Courtney N Richer
Elton
Summary
Motivated and driven with a strong leadership presence. Extensive teaching experience of 11 years in education institutions. Goal is to assist students in achieving academic aspirations and provide valuable experiences. Committed to offering opportunities for professional growth and advancement. Professional with significant experience in supporting diverse student needs and fostering inclusive learning environments. Strong collaborative skills, adept at working with multidisciplinary teams to achieve educational goals. Highly adaptable, with focus on individualized instruction, behavioral management, and developing students' potential. Reliable and results-driven, with expertise in IEP development, differentiated instruction, and student advocacy.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
Work History
SpEd Teacher
W.W. Stewart Elementary
08.2024 - Current
- Increased student engagement by incorporating hands-on activities and real-world examples in lesson plans.
- Partnered with parents and guardians to develop strategies for supporting their child''s learning at home, enhancing overall student success.
- Conducted regular assessments of student progress, adjusting instructional methods as needed to optimize learning outcomes.
- Improved student reading comprehension and fluency through targeted interventions and small group instruction.
- Designed instructional materials tailored to meet the unique learning styles of each student, resulting in increased understanding of course content.
- Utilized data-driven decision making to identify areas of improvement in curriculum planning and instructional practices.
- Implemented behavior management strategies to maintain a positive learning environment, resulting in decreased classroom disruptions.
- Collaborated with other teachers and support staff to provide a comprehensive educational experience for all students.
3rd Grade ELA Teacher
Jennings Elementary
08.2021 - Current
- Managed third-grade classroom responsibilities along with various tasks.
- Promoted a growth mindset in students by setting high expectations and providing support for individual academic goals.
- Developed and maintained positive relationships with parents, fostering open communication about student progress and achievements.
- Implemented differentiated instruction techniques to address diverse learning needs and ensure student success.
- Participated in professional development opportunities, staying current on teaching strategies and best practices for ELA education.
- Collaborated with colleagues on interdisciplinary projects, enhancing students'' understanding of the connection between subjects.
- Provided timely feedback on assignments, allowing students to improve their performance and master course material.
- Utilized data-driven decision-making to identify areas of improvement within the curriculum and adjust lesson plans accordingly.
New Teacher Mentor
Jennings Elementary
08.2023 - 05.2024
- Responsibilities include supporting and providing guidance to teachers with less than 3 years of total teaching experience
- Commit to being a mentor for at least one year and plan to meet at a minimum on a monthly schedule, keep track of prior mentoring log submissions, observe classrooms as requested by the mentee or leadership for additional support, offer encouragement and support, build a supportive, collegial relationship with the new teacher, develop trust and maintain confidentiality, share best practices, and participate in professional development as needed to develop your mentoring skills
- Enhanced classroom engagement by integrating innovative technologies such as interactive whiteboards, tablets, and online resources into daily lessons.
- Attended professional development workshops to stay current on best practices in education, implementing new techniques as appropriate.
- Assessed student progress regularly, providing constructive feedback and implementing targeted interventions when necessary.
- Mentored new teachers in curriculum planning and instructional strategies, improving their teaching effectiveness.
- Developed strong relationships with parents and guardians, fostering open communication about student progress and goals.
- Tailored instructional methods to accommodate diverse learning styles, ensuring each student had an opportunity to succeed acadically.
