Tammie R. Courtney
Lancaster,TX
Summary
Accomplished Educator successful in classroom management, student evaluations and test preparation. Proven history of improving student learning outcomes by adapting lesson plans to student needs. Dedicated to promoting academic performance and fostering social skills and character development.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
Work History
Elementary Teacher
Harris Elementary School
08.2023 - 10.2023
- Built positive relationships with parents to involve families in educational process.
- Communicated student progress, academic difficulties, or behavioral concerns to parents, guardians and administration using tact and professionalism to improve student academic performance.
- Managed approximately 20 incoming emails and calls within the district.
Classroom Instructor
Lancaster Independent School District
08.2022 - 05.2023
- Managed classroom environment conducive for learning to meet maturity level and interest of students.
- Evaluated progress of individual students to adjust teaching strategies to meet needs.
- Managed approximately 20 emails and calls per day from parents and staff.
Training Specialist
University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences/REACH/REACHing Parents
09.2019 - 12.2021
- Worked in collaboration with project manager and team members and team members to develop and implement a research-based training intervention
- Provided intervention that included group instruction
- One-on-one coaching, and ongoing follow up with participants, delivered across the state
- Attended meetings, monitored participant progress, enter updates in a shared database, assist with writing reports, interact with evaluation team, and perform other duties assigned.
- Assessed additional needs based on training progress and collaborated with management to meet requirements.
- Managed approximately 20 emails and calls per day from trainees and staff.
Family Engagement Specialist Pre-K
Pulaski County Special School District
08.2018 - 05.2019
- Serves as liaison between early childhood/elementary transitions and the local community to support and empower families living in high needs areas, reinforcing the opportunities for young children to reach their developmental potential and succeed in school
- Built solid and trusting rapport with children and families, fostering trust and communication to meet case needs.
- Documented data and completed accurate updates to case records.
- Assisted families in navigating the social services system, including applying for benefits, accessing resources and connecting with other family support services.
- Managed approximately 20 emails and calls per day from parents and staff.
Program Coordinator
ABC Adolescent Center
06.2017 - 07.2018
- Developed and maintained relationships with external partners to facilitate program operations.
- Scheduled and supervised staff meetings to discuss new ideas and update participants on program details and milestones.
- Collaborated with various school districts and other businesses in providing services for the youth.
- Managed approximately 20 emails and calls per day from community partners, schools and parents.
Paraprofessional
Geyer Springs Early Childhood Center
08.2016 - 05.2017
- Oversaw students in classroom and common areas to monitor, enforce rules, and support lead teacher.
- Delivered personalized educational, behavioral, and emotional support to individual students to enable positive learning outcomes.
- Managed approximately 10 emails and calls within the district and staff.
Independent Trainer
Early Care, Education Projects
07.2009 - 01.2017
- Provided trainings to teachers and child care providers to enhance and keep abreast of their knowledge of child development ages zero to eight years.
- Monitored and reported trainee progress, introducing new learning tools to address individual needs.
- Managed approximately 20 emails and calls per day from trainees and staff.
Human Resource Specialist
Arkansas Health Center
10.2015 - 01.2016
- Maintained personnel records and statistical data to establish accuracy and compliance with applicable regulations.
- Monitored employee attendance and performance, addressing issues in accordance with company policies and procedures.
- Managed approximately 30 emails and calls per day from staff, new hires and community.
Manager of Staff Development
KIDS FIRST-LR/UAMS
08.2012 - 08.2015
- .Monitored employee performance to look for areas in need of improvement.
- Mentored teachers in the areas of lesson plans, classroom management, student discipline, and interaction with parents/students.
- Responsible for new employee orientation for teachers and classroom staff.
- Managed approximately 20 emails and calls per day from staff, parents, community partners, and public schools.
Education
Bachelor of Science - History, Social Work
University of Arkansas
University Of Arkansas At Pine Bluff05.1998
Skills
- MS Office
- Organizational Skills
- Data Entry
- Organization and Time Management
- Problem-Solving Skills
- Team Collaboration
- Behavioral Improvement
- Team Leadership
- Staff Management
- Health and Safety Regulations
- Coordinate Events
- Train Employees
- Quality Standards
- Information Confidentiality
- Contract Development and Management
- Verbal and Written Communication
- Greet Guests
- Customer Service
Enjoyment
One thing I've learned is that you must talk to people in order to help them. Remaining professional and letting them know that you are just as human as they are. Building rapport is important!
Work Availability
monday
tuesday
wednesday
thursday
friday
saturday
sunday
morning
afternoon
evening
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Timeline
Elementary Teacher
Harris Elementary School
08.2023 - 10.2023
Classroom Instructor
Lancaster Independent School District
08.2022 - 05.2023
Training Specialist
University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences/REACH/REACHing Parents
09.2019 - 12.2021
Family Engagement Specialist Pre-K
Pulaski County Special School District
08.2018 - 05.2019
Program Coordinator
ABC Adolescent Center
06.2017 - 07.2018
Paraprofessional
Geyer Springs Early Childhood Center
08.2016 - 05.2017
Human Resource Specialist
Arkansas Health Center
10.2015 - 01.2016
Manager of Staff Development
KIDS FIRST-LR/UAMS
08.2012 - 08.2015
Independent Trainer
Early Care, Education Projects
07.2009 - 01.2017
Bachelor of Science - History, Social Work
University of Arkansas
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