COURTNEY WILLIAMS

99 W. Billings, Pittsburg, KS 66762 (417) 321- 4859

clwilliams@gus.pittstate.edu clwilliams90.weebly.com

EDUCATION
Pittsburg State University, Pittsburg, KS
Bachelor of Science in Education, Secondary Education, May 2018
Bachelor of Arts, History, June 2016

LICENSE
Missouri Substitute Teaching Certificate, November 2017
Kansas Initial Teaching License, January 2017

SPECIAL SKILLS
Language: Basic knowledge of Spanish
Technology: PowerPoint, Microsoft Office, Smart Board

RELEVANT EXPERIENCE
Student Teaching, USD #508, Baxter Springs, KS, Fall 2017
Designed unit and daily lesson plans for two sections of American History, one section of
Current Events, and four sections of American Government
Emphasized the importance of analytical and writing skills through activities, journaling, and
assignments
Incorporated current events into all classes in an attempt to provide perspective for the students
Differentiated lesson plans in order to include all students with IEPs by modifying instruction
and adjusting lessons and exams
Worked with administration and educators in discussions pertaining to state accreditation
Field Experience, USD #247, Cherokee, KS, Fall 2014
Designed multiple daily lesson plans for two freshman World History classes
Provided instruction and feedback when needed to ensure students comprehension of the
material that was being presented
Assisted students in inclusive education social studies settings
Field Observation, Lamar R-1, Lamar, MO, Fall 2013
Collected instruction and management style examples through observation of a regular
classroom setting
Tutored individual students in social studies areas of difficulty
Evaluated the students progress throughout the tutoring session and ensured completion
RELATED EXPERIENCE
Social Studies Tutor, Pittsburg, KS, 2014 Present
Worked with secondary and post-secondary students in the Social Studies field
Encouraged student success in history (American, World, European), geography, psychology,
and sociology
Peer edited written assignments
Instructor/ Trainer, Rocky Top Ranch, Sheldon, MO, Summers 2005 2008
Introduced children, including children with special needs to horses
Taught all of the students to ride or show horses as well as all of the relevant work that goes into
taking care of a show animal
Planned workout schedules for the horses as well as the necessary practices needed to ensure
rider success

ADDITIONAL EXPERIENCE
Waitress/ Management, Applebees, Pittsburg, KS April 2014 December 2017
Provided excellent customer service
Consistently took on new roles and assignments given from the General and Assistant Managers
Became an hourly manager after a year of being employed with the company
Ensured server success, responsible for the proper operations of the restaurant
Waitress/ Management, Caf Del Rio, Pittsburg, KS February 2012 April 2014
Provided excellent customer service
Consistently took on new roles and assignments given from the General Manager and began
increasing management experience
Became an hourly manager after a year of being employed with the company
Ensured server and kitchen staff success, responsible for the proper operations of the restaurant
including scheduling and audit/ sales paperwork
COURTNEY WILLIAMS
99 W. Billings, Pittsburg, KS 66762 (417) 321- 4859
clwilliams@gus.pittstate.edu clwilliams90.weebly.com

REFERENCES

Dr. Charles Kent Runyan

Department of Teaching and Leadership
College of Education
Pittsburg State University
1701 S. Broadway
Pittsburg, KS
crunyan@pittstate.edu
620-235-4497

Mr. Roger Reynolds

Assistant Principal
USD 508, Baxter Springs School District
100 N. Military Ave.
Baxter Springs, KS
reynolr@usd508.org
620-856-2375

Mr. Tim Yeargain

High School Social Studies Teacher, Head Softball Coach, Assistant Football Coach
USD 508, Baxter Springs School District
100 N. Military Ave.
Baxter Springs, KS
yeargat@usd508.org
620-856-3366

Mrs. Tiffany Gee

Secondary Social Studies Teacher, Head Softball Coach, Assistant Volleyball Coach
Golden City R-III
1208 Walnut St.
Golden City, MO
tgee@goldencity.k12.mo.us
417-537-8311