Erica Curtis

Erica Curtis-| - | Baltimore, MD OBJECTIVE SKILLS Hard-working professional with 6 years of experience in education, curriculum & instruction , and the arts looking to leverage my varied experience to take on a challenging new role. Strong interest in pursuing training, e-learning, and curriculum development positions in the Washington/Baltimore regional area. ● ● ● ● ● ACCOMPLISHMENTS EDUCATION PRESENTATIONS ● Korean War Digital History Project - Fellow 2018 Traveled for one week to South Korea. Completed scholarly readings, participated in discussion boards with educators, transcribed interview with Korean War veteran. After trip crafted lesson plan based on experience and gave public presentation of the trip and lesson ● "Virginia Standards and Teaching Strategies on East Asia" - 2017 Presentation at the Emerging Issues in East Asia Conference for Educators, hosted by Korean War Legacy Foundation and National Council for Social Studies COURSE DESIGN ● Psychology for Rappahannock High School - Lead Teacher 2017 Curriculum design based on National Standards for High School Psychology Curricula. Blended learning environment created in Google Classroom using the Team Based Learning approach ● Transitional Program Development Project - Chief Designer 2015 Curriculum design based on ISTE Standards for Students, creation of videos in Camtasia, online training modules, and a final assessment. Blended learning environment created in Canvas using small group and hands on learning approaches Old Dominion University Norfolk, VA PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE Study Abroad: Japanese Studies ● Coursework in painting, anthropology and Japanese ● Received ODU Study Abroad Honors Scholarship ● Extensive travel throughout Japan Virtual Virginia. Remote Content Creator | 09/2019 - Current ● Create resources for teacher and student use that are directly related to the Virginia DOE World Geography Standards ● Compose Instructor Guides to coordinate with module lessons, which make specific recommendations for instruction in a blended format ● Conduct interactive practice work using H5P interactive software within Canvas Curriculum design Workshop delivery Course development Timely feedback Assessment and evaluation Master of Science: Secondary Education ● Graduated SUMMA CUM LAUDE ● Student Teacher at Green Run High School - 2016 ● Graduate Student Organization - Secretary, 2015 Old Dominion University Norfolk, VA Bachelor of Arts: Asian Studies ● Graduated MAGNA CUM LAUDE ● Received Monarch Honors Scholarship ● College Democrats of ODU President,- Kansai Gaidai University Osaka, Japan CERTIFICATIONS ● Teaching Certificate – Virginia Baltimore City Public Schools. Baltimore, MD Social Studies Educator | 08/2019 - Current ● Establish positive rapport with all 130 students and parents through home calls, emails and parent teacher conferences ● Prepare instruction materials including copying, construction of bulletin boards, grading work and setting up work areas ● Utilize tests, quizzes and other assignments to gauge students' learning and determine understanding of course materials Rappahannock High School. Warsaw, VA Social Studies Educator | 08/2016 - 06/2019 ● Devised and implemented instructional plans for high school psychology, geography, and world history, courses ● Mastered the use of multiple LMS, including Canvas and Google Classroom, to maximize student engagement and generate data ● Crafted learning activities that provided students with opportunities to observe, question and investigate social studies topics Westmoreland Players Theatre. Callao, VA Stage Manager | 12/2018 - 03/2019 ● Oversaw management of theater assets and staged the theater for 3-6 rehearsals each week ● Created custom stage notes and prioritized training plans for each actor based on daily performance metrics for a cast of 10 ● Supervised the entire production of And Then There Were None through 15 performances Old Dominion University. Norfolk, United States Academic Coach | 08/2014 - 05/2016 ● Designed in-person workshops using Prezi and e-learning tools using Camtasia ● Collaborated with professors and administrators to discuss academic needs of students in basic and advanced courses of study ● Evaluated and documented student progress on goals, recommending tactics to improve student effectiveness Board of Education (PGP-) ● First aid and CPR certified ● Crisis Prevention/Intervention certified