Cortni Clark

Experience

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  Jumpstart

  Sept 2013 - May 2014

  Corps Member

  Participated as an AmeriCorps Member in an award-winning network of volunteers who provide individualized attention and positive adult-child relationships to prepare children attending preschools in low-income neighborhoods for school success. Implemented early childhood curriculum, supported family involvement, promoted children's language and literacy skills through ongoing relationships with three partner children, and increased adult support in the learning environment.Collaborated with a team of five Corps Members to plan twice weekly in-classroom activities for a class of 17 preschool children. Received intensive training and professional development in early childhood theory and practice, language and literacy development, leadership skills, and communication with families. Helped partner children learn the letters of their names through various strategies, such as alphabet games and letter description techniques. Show less

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  California State University, Fullerton

  Aug 2014 - Dec 2014

  Teacher Assistant

  Served eight hours per week as part of a team of lead teachers and student staff to implement developmentally appropriate curriculum to 12-14 preschool-aged children at the campus's Children's Center. Facilitated engaging and differentiated activities to meet the needs and interests of each student. Created and implemented two original lessons as part of "Intern Activities Week", in which interns were given an opportunity to develop an inside/outdoor activity that would further promote the students' learning experience. Collaborated with lead teachers, student staff, and fellow interns during bi-weekly staff meetings, to reflect on the week's performance and prepare for upcoming classroom activities. Earned positive verbal and written intern evaluations and feedback from supervisor regarding classroom instruction and effective student interactions. Show less

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  IST Management Services

  May 2015 - May 2016

  Records Specialist

  Assisted in data entry for the Human Resources Department at Alliant Insurance. Responsible for scanning and filing confidential Alliant employee documents.Routinely collaborated directly with supervisor and IT staff to troubleshoot technical issues, leading to a flow of consistent and efficient communication within the workplace. Successfully trained a new hire for 2 weeks. Earned all positive ratings on several performance reviews.

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  Walnut Hill Elementary School

  Aug 2016 - Jun 2017

  Teaching Assistant

  Worked collaboratively with two lead teachers in 3rd Grade to assist in the following ways: *Creating rigorous and engaging lesson plans.*Facilitating small-group rotations and interventions.*Designing and teaching small-group and whole-group lessons. *Attending and contributing to weekly PLCs, in which administration and teachers reviewed data; reflected on the previous week's lessons; designed instructional materials for future lessons; and much more. *Planning and participating in school events and extracurricular activities. Show less

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  Hexter Elementary School

  Aug 2017 - May 2018

  Math and Science Teacher-3rd Grade
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  Hexter Elementary School

  Aug 2018 - May 2019

  2nd Grade Teacher
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  Hexter Elementary School

  Aug 2019 - now

  1st Grade Teacher (Self-Contained)