Courtney Zundel

2244 Ferguson Avenue, Bozeman, MT 59718

(406) 671-7165 court.zundel@gmail.com
Objective
As an energetic, positive, and motivated individual, I hope to make a difference in the lives of
children. I seek a role as a professional elementary educator.
Education
Montana State University, Bozeman, MT
Cumulative GPA: 3.81
Bachelor of Science, Elementary Education (K-8), Mathematics Option
o Conferred May 2015
Billings West High School, Billings, MT
Relevant Professional Experience
Student Teaching, Saddle Peak Elementary, Belgrade, MT
Spring 2015
Co-taught a kindergarten classroom in all subject areas and designed lessons to differentiate.
Connected with individual students to provide individualized, as well as whole-class, instruction.
Practicum II, Saddle Peak Elementary, Belgrade, MT
Fall 2014
Engaged in hands-on activities and taught reading lessons in a kindergarten classroom.
Reading Tutor, Saddle Peak Elementary, Belgrade, MT
Fall 2014
Administered assessments and designed lessons to improve literacy for a first-grade English as a Second Language student.
Practicum I, Meadowlark Elementary, Bozeman, MT
Spring 2014
Created and taught Social Studies lessons for a third-grade classroom.
Led reading groups and worked one-on-one with struggling individuals.

Professional Certification
Elementary Teaching License
Elementary Curriculum (K-8)
First Aid and cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) certified
Completed employer-sponsored training course in July 2014

Work Experience
BSD7: Whittier Elementary, Bozeman, MT
2015 2016 School Year
Position: Instructional Paraprofessional
Instructed small, leveled groups of kindergarten students through Read Well units.
Created and implemented differentiated reading activities/goals for above benchmark
student on an IEP for autism.
Built fluency and comprehension skills in fifth grade students by utilizing novel studies.
Provided individual assistance for students struggling with mathematical concepts.

References will be furnished upon request.

Courtney Zundel
2244 Ferguson Avenue, Bozeman, MT 59718
(406) 671-7165 court.zundel@gmail.com
Work Experience Continued
Belgrade Public School District, Belgrade, MT
Spring 2015
Position: Substitute Teacher
Implemented lessons and activities while supervising students.
Southwood Child Care Center, Bozeman, MT
Spring 2013 Fall 2015
Position: Early Child Care Assistant
Supervised 4 10 children; improved learning development by teaching basic lessons.
Maintained an organized, clean, and controlled environment.
Private Tutoring, Bozeman, MT
Summer 2014
Position: Math Tutor
Wrote and presented engaging lessons for a fifth-grade student.
Apricot Lane Boutique, Bozeman, MT
Winter 2012 2013
Position: Sales Assistant
Managed registers, monitored dressing rooms, and maintained organized inventory.
Billings Gymnastics School, Billings, MT
Summer 2010
Position: Swim Instructor
Taught swimming lessons, assessed childrens skill levels, and provided feedback.

Professional Memberships
Montana Education Association-Montana Federation of Teachers (MEA-MFT)
Kappa Delta Pi International Education Honor Society: Chapter 406

Awards and Honors

Montana State University Outstanding Graduating Senior
Louis M. Taylor Memorial Scholarship:
Montana State University Student Success Scholarship:
Earl & Fay Doney Memorial Scholarship:
Billings West High Principals Award:
West High Trading Cards (drug-free youth education):
West High Mentoring (mentor freshmen throughout year):

2015
2014 2015
2013 2014
2012 2013
2011
2010 2011
2009 2011

Volunteer Experience and Community Service

Montana High School Speech and Debate, Billings, MT
Winter 2013 2014
Position: Volunteer Judge
Assessed high school students argumentation and oral presentation.
Provided constructive feedback to participants; assisted tournament organizers as needed.
Child Advancement Project, Bozeman, MT
Spring 2012
Position: Mentor
Focused on social development, academic support, and academic enrichment with an individual third-grade student.

References will be furnished upon request.