Courtney Sutton
Winterville,NC
Summary
Dynamic IT expert with proficiency in application development, configuration management, and database design, focused on optimizing team performance and operational efficiency in technology environments.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Career Explorations Teacher
Farmville Middle School
Farmville, North Carolina
09.2025 - Current
- Developed engaging lesson plans to enhance student understanding and participation.
- Utilized educational technology to facilitate interactive learning experiences.
- Prepared and maintained classroom environments appropriate for student learning and physical, social and emotional development.
- Encouraged critical thinking skills and problem solving strategies among students.
Program Manager - Digital Literacy Corps
Kinston Teens
Kinston, NC
04.2025 - 09.2025
- Spearhead digital literacy programs through youth ambassador training, community workshops, and targeted outreach to underserved populations.
- Develop culturally responsive, accessible curricula with digital education experts, overseeing budgets, reporting, and resource allocation.
- Recruit, coach, and monitor youth participants (ages 16-24) to ensure program engagement and success.
- Manage operations of the Digital Resource Lab, track performance metrics, produce stakeholder reports, and lead advocacy-driven marketing campaigns.
IT Application Developer & Database Specialist
Contentnea Savannah School
Kinston, NC
08.2023 - 04.2025
- Collaborated with school administrators and staff to develop, implement, and evaluate STEM initiatives and curriculum.
- Actively participated in professional development, educational conferences, and PITSCO trainings to enhance professional competence.
- Conducted lectures, facilitated discussions, and demonstrated expertise in multiple subject areas.
- Developed objectives and outlines for courses of study, adhering to curriculum guidelines and state/school requirements.
Gateway to Technology Educator
Jackson Middle School PLTW
Greensboro, NC
08.2021 - 06.2023
- Instructed middle school students in various STEM-related subjects, including Design and Modeling, Automation and Robotics, and App Creation.
- Leveraged learning management systems and technology platforms to distribute assignments and engage with students effectively.
- Actively participated in professional development sessions to stay updated on integrated new and established technologies and programs.
- Served as the Technology Student Association Advisor (TSA).
Education
MASTER OF SCIENCE - CYBER SECURITY
North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University
Greensboro, NC05.2028
NETWORK MANAGEMENT -
Wayne Community College
Goldsboro, NC05.2023
COMPUTER SCIENCE - INFORMATION SECURITY CONCENTRATION
Winston-Salem State University
Winston-Salem, NC05.2020
Skills
- Analytical skills
- Decision making
- Problem solving
- Configuring link-state protocols
- NAT services
- Implementing ACLs
- Communication skills
- Collaborative teamwork
- Interpersonal interactions
- Organizational abilities
- Configuring VLANs
- Inter-VLANs
- Configuring WLANs
- Wireless LAN controller
- HTML
- Python programming
- Installing and configuring the Windows Server operating system
- Organizational skills
- Time management
Certification
- Network Systems
- Cisco Hardware and Software Support
- Amazon Web Services
- Systems Hardware and Software Support
Timeline
Career Explorations Teacher
Farmville Middle School
09.2025 - Current
Program Manager - Digital Literacy Corps
Kinston Teens
04.2025 - 09.2025
IT Application Developer & Database Specialist
Contentnea Savannah School
08.2023 - 04.2025
Gateway to Technology Educator
Jackson Middle School PLTW
08.2021 - 06.2023
MASTER OF SCIENCE - CYBER SECURITY
North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University
NETWORK MANAGEMENT -
Wayne Community College
COMPUTER SCIENCE - INFORMATION SECURITY CONCENTRATION
Winston-Salem State University