Summary

Dynamic and dedicated professional with experience at ERBA HEADSTART, excelling in student engagement and classroom support. Proven ability to implement differentiated instruction and foster positive relationships, enhancing learning outcomes. Skilled in managing classroom materials and maintaining safety, while demonstrating strong organizational skills and a calm demeanor in diverse environments.

Overview

9
years of professional experience

Work History

ERBA HEADSTART

Teachers Aide
01.2022 - Current

Job overview

  • Supported classroom activities, tutoring, and reviewing work.
  • Partnered with teacher to plan and implement lessons following school's curriculum, goals, and objectives.
  • Tutored struggling students individually and in small groups to reinforce learning concepts.
  • Completed daily reports on attendance and disciplinary performance.
  • Facilitated activities in small groups to reinforce concepts taught by class teacher.
  • Worked with teacher to optimize learning plans based on student test grades and evaluations.
  • Supported classroom maintenance and upkeep, organizing books, and materials.
  • Maintained safety and security by overseeing students in recess environments.
  • Developed materials for classroom teachers to support instruction, lab work or in-class activities.
  • Copied, organized and distributed classroom assignments or other paperwork.
  • Mentored and tutored individual students needing additional help.
  • Monitored student behavior in classes, laboratories and on field trips for unsafe or rule-breaking concerns.
  • Encouraged small groups to discuss topics and explore concepts through hands-on activities.
  • Organized materials in classroom spaces based on lecture plans, activity stations or other requirements outlined by teachers.
  • Demonstrated strong organizational and time management skills while managing multiple projects.

Dairy Queen Grill & Chill

Assistant Manager
09.2016 - 07.2021

Job overview

  • Offered hands-on assistance to customers, assessing needs, and maintaining current knowledge of consumer preferences.
  • Monitored cash intake and deposit records, increasing accuracy, and reducing discrepancies.
  • Completed regular inventory counts to verify stock levels, address discrepancies, and forecast future needs.
  • Generated repeat business through exceptional customer service.
  • Supervised day-to-day operations to meet performance, quality and service expectations.
  • Conducted performance evaluations and provided constructive feedback to employees.
  • Controlled resources and assets for department activities to comply with industry standards and government regulations.
  • Defined clear targets and objectives and communicated to other team members.
  • Established performance goals for employees and provided feedback on methods for reaching those milestones.
  • Opened and closed location and monitored shift changes to uphold successful operations strategies and maximize business success.
  • Maintained positive customer relations by addressing problems head-on and implementing successful corrective actions.
  • Successfully managed budgets and allocated resources to maximize productivity and profitability.
  • Set aggressive targets for employees to drive company success and strengthen motivation.
  • Recruited, interviewed and hired employees and implemented mentoring program to promote positive feedback and engagement.
  • Trained personnel in equipment maintenance and enforced participation in exercises focused on developing key skills.
  • Identified and communicated customer needs to supply chain capacity and quality teams.
  • Assisted in organizing and overseeing assignments to drive operational excellence.
  • Evaluated employee performance and conveyed constructive feedback to improve skills.
  • Reduced waste and pursued revenue development strategies to keep department aligned with sales and profit targets.
  • Maintained professional demeanor by staying calm when addressing unhappy or angry customers.
  • Improved staffing during busy periods by creating employee schedules and monitoring call-outs.
  • Established team priorities, maintained schedules and monitored performance.

Education

Cumberland High School
Greenup, IL

High School Diploma from N/A
05.2018

University Overview

I have my CDA certificate and Food Handlers.

Skills

  • Student and parent relations
  • Activity implementation
  • Student safety
  • Classroom support
  • Classroom supply management
  • Student assessments
  • Maintaining safe environments
  • Attendance tracking
  • Student records management
  • Computer skills
  • Mentoring students
  • Supervising student activities
  • Differentiated instruction
  • Preparing instructional materials
  • Excel
  • Assignment grading
  • Reading and writing support
  • Relationship building
  • Teacher support and collaboration
  • One-on-one and small group instruction
  • Organization and prioritization
  • Helping students with special needs
  • Smartboard media
  • Cleaning and sanitizing
  • Instructional support
  • Classroom materials selection
  • Setting up activities
  • Behavior redirection
  • Classroom preparation and maintenance
  • Discussion facilitation
  • Student supervision
  • Behavior modeling
  • Friendly and outgoing
  • Grading assignments
  • Effective communication
  • Complex Problem-solving
  • Laboratory monitoring
  • Child development certification
  • Verbal and written communication
  • Literacy development
  • Clerical support
  • Small group instruction
  • Small group and individual assistance
  • Positive attitude
  • Student tutoring
  • Individualized educational plans
  • Classroom technology
  • Information protection
  • Collaborative teamwork
  • Individual student assistance
  • Material preparation
  • CPR and first aid
  • Creating visual displays
  • Study skills development
  • Student engagement
  • Classroom management
  • Powerpoint presentations
  • Tutoring students
  • Calm and patient demeanor
  • Multicultural awareness
  • Classroom inventory management
  • Stress management
  • Student health and safety
  • Behavior management
  • Serving diverse communities
  • Standardized testing

Timeline

Teachers Aide

ERBA HEADSTART
01.2022 - Current

Assistant Manager

Dairy Queen Grill & Chill
09.2016 - 07.2021

Cumberland High School

High School Diploma from N/A
Courtney Walters