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Work History
Education
Skills
Professional Development
Affiliations
Accomplishments
Certification
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Jennifer Coury

South Bend,IN

Summary

Dynamic educator with a proven track record of enhancing student writing scores and integrating technology into lessons. Expertise in data analysis and teacher mentoring fosters collaborative learning environments that drive student achievement. Committed to continuous improvement and effective classroom management.

Overview

19
19
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

6-8 Language Arts Teacher

St. Jude Catholic School
South Bend, IN
08.2022 - Current
  • Mentored and supervised teachers and assistants on effective teaching techniques.
  • Supported the administrative team with tasks related to discipline and scheduling.
  • Evaluated and proposed updates to learning materials.
  • Led students to achieve success in competitive writing events.
  • Prepared students for success in higher-level education.

7-8 Language Arts Teacher

St. Joseph Grade School
South Bend, IN
08.2019 - 06.2022
  • Increased 7th grade ILEARN scores by 24%.
  • Led students to success in writing competition.
  • Integrated technology into lessons to enhance student engagement and understanding of language arts concepts.

7-8 Language Arts Teacher

Jackson Intermediate Center
South Bend, IN
08.2011 - 06.2016
  • Increased student achievement from medium to high growth for 75% of the class roster.
  • Raised student writing scores 10% above the district average.
  • Reduced classroom disciplinary referrals to 0% through positive classroom management.

Lead Teacher/Behavior Specialist

Bashor Children’s Home
Goshen, IN
08.2007 - 08.2011
  • Decreased student disciplinary referrals by 30% using effective classroom management techniques
  • Facilitated discussions and problem-solving addressing teacher performance and improvement
  • Observed and provided feedback to teachers for effective educational practices

Administrator/ Lead Teacher

The Crossing Educational Center
Elkhart, IN
08.2006 - 06.2007
  • Led creation of a diploma program for Elkhart County Jail inmates.
  • Managed the entire launch process for an alternative high school in South Bend.
  • Developed and led a comprehensive training session spanning three days for educational staff.
  • Directed work and tasks of staff members in education and support roles.
  • Oversaw admission procedures involving campus tours, applicant interviews, and enrollment coordination.

Education

Master of Education - School Administration

Bethel College
Mishawaka, IN

Bachelor of Arts - English

Greenville College
Greenville, IL

Research Fellowship - Writing

National Writing Project, Ball State University
Muncie, IN

Skills

  • Instructional design
  • Scheduling
  • Curriculum development
  • Assessment strategies
  • Data analysis
  • Mentoring teachers
  • Problem solving
  • Classroom management
  • Conflict resolution
  • Verbal and written communication

Professional Development

2024-2025 Science of Reading

2024 Kagan Collaborative Learning

2022-2024 Program for Inclusive Education

2022 Orton-Gillingham Approach

2022 Teach Like a Champion: Reading Reconsidered

Affiliations

  • 2023-Present: St. Jude School Advisory Board
  • 2023-Present: Diocese of Ft. Wayne South Bend; Council of Teachers, District #2 Representative
  • 2023-2025 St. Jude Catholic Church; Extraordinary Minister of Holy Communion
  • 2022-2023 St. Jude Catholic School; Strategic Planning Committee

Accomplishments

2025 Christ the Teacher Award, St. Jude Catholic School, South Bend, Indiana

Certification

Building Level Administrator: Initial Practitioner #10101370

  • Administrator All Schools

Professional Educator License: Accomplished Practitioner #1588059

  • Language Arts: Middle School-High School
  • Social Studies: 5-9

National Writing Project: Certified Consultant

References

References available upon request.

Timeline

6-8 Language Arts Teacher

St. Jude Catholic School
08.2022 - Current

7-8 Language Arts Teacher

St. Joseph Grade School
08.2019 - 06.2022

7-8 Language Arts Teacher

Jackson Intermediate Center
08.2011 - 06.2016

Lead Teacher/Behavior Specialist

Bashor Children’s Home
08.2007 - 08.2011

Administrator/ Lead Teacher

The Crossing Educational Center
08.2006 - 06.2007

Master of Education - School Administration

Bethel College

Bachelor of Arts - English

Greenville College

Research Fellowship - Writing

National Writing Project, Ball State University

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