Courtenay Davis
4800 Occoquan Overlook, Woodbridge, VA 22192
Phone: 703-677-7663 E-Mail:
[email protected]Education
University of Virginia
[2011-Present]
Curry School of Education
B.A. Psychology, expected May 2016
M.T. Elementary (PreK-6) and Special Education, General Curriculum (K-12), expected May 2016
Overall GPA: 3.81
Experience
Teaching Internship: Charles Barrett Elementary School, Alexandria City, VA
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[Fall 2015]
1st grade and Kindergarten special education: 71 hours as of December 4
[October 26- December 18]
o Planned and implemented one-on-one, small group, and co-taught whole group lessons for
students with Down syndrome, Autism Spectrum Disorder, Williams syndrome, ADHD, and
developmental delays (eight students total on case load)
o Created and led a new guided reading program for a small group of below grade level readers
with attention difficulties
o Collaborated with the assistant principal, paraprofessionals, and teachers to develop a behavior
plan for a Kindergarten student with Down syndrome and Autism Spectrum Disorder
o Integrated technology into small group writing lessons using a story making application on the
iPad
o Attended a Kennedy Center class titled, Sing Me a Story, Play Me a Book, observed demo
lessons, and practiced teaching using these new arts integration skills
o Observed and practiced highly effective PBIS implementation and took part in the PBIS
committee meetings
1st grade general education: 90 hours
[September 8- October 13]
o Differentiated instruction and classwork for 19 students, 11 of which were English Language
Learners (ELL)
o Planned and co-taught math, reading, and writing lessons twice a week with the ELL teacher
o Analyzed data to create and lead three small group math interventions daily
o Collaborated with the 1st grade team to differentiate units, reading groups, and math groups
o Involved in multiple school-wide events such as CETA (Changing Education Through the Arts)
Night and PBIS Dance Parties
o Observed and practiced arts integration in all subject areas, using many techniques from the
Kennedy Centers program (CETA)
o Participated in the CETA committees meetings to plan CETA Night
Practicum Placements:
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Jack Jouett Middle School, Albemarle County, VA: 30 hours
[Spring 2015]
o 6th grade collaborative Language Arts and Social Studies classrooms
Observed and assisted students with independent work and led small group vocabulary
lessons
o 6th and 7th grade remedial reading classes
Observed, created, and implemented one-on-one and small group decoding lessons
Clark Elementary School, Charlottesville City, VA: 19 hours
[Spring 2015]
o 1st grade one-on-one
o Used assessment data to plan and implement remedial reading lessons using the UFLI program
Yancey Elementary School, Albemarle County, VA: 22 hours
[Fall 2014]
o 4th grade general education classroom
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Observed, worked with individuals on math and reading skills, led multiple small group
reading, word study, and place value lessons, and planned/led a whole group non-fiction readaloud
Walton Middle School, Albemarle County, VA: 12 hours
[Spring 2014]
o 7th grade remedial reading class
o Observed, worked with individual students on the Read 180 program, and led small groups on
reading comprehension
Venable Elementary School, Charlottesville City, VA: 11 hours
[Fall 2013]
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o 3 grade one-on-one
o Planned and implemented remedial reading lessons using the McGuffey Readers Program
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Teaching Related Experience & Volunteer Work:
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Nursery attendant at the Dale City Recreation Center
[2015-Present]
o Cared for infants and children from 0-13 years while their parents were using the recreation
center
o Monitored playtime, gave snacks, entertained, and ensured a safe environment for the children
Summer camp counselor at the Dale City Recreation Center
[2012-2015]
o Planned and implemented daily activities for 20-25 campers ages 5-13, every weekday for 9
weeks each summer
Homework tutor
[2012]
o Assisted 6th and 7th grade students at Jack Jouett Middle School (Albemarle County, VA) with
their math and science homework once a week after school for one semester
Volunteer at Westminster Childcare Center
[2011-2012]
o Entertained and maintained a safe environment for children ages 16 months to 3 years
Nanny
[2007-2012]
o Cared for children ages 3-12 after school and full-time during the summer
o Prepared meals, completed light housework, organized transportation, and planned enriching
activities
Honors
Intermediate Honors
o Awarded in 2013
o Chosen for being in the top 20% of the class
Deans list
o Awarded every semester
Member of the Phi Beta Kappa honor fraternity
o Awarded in 2015
o Chosen for being in the top 12% of the class and taking a wide breadth and depth of courses
while at the University of Virginia
