~Courtney Elizabeth Cary~

~courtneycary@aol.com~

Education:
Bloomsburg University, Bloomsburg, PA
Graduated Cum Laude: May 9, 2015
Major: Secondary Education in English
Certification: English Language Arts 7-12
Current Overall GPA: 3.68
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Related Experience:
Student Teaching Mount Carmel Area School District 9th Grade
January 2015- May2015

Mount Carmel, Pa

Designed lessons & assessments with differentiated instruction for students of all readiness levels including:
English Language Learners
-Gifted students
Students with Autism
-Students with slower cognitive processing
Created various active engagement lessons including student centers, jigsaw, guided reading, direct instruction, &
webquests for a diverse set of students.
Promoted the utilization of technology in the classroom with webquests, student guided computer presentations, videos, &
Prezi.
Volunteered with extracurricular activities including Odyssey of the Mind, Reading Club, & Read Across America Day.
Maintained an online gradebook system of summative & formative assessments up to one hundred & twenty-two students.

Swimming Instructor
Summers 2007-2011

Roslyn Swim Club, West Chester, PA

Explained, demonstrated, & applied the concepts of motor skill development for up to fifteen swimmers over a six week period.
Assessed skill level and timing metrics based on outcomes adjusted training for the upcoming week.
Partnered with coaching staff to create goals throughout the summer to help each swimmer achieve success & growth.

Work Experience:
CORE Community Assistant
August 2013 to May 2014

Bloomsburg University Residence Life, Bloomsburg, PA

Motivated & managed a staff of six to accomplish tasks towards building a community over three apartment complexes for
about 300 residents.
Communicated with staff regarding coming events & due dates.
University liaison for Graduate Hall Director & the rest the staff for issues with residents & within the staff.
Mentored & trained new staff during CA training as well as throughout the school year.

Community Assistant- Mount Olympus Apartments

August 2012 to May 2014

Bloomsburg University Residence Life, Bloomsburg, PA

Built a positive community & living environment for up to fifty two residents of all backgrounds, ages & interests.
Organized several programs as an individual & a team member to bring students together for different cultural, recreational &
learning activities.

Mediated & assisted in conflict resolution between residents.

Advised residents on personal, academic & social issues.

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Skills & Certifications

- Act 126 Mandated Reporter Trained

- USA Swimming Stroke & Turn Official (Pending)

- Computer skills including:

Microsoft Word
PowerPoint
Windows Movie Maker
Weebly- Website designer
Wikispaces
Google Drive
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Honors & Activities

Whos Who Among Students in American Universities & Colleges Award

Phi Kappa Phi- Honors Society
Deans List
Sigma Tau Delta- English Honors Fraternity
Roslyn Swim Team Photographer & Historian
Bloomsburg Womens Choral Ensemble
- Library Officer: Assisting Choral Director in organizing, arranging,
& collecting music from Ensemble members.

- Spring 2015
- Spring 2015
- Fall 2011-Spring 2013, Spring 2014-Fall 2014
- Spring 2013-Spring 2015
-Summers 2009-2014
- Fall 2011-Fall 2014

Courtney Elizabeth Cary

~courtneycary@aol.com~

Community Assistant Training Presenter

- Fall 2013
- Topic: Making the Impact: a Lesson of Authenticity
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References

William Simpson
Title: University Student Teaching Supervisor
Email: wsimpson1@verizon.net

Diane Yoder
Title: Cooperating Teacher at Mount Carmel Area School District
Email: boyerd23@gmail.com

Jen Turnbough
Title: Area Coordinator Upper Campus Apartments
Email: jturnbou@bloomu.edu

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