TE'ERA CURRY
CHARLOTTE,NC
Summary
Dynamic educator and ABA Therapist with a proven track record at Bright Kids Learning Academy and CCABA, excelling in child-centered instruction and innovative lesson planning. Leveraged educational leadership and parent-teacher collaboration to significantly enhance student engagement and learning outcomes. Expert in creating safe, inclusive environments that foster curiosity and academic growth.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Lead Teacher
Bright Kids Learning Academy
Charlotte, NC
01.2024 - Current
- Established positive relationships with parents through regular communication regarding student progress, collaborating on strategies for academic success at home and school.
- Maintained patience and level-headedness in diverse situations to support student development and personal growth.
- Developed and implemented differentiated instruction strategies to accommodate diverse learning styles, resulting in increased student engagement and success.
- Planned and implemented different daily activities to enhance overall development and growth of every student.
ABA Therapist
CCABA
Charlotte, NC
02.2023 - 11.2023
- Utilized a variety of instructional methods including discrete trial training, natural environment teaching, and incidental learning to engage clients throughout therapy sessions effectively.
- Improved patient outcomes by implementing individualized ABA therapy plans tailored to each client''s needs.
- Conducted Functional Behavior Assessments (FBA) to identify function of challenging behaviors.
- Implemented behavior intervention plans, increasing positive behaviors and reduce challenging behaviors.
- Conducted comprehensive assessments to evaluate clients'' strengths, needs, and progress for data-driven treatment planning.
- Implemented visual supports such as schedules, charts, and social stories to enhance comprehension of daily routines among nonverbal or minimally verbal clients.
Child Care Center Teacher
Cyrus Childhood Academy
Charlotte, NC
04.2018 - 11.2023
- Introduced new teaching methods such as project-based learning, resulting in increased student engagement and motivation.
- Increased student collaboration by developing group projects and team-building activities.
- Organized field trips to enhance the learning experience, connecting classroom lessons to real-world examples.
- Contributed to ongoing professional development by attending workshops and conferences related to early childhood education trends and research findings.
- Developed strong relationships with colleagues, collaborating on curriculum design and sharing best practices for teaching strategies.
- Supported special needs students'' learning through tailored lesson plans and individualized attention.
- Boosted literacy skills by implementing targeted reading programs for struggling readers.
- Promoted a positive classroom environment by establishing clear expectations and fostering mutual respect among students.
- Improved overall classroom management, enforcing consistent rules and consequences for behavior.
- Continuously assessed student understanding with formative assessments, adjusting instruction as needed to ensure mastery of content.
Customer Service Representative
Carnival Cruise Lines
Charlotte
06.2020 - 08.2021
- Managed high-stress situations effectively, maintaining professionalism under pressure while resolving disputes or conflicts.
- Resolved customer complaints with empathy, resulting in increased loyalty and repeat business.
- Handled escalated calls efficiently, finding satisfactory resolutions for both customers and the company alike.
- Responded to customer requests for products, services, and company information.
- Developed strong product knowledge to provide informed recommendations based on individual customer needs.
Certified Teacher Assistant
Kids Rock Preparatory Academy
Charlotte, NC
01.2013 - 11.2014
- Promoted a positive learning environment by establishing clear classroom expectations and maintaining consistent routines.
- Monitored student progress through regular assessments, adjusting instructional strategies as needed for optimal results.
- Collaborated with fellow teachers to develop interdisciplinary lesson plans, maximizing student engagement and understanding.
- Managed classroom behavior effectively by implementing consistent consequences and reinforcing positive behaviors.
Education
Woodside High School
Newport News, VA06.2011
Skills
- Childcare needs
- Safety awareness
- Key decision making
- Parent-teacher collaboration
- Lesson development
- Educational leadership
- Training and mentoring
- Project-based learning
- IEP support
- Subject matter expertise
- Curricula development
- Group and individual instruction
- Department planning
- Age-appropriate discipline
- Childcare requirements
- Literacy strategies
- Safe learning environment
- Instructional improvement
- Research and writing
- Teacher coaching
- Motivating students
- Community involvement
- Student assessment
- Student evaluations
- Innovative lesson planning
- Student rapport
- Student needs assessment
- Inquiry-based learning
- Literacy development
- State teaching credential
- Excellent classroom management
- Interactive teaching and learning
- Parent and student communication
Agency
Mecklenburg County DSS, 301 Billingsley Road, Charlotte, NC, 28211
Phone
Personal, 980-230-9595
Certification
Basic life support , CPR , SIDS training , North Carolina early childhood
Notary certificate
Timeline
Lead Teacher
Bright Kids Learning Academy
01.2024 - Current
ABA Therapist
CCABA
02.2023 - 11.2023
Customer Service Representative
Carnival Cruise Lines
06.2020 - 08.2021
Child Care Center Teacher
Cyrus Childhood Academy
04.2018 - 11.2023
Certified Teacher Assistant
Kids Rock Preparatory Academy
01.2013 - 11.2014
Woodside High School