Courtney Wolcott
3270 Prairie Smoke Rd. Bozeman,MT
Summary
Passionate, joyful teacher of fifteen years in a variety of school settings. Proven history of creating engaged, inclusive classroom environments that support all learning needs. Exceptional commitment to students’ growth and development as learners and individuals. Dedicated to building school culture through collegial collaboration and continued professional development.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
4th Grade Teacher
The Monforton School
09.2016 - Current
- Design & instruct lessons in all subject matter aligning to Montana's Common Core State Standards
- Develop and foster exceptional and inclusive classroom culture that promotes kindness, respect, humility and hard work
- Coordinate with team teachers to organize field trips, out of school and cross-curricular learning opportunities
- Meet with parents through daily phone calls, trimester parent-teacher conferences, and informal check-ins to create cooperative environment in which all are advocating for advancement of students
- Partner with special education teacher to differentiate for students with individual needs
- Collaborate with Student Support Teams regularly to analyze student progress on district assessments, implement and strategize behavioral plans for students, and report progress of American Reading Company leveled reading curriculum
7th and 8th Grade ELA Teacher
Milwaukee College Prep
09.2012 - 06.2016
- Designed & instructed lessons based on Writing and Language Common Core Standards for 7th & 8th graders
- Collaborated with special education teacher to differentiate and advocate for students with individual needs
- Utilized data to inform instruction from in class assessments, Measurement of Academic Performance test (MAP) and The Wisconsin Knowledge Content Examination
- Met with parents through daily phone calls, quarterly meetings and homeroom parent events
- Purposefully planned with sense of cultural awareness to align with school's distinctly recognized character curriculum
Teach for America Corps Member
Milwaukee Region TFA
09.2012 - 06.2014
- Served as a member by committing two years of teaching in underserved cities across America
- Participated in professional development through one-on-one and group sessions at least twice a month
- Taught summer school in New York City public schools
- Completed 100+ hours of coursework in instructional planning, classroom management, and diversity training
5th Grade English & Social Studies Teacher
Our Sisters' School
09.2010 - 06.2012
- Worked as AmeriCorps Volunteer Teacher at tuition-free independent school for culturally diverse, underprivileged students
- Taught 5th grade English, social studies and four additional enrichment classes aligned with Massachusetts State Standards
- Coached daily athletics and tutored in evening study
Education
Master's in Educational Policy and Leadership -
Marquette University
Milwaukee, WI08.2014
Bachelor of Arts in English - Creative Writing -
St. Lawrence University
Canton, New York05.2010
Certification
- Montana License #139448 OOE ELE, Elementary (K-8th grade), 07/2024-Present
- Wisconsin License #72-777 MC-EA, K-8th grade, 05/2014
Leadership Experience
- Teacher Leadership Institute, Bozeman, MT, 2018 Participated in yearlong institute through face to face, virtual sessions, and module work with cohort and MFPE staff. Developed leadership skills through final Capstone project: a school wide monthly discussion group wherein teachers discussed, shared and implemented reading and writing workshops.
- ELA Curriculum Search Committee, Bozeman, MT, Spring 2021, Researched, analyzed and compared different curriculums bi-weekly. Participated in professional development for the American Reading Company elementary curriculum.
- Lucy Calkins Reading Institute, Teachers College at Columbia, New York City, June 2016 Applied and attended five-day institute and presented information to Monforton staff. Researched and organized local expert to present a full-day workshop for all staff.
Timeline
4th Grade Teacher
The Monforton School
09.2016 - Current
7th and 8th Grade ELA Teacher
Milwaukee College Prep
09.2012 - 06.2016
Teach for America Corps Member
Milwaukee Region TFA
09.2012 - 06.2014
5th Grade English & Social Studies Teacher
Our Sisters' School
09.2010 - 06.2012
Master's in Educational Policy and Leadership -
Marquette University
Bachelor of Arts in English - Creative Writing -
St. Lawrence University
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