1. Ms. Courtney Jackson
205 Brewster Drive Lancaster, PA 17603
c_jackson1113@yahoo.com – 717-327-7192
Seeking a Reading Specialist position in which I can apply my interpersonal skills and expertise in literacy
through both the teaching of students in literacy classes and providing professional development within my
school and district to attain the goal of creating and maintaining a literate community of readers, writers,
and critical, reflective thinkers.
Education
Cabrini University March 2015 to March 2017
Masters of Education with a Reading Specialist certification
East Stroudsburg University August 2008 to May 2012
Bachelors of Science degree in Secondary Education and English
Teaching Experience
School District of Lancaster – Edward Hand Middle School June 2015 – Present
Literacy Specialist
Responsibilities: assess and progress monitor students in grades 6 through 8 that are far below grade level in
reading using the Read 180 reading intervention program (software, independent reading, small group
instruction); administer school-wide Lexile assessments and other assessments as necessary (i.e. Phonics
Inventory, QRI)
School District of Lancaster – Edward Hand Middle School August 2012 – June 2015
Communication Arts Teacher
Responsibilities: teach speaking, listening, reading and writing aligned with 7th and 8th grade PA Core
standards; assess students formatively and summatively through classroom, local, and state-wide
assessments; discipline and manage students within classroom limits
Leadership, Professional Development, and Extracurricular Experience
Model Schools Conference 2015 - Atlanta, GA June 27, 2015 - July 1, 2015
School Representative
Responsibilities: attend sessions regarding elements of literacy such as the Read 180 program as well as
presentations by teachers and administrators from Model Schools throughout the US; synthesize and present
findings to colleagues in form of professional development
School District of Lancaster – Summer School June 2013 – July 2013
Step Up to 9th – Summer School teacher
Responsibilities: create and execute remedial and enrichment lessons using the program After the Bell;
monitor student progress; utilize and manage StudyIsland.com as an assessment tool
School District of Lancaster – Co-curricular September 2012 – May 2013
Extended Day Program and Saturday School tutor
Responsibilities: tutor students in literacy; help with homework; create PSSA-geared lessons (grades 6-8)

2. School District of Lancaster – Co-curricular March 2013 – August 2015
Assistant Middle School Track and Field coach
Responsibilities: coach middle school students various strength, conditioning, and form techniques in various
track and field events specific to their needs and skill levels