James Curles
Fishers,Indiana
Summary
Energetic educator with proven skills in teaching diverse subjects. Keep classrooms organized and students on-task to facilitate effective learning. Diligent and adaptable in meeting individual student needs with warm, safe educational environments.
Overview
28
28
years of professional experience
Work History
Owner Curles HVAC
Curles Heating And Air
02.2022 - Current
- Managed day-to-day business operations.
- Developed and maintained strong relationships with clients, resulting in repeat business and referrals.
- Oversaw daily operations, ensuring all tasks were completed accurately and efficiently by team members.
- Increased customer satisfaction by implementing efficient business processes and providing exceptional service.
- Assembled air ducts, pipes, discharge valves and flues to central heating and cooling equipment.
- Removed old equipment from customers' homes and cleaned up areas to prepare for new installations.
- Maintained a clean, organized workspace during installations and repairs, demonstrating respect for clients'' properties and minimizing disruptions.
- Located and marked pipe positions, hole passages and duct connections in walls and floors.
- Installed bypass dampers, low voltage wiring, smoke detectors, split systems, and package units in commercial or residential buildings.
- Promoted workplace safety by consistently following established protocols and diligently wearing appropriate personal protective equipment.
- Installed components to improve HVAC system performance.
- Increased client comfort levels by appropriately sizing and installing heating, ventilation, and air conditioning systems based on specific needs.
- Facilitated seamless transitions from older HVAC systems to newer models through expert removal of existing equipment and precise installation of replacements.
Executive Director / Teacher
Achieve Internatiional
12.2008 - 02.2022
- Worked closely with organizational leadership and board of directors to guide operational strategy.
- Oversaw financial management, ensuring fiscal responsibility and long-term sustainability for the organization.
- Guided staff through periods of organizational change, maintaining morale and engagement during transitions.
- Forge strong relationships with board members, providing regular updates on organizational progress and soliciting their expertise when needed.
- Developed strong relationships with students, parents, and colleagues by maintaining open lines of communication and fostering a supportive learning environment.
- Worked cooperatively with other teachers, administrators, and parents to help students reach learning objectives.
- Managed classroom behavior effectively by establishing clear expectations, modeling appropriate conduct, and consistently enforcing established rules and consequences.
- Assisted in creating a safe and nurturing classroom environment that promoted emotional well-being and academic growth for all students.
- Enhanced classroom engagement through the use of interactive teaching methods, such as group projects and hands-on activities.
- Communicated frequently with parents, students, and faculty to provide feedback and discuss instructional strategies.
- Supported students in developing social skills through structured activities and positive reinforcement techniques.
- Graded and evaluated student assignments, papers, and course work.
- Kept students on-task with proactive behavior modification and positive reinforcement strategies.
- Advised and counseled students to help them develop skills and knowledge required to succeed.
- Wrote lesson Plans
- Developed IEPs tailored to individual student needs, ensuring their academic success and personal growth.
- Created and managed IEPs to define student learning objectives and educational strategies, in addition to applying instructional knowledge and methods to support goals.
- Modified general education curriculum for special-needs students using various instructional techniques and technologies.
- Collaborated with teachers and therapists to develop individualized educational plans for each student, ensuring optimal progress.
- Fostered strong relationships with parents and guardians, maintaining open lines of communication to ensure student progress.
Executive Director / Educator
Young LIfe
06.1998 - 12.2008
- Worked closely with organizational leadership and board of directors to guide operational strategy.
- Oversaw financial management, ensuring fiscal responsibility and long-term sustainability for the organization.
- Guided staff through periods of organizational change, maintaining morale and engagement during transitions.
- Forge strong relationships with board members, providing regular updates on organizational progress and soliciting their expertise when needed.
- Developed strong relationships with students, parents, and colleagues by maintaining open lines of communication and fostering a supportive learning environment.
- Worked cooperatively with other teachers, administrators, and parents to help students reach learning objectives.
- Managed classroom behavior effectively by establishing clear expectations, modeling appropriate conduct, and consistently enforcing established rules and consequences.
- Enhanced classroom engagement through the use of interactive teaching methods, such as group projects and hands-on activities.
- Supported student physical, mental, and social development using classroom games and activities.
- Incorporated multiple types of teaching strategies into classroom.
Probation Officer
Vanderburgh County Probation Department
04.1996 - 06.1998
- Maintained compliance with all legal statutes, policies and procedures.
- Determined appropriate supervision levels by conducting risk and needs assessments.
- Established productive relationships with local law enforcement agencies, enhancing information sharing and cooperation.
- Increased efficiency in caseload management through the use of advanced technology tools such as electronic monitoring devices and case management software systems.
Education
No Degree - MSED Special Education
Indiana University Bloomington
Bloomington, INAssociate of Science - HVAC
Ivy Tech Community College of Indiana
Indianapolis, IN06.2023
Bachelor of Arts - Sociology
University of Evansville
Evansville, IN05.2000
Associate of Arts - Humanities
Vincennes University
Vincennes, IN05.1998
Skills
- Customer Relations
- Small business operations
- Relationship Building
- Verbal and written communication
- Lesson Planning
- Motivating students
- Student Engagement
- Critical Thinking
- Classroom Management
- Behavior Management
- Parent-Teacher Communication
- Public Speaking
- Classroom Instruction
Languages
Spanish
Elementary
Japanese
Elementary
tagalog
Elementary
Timeline
Owner Curles HVAC
Curles Heating And Air
02.2022 - Current
Executive Director / Teacher
Achieve Internatiional
12.2008 - 02.2022
Executive Director / Educator
Young LIfe
06.1998 - 12.2008
Probation Officer
Vanderburgh County Probation Department
04.1996 - 06.1998
No Degree - MSED Special Education
Indiana University Bloomington
Associate of Science - HVAC
Ivy Tech Community College of Indiana
Bachelor of Arts - Sociology
University of Evansville
Associate of Arts - Humanities
Vincennes University