Shelby Courtney
Amsterdam,NY
Summary
Versatile and dedicated first year teacher with focus on individual needs of special education students. Empathetic and accommodating in design and implementation of hands-on lessons. Exceptional skills working with teachers, parents and specialists to meet educational needs of students.
Overview
2
2
years of professional experience
Work History
Field Experience
Wells College Education 308 Practicum
- Worked in 8:1:1 program serving students with emotional disabilities
- Taught whole and small group instruction for all subjects
- Accomodated students based on IEP's
- Enforced policies in a trauma responsive environment
Work / Study Job
Wells College Student Worker Peachtown Elementary School
09.2022 - 05.2024
- Conflict mediation
- Consistent communication with parents and corresponding teachers
- Oversee and teach small-group math and literacy lessons
Internship
Broadalbin Perth Elementary School
- Taught multiple whole-group math lessons in a fifth-grade inclusive classroom
- Enforced PBIS in the classroom
- Worked closely alongside cooperating teachers
Field Experience
Wells College Education 216 Practicum
- Worked one-on-one with students receiving extra support within the classroom in Kindergarten, 1st Grade, and 6th Grade
- Gave extra support to students struggling with work
- Helped teach and mediate pull-out group in the resource room
Field Experience
Wells College Education 226 Practicum
- Observed in a third-grade inclusive classroom
- Taught an intervention group for math
- Participated and enforced daily activities within the classroom
Therapeutic Support Teacher
HFM BOCES
06.2024 - Current
Student Teaching Intern
Broadalbin Perth Central School District
05.2024 - 06.2024
- Evaluated student progress through formative and summative assessments, providing constructive feedback for improvement.
- Managed classroom behavior effectively, establishing clear expectations and consistent consequences for all students.
- Developed positive relationships with students, fostering a supportive learning environment that encouraged academic success.
- Enhanced student comprehension by incorporating diverse instructional strategies and multimedia resources.
- Implemented differentiated instruction to accommodate diverse learning styles and needs, ensuring every student''s growth.
- Participated in professional development opportunities to stay current on best practices and innovative teaching techniques.
- Utilized data-driven decision-making practices to inform instructional planning and adapt teaching methods as needed.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Inclusive Childhood Education [Sociology and Psychology Minor ]
Wells College
Aurora NY 06.2024
Advanced Regents Diploma -
Broadalbin Perth High School
Broadalbin NY 06.2021
Skills
- Patient
- Strong communication skills
- Approachable
- Problem solver
- Ability to stay calm in a stressful situation
- Well organized
- Welcoming
- Classroom Management
- Critical Thinking
Training
- DASA Training
- Mandated Reporter
- Indentification and Referral of Substance Abuse
- School Violence Prevention and Intervention Workshop
- Autism Workshop
- Non-Violent De-Escalation Training
Timeline
Therapeutic Support Teacher
HFM BOCES
06.2024 - Current
Student Teaching Intern
Broadalbin Perth Central School District
05.2024 - 06.2024
Work / Study Job
Wells College Student Worker Peachtown Elementary School
09.2022 - 05.2024
Field Experience
Wells College Education 308 Practicum
Internship
Broadalbin Perth Elementary School
Field Experience
Wells College Education 216 Practicum
Field Experience
Wells College Education 226 Practicum
Bachelor of Science - Inclusive Childhood Education [Sociology and Psychology Minor ]
Wells College
Advanced Regents Diploma -
Broadalbin Perth High School
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