Alice Courtney
Hanover
Summary
Dedicated and compassionate paraprofessional with experience supporting elementary students in both academic and social settings. Skilled in providing individualized student support, maintaining a positive learning environment, and working collaboratively with teachers and staff. Committed to helping every student succeed while fostering a safe, inclusive, and encouraging classroom.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
Work History
Kindergarten Paraprofessional
Canaan Community Academy
10.2023 - Current
- Provide daily academic and behavioral support to elementary students.
- Assist the classroom teacher with instruction, classroom management, and lesson implementation.
- Supervise students during classroom activities, lunch, recess, arrival, dismissal, and other school functions.
- Support students with varying learning needs while encouraging independence and confidence.
- Foster a safe, respectful, and positive learning environment.
- Build positive relationships with students, teachers, staff, and families.
- Assist with small-group instruction and one-on-one interventions.
- Monitor student progress and communicate observations with classroom teachers.
- Supervised students during non-instructional periods such as lunch, recess, or field trips, ensuring safety at all times.
- Covered the classrooms worked in when help was needed when coworkers were off.
In Home Daycare Owner
Mrs. Alice's Daycare
07.2014 - 10.2024
- Assisted children with developing good hygiene habits such as hand-washing, tooth-brushing, and toilet training when necessary.
- Fostered positive social interactions among children by encouraging group play and teaching conflict resolution strategies.
- Established a consistent daily routine that balanced structured activities with free play time for optimal child development.
- Built strong relationships with families, fostering open communication about children's needs.
- Provided nutritious meals and snacks while accommodating any dietary restrictions or allergies for each child in care.
- Implemented creative art projects to stimulate imagination and encourage self-expression in young children.
- Read stories, sang songs and facilitated creative play.
Preschool Assistant
Southwestern Elementary School
06.2013 - 06.2014
- Assisted lead teacher in implementing curriculum activities, enhancing student engagement and learning experiences.
- Fostered a nurturing environment, promoting social and emotional development among preschool children.
- Evaluated student progress and communicated observations to lead teachers regularly.
- Interacted with children one-on-one and in small groups to enhance and support learning activities.
- Maintained classrooms by disinfecting and sterilizing surfaces and toys.
- Enhanced children's learning experience by incorporating hands-on activities and creative play into daily lessons.
- Provided individualized support to students with special needs, ensuring their successful integration into the classroom environment.
- Acted as a substitute teacher when needed, providing seamless continuity in the classroom learning experience.
Daycare Assistant & Manager
Darlisa's Little Darlings
01.2010 - 03.2013
- Facilitated daily activities to promote cognitive and social development in children.
- Worked alongside other lead teachers with lesson planning and classroom management.
- Developed positive relationships with families through regular communication and support initiatives.
- Supported the emotional well-being of children by providing nurturing care and addressing individual needs.
- Prepared nutritious meals and snacks in accordance with food safety guidelines, promoting healthy eating habits among daycare attendees.
- Encouraged language acquisition through story time sessions, incorporating props and visuals to enhance comprehension skills.
- Coordinated engaging arts-and-crafts projects for students to express their creativity while developing fine motor skills.
- Facilitated group play activities that promoted social interaction, teamwork, and problem-solving skills among children.
Education
High School Diploma -
Southwestern High School
Madison, Indiana Skills
- Classroom management
- Small group instruction
- Behavior management
- Lesson Planning
- Student supervision
- Parent-teacher communication
- Organizational skills
- Adaptability and flexibility
- Teamwork and collaboration
- Strong work ethic and dependable
Trainings
TBRI Trained - 2025
CPI Trained - 2025
Timeline
Kindergarten Paraprofessional
Canaan Community Academy
10.2023 - Current
In Home Daycare Owner
Mrs. Alice's Daycare
07.2014 - 10.2024
Preschool Assistant
Southwestern Elementary School
06.2013 - 06.2014
Daycare Assistant & Manager
Darlisa's Little Darlings
01.2010 - 03.2013
High School Diploma -
Southwestern High School