Freda Curd
Hackleburg,Alabama
Summary
Dedicated science teacher with 30 years of teaching experience. Skillful in collaborating with other teachers to provide cross-curricular lessons and instruction. Proficient in developing and implementing activities to ensure student comprehension . Committed to using my problem-solving skills and expertise in curriculum and instruction to create impactful hands-on educational content and to support other teachers in implementing activities with their students.
Overview
34
34
years of professional experience
Work History
Science Teacher
Stride, Inc. (K12)
Herndon, Virginia
08.2020 - Current
- Collaborate with a team of teachers to provide daily synchronous instruction and support for students in online science classes
- Perform hands-on lab activities with students and assist them with virtual lab assignments in physics, chemistry, biology, and physical science courses
Science Teacher/SSEP Community Director
Winfield City Schools
Winfield, Alabama
08.2015 - 05.2020
- Taught life science and horticulture to students and managed the school greenhouse
- Served as Student Spaceflight Experiments Program community director , overseeing student competition for experiments performed aboard the International Space Station
- Collaborated with fellow faculty members to become the first AdvancEd STEM-certified middle school in the U.S.
Science Teacher
Marion County Schools
Brilliant, Alabama
08.2004 - 05.2015
- Instructed students in physics, chemistry, and life science courses using a variety of methods, including hands-on activities while receiving the 2012 Coca-Cola Educator of Distinction Award.
- Served on system science curriculum committee to align local curriculum for science courses to state and NGSS and to refine scope and sequence for physics and chemistry courses
Science Teacher
Russellville City Schools
Russellville, Alabama
08.1997 - 01.2003
- Instructed students in physics, chemistry, biology, and physical science courses, trained all science colleagues for lab safety program, coordinated chemical clean-up and proper storage methods for chemistry lab, and assisted with lab design for major lab renovation
Science Teacher
Tarrant City Schools
Tarrant, Alabama
08.1995 - 05.1997
- Instructed physics, chemistry, biology, anatomy, and physical science courses and served as the science department chair
Technology Prep Supervisor
Bevill State Community College
Hamilton, Alabama
08.1994 - 05.1995
- Supervised science teachers in a three-county area, providing guidance on the utilization of tech-prep lab equipment, and enhanced the curriculum for all courses
Science Teacher
Troup County Schools
LaGrange, Georgia
08.1991 - 01.1994
- Taught earth science and served as Wellness Coordinator for faculty and staff
Graduate Teaching Assistant
The University of Alabama
Tuscaloosa, Alabama
08.1989 - 05.1991
- Instructed and evaluated education students, supervised students in placements in local schools, and prepared and instructed freshman biology labs
Education
M.A. Secondary Education - Secondary Science Education
The University of Alabama
Tuscaloosa, Alabama12-1990
B.S. Secondary Education - Secondary Science Education
The University of Alabama At Birmingham
Birmingham, Alabama06-1989
Skills
- Curriculum Development
- Instructional Planning
- Team Collaboration and Faculty Support
- Laboratory Management
- STEM Project-Based Learning (PBL)
- Online Instruction
- Technology Integration
- Problem Solving
Timeline
Science Teacher
Stride, Inc. (K12)
08.2020 - Current
Science Teacher/SSEP Community Director
Winfield City Schools
08.2015 - 05.2020
Science Teacher
Marion County Schools
08.2004 - 05.2015
Science Teacher
Russellville City Schools
08.1997 - 01.2003
Science Teacher
Tarrant City Schools
08.1995 - 05.1997
Technology Prep Supervisor
Bevill State Community College
08.1994 - 05.1995
Science Teacher
Troup County Schools
08.1991 - 01.1994
Graduate Teaching Assistant
The University of Alabama
08.1989 - 05.1991
M.A. Secondary Education - Secondary Science Education
The University of Alabama
B.S. Secondary Education - Secondary Science Education
The University of Alabama At Birmingham
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