Courtney Brooke Suggs
Garland
Summary
I am an experienced educator with over nine years of service in elementary education, including more than six years as a classroom teacher in grades K–3 and my current role as an Early Literacy Specialist with the North Carolina Department of Public Instruction. Throughout my career, I have been dedicated to supporting student achievement through high-quality instruction, strong relationships, and evidence-based literacy practices. As a classroom teacher, I planned and delivered differentiated instruction, used data to guide decision-making, and created engaging learning environments that supported the academic and social-emotional growth of all students. In my current role, I provide literacy coaching, facilitate professional development, support implementation of the Science of Reading and LETRS, and collaborate with educators and administrators to improve literacy outcomes for students in grades K–5. These experiences have strengthened my instructional expertise, leadership skills, and commitment to helping all students succeed.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
Work History
Early Literacy Specialist
North Carolina Department of Public Instruction
Clinton, NC
07.2023 - Current
- Provide literacy coaching and instructional support to district leaders, school administrators, and K-5 educators to strengthen implementation of evidence-based literacy practices.
- Facilitate and support implementation of the North Carolina Read to Achieve Act across assigned districts and schools.
- Coordinate, deliver, and customize professional development aligned to the Science of Reading and Language Essentials for Teachers of Reading and Spelling (LETRS).
- Collaborate with district and school leadership teams to align literacy initiatives, instructional practices, and professional learning goals.
- Support Professional Learning Communities (PLCs) through coaching, data analysis, and strategic planning to improve student outcomes.
- Analyze literacy assessment data and assist school and district leaders in using data to inform instructional decisions and monitor progress.
- Provide targeted coaching and support to identified low-performing schools to strengthen instructional capacity and literacy achievement.
- Model effective coaching, facilitation, observation, and feedback practices for educators.
- Develop and implement strategic plans for literacy improvement in collaboration with state, district, and school stakeholders.
- Support statewide initiatives focused on improving literacy outcomes for students in Preschool through Grade 5.
- Collaborate with state, district, and school leaders to evaluate the impact of literacy instruction and intervention efforts.
Elementary Teacher
Clinton City Schools
Clinton, NC
09.2022 - 06.2023
- Designed and delivered standards-aligned instruction that supported academic growth across diverse student populations.
- Created a positive and structured classroom environment that promoted student engagement, collaboration, and achievement.
- Utilized assessment data to monitor progress and adjust instruction to meet individual student needs.
- Collaborated with administrators, colleagues, and families to support student success and school initiatives.
- Implemented differentiated instructional strategies to address varying learning styles and abilities.
Elementary Teacher
Emereau: Bladen Charter School
Elizabethtown, NC
07.2019 - 09.2022
- Designed and delivered standards-aligned instruction that supported academic growth across diverse student populations.
- Created a positive and structured classroom environment that promoted student engagement, collaboration, and achievement.
- Utilized assessment data to monitor progress and adjust instruction to meet individual student needs.
- Collaborated with administrators, colleagues, and families to support student success and school initiatives.
- Implemented differentiated instructional strategies to address varying learning styles and abilities.
Elementary Teacher
Scotland County Schools
Laurinburg, NC
01.2017 - 06.2019
- Designed and delivered standards-aligned instruction that supported academic growth across diverse student populations.
- Created a positive and structured classroom environment that promoted student engagement, collaboration, and achievement.
- Utilized assessment data to monitor progress and adjust instruction to meet individual student needs.
- Collaborated with administrators, colleagues, and families to support student success and school initiatives.
- Implemented differentiated instructional strategies to address varying learning styles and abilities.
Education
Master of Arts - Curriculum And Instruction
Grand Canyon University
Phoenix, AZ12-2021
Master of Science - Elementary Education
University of North Carolina At Pembroke
Pembroke, NC12-2016
Skills
- Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
- Google Workspace (Docs, Drive, Classroom, Meet)
- Zoom
- Canva, Prezi
- SMART Board Technology
- Data Analysis & Progress Monitoring
- Professional Development Facilitation
- Instructional Coaching
Accomplishments
- LETRS Certified (Language Essentials for Teachers of Reading and Spelling)
- LETRS Facilitator
Timeline
Early Literacy Specialist
North Carolina Department of Public Instruction
07.2023 - Current
Elementary Teacher
Clinton City Schools
09.2022 - 06.2023
Elementary Teacher
Emereau: Bladen Charter School
07.2019 - 09.2022
Elementary Teacher
Scotland County Schools
01.2017 - 06.2019
Master of Arts - Curriculum And Instruction
Grand Canyon University
Master of Science - Elementary Education
University of North Carolina At Pembroke