Courtney Arthur

• Delivered effective and differentiated classroom instruction to range of neurodiverse students.
• Modified general education curriculum for special-needs students using various instructional techniques and technologies.
• Taught students across multiple classifications and degrees of special needs.
• Created and managed IEPs to define student learning objectives and educational strategies, in addition to applying instructional knowledge and methods to support goals.
• Effectively used Wilson Reading Program and Words Their Way with small group instruction and UDL

-Provided regular differentiated virtual instruction to elementary students to meet diverse needs, particularly those with modified, accommodated, alternative and ELL needs.

-Emphasis on equality, change makers, anti-racism, First Nations history, LGQBT2S+ rights, and the fourth grade curriculum standards

-Incorporated engaging on-line lessons and units such as CS First coding, Hour of Code, and Minecraft Education into our everyday classroom activities

-Advised, mentored, taught, and supported students in their academic, spiritual, and emotional growth.

-Developed all online materials for students and collected a list of resource links for students as well.

-Provided regular communication to parents via classroom website, emails and in-person meetings (zoom)

• Created and implemented curriculum and lesson plans to cover required material which focused on social justice, anti-racism, diversity and creating change makers in our communities.
• Used platforms such as Google meet, Flipgrid, Knowledge hook, Mystery Science, Google Classroom, Google Slides and Netflix to engage students on a daily basis

• Established and enforced rules of behavior to drive social development and maintain positive interactions.
• Taught lessons encompassing skill-building activities in speaking, writing, reading and listening.
• Built positive relationships with parents to involve families in educational process.
• Helped students develop self-esteem and life skills by fostering healthy conflict-resolution, critical thinking and communication.
• Implemented classroom management improvements to enhance class morale and engagement.
• Co-led Jr. Girls Club which fostered positive relationships between girls and their peers as well as staff
• Co-coached Jr Girls basketball as well as Jr Boys basketball

• Cultivated connections and strong student rapport to foster classroom engagement, in addition to recording student progress to inform parents and school administration.
• Delivered effective and differentiated classroom instruction to diverse range of developmentally challenged students.
• Created and managed IEPs to define student learning objectives and educational strategies, in addition to applying instructional knowledge and methods to support goals.
• Founded the Jr Girls club which encourages positive relationships among female students as well as open communication regarding issues facing girls today
• Founded the Gay Straight Alliance Club for the Jr Division as well as EAST Alternative School
• Facilitated a Pink Day assembly with the school principal

• Completed documentation of attendance, grades and other required details.
• Implemented prepared lesson plans in established classrooms.
• Led classroom activities for play-based and immersive learning.

• Retained interest and maximized receptive learning by educating students using hands-on instructional techniques.
• Used behavior modeling and specialized teaching techniques to share and reinforce social skills.
• Supported student learning objectives through personalized and small group assistance to support classroom instruction.