Resume
Courtney Nelson
516-318-8065
Baldwin Middle School
9/2020- Present
• Develop differentiated instruction for all learners
• Collaborate with colleagues for inter-disciplinary lessons
• Co-Chair of Student Government including students in grades 6-8
• Create engaging lesson plans to reinforce student participation
• Adept in all features of Google Classroom
• Manages both remote and hybrid students simultaneously
Baldwin Middle School
Substitute Teacher
11/2019-9/2020
• Adapted quickly to all subjects and grade levels 6-8 to teach information effectively.
• De-escalated students exhibiting behaviors through a variety of techniques.
• Supervised Homework Center for struggling students.
• Supported student learning virtually during Covid-19.
Variety Child Learning Center
Teacher's Assistant
8/2019-11/2019
•Prepared bulletin boards, classroom materials and individual student portfolios to support teacher plans.
• Conducted special, ABA aligned assessments and tutoring sessions to support individual student needs in a class of 4-7 year old children with autism and Down syndrome
Elkton Middle School
8th Grade Inclusion Teacher
8/2015-6/2019
• Set and communicated ground rules for classroom based on respect and personal responsibility.
• Developed differentiated ELA instruction based on MAP and PARCC scores. • Designed 8th grade Honors Reading curriculum
• Collaborated and implemented co-teaching strategies with Special Education teacher.
• Co-planned differentiated lessons with grade -level colleague.
• Incorporated technology while implementing University of Kansas Paragraph Writing Strategy.
• Analyzed student data and created Social-Emotional lessons as PBIS Team lead.
• Created strong partnerships with families through positive communication.
• Chaired the National Junior Honor Society chapter.
• Tutored in the Twilight after school program
• Guided students through active-shooter training drills.
Education and Training:
Hofstra University 05/2021 Master of Science: School Counseling
University of Delaware 5/2015 Bachelor of Science: Elementary And Middle School Education
Certifications
New York 5-9 ELA Initial License
Certified TA in NY State
Delaware Initial License
Maryland Standard Professional I License
NY ELA 7-12
NY SWD 7-12 (pending)