Mrs.

Courtney Root
An Experienced, Highly Qualified Teacher English 6-12 and Biology 6-12

As a teacher, I embody characteristics that I promote from students. I am respectful, organized and prepared, attentive, and always willing to put in extra effort!

Courtney A. Root
7075 S. M-52 Owosso, MI 48867 Phone: 989.413.4850 cokenned@gmail.com

EDUCATION
The University of Michigan- Flint Bachelor of Arts in Secondary Education Major: English (BA) 6-12 MI Provisional Certificate Minor: Biology (DA) 6-12 MI Provisional Certificate Cumulative GPA: 3.68 Major GPA: 3.85 Four years Deans list recipient Florida Professional Educators Certificate English / (Grades 6-12) Biology / (Grades 6-12) 2003-2007

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
Eighth Grade Language Arts Virtual Instructor 2010-Present Florida Virtual School Demonstrate proficient computer/technology skills Team teach with colleagues to promote a high student success rate Collaborate with a Spanish-speaking specialist to serve ESOL/ELL students and parents Work to meet performance goals and strict deadlines; positively perform well under pressure Maintain accurate virtual records Work independently from home Attend professional trainings, both online and in person Ninth and Tenth Grade English Teacher 2009-2010 School Year Riverview High School, Riverview, Florida Small Learning Communities ninth grade team leader Participant in Bill and Melinda Gates Measures of Effective Teaching research project Taught after school credit recovery Designed challenging, engaging, and differentiated lessons and projects Tracked and analyzed student data and conferenced with students to ensure academic progress Created projects and lessons that evoked higher order thinking skills Communicated with parents through positive phone calls home, e-mails, and in person Sixth Grade Language Arts & Reading Teacher 2008-2009 School Year Allapattah Flats K-8 School, Port St. Lucie, Florida Allapattah Flats K-8 Schools 2008-2009 Outstanding First Year Teacher award recipient Junior Thespian Clubs assistant coach Reading Leadership Team active member Exceptional increases in students Reading FCAT and quarterly Reading Benchmark scores Integrated technology and included numerous resources beyond the textbook

Courtney A. Root
7075 S. M-52 Owosso, MI 48867 Phone 989.413.4850 cokenned@gmail.com

REFERENCES
Ms. Alison Brett Cucuel Director of Student Learning at Florida Virtual School 850-459-1064 bcucuel@flvs.net Dr. Matthew Ohlson Principal at Florida Virtual School 352-474-9602 mohlson@flvs.net Ms. Amanda Ellenburg Team Teacher at Florida Virtual School 321-277-0929 aellenburg@flvs.net Mrs. Allyson Russell MJ LA3 Team Leader at Florida Virtual School 863-521-2249 arussell@flvs.net