Dr. Aubretta P. Curry
Pleasant Grove,AL
Summary
Exemplary educator with proven track record of increasing student success, leading innovative initiatives, and growing organizations. Strong background in advocacy, social justice, strategic planning, literacy instruction, instructional practices, and team development / building. Skilled in identifying opportunities and implementing practical strategies with commitment to staying informed about latest trends, technologies and best practices. Skilled communicator, writer and researcher, with advanced knowledge in invitational learning, technology-integration, virtual learning, and Word Processing Software.
Overview
37
37
years of professional experience
Work History
School of Education Department Chairperson
Stillman College
08.2021 - 01.2023
- Reinforced and maintained culture of high achievement by focusing on discipline as opportunity for learning, growth and community-building.
- Planned and executed professional development sessions for department faculty and staff.
- Built smooth and productive working relations positively impacting department operations.
- Built collaborative team of adults dedicated to joint attainment of department goals.
- Observed, coached and mentored department staff.
- Determined course schedules and coordinated teaching assignments and room assignments to optimize use of buildings and equipment.
- Optimized student educational strategies with clear advice on course choices, progression and career options.
- Assisted faculty and staff in duties such as teaching classes, conducting orientation programs and issuing transcripts.
Associate Professor of Reading
Stillman College
08.2021 - 01.2023
- Helped students to develop and demonstrate broad, integrative and specialized knowledge, essential habits of mind, communicative fluency and effective problem-solving skills.
- Encouraged class discussions by building discussions into lessons, actively soliciting input, asking open-ended questions and using techniques to track student participation.
- Updated curricula and lesson plans for primary instructors, researching developments in relevant fields and updating materials to reflect most recent data and statistics.
- Graded quizzes, tests, homework and projects to provide students with timely academic progress information and feedback.
- Enhanced effectiveness of curriculum and lectures using computer-assisted instruction programs and audio-visual equipment.
- Mentored students and advised on career paths, degree requirements and post-graduate education options.
- Graded assignments and examinations, recording grades in grade book and reporting to primary course instructor on average performance and students requiring special attention.
Assistant Professor of Reading / ECE Specialist
Miles College
01.2009 - 01.2019
- Evaluated and supervised student activities and performance levels to provide reports on academic progress.
- Mentored students and communicated internship and employment opportunities.
- Applied innovative teaching methods to encourage student learning objectives.
- Built strong rapport with students through class discussions and academic advisement.
- Evaluated student progress through analysis of test scores and homework completion.
- Created materials and exercises to illustrate application of course concepts.
- Helped struggling students by providing support outside of classrooms and consistently checking in on progress.
- Contributed to campus activities to promote positive university image.
- Collaborated with colleagues on curriculum revision, evaluation of course syllabi and lesson plans for Early Childhood Education curriculum.
- Performed research to serve as basis for academic writing for publication.
- Took attendance, graded assignments and maintained student records to assist teachers with administrative tasks and maintain smooth daily operations.
- Used variety of learning modalities and support materials to facilitate learning process and accentuate presentations.
- Handled classroom administration for professors.
- Proctored exams and provided remediation for learning improvement goals.
- Contributed to planning appropriate and engaging lessons for both classroom and distance learning applications.
- Revised course objectives, course materials, instructional and assessment strategies for reading and early childhood education courses.
- Facilitated academic and community collaborations to increase number of community-engaged research proposal submissions to extramural funders.
- Established research agenda in the education field to publish in peer-reviewed journals.
- Assisted professors and school administrators with continuous development, review, planning and outcomes evaluation to measure program performance.
Elementary School Principal
Fairfield Board Of Education
08.2012 - 06.2016
- Cultivated positive relationships between community members, school students and teachers.
- Monitored student behavior and enforced discipline policies.
- Mentored newly hired educators and provided encouragement and feedback.
- Oversaw schedule management and protocols for orientation, registration and related activities.
- Led meetings to convey policy changes, gather information and assess employee thoughts.
- Communicated policies and procedures to students and parents regarding student behavior.
- Facilitated continued education for teaching staff through implementation of quality curriculum training and appropriation of necessary resources.
- Built productive relationships with parents of students facing difficult situations at school or at home.
High School Principal
Fairfield Board Of Education
08.2011 - 06.2012
- Cultivated positive relationships between community members, school students and teachers.
- Monitored student behavior and enforced discipline policies.
- Mentored newly hired educators and provided encouragement and feedback.
- Oversaw schedule management and protocols for orientation, registration and related activities.
- Led meetings to convey policy changes, gather information and assess employee thoughts.
- Communicated policies and procedures to students and parents regarding student behavior.
- Facilitated continued education for teaching staff through implementation of quality curriculum training and appropriation of necessary resources.
- Built productive relationships with parents of students facing difficult situations at school or at home.
High School Assistant Principal
Fairfield Board Of Education
01.2009 - 06.2010
- Built and maintained positive relationships with diverse stakeholders, such as parents, school volunteers and outside agencies.
- Partnered with Principal to administer school program in alignment with vision and goals, providing positive, high-expectation academic environment.
- Supervised and evaluated teaching and support staff through instructional leadership and professional development.
- Monitored student behavior and enforced discipline policies.
- Oversaw schedule management and protocols for orientation, registration and related activities.
- Led meetings to convey policy changes, gather information and assess employee thoughts.
- Facilitated continued education for teaching staff through implementation of quality curriculum training and appropriation of necessary resources.
- Built productive relationships with parents of students facing difficult situations at school or at home.
- Modeled expected and appropriate leadership to promote teaching staff and administrative personnel's positive interaction with students and families.
- Performed classroom evaluations to assess teacher strategies and effectiveness.
- Trained teachers on effective teaching techniques, classroom management strategies and behavior modification.
