Courtney Webster Pegues
Austin
Summary
Committed educator with over 20 years of experience in promoting effective instruction and curriculum design. Proven expertise in delivering high-quality training and fostering skill development through targeted professional development. Recognized for professionalism and a strong focus on student success.
Overview
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Certification
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21
years of professional experience
Work History
9-12 Assistant Principal
Round Rock ISD
08.2024 - Current
- Ensure high standards of instruction by working with teachers on lesson plans, providing effective feedback about teacher walkthroughs, supporting teachers with innovative ideas to meet needs of DAEP students
- Supervise students assigned to DAEP with disciplinary strategies to improve behavior and academics
- Facilitated communication among campus principals, counselors, teachers, law enforcement, and parents to address student needs during DAEP placement.
- Promoted technology integration in teaching and learning; fostered positive, caring climate for learning; communicated effectively with diverse students and staff.
- Observe employee performance, record observations, and conduct evaluation conferences. Serve as second appraiser for designated teacher appraisal system; and assist the principal in interviewing, selecting, and orienting new staff.
- Supervise operations in principal’s absence; help plan daily school activities by participating in the development of class schedules, teacher assignments, and extracurricular activity schedules.
- Work with department heads and faculty to compile annual budget requests based on documented program needs; requisition supplies, textbooks, and equipment; check inventory; maintain records; and verify receipts for materials.
- Assist with safety inspections and safety drill practice activities; coordinate transportation, custodial, cafeteria, and other support services; ensure that students are adequately supervised during non-instructional periods.
- Developed student discipline management system to promote positive behavior; ensured uniform observation of school rules and equitable discipline; conducted conferences on student issues with parents, students, and teachers.
- Defined key duties and expectations for the position.
K-12 Assistant Principal
Manor ISD
08.2021 - 06.2024
- Contributed to the development of campus improvement plans with staff, parents, and community members; assisted the principal in developing, maintaining, and using information systems to track progress on campus performance objectives and academic excellence indicators.
- Developed student discipline management system promoting positive behavior; ensured consistent enforcement of rules and conducted conferences with parents, students, and teachers on school-related issues.
- Supervise operations in principal’s absence; help plan daily school activities by participating in the development of class schedules, teacher assignments, and extracurricular activity schedules.
- Observe employee performance, record observations, and conduct evaluation conferences. Serve as second appraiser for designated teacher appraisal system; and assist principal in interviewing, selecting, and orienting new staff.
- Promote the use of technology in teaching/learning process; promote a positive, caring climate for learning; deal sensitively and fairly with persons from diverse cultural backgrounds; and communicate effectively with students and staff.
- Assist with safety inspections and safety drill practice activities; coordinate transportation, custodial, cafeteria, and other support services; ensure that students are adequately supervised during non-instructional periods.
- Supervise reporting and monitoring of student attendance and work with attendance clerk on follow-up investigations.
- Work with department heads and faculty to compile annual budget requests based on documented program needs; requisition supplies, textbooks, and equipment; check inventory; maintain records; and verify receipts for materials.
- Comply with federal and state laws, State Board of Education rule, and board policy.
- Engaged in professional development to enhance skills related to the job assignment.
- Articulated school’s mission to community, soliciting support to achieve goals; identified community needs and initiated activities to address them effectively.
- Defined specific roles and responsibilities for team members
- Contributed to development and evaluation of educational programs; supported innovative instructional initiatives by helping teachers pilot new efforts.
K-12 Social Studies Coordinator
Manor ISD
08.2017 - 08.2020
- Empower, motivate, and coach teachers, leaders and staff with research-based strategies resulting in meaningful student work and increased achievement
- Create, develop, and present district wide professional learning centered on instruction, classroom management, and Social Emotional Learning
- Coordinate, create, and edit district curriculum documents K-12 and overlook the implementation of the provided curriculum and resources
- Coordinate, facilitate, and model district vertical alignment teams in planning, conversations, and curriculum writing
- Develop curriculum and curated resources for four new social studies electives within Ethnic Studies and Social Studies Special Topics
- Collaborated with principals to develop targeted plans for campus needs and supported teachers in planning and PLC meetings with relevant resources
- Build and analyze valid assessments individually and/or with teams to share in the process of assessment creation for district wide assessments, as well as, campus unit assessments
- Coordinate steering committees for development of new courses
- Coordinated district-wide history fair for all middle school campuses, enabling individual students and teams to advance to regional and state competitions
- Collaborate with Texas Historical Commission and other community members to support in their preservation projects and get students involved in the process
- Present vision and goals of Social Studies for the district to executive board, principals, teachers, and other stakeholders
- Provide support to instructional coaches with trainings, book studies, coaching dialogue sessions, and trainer of trainer presentations
- Provided opportunities through Generation Citizen where students were able to meet and ask questions with state and local leaders
- Presented for National Council for Social Studies
- Presented for Texas Council for Social Studies Supervisors
K-12 Social Studies Specialist
ESC Region 13
02.2015 - 08.2017
- Managed content development, editing, marketing, and design of Social Studies products and services to enhance instructional quality
- Collaborated with departments within Academic Services to develop products and services that address diverse student learning needs
- Designed, developed, and implemented professional learning opportunities that were aligned to the TEKS and based on best practices
- Facilitated trainings for teachers, administrators and staff on campuses via contracts for TEKS Resource System & other departments for ESC Region 13
- Provided on-site technical assistance to districts regarding curriculum design and implementation
- Provided on-site technical assistance to districts to support high quality instruction
- Coached teachers in various districts using cognitive coaching strategies to identify core concerns and facilitate breakthrough instructional opportunities, resulting in increased student achievement
- Worked to understand the needs of clients within ESC Region 13 by delivering products and services in the areas of social studies and instruction to improve student outcomes
- Coordinated PLC sessions across the region with campuses of similar makeup so they could communicate about similar concerns with students, planning, and ongoing concerns
- Curated resources for Region 13’s Critical Thinking Labs website through books, videos, and lessons with grants funded by the Library of Congress
- Analyzed regional data for summary report during leadership meetings for various district professionals and stakeholders
- Planned conferences centered around themes of multiple courses bringing in speakers from around the state with the collaboration of various organizations from Central Texas to promote within Region 13
- Planned field trips for teachers to various museums, universities, and other sites of learning to bring ideas of student extensions/enrichment to the forefront
- Communicated and supported 60 districts in Central Texas and private and charter schools.
