KOURTNEY CULVER ARTIST . EDUCATOR . LEADER
linkedin.com/in/kourtneyculver/
(701) 740-0152
CULVE046@UMN.EDU
Summary of Skills and Goals
Self motivated educator driven to guide K-12 students in creative expression and growth. Experienced in leading and executing pre-planned curriculums as well as creating new lesson plans. Has proven skills in inspring and ecouraging students and artists as well as adult language learners. Seeking Masters of Education as well as Minnesota teaching liscence to better serve the students in Minnesota Public Schools.
EXPERIENCE WITH YOUTH Literacy Tutor . January 2015-Present . America Reads -Welcome and engage students of different backgrounds - Lead k-5 students in daily homework-help activities (reading, math, English, Spanish, science, social studies) - Plan and execute lessons relating to specific subject matter with students of varying skill levels
Water Quality Education Specialist . Summer 2017 . Minneapolis Parks and Rec Board (MPRB) - Laid solid foundation for teen employees to have education and workplace success - Prepared and executed summer curriculum according to MPRB and Teen Teamworks’ standards - Provide support and materials for teens to demostrate their knowledge obtained throughout the summer in
English as a Foreign Language Classroom Aide . Fall Semester 2016 . Wellstone International - Tutored students in different subjects by leading them - Arranged and lead review activites before class exams - Supported classroom instructor in daily activities (grading, answering questions, group work)
Camp Counselor . Summer 2015 . Camp Metigoshe Bottineau, ND
- Supervised groups of 5-10 youth in personal growth and educational activities - Provided 24 hour fun, safe, and age appropriate entertainment for youth - Developed and executed lessons relating to specific subject matter according to camp curriculum
OTHER CLASSROOM EXPERIENCE Pre-Beginning English Teacher . February 2017- August 2017 . Open Door Learning Center - Prepare students for daily life in Minnesota through interactive activites and solo assessments - Lead adult class of 5-15 imagrant students from East Africa, Asia, and Central and South America - Plan and execute lessons relating to specific subject matter with students of varying skill levels
Artist (Gallery) Intern . Summer 2016 . Third Street Gallery
Grand Forks, ND 58201 - Lead k-5 students in daily art based camps with weekly themes - Perform gallery operation tasks under two practicing artists in a gallery space and university museum
Chapter Educator . 2017-18 Academic Year . Mnesicles Chapter of Alpha Rho Chi -Tailor semester long pledge education class to fit the schedule determined by the executive board - Lead new members in the fraternity’s history and insure a smooth transition into the chapter’s rituals - Build lasting relationships with new members and ensure they are integrated well into the active chapter