PAUL S. CURTICE
Broken Arrow,OK
Summary
Dedicated social studies educator with 18 years of experience delivering engaging, standards-aligned instruction and fostering high expectations for student achievement. Expertise in effective classroom management, innovative curriculum design, and motivating diverse learners across various academic levels. Recognized for clear and professional communication skills that cultivate strong relationships with students, families, colleagues, and administrators. Committed to creating an inclusive learning environment that empowers all students to reach their fullest potential.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
6th Grade World Geography and 7th / 8th PE Teacher
Dove Science Academy Tulsa
Tulsa, OK
07.2025 - Current
- Deliver standards-aligned World Geography instruction to 6th-grade students in a STEM-focused charter environment.
- Utilize instructional technology and AI-assisted tools to support curriculum development, including course design for a 10th-grade World History class.
- Support a diverse student population through structured classroom management and inclusive instructional practices.
Humanities & Civics Teacher
Paideia Liberal Arts Academy
08.2021 - 05.2025
- Taught 8th-grade U.S. History and Humanities, 11th-grade Civics, and 8th-grade Civics in a seminar-based, whole-child learning model.
- Designed lessons integrating authentic literacy, discussion, and primary source analysis to connect content to real-world contexts.
- Served in leadership and support roles including lead teacher, curriculum team member, and mentor teacher.
- Coached girls’ and boys’ volleyball (head coach, 3 years) and girls’ basketball (assistant coach, 1 year), emphasizing teamwork, character, and skill development.
Social Studies Teacher
Valor Preparatory Academy of AZ
08.2020 - 05.2021
- Taught social studies to students in grades 6–10 using a hybrid and flipped instructional model during a COVID-impacted school year.
- Supported students’ academic growth through targeted scaffolding, tutoring, and individualized coaching.
AP U.S. Government and Politics, AP Comparative Government and Politics Teacher
BASIS Scottsdale
01.2017 - 05.2020
- Taught AP U.S. Government and Politics and AP Comparative Government and Politics to students in grades 9–11.
- Consistently guided students to AP exam scores exceeding national and global averages.
World History, American History, and Civics Teacher
American Leadership Academy Gilbert North JH / HS
08.2016 - 01.2017
- Taught World History (including Honors), American History, and Civics in a charter school focused on leadership and character development.
- Integrated content knowledge with civic responsibility and leadership skills.
AP Political Science and AP World History Teacher
BASIS Chandler
07.2011 - 05.2016
- Taught AP World History and AP U.S. and Comparative Government to students in grades 6–11.
- Achieved consistently strong AP exam performance across multiple courses.
- Mentored Arizona State University teaching interns through the Mary Lou Fulton Teachers College.
- Served as faculty advisor to student government, ran a schoolwide tutoring program, and coached junior high girls’ volleyball.
Social Studies Teacher
Career Success High School
08.2008 - 05.2010
- Taught U.S. History, U.S. Government, World History, and Arizona History to at-risk, inner-city students.
- Supported schoolwide improvement efforts, contributing to successful NCA accreditation.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Secondary Education
ASU
05-2008
Bachelor of Arts - History
ASU
05-2008
Skills
- Standards-Aligned Curriculum Design and Instruction
- Classroom Management & Student Engagement (Teach Like a Champion – Engaging Academics Training, 2022)
- AP Course Instruction and Exam Preparation
- Seminar-Based, Discussion-Driven Instruction
- Data-Informed Instruction and Academic Intervention
- Educational Technology and AI-Assisted Curriculum Development
Accomplishments
- Consistently led students to Advanced Placement exam scores exceeding national and global averages across multiple courses.
- Founded and developed a successful volleyball program, contributing to student engagement, school culture, and extracurricular growth.
- Served as a founding faculty member at multiple schools, supporting curriculum development, instructional systems, and positive school culture.
- Mentored pre-service teachers through Arizona State University’s Mary Lou Fulton Teachers College, supporting instructional growth and classroom readiness.
Certification
- Oklahoma Teaching Certificate (Grades 5–12): U.S./OK History; Government/Economics; World History/Geography; Psychology/Sociology; ESL (Expires 2029)
- Arizona Secondary Teaching Certificate: Political Science/American Government; History; SEI Endorsement (Expires 2034)
- College Board AP Summer Institute Training: U.S. Government & World History
ACCOMPLISHMENTS & LEADERSHIP
· Consistently led students to Advanced Placement exam scores exceeding national and global averages across multiple courses.
· Founded and developed a successful volleyball program, contributing to student engagement, school culture, and extracurricular growth.
· Served as a founding faculty memberat multiple schools, supporting curriculum development, instructional systems, and positive school culture.
· Mentored pre‑service teachersthrough Arizona State University’s Mary Lou Fulton Teachers College, supporting instructional growth and classroom readiness.
Timeline
6th Grade World Geography and 7th / 8th PE Teacher
Dove Science Academy Tulsa
07.2025 - Current
Humanities & Civics Teacher
Paideia Liberal Arts Academy
08.2021 - 05.2025
Social Studies Teacher
Valor Preparatory Academy of AZ
08.2020 - 05.2021
AP U.S. Government and Politics, AP Comparative Government and Politics Teacher
BASIS Scottsdale
01.2017 - 05.2020
World History, American History, and Civics Teacher
American Leadership Academy Gilbert North JH / HS
08.2016 - 01.2017
AP Political Science and AP World History Teacher
BASIS Chandler
07.2011 - 05.2016
Social Studies Teacher
Career Success High School
08.2008 - 05.2010
Bachelor of Arts - History
ASU
Bachelor of Arts - Secondary Education
ASU