COURTNEY KEEFE

cbradley@une.edu
ckeefe@rsu1.org

OBJECTIVES
To create a community of learners where students gain knowledge through rigorous
and cooperative learning opportunities in a positive and nurturing environment.

EDUCATION
University of New England

Pending June 2016, Master of Science in Education in Curriculum and Instruction

Courses included Teacher as Leader, Differentiation Theory and Strategies,
Motivational Theory and Classroom Management, Study Skills and Content Literacy,
Connecting Reading with Writing for Success, Instructional Leadership, Teaching and
Learning with Inclusion Education, and Action Research Project

Martin Methodist College

May 1997, Bachelors of Science in Education

University of Memphis

May 1993, Bachelor of Arts in Communication and Fine Arts, area of focus Art
History

EXPERIENCE
Woolwich Central School
, Woolwich, Maine

Third Grade Teacher, 2000 present

Design lessons and assessments that align to the Common Core State Standards
Maintain discipline while creating a positive classroom environment
Collaborate with grade level team teacher
Participate in Professional Learning Community
Integrate technology into all curriculum areas
Measure the growth of Student Learning Objectives through classroom research
Craft professional Smart Goals

Pulaski Elementary School, Pulaski, Tennessee

First Grade Teacher, 1999
Designed lessons and assessments fulfilling Tennessee curriculum requirements
Maintained discipline while creating a positive classroom environment
Collaborated with grade level team teachers
Collaborated with other teachers in the district mentor program

Southside Elementary School, Pulaski, Tennessee

Elementary Art Teacher, 1997-1999

Developed an elementary curriculum for grades 3-5
Designed lessons and assessments fulfilling Tennessee requirements for elementary
art
Collaborated with elementary classroom teachers on art projects to enhance
classroom lessons
Collaborated with the Gifted and Talented teachers on enrichment art projects

OTHER WORK EXPERIENCE

Bradley Art & Antiques
Owner, 1996-1997
Purchased and sold American and European art and antiques from the Federal and
Greek Revival Periods
Restored furniture by hand with classic French Polishing

VOLUNTEER ACTIVITIES
Odyssey of the Mind coach for a fifth grade team
Homework club tutor
Jump Rope Club assistant to coach
Battle of the Books
Art Club

INTERESTS
Personal time is spent reading, drawing, quilting, cooking, and training my dog to
show. My family and I enjoy hiking, boating, cheering on the Patriots, watching
movies, and traveling.

REFERENCES
References are available upon request.