District Instructional Coach
Round Rock ISD
08.2012 - 02.2015
- Coached and empowered teachers and leaders using research-based strategies and cognitive coaching, leading to increased student engagement and achievement.
- Developed and presented district-wide professional learning focused on instruction, classroom management, SEL, advanced academics, and PBL to enhance teacher effectiveness.
- Coordinated, facilitated, and modeled district vertical alignment teams in planning, conversations, and curriculum writing
- Implemented curriculum and resources around the district through frequent teacher check-ins with multiple platforms for teachers to choose from and office hours for teachers to ask clarifying questions
- Built and analyzed assessments with teams to create district-wide and campus unit assessments that inform instructional practices.
- Analyzed data from district and campus assessments to develop the needs of campus, teachers, and students within the weekly PLCs
- Built and analyzed data reports for district and campus reports, as well as, developed a system of reflection for students to determine where they should attend interventions groups based on skills
- Worked collaboratively with principals to develop purposeful plan for campus needs and followed up with check-ins to progress monitor
- Roles and Responsibilities
Secondary Social Studies Teacher
Longview ISD
08.2005 - 07.2012
- Teacher of IB Psychology and AP World History
- Teacher of 8th grade Early American History and Department Chair
- Teacher of World Geography and United States History
- Instructed various courses using small group instruction and flipped classroom methods
- Collaborated with teachers, counselors, administrators, and staff to address diverse learning needs and enhance student support
- Developed inclusive lesson plans and opportunities for diverse student populations by engaging parents and collaborating with teacher leaders
- Designed daily learning experiences that supported and engaged students through differentiated instruction, bridging concepts, and frequent formative assessments
- Collaborated with the Campus Management Leadership team and mentored other teachers within the district.
Education
Master of Education - Educational Leadership
Texas A&M University-Texarkana
Texarkana08-2012
Bachelor of Science - Social Studies
University of Texas At Tyler
Tyler, TX05-2005
Skills
- Curriculum design and integration
- Curriculum alignment with TEKS
- Backwards design curriculum planning
- Learning management training
- New employee training
- Blended professional development
- Staff supervision and evaluation
- Policy Development
- Community Engagement
- Conference presentations
- Team building coordination
- Advanced in Microsoft Office tools
- Advanced in Google Suite tools
- Technical support provision
- Microsoft Office training
- Staff support systems
Affiliations
- Delta Kappa Gamma International
- Greater Austin Area Alliance of Black School Educators
- Texas Council for Social Studies
- Texas Social Studies Supervisors Association
Certification
- Social Studies Composite Certification, 8-12
- Principal Certification, EC-12
- T-TESS Certified
Professional Development Delivered
- Technology
- Tips, Tools, & Techniques for Microsoft Word
- How to utilize Google Suite for Interactive Notebooks
- Make & Take with Canva for Student Organization
- The 5 Ps of PowerPoint
- Exhale using Excel: Quick & Easy Skills for the Classroom
- Social & Emotional Learning
- Anxiety is Not Always Fear
- Using Sentence Stems for Crucial Conversations
- Restorative Circles in the Workplace
- Social Media is Not for Everyone
- Building Intention through Affirmations
- Curriculum
- Backwards Design for Lesson Design
- How to Use of Thinking Maps for Student Engagement
- Resilience, Writing & Responsibility
- Critical Thinking Skills Made Visible
- Engagement Through Integration of 21st Century Skills
Timeline
9-12 Assistant Principal
Round Rock ISD
08.2024 - Current
K-12 Assistant Principal
Manor ISD
08.2021 - 06.2024
K-12 Social Studies Coordinator
Manor ISD
08.2017 - 08.2020
K-12 Social Studies Specialist
ESC Region 13
02.2015 - 08.2017
District Instructional Coach
Round Rock ISD
08.2012 - 02.2015
Secondary Social Studies Teacher
Longview ISD
08.2005 - 07.2012
Master of Education - Educational Leadership
Texas A&M University-Texarkana
Bachelor of Science - Social Studies
University of Texas At Tyler