Elizabeth A.

Curby

curby17@gmail.com 16350 Easudes Rd., Grass Lake, MI 49240 734-645-3270

Objectives
To build a long-term career as a 21st century elementary teacher with opportunities to increase childrens knowledge
and incorporate advances in technology in a school which promotes excellence and life-long learning.

Education
Eastern Michigan University
December 2014 Bachelor of Science
Major: Elementary Education, Elementary Education Mathematics
Minor: Integrated Science
Graduated with Honors-Cum Laude
Washtenaw Community College
June 2012 Liberal Arts Associate
Deans High Honor Roll Deans Honor Roll
Manchester High School
June 2009 Graduate
Honor Roll all four years National Honors Society

Teaching Experience
Saline Community Schools Saline, MI
Premier Substitute Teacher, August 2016-Present
Responsible for covering teacher and paraeducator positions in the district
Long-Term Substitute, March 2017-Present
4th grade teacher
Long-Term Substitute, February 2017-March 2017
Teacher Consultant K-3 Introduced RTI: Literacy Wings Program
Implemented Fountas and Pinnell Leveled Literacy Intervention system
Personalized writing and Everyday Math to suite students needs

Kensington Woods School Lakeland, MI

6th and 7th grade Teacher, August 2015 August 2016
Created physical science curriculum to teach 6th and 7th grade science
Responsible for teaching and engaging students in 6th and 7th grade math
Taught 7th and 8th grade technology class as an elective
Introduced growth mindset to new students
Collaborates with middles school teachers to create Middle School Culture Fair
Volleyball Head Coach, started volleyball program

Miller Elementary School New Boston, MI

Long-Term 3rd grade Substitute, February 2015 May 2015
Co-Teacher to 43 3rd grade students
Modified and taught all math units with Everyday Math to meet students needs
Created guided reading groups and reading centers for individual and group work
Taught handwriting, writing, language arts, and values to engage the students in their learning
Co-teacher in social studies and science with cooperating 3rd grade teachers
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Manchester School District Manchester, MI

Substitute Teacher, January 2015 June 2015
Served as on-call substitute for all grades, K-12

Klager Elementary School Manchester, MI

4th grade Student Teacher, August 2014 December 2014
Responsible for 100% blended learning of language arts, math (Everyday Math), science, social studies, and writing (Write
Steps), as well as data-driven planning and evaluation
21st century classroom with a 1:1 iPad ratio
Inquiry-based learning with individual and collaborative work to motivate students knowledge
Aided and guided students with Genius Hour

Field Experience
Saline Community Education Summer Camp Saline, MI
Camp Counselor, June 2016-Present
Conduct activities and interact with summer campers at camp and on field trips
Eastern Washtenaw Multicultural Academy Ann Arbor, MI
Edgemont Elementary School Belleville, MI
Teacher Aid/Pre-Service Teaching, 2-3 days a week for 2 hours for 6 weeks
Worked with 1st and 2nd graders Executed common core based lesson for reading and math
Expanded knowledge and experience by observing a variety of teaching styles and techniques
NorthRidge Church Plymouth, MI
Sunday School Teacher, 2013 2015
Taught 1st 4th grade
Tutor 6th-7th Grade Math Tutor
2011 2013
Helped 3-4 students in 6th and 7th grade Math
Professional Development
MACUL Conference EdCamp EMWP
Global Leadership Summit Connected Educator Un/Conference
Michigan Innovative Schools Conference, co-presented on blended learning

Skills
Proficient in Microsoft Office ReadWell K-3 experience
Video creation on Camtasia and Explain Everything
Phonics for Reading The PALS Series
Read Naturally GATE Program
Moby Max, Edmodo, Handouts, Green Screen, MiStar, OSMO, SeeSaw, QR Codes, augmented reality, and others
Flinn Scientific Middle School Laboratory Safety Course Certification

References
Joanna VanRaden Cooperating Teacher, MACUL Outstanding Technology-Using Pre-K-12 Teacher, 2015
(734) 417-0257 joanna@writestepswriting.com

Markus Muennix Principal, Kensington Woods School

(517) 545-0828 mmuennix@kwoods.org
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