Resume

Courtney Nelson


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)