Courtney M. Dolinar
Fort Myers,FL
Summary
Enthusiastic educator morally centered in Catholic faith offering 17 years of experience as a teacher for the position of Assistant Principal utilizing leadership abilities to foster a positive school climate in which students and staff can maximize their performance while deepening their Catholic Faith. Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude.
Overview
24
24
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Language Arts Teacher
St. Andrew Catholic School
08.2018 - Current
- Taught 6th Grade - 8th grade Language Arts.
- Implements Catholic Faith through prayer, reflection, and Language Arts project.
- Prepared and implemented lesson plans covering required course topics.
- Promoted effective verbal and written communication through listening, speaking, reading, and writing practice.
- Grade papers, supervise students, create interactive, engaging lessons
- Organized and planned middle school service project, Make a Difference Day
- Maintained Student Service Plans for Student Resource Program by meeting with Parents and students three times a year
- Communicated Student service Plans to teachers throughout grades K-8
- Organized and planned 8th-grade events: Field trips, Parent Appreciation Night, Graduation.
- Supported National Junior Honor Society on service projects and the Everglades Foundation Champions in Action Program.
- Created a New Student Orientation.
- Mentored and supported new teachers with policy, procedures, day to day responsibilities, technology support, and St. Andrew culture.
- Assisted with gathering materials for School Accreditation preparation.
Language Arts Teacher
Palmetto Ridge High School
08.2010 - 06.2017
- Taught 9th Grade pre-AICE, 9th grade English 1 recovery, 10th/11th Grade Intensive Reading, Advanced Communication
- English Department Chair for grades 9 and 10, maintaining inventory of supplies and novels and attending distinct meetings
- Promoted effective verbal and written communication through listening, speaking, reading and writing practice.
- Relayed district initiatives and school initiatives to the English Department.
- Teacher Leader, assisting teachers with observations to prepare for formal observations.
- Maintained Gifted Educational Plans by updating goals for students, and ascertaining feedback from teachers.
- Presented AICE learning strategies in district-level professional development.
- Presented various English Language Arts learning strategies for district-level professional development.
Graduate School Education Leadership Internships
FGCU, Spring-Summer
01.2014 - 07.2015
- Created accreditation portfolios for National Academy of Engineering and Hospitality and Tourism for Palmetto Ridge High School.
- Responsible for all evidence documenting criteria required for both National Academy of Engineering and Hospitality and Tourism portfolios.
- Collaborated with administrators to determine academy objectives.
- Communicated with Palmetto Ridge feeder middle schools in regard to Academy requirements and registration.
- Coordinated and presented materials for Palmetto Ridge High School Parent Night for incoming students and parents concerning the academies.
- Supervised during daily bus duty at arrival and dismissal during summer school sessions at Pinecrest Elementary.
- Co-coordinated schoolwide PBS and reading incentive rewards at Pinecrest Elementary during lunchtime.
- Collaborated with the principal on daily master schedule creation for Pinecrest Elementary.
- Completed school-wide data analysis of student achievement for gains and specific areas of improvement for students.
- Contributed to the mission and vision section of the 2015-2016 School Improvement Plan.
Language Arts Teacher
Cypress Palm Middle School
01.2007 - 01.2010
- Taught Advanced/Gifted Language Arts, Grades 7/ 8
- Promoted effective verbal and written communication through listening, speaking, reading, and writing practice.
- Utilized standardized testing data to assist with addressing student needs in lesson plans.
- Developed grammar units and activities with a team for district-wide middle school initiative.
- Participated in secondary curriculum map writing at district level for English Language Arts.
Language Arts Teacher
Oakridge Middle School
01.2006 - 01.2007
- Regular Language Arts, Grades 7/ 8
- Adapted lesson plans and teaching strategies to meet the needs of different learning styles
- Incorporated project-based learning for writing projects.
- Administered and graded tests and assignments to evaluate students' progress.
- Worked with administrators on behavioral issues to support needs of students.
- Led interesting and diverse group activities to engage students in course material.
Customer Service Supervisor
USA Bluebook
01.2001 - 01.2006
- Managed team of 12 employees
- Wrote and Presented Yearly performance evaluations
- Wrote and designed customer service training manual
- Conducted Interviews with possible candidates for the department.
- Conducted training and mentored team members to promote productivity, accuracy and commitment to friendly service.
- Established and updated work schedules to account for changing staff levels and expected workloads.
- Coached team members to deliver hospitable, professional service while adhering to set service models through call monitoring.
- Onboarded new employees with training.
Education
Masters in Educational Leadership - Educational Leadership
FLORIDA GULF COAST UNIVERSITY
2021
Bachelor of Arts - ENGLISH
ILLINOIS STATE UNIVERSITY
2001
Skills
- Leading with Catholic Faith in daily life
- Problem-Solving Skills
- Effective Written and Verbal Communication
- Positive Reinforcement Strategies
- Team Collaboration
- Time Management
- Classroom Management
- Compassion and Empathy
Affiliations
- National Council of Teachers of English,
- Member of Bishop Verot Curriculum Committee School Board,
- Member of BisMember of St. Andrew School Board and Curriculum Committee.
Certification
Certified in English 6-12, Gifted, ELL.
Trained in Cambridge AICE curriculum programs.
Trained in Kagan learning strategies.
Trained in Advancement Via Individual Determination (AVID)
Timeline
Language Arts Teacher
St. Andrew Catholic School
08.2018 - Current
Graduate School Education Leadership Internships
FGCU, Spring-Summer
01.2014 - 07.2015
Language Arts Teacher
Palmetto Ridge High School
08.2010 - 06.2017
Language Arts Teacher
Cypress Palm Middle School
01.2007 - 01.2010
Language Arts Teacher
Oakridge Middle School
01.2006 - 01.2007
Customer Service Supervisor
USA Bluebook
01.2001 - 01.2006
Bachelor of Arts - ENGLISH
ILLINOIS STATE UNIVERSITY
Masters in Educational Leadership - Educational Leadership
FLORIDA GULF COAST UNIVERSITY
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