1. COURTNEY ARNOLD
3910 Treadway Road Apartment #509 , Beaumont , Texas 77706 | C: 918-704-5411 | heyarnold882015@yahoo.com
Career Objective
To utilize my teachingexperience,intrinsic motivation, and zealfor excavatinghuman
potentialas means of bringingexcellence to anyenvironment. To display compassion,
enthusiasm, and professionalism in daily interactions. To communicate clearly and positively
with those in my professionalenvironment. To serve with the highest degree of
productivity, organization, and efficiency.
Experience
Certified Teacher Aug 2013 to May 2015
Plainview Independent School District - Lubbock, Texas
Instructed 9th and 11th grade levels ofSocialStudies
Achieved a 98% passage rate on standardized State test
Received high remarks for the creativity of classroom lesson plans and instructional
techniques from students, parents and faculty
Combined discipline plan with effective measures and various lesson plans to increase
concentration, participation, and progress student accountability
Routinely conferred with students'parents regarding in-class issues and learning
interruptions to discuss solutions
Kept accurate records of student performance, maintainingthe confidentiality of
student records and information at alltimes
Effectively served as a member ofthe Plainview High SchoolLeadership Team and
Campus Advisory Committee
Appointed U.S HistoryTeam Leader and Mentor Teacher for Student Teachers
Drafted letters of recommendation for students' college applications
Helped students develop and improve study methods and habits
Substitute Teacher Apr 2013 to May 2015
Lubbock Independent School District - Lubbock, Texas
Established positive relationships with students, parents, colleagues and administrators
Encouraged discussion of class materialto promote criticalthinking
Established and enforced rules for behavior among students.
Biological Science Aid Aug 2008 to May 2013
United States Department of Agriculture - Lubbock, Texas
Assisted in crop science research projects
Maintained required certification(s) and laboratorysafetyprotocols.
Compiled and entered research data for reports
Procured crop samples
Assisted in various assays and polymerase chain reaction (PCR) tests
Education
Bachelor of Arts,History and Secondary Education 2013
Texas Tech University -Lubbock , Texas
Magna Cum Laude
Golden Key InternationalHonour Society:Vice President of Member Recruitment and
Public Relations
Gamma Beta Phi Honors Society: Active Member
Dean's List, Multiple semesters
Richard Quade History Scholarship Recipient
2. Certifications
History and Secondary Education
Tulsa Community College - Tulsa, Oklahoma
Completed coursework equivalent to Associate Degree
Texas Educator Certificate
Valid 5/2013 to 2/2019
S.B.E.C. OfficialRecord Search: https://secure.sbec.state.tx.us/sbeconline
/virtcert.asp
Awarded under maiden name: Dorodchi
Gamma Beta Phi Honor SocietyCommunity Service Hours
Golden Key InternationalHonour Society Community Service Hours
2008
Community Involvement
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