Courtney Hagan

Chagan425@gmail.com 308 South St Apt 310

(608) 658-1740 Waukesha, WI 53186
Objective
As a teacher, I intend to emphasize critical thinking and communication skills by employing pedagogy that
highlights constructivism and community. Through this instruction, I aim to foster students’ lifelong sense of
cultural appreciation and civic engagement on both the local and global levels.

Education and Certifications

B.S. Secondary Education, University of Wisconsin-Madison 05/14
History Code 725, Political Science Code 735, Broad Field Social Studies Code 701
Wisconsin Early Adolescence through Adolescence (grades 6-12) Code 73
Alternative Education Program, University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee 12/15
Wisconsin Alternative Education License Code 952

Teaching Experience
Social Studies Teacher, Grades 10 and 12 08/14 - present
Waukesha West High School, Waukesha, WI
● Taught 10th grade World History and Advanced Placement World History and 12th US Government.
● Equipped students for lifelong, self-directed learning by emphasizing literacy development in the classroom.
● Employed a student-driven class by integrating inquiry-based learning reflective of student interest and ability.
● Generated a more inclusive class by collaborating with special education support to create modified material.
● Developed new World History curriculum by collaborating with a team of 10th grade teachers from the district.
● Engaged students outside of class by coaching swim team and being on the National Honor Society Council.

Teaching-Related Experience
Student Teacher, Grades 7-10 09/12 - 06/14
Madison Metropolitan School District, Madison, WI
● Expanded upon differentiation strategies by working in culturally diverse classrooms.
● Collaborated with a team of teachers to plan an interdisciplinary unit incorporating all core subjects.
● Enhanced students’ inquiry skills via daily practice of Costa’s Levels of Questioning.
● Cultivated classroom management through the Positive Behavior Interventions and Supports system.
● Generated alignment by incorporating AVID practices into the Social Studies classroom.

Badger Educational Volunteer 01/10 - 06/14

Morgridge Center for Public Service, Madison, WI
● Supported academic skills and goals across diverse learners by teaching widely applicable study strategies.
● Developed students’ social skills and conflict resolution skills through team oriented activities.
● Collaborated with AmeriCorps, Schools of Hope, and Madison School & Community Recreation program.

References
Laura Ryan, ​Associate Principal
Waukesha West High School, Waukesha, WI, (262) 970-3913, lryan@waukesha.k12.wi.us
Mark Anderson, ​Social Studies Colleague
Waukesha West High School, Waukesha, WI, (262) 970-4072, mta_2002@yahoo.com

Credentials are available from:

Education Portfolios & Careers Services, University of Wisconsin-Madison
141 Educational Sciences Building, 1025 W. Johnson St., Madison, WI 53706
(608) 262-1755