Courtney Conner PROFILE Seeking an elementary school teaching position to apply my skills, which include supporting, assisting, and encouraging student’s learning and future success. With a Psychology background, I am able to obtain a deeper understanding of the struggles that children are facing and the factors that influence them to provide them with proper guidance.
TEACHING EXPERIENCE CONTACT 25 Karena Lane, Lawrenceville, NJ (609) 915-5135
[email protected] https://ms-connersclassroom.weebly.com
EDUCATION The College of New Jersey Ewing, NJ Bachelor of Science Degree in Elementary Education & Psychology Spring 2019 Dean’s List: 3 out of 7 semesters
Kisthardt Elementary School, Hamilton, NJ, Spring 2019 ○ Teaches a Kindergarten class a variety of subjects, including literacy, math, spanish, and Fundations. ○ Assumes the role of the head teacher, follows classroom procedures previously in place, and grades students work. ○ Attends conferences and faculty meetings. ○ Creates detailed lesson plans. ○ Conducts meetings with guided reading groups to assess and challenge each student based on their level. Makefield Elementary School, Yardley, PA, Fall 2018 ○ Taught a 2nd Grade class an extensive two week Social Studies unit focusing on the community. ○ Taught weekly lessons in a variety of subjects which aligned with the Core Content Standards. ○ Created classroom and hallway decorations to display student work which engaged and assisted the students with their unit. ○ Conducted meetings with leveled reading groups where readers were observed and higher order questions were asked of them. ○ Created an online portfolio which can be found at https://ms-conners-classroom.weebly.com Morgan Elementary School, Hamilton, NJ, Fall 2017 ○ Taught a 4th Grade class a variety of math and science lessons. ○ Assisted the head teacher with classroom decorations and student work displays. ○ Graded student work across a variety of subjects. ○ Worked with small groups of struggling students to provide them with extra assistance. Quarry Hill Elementary School, Yardley, PA, Spring 2017 ○ Assisted with math centers in a 3rd Grade class. ○ Created a word wall to assist students with their science unit. ○ Observed the head teacher and her interactions with students. ○ Completed DRA’s on various students.
Courtney Conner PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
CERTIFICATION New Jersey Substitute Certification, Fall 2017 H.I.B. Certification, Fall 2018 Project Learning Tree Certification, Fall 2018
ONLINE PORTFOLIO
The Goddard School, Ewing, NJ, 2015- Present, Assistant Teacher ○ Spends time working in a variety of the classrooms. ○ Conducts afternoon circle time which consists of reading a book, discussion of the afternoon activities, and a handwriting activity. ○ Prepares snack for the students and ensures that it is done in an organized manner. ○ Provides assistance to head teachers with projects and classroom activities. ○ Creates crafts and engaging activities to supplement what the head teacher taught previously in the day. ○ Creates all classroom decorations for the monthly themes. The Goddard School, Ewing, NJ, 2016- Present, Office Assistant ○ Handles behavioral issues, ill, or injured children that need to be taken beyond the classroom teacher. ○ Manages the teacher to students ratios. ○ Communicates with parents through phone or at pickup. ○ Assists the Owner and Executive Director. ○ Types the weekly staff schedule. ○ Closes the school multiple nights per week. Substitute Teaching, Lawrence Township Public Schools, 2017-Present ○ Follows plans left by classroom teacher. ○ Ensures that all students are present and are behaving so that they are safe. ○ Leaves a detailed note for the classroom teacher at the end of the day to report what was completed and any disciplinary problems that he/she should be aware of. Substitute Teaching, Ewing Township Public Schools, 2018-Present ○ Follows plans left by classroom teacher. ○ Ensures that all students are present and are behaving so that they are safe. ○ Leaves a detailed note for the classroom teacher at the end of the day to report what was completed and any disciplinary problems that he/she should be aware of.