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Kourtney Milne

Grand Prairie

Summary

Dedicated education specialist with years of experience in promoting child development through innovative teaching methods. Proficient in developing individualized lesson plans to meet diverse behavioral needs. Strong commitment to fostering positive learning environments that encourage student adaptation and achievement.

Overview

18
18
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Reading Specialist/Teacher

Fellowship Academy
Kennedale
08.2018 - 05.2023
  • MTA: Elementary EC-Junior High (Content Mastery all subjects), Music: Elementary EC-6th (Junior High choir girls), Bible/History teacher: 5th and 6th grade, Second Grade Teacher: all content areas.

Pre-K Teacher

Jandrucko Early Learning Academy
Grand Prairie
08.2023 - 12.2024
  • Taught four year olds using experience based learning approach and teaching language, math, science, and social studies through play and real life experiences.

Second Grade Teacher

MISD
Mansfield
08.2015 - 05.2019
  • Taught second grade all subject areas, aligned with MISD TEKs and Scope and Sequence.
  • Implemented Differentiated Instruction and accommodations for RTI, SpEd, 504, GT to best meet the needs of all students in the classroom.

Third Grade Teacher

Midlothian ISD
Midlothian
08.2014 - 05.2015
  • Taught third grade all content areas, aligned with the Midlothian ISD Scope and Sequence and Texas Standards.
  • Met the needs of all of my third graders and made the required accommodations to see the individual needs of all the students in my class: ie. RTI, SpEd, and necessary 504.

Substitute Teacher/SpEd Aide/Reading Tutor

HEB ISD
Bedford
08.2010 - 05.2012
  • Reading tutoring for preparation for STAAR testing.
  • Long-term subbing for third grade at Meadow Creek Elementary.
  • Instructing as a SpEd Aide for Meadow Creek Elementary.
  • Long-term subbing at Central Jr. High: teaching ESL.
  • Instructing part-time at various schools throughout the district.

Venture Teacher/Teacher's Assistant

FBCC Sunshine and Venture Programs
Colleyville
08.2008 - 05.2010
  • Developed new curriculum and instructed high school students in life management skills.
  • Assisted teacher and taught Kindergarten classes.
  • Administered standardized test for Kindergarten students.

Fourth Grade and Kindergarten Teacher

Covenant Christian Academy
Colleyville
08.2006 - 03.2008
  • Taught fourth grade using the classical instruction model.
  • Taught Kindergarten before maternity leave.

Education

B.A. - Elementary Education

Colorado Christian University
Lakewood, CO
12-2000

Practical Theology Diploma -

Christ For The Nations Institute
Dallas, TX
05-1996

Elementary Education -

Texas Wesleyan University
Ft. Worth, TX
05-1993

High School -

Trinity High School
Euless, TX
05-1992

Skills

  • MTA teaching approach
  • Content mastery
  • Elementary teaching
  • Music teaching
  • Keyboard
  • Vocal

Certification

  • MTA Advanced (Multi-sensory Teaching Approach, (Kits 1-7))
  • Texas Educator Certificate: Classroom Teacher; Generalist EC-8; ESL Generalist EC-6
  • ACSI Certification
  • GT Certified
  • ESL Certified

Timeline

Pre-K Teacher

Jandrucko Early Learning Academy
08.2023 - 12.2024

Reading Specialist/Teacher

Fellowship Academy
08.2018 - 05.2023

Second Grade Teacher

MISD
08.2015 - 05.2019

Third Grade Teacher

Midlothian ISD
08.2014 - 05.2015

Substitute Teacher/SpEd Aide/Reading Tutor

HEB ISD
08.2010 - 05.2012

Venture Teacher/Teacher's Assistant

FBCC Sunshine and Venture Programs
08.2008 - 05.2010

Fourth Grade and Kindergarten Teacher

Covenant Christian Academy
08.2006 - 03.2008

B.A. - Elementary Education

Colorado Christian University

Practical Theology Diploma -

Christ For The Nations Institute

Elementary Education -

Texas Wesleyan University

High School -

Trinity High School