Nicole T. Curtis

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*business card and portfolio of work samples available upon request* I am a capable and professional teacher who inspires students to discover that learning can be fun, there is a purpose for learning at any grade level and that the world is our classroom.

Education

Indiana Southeast University 2008-2009; M.S., Elementary Education K-5, 4.0 GPA Western Kentucky University 1990 -1994; B.A. Public Relations and Writing Sacred Heart Academy 1986-1990; "Miss Sacred Heart Academy", SHA Ambassador Professional affiliations

"Science Matters" S.T.E.M. Science Educator, after school program at Stopher Elementary

"Best Brains" after school Tutor Teacher

National Association of Professional Women (NAPW)

Site-Based Decision Making (SBDM) committee member

F.A.A.M.E. Program (JCPS principal mentee)

Student Involvement

PLC and Professional development meetings (JCPS)

pre-graduate math classes (UL and JCC Jefferson Community College)

Open House, Haunted Literacy Nights, Science Nights, after school tutor

(math), bus monitor

Basketball Coach (Canaan Christian Church)

*trained and certified in first aid, CPR, AED, SCM Skills

develop, nurture elementary school students to their full potential; certified, all subject areas

teach students that learning can be fun, creating posters and positive-self talk

mentor students and support conflict resolution; "round table discussions"

tutor after school; mathematics, 2nd grade

create focus groups for small group reading and math instruction

create academic and behavior level tier chart for reporting purposes

teach core content of all subject areas through use of technology

create classroom bulletin boards, newsletters and report cards

grade/display student work

consistently improved reading and math scores

taught students how to produce a writing portfolio for publication Career Choices

Playworld Childcare and Development Center, 2016 - 2017

worked with pre-school aged children to develop social, emotional, physical and cognitive skills

communicated with parents, colleagues and office staff on their child's progress

used curriculum based educational kit (Mother Goose) to prepare lesson plans

created hands-on learning centers with store bought or craft materials First Gesthemane "Team Kid" Camp, Summer service, 2016

instilled sportsmanship in school aged children through use of physical activities/games

chaperoned children on field trips

helped students practice swim techniques and ensured their overall safety

created lesson plans and bulletin boards

created enthusiasm for indoor and outdoor activities using camp materials/equipment

Uspiritus, PRN, evenings, Summer service, 2014 -2015

mentored and taught positive self talk with male youth (ages 7 -17)

cleaned and created a home-like cottage campus environment

guided male youth in making positive, good choices through the Boystown Model

trained in CPR, AED, SCM

created and delivered hand-made Easter baskets for the youth in cottages Stepping Stones Childcare Center

cared for children and communicated with parents JCPS, Elementary School Educator, Louisville, KY; 10 years of service, 2004-2014

taught all subjects curriculum-based lessons, research and implemented best practices

reported student progress, tiered and taught student learners based on skill level

ensured safety, fun and education in the classroom and on field trips with students

communicated to parents, teachers and staff; produced newsletters, letters, report cards

tutored students after school, awarded for improved student reading and math achievement*

proposed starting a school basketball team, found a contact person to support the initiative

submitted idea to principal and was volunteer bus monitor for JCPS though my school

Unseld Childcare and Development Center, Assistant Director, Louisville, 2 years of service 2002-04

opened the building every morning at 6 a.m. for children, parents and staff

planned field trips, lesson plans, read stories, prepared children for nap time

helped prepare and serve meals and snacks, picked up dry cleaning

greeted and communicated with parents verbally and through daily logs, accepted payments

Unseld Childcare and Development Center, Teacher, 2 locations, Louisville, 2002-04

helped after school students with their homework, taught concepts for self- sufficiency

played board games with children/ played outside games with children

worked until midnight and attended school (U of L and JCC) during the day La Petite Academy, Opryland, Teacher evenings, Nashville, TN, 1 year of service, 2001-02

responsible for 2nd shift Opryland Hotel employees' children

communicated with parents and staff, wrote daily logs, updated on supplies needed for care

KinderCare, Nashville, TN 2 years of service, 2000-02

full-time teacher responsible for safety, care and education of toddlers

collegial support for other teachers to implement structure, lesson plans, role play

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