Curtis Gay

P.O. Box 863 Reidsville, GA 30453 (912) 288-6822 / (912) 557-3055 curtisgay81@gmail.com

CERTIFIED SCHOOL LIBRARIAN MEDIA SPECIALIST (K-12) CERTIFIED SECONDARY MATHEMATICS SCHOOL TEACHER (7-12)
Dedicated educator eager to obtain a position in the media center of Reidsville Middle School where I can use my education, experience and technical skills to guide students in becoming effective users of ideas and information. I offer a proven track record of commended performance teaching grades 9-12, with a passion for education and a commitment to optimizing student and school success.

Core Competencies

Presentation Tools Research & Analysis School Library Programs Library Discipline Material Selection Reference Tools Instructional Best-Practices Literature Advisement

Creative Lesson Planning Curriculum Development Searches User Services Library Management Internet Research Reference Management Learner Assessment

Professional Experience
Tattnall County Schools, Reidsville, GA Student Teacher Librarian, August 2013 December 2013 Attached you will find the complete list of all tasks and assignments that are currently being completed during my media center practicum through Georgia Southern University in the Tattnall County School System. Tattnall County Schools, Reidsville, GA Math Teacher (9-12), August 2012 Present Hired as a full-time teacher instructing mathematics to classrooms of up to 30 students in grade eleven. Vidalia City Schools, Vidalia, GA Math Teacher (9-12), August 2008 May 2012 Hired as a full-time teacher following student teaching practicum, instructing mathematics to classrooms of up to 30 students in grades nine and eleven. Bulloch County Schools, Statesboro, GA Student Teacher (Intern), January 2008 May 2008

Key Contributions:

Earned high marks for the quality of classroom teaching, lesson plans and instructional materials used in teaching various math courses (e.g., Algebra I, Algebra II, Math I Support, Math III, Math III Support). Prepared at risk students for the Georgia High School Graduation Test. Collaborated with the Math Department to develop innovative approaches that were held as the model standard for improving standardized test scores for GPS curriculum in First District RESA (at VHS). Taught general education students and individuals with learning challenges within a mainstreamed, inclusive classroom. Consistently commended for ability to redirect students exhibiting behavior problems by replacing disruptive, unproductive patterns with positive behaviors. Led summer school math courses through GDOE Credit Recovery System (at VHS). Serve as the schools math team sponsor (at VHS).

Education & Credentials

GEORGIA SOUTHERN UNITVERSITY Statesboro, GA M.Ed. in Instructional Technology, December 2013 GEORGIA SOUTHERN UNITVERSITY Statesboro, GA B.S.Ed. Secondary Mathematics, May 2008 TATTNALL COUNTY HIGH Reidsville, GA High School Diploma (Salutatorian), 1999

Awards
Staff Member of the Month- Vidalia High School (October 2008) Staff Member of the Month- Vidalia High School (February 2011) Teacher of the Year Runner Up Vidalia High School (2010-2011)

References:
References can be provided upon request