Courtney Blood
Cheneyville
Summary
My primary objective is to provide a safe and nurturing learning environment that encourages student growth and development. I aim to facilitate engaging and challenging instructions that fosters a love for learning, critical thinking, and problem-solving skills.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
Work History
Special Needs Paraprofessional
Forest Hill Jr High
Forest Hill
08.2025 - Current
- Assisted students with special needs in daily classroom activities.
- Supported teachers in implementing individualized education plans effectively.
- Facilitated communication between students and educators for better understanding.
Toddler Teacher
First United Methodist Preschool
Alexandria
07.2024 - 07.2025
- Planning and delivering effective instructions across a variety of ages
- Assessing and monitoring students progress
- Providing individualized support and interventions as needed
Lead Teacher
Munchkin land Development Center
Alexandria
10.2020 - 07.2024
- Led classroom activities promoting social and emotional development.
- Fostered a safe and inclusive environment for all children.
- Collaborated with parents to support child learning and progress.
- Trained and mentored new teachers in educational best practices.
- Implemented curriculum changes to enhance educational outcomes.
Server
Walk-On's
Alexandria
10.2019 - 10.2020
- Provided excellent customer service in a fast-paced dining environment.
- Managed food and drink orders efficiently using point-of-sale systems.
- Collaborated with kitchen staff to ensure timely meal delivery.
- Assisted in training new servers on menu items and service protocols.
- Maintained cleanliness and organization of dining area throughout shifts.
Education
High School Diploma -
Parkview Baptist School
Sulphur, LaSkills
- Behavior management
- Child development knowledge
- Classroom support
- Special needs advocacy
- Curriculum adaptation
- Classroom organization
- Team collaboration
- Conflict resolution
- Time management
- Problem solving
- Active listening
References
- Amber Eskew, Principal, Forest Hill Jr High School, (318) 748-6844
- Melissa Diemer, Assistant director, Munchkin land, (318) 451-9910
- Carly Bratcher, Administration, First United Methodist Preschool, (318) 787-7819
Leadership Experience
As a Paraprofessional, I will help maintain a positive classroom environment that promotes student engagement, behavior management, and social-emotional development.
Communication Skills
Collaborating with colleagues, parents, and community members to support student learning and achievement is an essential responsibility of a teacher.
Timeline
Special Needs Paraprofessional
Forest Hill Jr High
08.2025 - Current
Toddler Teacher
First United Methodist Preschool
07.2024 - 07.2025
Lead Teacher
Munchkin land Development Center
10.2020 - 07.2024
Server
Walk-On's
10.2019 - 10.2020
High School Diploma -
Parkview Baptist School