CURTIS HALVORSON
Galesburg
Summary
I am a driven paraprofessional with 15 years experience in a classroom. I created and maintained our school website. I taught technology classes to other teachers. I also learned to and then managed the broadcast studio for our live morning announcements each day. I would love the opportunity to shine at your school!
Overview
21
21
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Paraprofessional
West Fargo Public Schools
West Fargo
08.2023 - 06.2025
- Assisted teachers in classroom instruction and student engagement activities.
- Supported students with special needs in daily learning tasks and routines.
- Organized educational materials and resources for classroom use.
Dog Daycare Attendant
Prairie Dog
Fargo
09.2020 - 06.2022
- I watched a group of up to 25 dogs
- I took dogs out for walks
- I fed groups of dogs
- I cleaned kennels.
Preschool Teacher
University Of North Dakota
Grand Forks
09.2017 - 07.2018
- Company Overview: University Children's Learning Center
- Comply with all policies and procedures at the University Children's Learning Center
- Provide support and assistance to students throughout the school day
- Update bulletin boards in accordance to lesson plans
- Communicate clearly with administration and parents on student accomplishments/struggles
- Evaluate and document student progress
- Supervise 12 students
- Attend to the childrens' basics needs, including feeding and bathroom accompanying
- Set up creative learning environment for 12 students
- University Children's Learning Center
Computer Teacher
Pasadena Independent School District
Pasadena
08.2008 - 07.2017
- Create detailed lesson plans based on students' current knowledge and state requirements
- Supervise tests, quizzes and in-class projects, maintaining a quiet and focused environment
- Communicated clearly with parents and teacher to fully understand student needs
- Address concerns promptly and adapt lessons to each student's needs
- Create and prepare lesson plans for up to 25 students
Kindergarten Teacher
Pasadena Independent School District
Pasadena
08.2004 - 07.2008
- I created interesting lesson plans based on the district's curriculum
- I watched over the well being of 25 fine year old children guiding and mentoring them.
Education
Bachelor Of Science (B.S.) - Early Childhood Education (AECE)
University Of North Dakota
Grand Forks, NDSkills
- Microsoft Office
- English
- Critical thinking
- Positive reinforcement techniques
- Social skills training
- Enrichment activities
- Teacher support
- Literacy support
- Teacher support and collaboration
Certification
Texas State License, Currently renewing
Timeline
Paraprofessional
West Fargo Public Schools
08.2023 - 06.2025
Dog Daycare Attendant
Prairie Dog
09.2020 - 06.2022
Preschool Teacher
University Of North Dakota
09.2017 - 07.2018
Computer Teacher
Pasadena Independent School District
08.2008 - 07.2017
Kindergarten Teacher
Pasadena Independent School District
08.2004 - 07.2008
Bachelor Of Science (B.S.) - Early Childhood Education (AECE)
University Of North Dakota