High School Special Education
Resume:
Curtis Turney Jr.
* *** **** *** ******- Apt. *B
New York, NY 10034
Cell: 646-***-****
Email: ***************@***.***
EXPERIENCE
*/** - ******* ******** ********* - New York, NY
Spanish Interpreter Translator
> Volunteer as a simultaneous interpreter for courses and
seminars with 50 to 175 participants at any given time.
> Accurately reproduce in Spanish the closest equivalent of the
Leader's message without embellishment, omission or
explanation.
> Consecutive interpretation between Hispanic participants and
the Leader of the course making the participant truly present
and with access to communication they would understand.
> Translated assignments for participants as needed.
9/07- 6/12 International Leadership Charter School (ILCS) - Bronx, NY
> Lead Teacher of the Science Department
> Taught Regents Chemistry to the sophomore class (4 "Family"
units), facilitating active student participation through the
use of student centered lessons and activities, class
discussions and cooperative learning.
> Enhanced the Regents curriculum by integrating internet
lessons, data driven analysis, demonstrations and molecular
building into their homework and in-class assignments.
> Work closely with fellow educators, counselors, school
administrators and parents to insure that student excellence
goes beyond the science class setting
> Volunteer for Saturday Academy and After School Tutorial so
students can attain a better understanding and achieve mastery
over their Science Regents exams
> Faculty advisor of the After School Music Theory and Latin
Ensemble. The Latin Ensemble performs at various school
celebrations, as well as fundraising functions.
9/94 - 6/06 Science Skills Center High School (SSCHS) - Brooklyn, NY
> Developed and taught highly interactive Regents Chemistry
curriculum and Science Research to an intellectually
heterogeneous student population.
> As Coordinator of the Science Research Program, engaged and
supervised students as they designed and executed their
research projects.
> Customized curriculum and homework assignments for
mainstreamed Special Education students
> Analyzed the needs of students, provided tutorials and
recruited mentors in the After-School program
9/04 - 6/06 Science & Technology Entry Program (STEP) NYC College of
Technology - Brooklyn, NY
> Taught Regents Review Chemistry course to Sophomore, Junior
and Senior High School students
> Provided extra academic support and enrichment; developed and
distributed study skill materials and prompted group study
sessions.
> Identified areas where additional training was required and
implemented specific supportive teaching strategies.
> Prepared students for standardized tests; evaluated their
progress and maintained accurate records of same.
9/00 - 6/02 Yeshiva Shaar Hatorah HS - Queens, NY
> Taught Regents Chemistry to a scholastically diverse student
population. The Regents passing rate was 99%.
> Motivated student involvement through the use of student
centered lessons and activities, class discussions and
cooperative learning.
EDUCATION
New York University - New York, NY
Certificate in Legal Interpreting - expected 2014
Master of Arts in Education
University of Panam - Panama City, Republic of Panam
Bachelor of Science in Chemistry
PERMANENT CERTIFICATION
(Provisional Certification expired - 15 credits required to re-instate
permanently)
New York City License: Chemistry & General Science
7-12 Expected 9/2014
New York State Certification: Chemistry (Professional
License) 7-12 Expected 9/2014
LANGUAGES
Fluent in Spanish and English
COMPUTER SKILLS
PC and Macintosh
Software: Microsoft Word, Excel and PowerPoint, Internet
proficient.
AWARDS & RECOGNITIONS
2012 Heart of a Teacher Award,
Dedication to Student Achievement, I.L.C.S
2011 Citation for Exemplary Service to the Bronx
Community, New York City Council
1998 Who's Who Among America's Teachers
1996 Outstanding Professional of the Year Award, Brooklyn High
Schools District
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