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Curtis Fowler

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Summary

Dynamic educator with a proven track record at Northwest Independent School District, excelling in student engagement and differentiated instruction. Recognized for implementing effective teaching methodologies and fostering a supportive learning environment. Leveraged military leadership experience to enhance classroom management and mentor peers, ensuring student success and operational excellence.

Overview

31
31
years of professional experience

Work History

Guest Educator

Northwest Independent School District
08.2023 - Current

1st Grade Teacher (Long-Term/Semester)

  • Managed all aspects of a self-contained classroom, including TEKS-aligned lesson planning, data-driven small group instruction, and parent-teacher communication.
  • Evaluated student progress in foundational Literacy and Math to differentiate instruction and meet grade-level milestones.

Special Education Para-Professional

  • Implemented IEPs and Behavior Intervention Plans (BIPs) with high fidelity for students with diverse learning and behavioral needs.
  • Modified curriculum materials in real-time to ensure instructional accessibility and student success within inclusive settings.

Elite Guest Educator

  • Earned "Elite" status through consistent excellence in classroom management and instructional delivery across all elementary grade levels.
  • Served as a preferred educator at Nance Elementary, providing high-reliability coverage and maintaining instructional continuity during faculty absences.

Guest Educator

Grapevine-Colleyville Independent School District
10.2022 - 05.2023
  • Maintain instructional continuity by seamlessly implementing lesson plans across diverse grade levels (EC-6) while adhering to established classroom routines.
  • Utilize proactive behavior management techniques to foster a safe, respectful, and productive learning environment for groups of 20+ students.
  • Adapt leadership style to meet the unique social-emotional needs of various student populations, ensuring all students feel supported and engaged.
  • Build strong reputation for reliability and excellence, leading to numerous "preferred" requests from administration and lead teachers at Dove Elementary

Infantry Platoon Sergeant

United States Marine Corps
05.1995 - 10.2009
  • Led and mentored diverse teams in high-pressure environments, ensuring mission success and personnel development.
  • Managed complex logistics and operational planning, skills directly transferable to classroom organization and school-wide coordination.
  • Received Navy Commendation Medal for exceptional performance and dedication. Awarded two Navy and Marine Corps Achievement Medals for outstanding contributions. Honored with four Good Conduct Medals for exemplary service and conduct.
  • served as advisor on Iraqi police to commanding general of coalition forces in Al Anbar province Iraq
  • Trained, supervised, and organized over 40,000 US and Iraqi coalition members

Education

Master of Arts - Teaching

University of North Texas
Denton, TX
05-2027

Bachelor of Arts - History

University of North Texas
Denton, TX
05-2014

Skills

  • Student engagement
  • Teaching methodologies
  • Peer mentoring
  • Project-based learning

Accomplishments

Named Guest Educator of the Semester

-IS a member of President George Bush's Team 43 Alumni

-Co Founder of North Texas Warrior Golf

Timeline

Guest Educator

Northwest Independent School District
08.2023 - Current

Guest Educator

Grapevine-Colleyville Independent School District
10.2022 - 05.2023

Infantry Platoon Sergeant

United States Marine Corps
05.1995 - 10.2009

Master of Arts - Teaching

University of North Texas

Bachelor of Arts - History

University of North Texas
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