Courtney R.

Slater
7118 Sobbie Rd.
Pleasant Valley, MO 64068
CSlater401@gmail.com
(816) 509-5158
Objective

Elementary School Teacher

Cross Categorical Special Education Teacher

Education

Missouri Western State University

B.S. Elementary Education
Emphasis Area: Cross Categorical Special Education

St. Joseph, MO
December 2015

Related Experiences
St. Charles Borromeo- Grade 1
Kansas City, MO
Student Teaching
Fall-2015
Developed and implemented lesson plans, behavioral strategies, graded papers, and completed my
MoPTA in order to obtain my teaching certification for elementary education 1-6 and cross categorical
special education K-12
Spofford Elementary School
Kansas City, MO
Paraprofessional
2014-2015 School Year
Aid teachers, plan and implement tutoring sessions for students, process with students in behavioral
situations, administer Dulch testing for incoming students, and assist as needed in every classroom.
St. Pius X High School
Kansas City, MO
Assistant Dance Coach
June 2014-Current
Daily practices, supervision of games and events, critiquing of dances, camp, and competitions.
Kelly Educational Staffing
Kansas City, MO
Substitute Teacher
Aug-Sept 2014
Acquired different positions as a substitute in different schools through Kelly Educational Staffing.
Gracemor Elementary Grade 3
Kansas City, MO
Junior Experience
Fall 2013
Planned, taught, and assessed thirty lessons including a five-day unit which demonstrated student growth in learning.
Led both small group and whole class instruction.
Spring Garden Middle School Grade 8
St. Joseph, MO
Hosea Elementary School K-6
Spring 2012
Special Education Practicum
Participated in middle school team approach to teaching and prepared interdisciplinary lessons and units. Effectively utilized
systematic lesson plans that emphasized long and short term goals. Modified assessments to meet the needs of students
according to their IEP. Taught in diverse settings working with students who were at-risk as well as students with special needs.
Activities and Honors

Deans List
Write Trait Workshop
Special Education Symposium
Mandt trained

References and Credentials furnished upon request.

Portfolio may be viewed at www.courtneyslater.weebly.com

ESL lecture
Computer Literate
Dulch Testing