LILY COURSEY

2731 US Hwy 60 E Henderson, Kentucky 42420 (270) 577-3361 lily.coursey@gmail.com

Profile
A disciplined and motivated individual capable of effectively managing a classroom. A compassionate professional able to easily adapt to change and holds respect for coworkers and all authority. Organized and honest, possessing enthusiasm to positively impact the lives of young people.

Philosophy of Education
The classroom will be viewed as a fun and safe learning environment for students. I will cultivate a level of respect for students with the expectation of returned respect for self, peers, and those in authority. Clear procedures for daily tasks will be known and practiced among students. Lessons will be planned with the students learning needs in mind, preparing for an effective time of learning. Classroom instruction will be saturated with meaningful experiences, coupled with the connection to students prior knowledge. I will assess the students learning through appropriate assessment and continual reflection. One specific goal in the course of the students education is to enhance their intellectual and social development, while providing a variety of educational opportunities.

Education
UNION UNIVERSITY- Jackson, Tennessee Bachelor of Science in Liberal Studies, May 2013 Certification in Elementary Education K-8 Cumulative GPA: 4.0 HENDERSON COUNTY HIGH SCHOOL- Henderson, Kentucky Pre-College Diploma, May 2009 Cumulative Weighted GPA: 4.0

Professional Preparation
Student Teacher
Alamo City School, Alamo, TN. February-April 2013 5th Grade Language Arts/Writing Bells Elementary School, Bells, TN. May 2013 2nd Grade Assumed classroom responsibilities while working alongside the cooperating teacher. Participated in team teaching as well as full classroom instruction. Completed a Teacher Work Sample and Portfolio through developing lesson and unit plans. Regularly supervised, receiving feedback regarding teaching performance. Henderson County School System, Henderson, KY. January 2013 Evansville Christian School, Evansville, IN. January 2012, December 2012 Managed a classroom of students, while teaching a lesson prepared by the original classroom instructor.

Substitute Teacher

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Day Camp Instructor

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Evansville Christian School Super Summer Day Camp Evansville, IN. Summer 2012 Responsible for daily care of children during the summer. Prepared curriculum and activities to oversee, while effectively monitoring large groups of students on daily field trips.

Field Experience
Observation Based Practicum
Jackson Christian School, Jackson TN. Spring 2010 5th Grade Math, 20 hours Montessori School of Jackson, Jackson, TN. Fall 2011 Pre-K-6, 5 hours Pope Elementary School, Jackson, TN. Fall 2010 5th Grade, 15 hours Nova Elementary School, Jackson, TN. Fall 2011 Kindergarten, 10 hours West Middle School, Denmark, TN. Fall 2011 7th Grade Social Studies, 25 hours Isaac Lane Magnet Elementary School, Jackson, TN. Spring 2012 4th Grade Math, 5 hours West Middle School, Denmark, TN. Fall 2012 7th Grade Language Arts, 15 hours Nova Elementary School, Jackson, TN. Spring 2012 3rd Grade Reading, 10 hours

Activity Based Practicum

Case Study Based Practicum

Honors/Leadership/Professional Affiliations
Alpha Chi Honor Society, Union University- Top 10% upperclassmen and graduate students Association for Childhood Education International-Member of professional preparation organization Presidents List, Union University- Maintained 4.0 GPA Student Ambassador, Union University- Served as a representative of the university and student worker within the Admissions Office. Actively communicated with prospective students and families, and performed weekly tours, as well as Campus Preview Days. Student Tennessee Education Association, Union University Zeta Tau Alpha, Executive Council, Parent Chair Zeta Tau Alpha, Executive Council, Historian Reporter Zeta Tau Alpha, Executive Council, VPIII Membership-Assumed responsibility of Recruitment coordinator; planned and executed each night of recruitment. Trained members of the chapter through monthly workshops

References
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LILY COURSEY
2731 US Hwy 60 E Henderson, Kentucky 42420 (270) 577-3361 lily.coursey@gmail.com References
Frances Raines Student Teaching Supervisor Union University, Jackson, TN 731-694-2979 tfraines@aol.com Kim Irivin Student Teaching Cooperating Teacher Alamo City School, Alamo, TN 731-267-8569 irvink@alamoschool.org Nancy Cherry Associate Professor of Education and Director of M.A.Ed., Jackson Union University, Jackson, TN 731-661-6567 ncherry@uu.edu Denise McGuyer Director of Summer Day Camp Evansville Christian School, Evansville, IN 812-492-3076 denisemcguyer@evansvillechristian.org Vicki Kloke-Smith Retired School Teacher Henderson County School System, Henderson, KY 270-577-0081 Kathy Loney Retired Teacher Henderson County School System, Henderson, KY 270-826-0817