Courtney Gould
New Bethlehem
Summary
Dynamic educator and leader with 20 years of experience in elementary education, seeking to further my knowledge of higher education by working alongside a professor of education through a graduate assistantship. Skillful in planning, organizing, and thoughtfully leading both classrooms of students and teams of teachers. Excellent communication and leadership abilities.
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Elementary Teacher
Armstrong School District
08.2005 - Current
- Devises lesson plans in alignment with state curriculum standards to meet educational and instructional goals
- As second grade department chair, enthusiastically leads a team of 20 teachers in implementing curriculum effectively
- Works with school administrators and other educators in the ongoing development and implementation of curriculum maps for the district
- As part of the reading and science adoption committees, collaborates with faculty and staff to plan and implement curriculum
- Creates safe, nurturing environment of trust and respect with students
- Handles challenging classroom behaviors using a positive behavior support system
- Prepares materials for lessons, assignments, and assessments, and evaluates, corrects and grades student performance to identify gaps in skills or knowledge and set realistic goals
- Develops strong relationships with students and their families through consistent communication and involvement in school events
Education
Master of Science - Reading
Clarion University of Pennsylvania
Clarion, PA05.2008
Bachelor of Science - Elementary And Early Childhood Education
Clarion University of Pennsylvania
Clarion, PA12.2004
Skills
- Curriculum design and management
- Leadership of Grade Level Team
- Trained in the Science of Reading
- Individualized Instruction
- Classroom Management
- Effective Lesson Planning
- Team Collaboration
- Positive Behavior Management
Certification
- Middle-Level Math Instructional Certificate
- Elementary & Early Childhood Education - Birth through 6th Grade
Leadership Positions
Armstrong School District 2nd Grade Department Chair
Armstrong School District Science & Reading Curriculum Adoption Committees
Children's Ministry Director at Grace Baptist Church
Timeline
Elementary Teacher
Armstrong School District
08.2005 - Current
Bachelor of Science - Elementary And Early Childhood Education
Clarion University of Pennsylvania
Master of Science - Reading
Clarion University of Pennsylvania
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