Courtney Horne

415 Wade Glen Court Milton, GA 30004 (678) 613-4977 courtneyhorne94@gmail.com

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OBJECTIVE
Teaching Math or English Language Arts in Middle Grades (4-8)
SUMMARY OF QUALIFICATIONS
Adapts quickly to new and changing environments
Strong verbal and written communication skills
Experience with all age ranges in many different environments
EDUCATION
Georgia College & State University
Bachelor of Science: Middle Grades Education

Milledgeville, GA
GPA 3.4

Anticipated May 2016

TEACHING EXPERIENCE
Clifton Ridge Middle School Macon, GA
July 2015- Present
Student Teaching Internship (Grade 7: English Language Arts)
Assumed all routine classroom responsibilities
Worked collaboratively with other teachers, parents and faculty members
Adapted and maintained a classroom management plan to assure a safe and quality learning environment
Planned and implemented a ten day integrated English Language Arts for students in gifted, on-level,
and inclusion learning environments
Creekside Elementary School (7 Weeks) Milledgeville, GA
Spring 2015
Field Experience (Grade 4: English Language Arts)
Assumed most daily classroom responsibility
Interacted with families by sending home activities that encouraged family involvement
Planned and implemented twelve hours of integrated and literacy enriched learning experiences
Ridge Road Elementary School (7 Weeks) Sandersville, GA
Spring 2015
Field Experience (Grade 5: Science and Social Studies)
Designed and kept track of a resource file with science activities that encourage problem solving and
critical thinking
Worked one on one with students to help improve comprehension and fluency skills
Taught daily warm ups and led whole class mini review secessions
Clifton Ridge Middle School (7 Weeks) Macon, GA
Fall 2014
Field Experience (Grade 6: English Language Arts)
Conducted a research based literacy project that analyzed students reading fluency and comprehension
Used formative assessments to guide and add differentiation to a unit on Informational Text
Taught weekly vocabulary lessons while integrating all content areas
Oak Hill Middle School (7 Weeks) Milledgeville, GA
Fall 2014
Field Experience (Grade 8: Mathematics)
Collaborated with classroom teacher to implement effective math lessons
Observed and interacted with students while noting developmental levels and communication skills
Designed and implemented a lesson regarding translations using Mathematics books

ADDITIONAL FIELD OBSERVATION EXPERIENCE

Alpharetta Elementary School (Self-Contained Special Education Classroom, 15 hours)
Midway Elementary School (Grade 4: Mathematics, 15 hours)
STUDY ABROAD
London Special Education Study Broad Program
London, England
Volunteer at Queensmilll School
Conducted and lead hands-on interactive activities with students who have Autism
Active observation and participation in classrooms for students with Autism

Spring 2012
Fall 2012
May 2014

WORK EXPERIENCE
Cheley Colorado Camps
Estes Park, CO
June-August 2014
Sports counselor
Mentor and leader for 9-11 year old girls
Coordinated events and act ivies for campers to participate in
Followed all camp rules and guidelines
City of Alpharetta
Alpharetta, GA
Summer 2011, 2012, 2013
Swim Coach
Coached swim team of 300 swimmers
Encouraged swimmers to respect the sport and each other, while acting as a positive role model
COMPUTER SKILLS
Instructional Technology: SmartBoard, Ipad education apps, Promethean
Microsoft Office: Word, PowerPoint, Access, Excel
Social Media: Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, Linkdin
CERTIFICATIONS
Red Cross First Aid, Red Cross CPR and AED, Lifeguard
PROFESSIONAL ASSOCIATIONS
National Council of Teachers of Mathematics
Attended and Participated in Conference during September 2014
Summit Conference
Assisted in organizing and leading Middle School Conference during November 2015
Collegiate Middle Level Association
Active Member and Participant
Georgia Middle School Association
Student Professional Association of Georgia Educators
CAMPUS LEADERSHIP
Zeta Tau Alpha
Social Chairperson
Planned all chapter events and arranged transportation
Worked within strict budget
Learned time management and communication skills

August 2013-May2014