- Defined and enforced student academic achievement standards in line with district goals and objectives.
- Supported hiring, training, and disciplinary action in compliance with legal guidelines and requirements.
- Monitored and evaluated educational programs to maintain high-quality performance objectives and standards.
Literacy Specialist
Fairfield Board Of Education
08.2003 - 01.2009
- Conducted ongoing evaluations of literacy improvement action and communicated results to teachers and administrators.
- Assessed literacy needs of school by reviewing student data and current curriculum.
- Guided teachers to collect and analyze data and developed action plans in response to determined student needs.
- Monitored status of students requiring special attention.
- Used positive reinforcement and provided clear feedback to help students succeed.
- Personalized instruction based on needs, interests and capabilities of individual students.
- Reviewed course materials and student progress to identify strengths and weaknesses for future improvements.
- Facilitated class discussion to help students work through questions and expand understanding.
- Provided individual mentoring and special tutoring to struggling students.
- Supplemented instruction and increased student understanding with use of audio-visual equipment and other technology.
- Recommended curriculum choices and created lesson plans to maximize effectiveness of instruction.
- Conducted group lectures and small-group instruction to teach and reinforce concepts.
- Employed variety of assessment tools and strategies to improve instruction methods.
Elementary School Teacher
Fairfield Board
08.1990 - 05.2003
- Established open communication and positive relationships with students, parents, peers and administrative staff.
- Designed and presented lesson plans in one or more academic subjects using variety of teaching techniques to appeal to various learning styles within assigned grade level.
- Created lesson plans to correlate with state curriculum standards and devised educational programs to meet educational objectives.
- Provided warm, supportive environment for developing academic, social and emotional growth.
- Reinforced positive behavior by encouraging efforts through affirmation statements and praising accomplishments.
- Met with parents to review Individualized Education Plans for at-risk students.
- Prepared and administered grade-specific tests and examinations regulated by school district to monitor students' growth and to report progress to parents.
- Administered various reading tests and determined student reading levels based on assessment findings.
- Taught core subjects of math, science, technology and history.
- Created and presented clever lessons to engage students and focus on core subjects necessary for personal and academic growth.
- Maintained student portfolios to monitor learning progress and completion of work required for promotion to next grade level.
- Developed problem-solving and critical-thinking skills by presenting challenges to boost self-esteem and performance.
- Pursued professional development during summer months to maintain certification and extend skills.
- Fostered student curiosity and interest in learning through hands-on activities and field trips.
- Instructed according to Common Core Standards as part of federal funding mandates for education.
- Included multicultural awareness in class discussions to meet state standards.
- Coached, mentored and evaluated student teachers for progress against program objectives.
Education
Master of Arts - Elementary Education
University of Alabama At Birmingham
Birmingham, ALBachelor of Arts - Elementary Education
Stillman College
Tuscaloosa, ALMaster of Arts - Education Administration
University of Alabama At Birmingham
Birmingham, ALPh.D. - Curriculum And Instruction
University of Alabama At Birmingham
Birmingham, ALMaster of Arts - Reading Teacher Education
University of Alabama At Birmingham
Birmingham, ALSkills
- Instructional Techniques
- Department Leadership
- Classroom Instruction
- Literacy Development
- Teacher Training
- K-12 Education
- Instructional Strategies
- Individualized Lesson Plans
- Academic Plan Development
- Fundraising Management
Publications and Presentations
- "Integrating Cross-Cutting Themes of Diversity, Inclusion, Equity, and Technology in Educating Language Diverse Student" University of Montevallo, 2023
- "Foundation of Reading 190 Teacher Candidate Seminar" Stillman College, 2022
- "Effective Literacy Instruction for ALL Students" Stillman College, 2021
- "Preparing Teacher Candidates to Work in Alabama Reading Initiative (ARI) Schools" Miles College, 2019
- "We Don't Talk Like Dat: Teacher Perceptions of Preparedness of Marginalized Language-Diverse Students" Miles College, 2018
- "Samford University and Stillman College Diversity Dialogue" Miles College, 2017
- "Finding Our Commonalities & Valuing Our Differences: A Multiple Intelligence Approach to Teaching" Association for Childhood Education International (ACEI), Atlanta Georgia, 2016
- "We Don't Talk Like That: Perceptions of Preparedness to Teach Language Diverse Students" Critical Pedagogy, 2016
- "Not Until They Are Ready: Understanding Developmental Milestones and Developmental Appropriate Practices in the Classroom" Association for Childhood Education International (ACEI), Atlanta Georgia, 2015
- "Transforming the Language of Achievement in United States Schools" Moving Toward: Teaching and Learning in Inclusive Classrooms, 2012
- "English Language Learners in U.S Schools: An Overview of Research Findings" Childhood Education, 2011
Timeline
School of Education Department Chairperson
Stillman College
08.2021 - 01.2023
Associate Professor of Reading
Stillman College
08.2021 - 01.2023
Elementary School Principal
Fairfield Board Of Education
08.2012 - 06.2016
High School Principal
Fairfield Board Of Education
08.2011 - 06.2012
Assistant Professor of Reading / ECE Specialist
Miles College
01.2009 - 01.2019
High School Assistant Principal
Fairfield Board Of Education
01.2009 - 06.2010
Literacy Specialist
Fairfield Board Of Education
08.2003 - 01.2009
Elementary School Teacher
Fairfield Board
08.1990 - 05.2003
Master of Arts - Elementary Education
University of Alabama At Birmingham
Bachelor of Arts - Elementary Education
Stillman College
Master of Arts - Education Administration
University of Alabama At Birmingham
Ph.D. - Curriculum And Instruction
University of Alabama At Birmingham
Master of Arts - Reading Teacher Education
University of Alabama At Birmingham
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