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Shannon Means Courtney

Shannon Means Courtney

Instructor, Edcation
Bella Vista,5

Summary

Secondary English Teacher, AP Training, ALE Experience, and ELL Training Goals for this job: extraordinary success through building positive rapport in team leadership. An educator dedicated to the vision of future life-long learners as students, with the ability to scaffold to all levels of instruction. Experience for Teaching Learners: Well versed in knowledge of applications and methodology of teaching strategies, with 13 plus years of APSI and Laying the Foundation Pre-AP and AP training with Arkansas AIMS workshops during my tenor at Springdale High School, and professional development in ELL strategies. Three years experience of teaching ALE classes at Eureka Springs High School. Through 25 plus years of experience in teaching both at public schools and at the U of A as a correspondence instructor as a Secondary English Teacher, I feel I have the skills necessary to lead students to success inside and outside of the classroom in communication and writing skills. Professional Teacher focused on maximizing student learning potential through diverse instructional strategies and classroom management techniques. Skilled lecturer, discussion facilitator and hands-on leader focused on student success. Excels at meeting and exceeding district standards. Passionate [Job Title] dedicated to creating, implementing and assessing instruction to meet student needs. Design and plan daily unit lessons and motivate and manage classes of up to [Number] students. Energetic and hardworking individual with excellent communication and organizational abilities. Detail-oriented team player with strong organizational skills. Ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously with a high degree of accuracy. Motivated creative teacher with experience in delivering engaging lessons to students and helping attain strong understanding of English language. Proficient in fostering creative environment, designing lesson plans and assessing student progress. To seek and maintain full-time position that offers professional challenges utilizing interpersonal skills, excellent time management and problem-solving skills.

Overview

29
29
years of professional experience
6
6
years of post-secondary education

Work History

English Educator

Arkansas Arts Academy High
Rogers, United States
07.2022 - Current
  • Planned dynamic lessons to increase student comprehension of books and literary concepts.
  • Prepared and implemented lesson plans covering required course topics.
  • Led interesting and diverse group activities to engage students in course material.
  • Prepared comprehensive English curriculum for multiple classes.
  • Utilized multimedia strategies and technology to convey information in fresh and interesting ways.
  • Developed innovative lesson plans to engage students in English language learning.
  • Assessed student progress and provided feedback to improve performance and establish academic success.
  • Attended department meetings to develop and update course curricula.
  • Designed and implemented assessments to measure student progress in English language learning.
  • Kept classroom organized, clean and safe for students and visitors.
  • Participated in professional development opportunities to stay up-to-date on teaching best practices and enhance educator skills.
  • Facilitated group discussions to explore works of literature.
  • Designed and facilitated group projects to foster teamwork and problem-solving skills.
  • Supported student skill development in alignment with personal and academic goals.
  • Created and implemented activities to foster critical thinking skills of students.
  • Coordinated activities to encourage interest in reading.

English Educator, Secondary Education, AP

Eureka Springs High School, Mr. David Gilmore
Eureka Springs, AR
01.2014 - 07.2022
  • Designed and facilitated group projects to foster teamwork and problem-solving skills.
  • Participated in professional development opportunities to stay up-to-date on teaching best practices and enhance educator skills.
  • Coordinated activities to encourage interest in reading.
  • Assessed student progress and provided feedback to improve performance and establish academic success.
  • Developed innovative lesson plans to engage students in English language learning.
  • Kept classroom organized, clean and safe for students and visitors.
  • Designed and implemented assessments to measure student progress in English language learning.
  • Created and implemented activities to foster critical thinking skills of students.
  • Worked with other teachers to support struggling students and provide thorough help to rectify comprehension issues.
  • Utilized multimedia strategies and technology to convey information in fresh and interesting ways.

ELL Adult Education Instructor

Northwest Technical Institute Adult Education Center
Springdale, United States
11.2021 - 05.2022
  • Facilitated traditional, online and hands-on training for over [Number] students to promote effective, tailored learning.
  • Managed small and large groups of students for classroom and off-site instruction.
  • Used positive reinforcement and provided clear feedback to help students succeed.
  • Developed detailed daily lesson plans for activities.
  • Wrote and designed continuing education examinations.
  • Tutored students in using public transportation, dealing with problem situations, expressing emotions appropriately and communicating with peers and employers.
  • Employed variety of assessment tools and strategies to improve instruction methods.
  • Helped supervisor establish and monitor individual and program objectives.
  • Handled admissions and attendance reports for [Number] students in professional education course.
  • Provided individual mentoring and special tutoring to struggling students.
  • Recommended curriculum choices and created lesson plans to maximize effectiveness of instruction.

