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Objective: To obtain a Secondary ELA teaching position in the Springfield area

Certifications:
2014 New York State Secondary ELA Teaching Certification
Missouri State Secondary ELA Teaching Certification: Pending
2013 CompTia Certified: Network +
Security +

Education:
08/13-12/13 SUNY Cortland, Non-Matriculated Coursework
07/09-10/10 Kaplan University, MSED. Teaching Literacy and Language
Grades 6-12, GPA: 4.0
08/04-08/09 SUNY at New Paltz: BA English/Creative Writing

Work Experience:
11/13-Present Classroom Teacher, Special Education
OCM BOCES, Cortland, NY
Currently teaching as long-term substitute 9-12 ELA.
Developing specific curriculum in line with NYS Common
Core Standards and OCM BOCES pacing guide.
Maintaining position on Literacy Committee. Taught
technology integration at staff development meeting.
Classroom management, writing IEPs, attending CSEs,
supporting social and emotional student needs,
collaborating with parents, teaching team and
administration to meet the needs of individual students on a
daily basis and data collection for FBA/BIPs.

12/10-Present Second Lieutenant,
United States Army Reserves
3
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BTN, 309
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REGT, Liverpool, NY
Spent six months as a civilian-soldier attending Battle
Team Assembly prior to attending Basic Combat Training.
Attended BCT, chosen for Platoon Guide by drill sergeants,
organized, instructed and assisted classes. Attended
Officer Candidate School, voted position of Officer in
Command of Volunteer Coordination. Operated as a
liaison between commander and candidates.
Commissioned with high academic and above average
physical status. Currently work at the 3-309
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Signal Team,
pending certification as the Unit Advocate for Sexual
Harassment/Assault Response and Prevention.
ourtney E. rown
520 E Montclair St
Apt 1D
Springfield, MO 65807-8913
brown14courtney@gmail.com
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12/09-11/13 Teacher Assistant, ELA Secondary
OCM BOCES, Liverpool, NY
Collaborated and co-taught with classroom teacher. Create
and execute Journalism, Public Speaking and ELA lessons
to NYS Common Core Standards. Work with students and
staff to maintain a safe environment for all. Grade,
document students daily behavior and communicate with
counselors and parents. Document and write IEPs and
attend CSEs. Began collaborating on the Literacy
Committee.

01/09-06/09 Instructional Substitute Teacher
OCM BOCES, Cortland, NY
Instructional substitute teaching for the Special Education,
Alternative Jr./Sr. High School and Career and Technology
Education departments, grades K-12.

09/07 12/08 Youth Coordinator
YMCA of Middletown, Middletown, NY
Trained 7-12 year olds in practical fitness and nutrition.
Created and implemented childrens program from 15
members to 40+ members. Coached soccer for three age
groups, ranging from 3-10 years old, while managing an
increase in program size.

Summer 05-08 Wilderness/Environmental Ed. Director
Camp Fiver/Fiver Childrens Foundation, Poolville, NY
Educated 15-16 year olds in wilderness survival. Pioneered
week-long co-ed backpacking trips though Adirondack
Mountains. Taught 8-14 year olds environmental education
and supervised counselors.

Honors:
2014 Army Achievement Medal- 3-309
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BTN, 174
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Infantry BDE

2013 Iron Leader Award of Excellence- Signal Basic Officer Leadership
Course
Voted by peers as a candidate for the Kilbourne Leadership Award

2012 Distinguished Female Physical Fitness Graduate- Officer
Candidate School
Awarded Brigade, Battalion and Company Coins for Physical
Fitness, Selfless Service and Commitment to the Mission

2011 Distinguished Honor Graduate at Basic Combat Training

2009-2010 Alpha Beta Kappa Honor Society at Kaplan University
Kappa Delta Pi International Honor Society at Kaplan University
Golden Key Award at Kaplan University
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