Kourtlan Copeland

Dedicated education professional committed to fostering the holistic development of young learners by providing comprehensive academic, social, and emotional support. Demonstrates a strong understanding of developmental stages and excels at creating inclusive, nurturing, and engaging classroom environments. Passionate about integrating evidence-based instructional strategies with wellness-focused practices to support student growth, well-being, and long-term success.

• Delivered developmentally tailored lesson plans and curriculum units across the domains of Mathematics, Language Arts, Science, and Social Studies.
• Acted as the primary classroom instructor, overseeing student adherence to daily routines and procedures.
• Partnered with paraprofessionals, school administrators, and fellow educators to devise strategies for enhancing school culture, student achievement, and staff growth.
• Maintained open lines of communication with families to discuss student progress, developmental milestones, and areas requiring attention, facilitating the creation of personalized learning plans for individual students.
• Maryland Teacher of Promise recipient where I worked closely with a Maryland mentor teacher to create lesson plans and an inclusive learning environment during internship experience as well as to prepare for upcoming Teaching Position.

President | Delta Zeta

• Chair and preside over all Executive Board and chapter meetings in a critical leadership role.
• Represent Delta Zeta Sorority as an ambassador on campus and within the community.
• Formulate and implement individual chapter support plans to advance the mission statement.
• Volunteer with different national and local non-profits and community organizations.

Member| President's Leadership Circle

• Participated in leadership development dialogues with fellow student leaders.
• Acted as a student ambassador, contributing to proposals and initiatives for campus improvements.
• Engaged in mentorship and character development sessions with the University President, Vice President of Student Affairs, and Assistant Vice President for Student Engagement.