AP Literature, Pre AP Secondary English Teacher

Springdale Public Schools, Springdale High School
Springdale, United States
07.2004 - 06.2014
  • Sophomore
  • Center, Pre-AP 10 English, CCSS English 10, Inclusion English 10, Advanced Placement English
  • Literature and Composition
  • Planned dynamic lessons to increase student comprehension of books and literary concepts.
  • Designed and facilitated group projects to foster teamwork and problem-solving skills.
  • Supported student skill development in alignment with personal and academic goals.
  • Developed innovative lesson plans to engage students in English language learning.
  • Assessed student progress and provided feedback to improve performance and establish academic success.
  • Coordinated activities to encourage interest in reading.
  • Participated in professional development opportunities to stay up-to-date on teaching best practices and enhance educator skills.
  • Created and implemented activities to foster critical thinking skills of students.
  • Worked with other teachers to support struggling students and provide thorough help to rectify comprehension issues.
  • Designed and implemented assessments to measure student progress in English language learning.
  • Led interesting and diverse group activities to engage students in course material.
  • Utilized multimedia strategies and technology to convey information in fresh and interesting ways.
  • Prepared and implemented lesson plans covering required course topics.
  • Prepared comprehensive English curriculum for multiple classes.
  • Kept classroom organized, clean and safe for students and visitors.
  • Attended department meetings to develop and update course curricula.
  • Promoted culture of inclusion, respect and collaboration in classroom.
  • Developed and implemented variety of instructional strategies to meet diverse needs of students.
  • Supported development of individualized education plans for students with special needs.
  • Developed and implemented behavior management plans to address student issues.
  • Established and maintained professional relationships with students, staff, parents and community members.
  • Presented guest lectures at conferences and other events.
  • Facilitated group discussions to explore works of literature.
  • Assisted in development of college and career readiness programs.

Instructor

University of Arkansas
01.1995 - 01.2004
  • Tracked student progress, frequently checking in with struggling students and identifying root causes of problems.
  • Applied various teaching aids to minimize learning gaps and instruct and motivate students.
  • Evaluated and revised lesson plans and course content to achieve student-centered learning.
  • Optimized day-to-day instruction to align educational strategies with industry best practices.
  • Improved student performance by defining clear goals and communicating performance metrics.
  • Oversaw curriculum development and implementation in alignment with best practices.

Education

Bachelor of Arts - Comparative Literature.

University of Arkansas, U of A
Fayetteville, AR
09.1979 - 12.1983

Masters of Science Curriculum - Instruction Courses

Western Governors University
St. Louis, MO
03.2018 - 04.2020

Department of Education Teacher Certification, Secondary and Middle School English - undefined

Arkansas State

Skills

Creative and passionate educator

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Additional Information

Creative and thinks outside of the box.

Self motivated

Works well alone or with team

Leadership

Artistic

Software

Google Suite, Google Forms, Google Documents, Microsoft Word, Google Classroom, Educational Software such as IXL, iReady, etc

Interests

Arts, Sciences, Psychology

Work Availability

monday
tuesday
wednesday
thursday
friday
saturday
sunday
morning
afternoon
evening
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Quote

How many ideas have there been in the history of the human race that were unthinkable ten years before they appeared?
Fyodor Dostoevsky

Timeline

English Educator

Arkansas Arts Academy High
07.2022 - Current

ELL Adult Education Instructor

Northwest Technical Institute Adult Education Center
11.2021 - 05.2022

Masters of Science Curriculum - Instruction Courses

Western Governors University
03.2018 - 04.2020

English Educator, Secondary Education, AP

Eureka Springs High School, Mr. David Gilmore
01.2014 - 07.2022

AP Literature, Pre AP Secondary English Teacher

Springdale Public Schools, Springdale High School
07.2004 - 06.2014

Instructor

University of Arkansas
01.1995 - 01.2004

Bachelor of Arts - Comparative Literature.

University of Arkansas, U of A
09.1979 - 12.1983

Department of Education Teacher Certification, Secondary and Middle School English - undefined

Arkansas State
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