3rd Grade ELA/Social Studies Teacher
Eunice Elementary
08.2019 - 05.2021
- Responsibilities included but were not limited to being responsible for third grade classroom and other duties as required
3rd Grade Social Studies/Science Teacher
Eunice Elementary
08.2018 - 05.2019
- Responsibilities included but were not limited to being responsible for third grade classroom and other duties as required
2nd Grade ELA/Social Studies Teacher
Eunice Elementary
08.2017 - 05.2018
- Responsibilities included but were not limited to being responsible for second grade classroom and other duties as required
Pre-Kindergarten Teacher
Oberlin Elementary
10.2016 - 05.2017
- Responsibilities included but were not limited to being responsible for Pre-K classroom and other duties as required, such as documenting TS Gold Standards
ELA Interventionist
Oberlin Elementary
08.2016 - 10.2016
- Responsibilities included working in conjunction with the ELA Instructional Coach to develop and implement an intervention program to meet the needs of students performing below grade level benchmarks on the DIBELS assessment
New Teacher Mentor
Willow Charter Academy
08.2015 - 05.2016
- Responsibilities include supporting and providing guidance to teachers with less than 3 years of total teaching experience
- Commit to being a mentor for at least one year and plan to meet at a minimum on a monthly schedule, keep track of prior mentoring log submissions, observe classrooms as requested by the mentee or leadership for additional support, offer encouragement and support, build a supportive, collegial relationship with the new teacher, develop trust and maintain confidentiality, share best practices, and participate in professional development as needed to develop your mentoring skills
First Grade Teacher
Willow Charter Academy
08.2015 - 05.2016
- Responsibilities included but were not limited to being responsible for first grade classroom and other duties as required
Kindergarten Content Leader
National Heritage Academies
07.2015 - 05.2016
- Responsibilities included working in conjunction with the Curriculum and Instruction team to provide leadership for a grade or subject in their region
- The Content Leader role provides the opportunity for National Heritage Academies’ experienced teachers to further develop their leadership skills and to play a role guiding decisions around curriculum, assessment, and instruction
- Responsibilities also included meeting three times per year with Louisiana Region Kindergarten teachers to train them on ELA and Math curriculum and lesson planning
Kindergarten Teacher
Willow Charter Academy
08.2014 - 05.2015
- Responsibilities included but were not limited to being responsible for Kindergarten classroom and other duties as required
Third Grade Teacher
Carencro Heights Elementary
01.2014 - 05.2014
- Responsibilities included but were not limited to being responsible for 3rd grade classroom and other duties as required
Student Teacher
Glenmora Elementary
08.2013 - 12.2013
- Responsibilities included but were not limited to responsible for 3rd grade classroom with Mrs
- Donna Doyle in Math and Social Living, responsible for 3rd grade classroom with Mrs
- Rebecca Shows in English Language Arts, and other duties as required
Methods/Student Teacher
Northwestern State University
08.2009 - 12.2013
- Completed over 810 hours of classroom observations/teaching
- Completed over 190 hours of student teaching
Nursery Worker
Freedom Life Church
08.2010 - 05.2012
- Responsibilities included but were not limited to feeding and changing babies, feeding toddlers, redirecting children, facilitating learning and playing, and other duties as required
Education
M.S. - Educational Administration
Northwestern State University
Natchitoches, LA07.2023
Leadership Preparatory Academy -
National Heritage Academies
Grand Rapids, MI05.2016
Bachelor of Science - Early Childhood Education
Northwestern State University
Natchitoches, LA12.2013
Skills
- Strong Interpersonal/Relational Skills
- Strong Written and Verbal Communication Skills
- Excellent Time Management/Scheduling/Prioritization Skills
- Strategic Thinker
- Leadership Presence
- Collaborative Mindset
- Results Oriented
- Efficient at multitasking
- IEP planning
- Child development
- Elementary education
- Individual education plans ieps
- Team collaboration
- Classroom management
- Collaborative teamwork
- Motivating students
- Relationship building
- Lesson planning
- Small group instruction
- Instructional strategies
- Group and individual instruction
- Differentiated instruction
- Special education
- IEP implementation
- IEP and BIP implementation
- Excellent classroom management
Additional Information
CLASS Trained Observer
Science of Reading Trained
Numeracy Training
Mentor Teacher
Timeline
SpEd Teacher
W.W. Stewart Elementary
08.2024 - Current
New Teacher Mentor
Jennings Elementary
08.2023 - 05.2024
3rd Grade ELA Teacher
Jennings Elementary
08.2021 - Current
3rd Grade ELA/Social Studies Teacher
Eunice Elementary
08.2019 - 05.2021
3rd Grade Social Studies/Science Teacher
Eunice Elementary
08.2018 - 05.2019
2nd Grade ELA/Social Studies Teacher
Eunice Elementary
08.2017 - 05.2018
Pre-Kindergarten Teacher
Oberlin Elementary
10.2016 - 05.2017
ELA Interventionist
Oberlin Elementary
08.2016 - 10.2016
New Teacher Mentor
Willow Charter Academy
08.2015 - 05.2016
First Grade Teacher
Willow Charter Academy
08.2015 - 05.2016
Kindergarten Content Leader
National Heritage Academies
07.2015 - 05.2016
Kindergarten Teacher
Willow Charter Academy
08.2014 - 05.2015
Third Grade Teacher
Carencro Heights Elementary
01.2014 - 05.2014
Student Teacher
Glenmora Elementary
08.2013 - 12.2013
Nursery Worker
Freedom Life Church
08.2010 - 05.2012
Methods/Student Teacher
Northwestern State University
08.2009 - 12.2013
M.S. - Educational Administration
Northwestern State University
Leadership Preparatory Academy -
National Heritage Academies
Bachelor of Science - Early Childhood Education
Northwestern State University
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