Kourtney Troha
Oak Park
Summary
My mission is to create a classroom environment where kindness, support, and equity are at the forefront of our learning and growth. I strive to give students an inclusive, safe, and collaborative learning experience. In my classroom, I want students to feel excited, proud, and comfortable sharing their ideas, asking questions, and making mistakes. I genuinely believe that kindness, support, and equity open the doors to an accessible, positive, and empowering classroom culture. I hope to foster a classroom environment where students can thrive academically and personally to also help them achieve their full potential and become compassionate and engaged members of society.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
Work History
3rd Grade Elementary Teacher
JT Manning Elementary School
08.2023 - Current
- Guided learning process through use of clearly established goals and objectives to align with and meet individual student and district goals and objectives.
- Established and maintained highly structured classroom culture where students demonstrated respect, responsibility, safety, kindness, and strong engagement.
- Created positive classroom environment conducive to learning and appropriate to development and skill level of students.
- Established and adjusted instructional goals and objectives to reflect district or school goals, curriculum policies and progress and needs of students.
- Built constructive and positive relationships with all students enhancing instruction and social emotional learning skills and development.
Student Teaching
Grant Wood Elementary School
08.2022 - 11.2022
- Cultivated positive relationships with administration, teaching staff and students.
- Conferred with qualified teachers to establish instructional targets and prepare lessons to cover learning goals and objectives.
- Graded tests and checked homework assignments, documenting information in student records.
- Designed lessons for students using various teaching methods by setting up visual aids and classroom displays to support student understanding.
- Monitored classrooms for good behavior, offering students positive reinforcement to maintain optimal learning environment.
Clinical Teaching Assistant
Longfellow Elementary School
09.2021 - 04.2022
- Clinical experience at Longfellow Elementary School through Augustana College working as an observer and teacher assistant in 3rd and 4th grade classrooms twice/ week. Taught two observed lessons each semester.
- Worked with ELL students in small-group instruction on reading, writing, and vocabulary skills for 2-3 hours each week
- Supervised students during assessments and provided individualized assistance when needed
- Led morning meetings that included students learning objectives, fun facts, SEL video, new grammar concept, and a math warm-up, and an occasional joke or song.
Manager
Dairy Queen
06.2015 - 08.2022
- Developed relationships with co-workers, owner, and the customers.
- Created, monitored, and updated the weekly work schedule to account for staff business, responsibilities, productivity, and training when applicable.
- Maximized performance by monitoring daily activities and mentoring team members.
- Resolved staff member conflicts, actively listening to concerns and finding appropriate middle ground.
Tutor Volunteer
Second Baptist Church
10.2019 - 03.2020
- Provided homework assistance using specific curriculum and materials.
- Provided one-on-one and small group instruction
Beverage Cart Attendant/Server
Downers Grove Golf Club
05.2022 - Current
- Operated POS system to facilitate cash and credit transactions and refunds.
- Aimed to increase customer satisfaction rate by demonstrating excellent customer service etiquette.
- Managed opening and closing duties by restocking items on cart and reconciling cash drawer.
- Maintained cart cleanliness and sanitation
Sales Associate
Pure Barre
10.2020 - Current
- Organized workout equipment and room to maintain cleanliness and help the instructor.
- Provided positive first impressions to welcome existing, new and potential customers.
- Engaged with customers to effectively build rapport and lasting relationships.
- Answered customer questions regarding memberships and workout classes, as well as sizing and accessories for merchandise.
Education
Bachelor's - Elementary Education
Augustana College
Rock Island, IL05.2023
Skills
- Building Relationships
- Multitasking Abilities
- Social Emotional Learning
- Patience
- Management Practice
- Data Analysis
- Effective Independent Judgement
- Technology Aptitude
- Whole-Group, Small-Group, and Individual Instruction
- Positive Reinforcement Strategies
Timeline
3rd Grade Elementary Teacher
JT Manning Elementary School
08.2023 - Current
Student Teaching
Grant Wood Elementary School
08.2022 - 11.2022
Beverage Cart Attendant/Server
Downers Grove Golf Club
05.2022 - Current
Clinical Teaching Assistant
Longfellow Elementary School
09.2021 - 04.2022
Sales Associate
Pure Barre
10.2020 - Current
Tutor Volunteer
Second Baptist Church
10.2019 - 03.2020
Manager
Dairy Queen
06.2015 - 08.2022
Bachelor's - Elementary Education
Augustana College
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