C Keener Resume

Courtney H.
Keener
[email protected] | 717.572.9618
731 Hempfield Hill Road Columbia, PA. 17512
OBJECTIVE
To build a classroom climate where children are encouraged to become solid citizens and lifelong
learners by developing relationships that form mutual trust and respect.
EDUCATION
Bachelor of Science in Education

Dual Certification in Pre-K Grade 4 and Special Education Pre-K Grade 8
Messiah College, Mechanicsburg, PA, May 2016
GPA: 3.99, Summa Cum Laude, Deans List, 8 semesters
Two year recipient of the PHEAA Ready To Succeed Scholarship
Honoree of the 2016 Whos Who Among Students in American Universities & Colleges
TEACHING
Internship, Early Intervention, Lemoyne Preschool, Lemoyne, PA
EXPERIENCE April 5, 2016 May 3, 2016 (25 Hours)
Facilitated circle time, engaging students in songs and movement
Directed snack time, working with PECS boards for nonverbal students
Monitored and assisted students throughout their daily routines
Internship, Emotional Support, Hilltop Academy, Mechanicsburg, PA
February 4, 2016 March 31, 2016 (45.5 Hours)
Aided teacher in working with small groups and monitoring behavior
Co-taught with cooperating teacher using EngageNY curriculum
Attended weekly seminars on various therapies for students
Student Teaching, Learning Support, Susquenita Elementary School, Duncannon, PA
November 9, 2015 December 16, 2015 (200 Hours)
Participated in IEP meetings, faculty meetings and parent teacher conferences
Utilized Wonders curriculum and System 44 intervention program to guide instruction
Co-planned and co-taught with the assigned cooperating teacher
Guided small groups of students in test taking and comprehension skills
Offered push in support to regular education teachers
Collaborated with other educators to design instruction
Developed respect and rapport with students and faculty
Student Teaching, First Grade, Susquenita Elementary School, Duncannon, PA
September 24, 2015 November 6, 2015 (260 Hours)
Utilized Math Expressions and Imagine It! curricula to plan and execute lessons
Referenced DIBELS and mClass math for progress monitoring to inform instruction
Co-planned and co-taught with the assigned cooperating teacher
Participated in faculty meetings and parent teacher conferences
Implemented tier 2 interventions for struggling students
Carried out an effective classroom management system to support and encourage a
classroom climate conducive to learning
Cultivated relationships with students and faculty
Junior Field Experience, Third & Fourth Grade, Infinity Charter School, Penbrook, PA
February 12, 2015 May 5, 2015 (112 Hours)
Designed an interactive word study activity based upon assessment of students word
knowledge
Created a mathematics extension unit for above level learners
Taught pre-designed lessons to small groups of learners in math and literacy
Conducted Qualitative Reading Inventory and created responsive instruction for one student
Junior Field Experience, Kindergarten, The Kindergarten Academy, Mechanicsburg, PA

September 23, 2014 December 11, 2014 (129 Hours)
Designed, implemented, and assessed three formal, instructional lessons
Directed small groups of students at rotating literacy and mathematics centers
Created and differentiated mathematics centers for below level, on level, and above level
students
Accompanied and engaged students on field trips
Sophomore Field Experience, First Grade, Benjamin Franklin Elementary School, Harrisburg, PA
November 7, 2013 December 5, 2013 (22 Hours)
Guided students on identifying and reading words
Facilitated a small group of students on retelling events of a story
Sophomore Field Experience, Learning Support, Bermudian Springs Elementary School, York
Springs, PA
October 3, 2013 October 31, 2013 (20 Hours)
Reviewed flash cards with students to practice spelling
Read individually with students
Worked one-on-one with students in practicing math facts and fluency
RELATED
Volunteer, Farmdale Elementary School, Mount Joy, PA
EXPERIENCE March 9, 2016 March 10, 2016
Worked one-on-one with an ESL student, identifying letters and writing simple words
Engaged students in intervention activities to review reading, spelling, and writing words
Practiced writing and math with individual students
Extended School Year, Personal Care Assistant, Lancaster-Lebanon IU13, Hans Herr
Elementary School, Lancaster, PA
June 29, 2015 July 30, 2015
Participated in CPI training
Engaged one-on-one with a student in the autistic support classroom
Verbally provided direct commands for student to follow
Guided student in reaching IEP goals for the summer
Private Tutor, Private Residence, Mechanicsburg, PA
September 2013- May 2015
Employed discussions about the students day at school
Assisted and supported with homework
Enabled student to maintain attention to tasks
ESL Tutor, West Shore Christian Academy, Shiremanstown, PA
September 15, 214 December 1, 2014
Assisted student in understanding academic English on homework assignments
Encouraged practice of verbal pronunciation skills with English words
Participated in conversations in order to foster authentic English skills
Summer Playground Group Leader, Manor BIC Church, Lancaster, PA
June 16, 2014- August 1, 2014
Instructed and engaged children in different activities such as lessons, games, snacks, and
crafts
Aided children in understanding/completing objectives and staying on task
Second Grade Sunday School Teacher, Manor BIC Church, Lancaster, PA,
October 2012 May 2013
Utilized church curriculum to form lessons and objectives
SERVICE
Created hands-on activities to aid in learning

Designed instructional bulletin boards as visuals
Facilitated lesson related games
CAAEYC Conference Room Monitor, Messiah College, Mechanicsburg, PA

March 5, 2016
Guided presenters in setting up technology and equipment
Made announcements about procedures and evaluations for various sessions
National History Day Judge, Messiah College, Mechanicsburg, PA
February 27, 2016
Examined student documentaries
Interviewed and interacted with students about projects and processes
Evaluated student projects using a rubric based on historical accuracy, adherence to rules,
and relation to an annual theme
Provided detailed feedback about projects strengths and room for improvement
Project CAMP (Consultations in the Advancement of Math Proficiencies), Mechanicsburg, PA
April 2015
Consulted with a cooperating teacher to discuss areas of math that students were struggling
with
Referenced a Pennsylvania State Standard to write a Student Learning Objective (SLO) for
specific content
Utilized SLO to design and create five hands-on interventions that students could manipulate
in order to better understand the content
Presented completed interventions to the client, then donated all supplies to the client
teacher
Area-M Special Olympics, Mechanicsburg, PA
April 10, 2014
Encouraged and engaged one-on-one with a buddy in the pool area
Guided buddy in knowing where to go for an event or award
La Casa De Fe, Shell, Ecuador
July 2011
Volunteered at an orphanage for two weeks
Actively interacted with and facilitated children and toddlers
Created and taught a mini lesson in Spanish
ADDITIONAL Server, Friendlys Restaurant, Centerville, PA

EXPERIENCE April 2010 Present
Obtained multitasking skills and strong performance under pressure
Interacted with adults and children to provide excellent customer service
ACTIVITIES
Club - Messiah College Education Association

Member 2013 2014, 2015 2016
o Attended regular business meetings and guest speaker conferences
o Participated in service events for various schools and/or teachers
SKILLS
Spanish
Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook

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Courtney H.

Bachelor of Science in Education

Junior Field Experience, Kindergarten, The Kindergarten Academy, Mechanicsburg, PA

Created hands-on activities to aid in learning

CAAEYC Conference Room Monitor, Messiah College, Mechanicsburg, PA

ADDITIONAL Server, Friendlys Restaurant, Centerville, PA

Club - Messiah College Education Association

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