Wendy Curtis
Livonia
Summary
Innovative, creative, and highly effective educator with thirty years of success as a K-12 special education teacher, tutor, science program instructor, liaison, and case manager for individuals with disabilities, and academic or behavioral challenges. I am seeking to relocate to Florida to continue my work in special education, bringing my passion for collaboration, analytical thinking, and creativity to enhance the lives of students. Beyond the classroom, I have demonstrated entrepreneurial skills as a self-published author and owner of Moral Tees, independently managing daily online marketing and brand development for both ventures.
Overview
31
31
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Special Education Resource Teacher/Consultant
Livonia Public Schools
Livonia
08.2000 - Current
- Highly effective teacher who designs, develops, and delivers educational programs, curriculum plans, and services to students identified with disabilities by ADA, specializing in collecting and assessing data on students' areas of strengths and individual needs, writing Individualized Education Plans, providing academic and behavioral instruction, accommodating their needs in the general education, as well as, transition services out into post high school programs or work for a caseload of students in a variety of K-12 academic settings; currently at Churchill High School - Self Contained Cross Categorical.
- Active leader providing support, coaching, and professional development to staff by work on committees, such as the Guiding Coalition, Educational Planning Teams, District Assessment Committee 2021-22, District Mindfulness Committee 2018-2021, Operation Student Success Committee (RTI) from 2011-2017, District Transition Committee 2017, Active member of Leadership Committees, School Climate Committees, School Literacy Committees, School Social Committees, and School Math Committees for Livonia Public Schools.
- Professional Development Trainings: Crisis Prevention Intervention (2025), Least Restrictive Environment LRE-ADA (2024), Universal Accommodations, Preferred Learning Styles (Presenter-2024), Assistive Technology for Students with Disabilities (2020-23), Developing Strong Parent Partnerships (2018-19), Galileo Summer Conference: Learning Unlocked: Finding Meaning, Purpose, and Joy (2016), RESA New Learning Disabilities Identification Guidance(2012-2016), Guided Reading Groups, Close and Critical Reading CCSS (2013, 2015), Steven Covey's 7 Habits of Highly Effective People (2013), RESA Positive Behavior Support Training (2011-2014), Jan Richardson's The Next Step in Guided Reading K-2 (2013), 3-5 (2011), RTI from All Sides (2011-2014), Prevention of Early Learning Failure Conferences 2001-2008, Michigan Reading Association Conferences (2001-2004) RESA SELECT 3 Year Literacy Teaching Program (2004-2007) PROJECT READ (2002)
After school program teacher for Science Units
Nuts About Science
Northville
01.2023 - 01.2024
Summer Science Camp Lead Teacher
Sciensational Workshops for Kids
Troy
01.2007 - 01.2013
- Science Educator for STEM Camps; Make it and Take It, Robotics, Chemistry, Electricity
Alternate Education Teacher
Palm Beach County Schools
Boca Raton
08.1997 - 06.1999
- Coordinated, implemented, and taught a 'drop-out prevention' program for students in 7th grade who were at risk of failing due to academic, behavioral, social, or emotional challenges. Professional Trainings include: Using Multiple Intelligences in the Classroom, 24 Hour Brain Gym Edu-kinesiology training, Susan Kovalik's Integrated Thematic Instruction Training, School to Work for Palm Beach County Schools Training.
Special Education Teacher (self contained)
Palm Beach County Schools
Boca Raton
08.1994 - 08.1997
- Social Studies and Pre-Vocational Skills Teacher to students in grades 6-8
- Involvement in writing IEPs and Behavior Plans for students with a variety of disabilities.
Education
Continuing Education - Literacy Focus
Eastern Michigan University
Ypsilanti, MI01.2012
Bachelor of Arts Degree - Special Education-Learning Disabilities-Emotional Impairments
University of Florida
Gainesville, FL01.1994
Salesmanship - Merchandising and Marketing focus
Broward Community College
Davie, FL01.1990
Skills
- Individualized education plans
- Data assessment
- Professional development
- Team collaboration
- Parent partnerships
- Classroom management
Certification
- State of Michigan, Professional Education Certificate, 06/30/28
- State of North Carolina, Professional Education Certificate, 08/30/26
Publications
Phillip Pooped in my Pink Patent Leather Purse, A Memoir of Adversity, Courage, and Self-Love, Unicorn Publications, 2021
Awards
- Churchill High School Supercharger, 2023
- Honorary Member of National English Junior Honor Society, 2022
- Who's Who Among American Junior College Students, 1990
Timeline
After school program teacher for Science Units
Nuts About Science
01.2023 - 01.2024
Summer Science Camp Lead Teacher
Sciensational Workshops for Kids
01.2007 - 01.2013
Special Education Resource Teacher/Consultant
Livonia Public Schools
08.2000 - Current
Alternate Education Teacher
Palm Beach County Schools
08.1997 - 06.1999
Special Education Teacher (self contained)
Palm Beach County Schools
08.1994 - 08.1997
Continuing Education - Literacy Focus
Eastern Michigan University
Bachelor of Arts Degree - Special Education-Learning Disabilities-Emotional Impairments
University of Florida
Salesmanship - Merchandising and Marketing focus
Broward Community College