CURTIS FLETCHER

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Nashville,TN.**207

615-***-**** or 313-***-****

A highly motivated, compassionate educator with solid knowledge and experience in the field of social work and K-12 education. Demonstrated hands-on experience in the evaluation of children with behavioral and developmental problems. Ability to work within the laws of the State of Michigan and the Detroit Board of Education in facilitating the process and procedures required to best meet their educational needs. Experience in working as part of a team of professionals in education.

EDUCATION

Masters of Arts in Special Education, University of Detroit Mercy (2002-2004), Detroit, Michigan

Masters of Education Administration, University of Detroit Mercy (1999), Detroit, Michigan

Teaching Certificate, University of Detroit Mercy (1997), Detroit, Michigan

Bachelor of Arts in Journalism and Broadcasting, Wayne State University (1991), Detroit, Michigan

EMPLOYMENT HISTORY

2000-Present Special Education Teacher

Special Education/Secondary English

Learning Disabilities

1993- 2000

English Teacher

DETROIT PUBLIC SCHOOLS, Detroit, Michigan

Taft Middle School 1994-1997

Farwell Middle School 1997-2000

Mumford High School 2000-2001 Special Education/LD

Osborn High School 2001-2003 Special Education/LD

Mumford High School 2003-2006 Special Education/LD Northwestern High School 2006-2007 Special Education/LD

• Prepare daily lesson plans

• Tutor students before and after school

• Formed study skill group

• Conflict resolution between students

Allen Academy March 2008-September 2008

• Prepare daily lesson plans

• Tutor students

• Formed study group skills for students

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Metro Nashville Public Schools November 2008-Present

2002 Pre-Independent Living Coach

TODD PHILLPS CHILDRENS HOME, Detroit, Michigan

• Supervise young men for independent living

• Mentor young men for job placement

• Tutor young men for school when needed

2001 – 2002 Treatment Specialists

SAINT VINCENT SARA FISHER CENTER, Detroit, Michigan

• Tutor young men

• Teach daily living skills

• Direct and guide young men with behavioral problems

2000 – 2001 Supervisor

DON BOSCO HALL, Detroit, Michigan

• Provide counseling on youth living skills

• Monitor behavior on unit for twenty-two residents of the shelter

• Plan daily recreational activities

• Provide educational tutoring

• Run shelter youth group meeting

1995 – 1999 Supervisor-Summer Youth Program

DETROIT BOARD of EDUCATION, Detroit, Michigan

• Counsel workers with behavioral problems

• Developed good work ethics and skills

• Budget submission

• Work training and evaluation

***References available upon request ***

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