Courtney Foley
courtbrock(at)hotmail(dot)com
Printable Version: Foley Resume
Objective
To inspire students through innovative lessons and a nurturing classroom enviornment.
Education
- MA in Education from Michigan State University (August, 2011)
- BA in Elementary Education from Adrian College, Adrian, MI 49221 (December, 2002)
Certificates
Michigan Professional Teaching Certificate
- Elementary K-5 All Subjects (K-8 Self CC)
- Math (EX) 6-8
- Science (DX) 6-8
Employment
Kindergarten/Young Five’s Teacher
St. Mary’s Assumption, Bronson, MI
August 2010 – 2013
- Developed and implemented a positive classroom management plan to provide a nurturing learning environment
- Created and utilized learning centers to support and extend student learning
- Utilized a variety of resources to create developmentally appropriate lesson plans for all subjects in order to prepare students for kindergarten and first grade
- Offered differentiated language instruction to challenge students of all abilities
- Developed Young Five's Report Card using state standards for Preschool and Kindergarten
- March is Reading Month Coordinator
- Responsible for teaching first and second grade students in the areas of science and social studies
- Maintained a flexible schedule in order to best meet the needs of all students within the school
- Planned spring open house and created a Powerpoint presentation to attract more students
- Created a classroom website to better communicate with parents and extend learning opportunities from school to home
- Recipient of the St. Mary's Teacher of the Year Award for the 2010-11 school Year
- Volunteered to teach 7th & 8th grade mathematics to better serve the students at St. Mary's School
St. Mary’s Assumption, Bronson, MI
August 2009 – June 2010
- Developed a consistent and structured classroom management plan in order to create an adequate and supportive classroom learning environment for all students that was focused on learning, activity, discovery, and accepting challenges
- Utilized various textbooks, curriculum guides, technology, and other sources to create interactive lesson plans for all subject areas
- Campbell’s Labels for Education Coordinator
- March is Reading Month Coordinator
- Assisted with Spring Celebration of Talent Night 2010
- Responsible for teaching first and second grade students in the areas of science and social studies
- Member of the 2009-10 school accreditation team
Rotating Teacher
Byron Center Public Schools, Byron Center, MI
August 2007 – June 2008
- Long term substitute teacher of seventh grade mathematics (pre-algebra) and science
- Collaborated with team of four other teachers to provide educational opportunities for all seventh grade students
- Utilized a variety of sources including textbooks, scholarly magazines, and internet sites to create daily lesson plans for each class based on subject and student abilities
- Participated in all professional development including math articulation, district wide writing conference, bi-monthly staff meetings, tri-weekly team meetings, and weekly subject team meetings for both math and science teams.
- Responsible for all lesson planning, classroom management, testing and grading procedures within the seventh grade classroom
- Provided support for struggling students in grades K-6 at various elementary and intermediate school buildings
- Worked with small groups and individual students in the areas of language acquisition, reading, phonics, writing, mathematics, and social studies
- Maintained a flexible schedule when necessary to best suit the needs of students in the various schools
Math and Language Tutor
Students of varying abilities and grade levels
September 2005 – August 2007
- Offered in home and on-site teaching for individual students
- Developed complete personal learning plan with goals for each student based on subject, grade level, achievement level, learning stule, and special challenges
- Utilized a variety of sources including textbooks and internet sites to create daily lesson plans for each student
- Focused on hands on learning and learning through play whenever possible
Kindergarten Teacher
St. Mary’s Assumption, Bronson, MI
August 2003 – August 2005
- Developed a consistent and structured classroom management plan in order to create an adequate and supportive classroom learning environment for all students that was focused on learning, activity, discovery, and accepting challenges
- Planned and created learning centers for the classroom including family living, dramatic play, discovery/science, puzzles & games, language, library, art, and mathematics
- Implemented monthly thematic units to encourage learning accross the curriculum
- Responsible for teaching handwriting to first and second grade students
- Utilized various textbooks, curriculum guides, and other sources to create interactive units with a focus on real world applications in all subject areas
- Box Tops Coordinator
- March is Reading Month Coordinator
- Implemented monthly service projects into a theme based curriculum
- 2004 - 2005 Recipient of St. Mary's Teacher of the Year Award
Work-Force Investment Act Science Teacher
Branch Area Career Center, Coldwater, MI
June - July 2003, 2004
- Taught science for Branch Area Career Center Work-Force Investment Act Program to students with special needs
- Created a five day curriculum for four groups of six students ages 13 - 15
- Planned and executed classroom experiments, discussion topics, quizzes, worksheets, activities, and tests to instruct students in the areas of biology, chemistry, forensic science, geology, and other branches of science
- Developed and maintained an atmosphere of acceptance and respect among all students through effective classroom management
References
Available upon request