Who is Mr. Curlette

I love teaching! Each day is a great day when I have the chance to motivate 30 young adults how to think using mathematics. My students find learning though activities and discovery a challenge, however, they feel the success, confidence, and better self-esteem about math once they understand each lesson. Therefore, my teaching is about students feeling successful about math and building up their mathematical self-esteem.
Classes Taught & Accomplishments
I am an experienced educational teacher with demonstrated skill in leading, creating, and implementing innovative strategies to increase student performance. I have over 10 years of experience in teaching mathematics, classroom management, mentoring, lesson design, and implementing cutting-edge technologies to enhance lessons. I am highly organized, have outstanding presentation and teaching skills, and able to communicate effectively to students, parents, and teachers.
Classes Taught:
•Georgia Math I (Int. Algebra)
•Georgia Math II (Int. Geometry)
•Georgia Math IV (Int. Trigonometry)
•Problem Solving
•Concepts of Algebra
•Algebra II (old school)
•Algebra II Common Core
•Geometry
•Trigonometry
•Advance Algebra
•Pre-Calculus
•Statistics
•Discrete Math
Education
Central Michigan University, Mt. Pleasant, MI
Master’s Degree in Educational Technology, December 2012
University of West Georgia, Carrollton, GA
Bachelor's Degree in Mathematics with a Minor in Education, December 2002
Duluth High School, Duluth, GA (2003-Present)
Mathematics Teacher
· Local School Board member, 2012-2013
· Member of Principal’s Advisory and IE2 Committees
· Lead teacher in test scores and passing percentages
· Lead mentor teacher for Teach Gwinnett certification program
· Course Design for Alg II CC on GCPS eClass, a Countywide website
· Team Lead for Geometry, Trigonometry, Georgia Math I, and Georgia Math IV
· Local school advisor committee for new principal led by GCPS Superintendent, Alvin Wilbanks
· Assisting Testing Coordinator with PSAT, EOCT, GAHSGT, EOCT Midmonth/Retest, Gateway, SPG
· Recorded by School Improvement Network: PD 360 teaching Discrete Mathematics and AP Statistics
· Class recorded by GCPS for eClass Innovators using Technology
· GCPS recording of class for teacher recruitments http://bcove.me/2t9xfcri
· Designed and implemented RTI programs, which was covered by local news station
· Designed current bell schedule to create a tutoring program and RTI during lunch periods
· Faculty presentation of flipped classroom with follow-up professional developments
· Designed innovative lessons using technology and non-technology tools to increase learning
· Assisted Discovery Education mathematics consultant implementing content with technology
Temple High School, Temple, GA 2002-2003
Mathematics Teacher
• Most organized classroom award
• Assistant track and field coach
Core Knowledge and Skill Areas
•Georgia Math I (Int. Algebra)
•Georgia Math II (Int. Geometry)
•Georgia Math IV (Int. Trigonometry)
•Problem Solving
•Concepts of Algebra
•Algebra II (old school)
•Algebra II Common Core
•Geometry
•Trigonometry
•Advance Algebra
•Pre-Calculus
•Statistics
•Discrete Math
Education
Central Michigan University, Mt. Pleasant, MI
Master’s Degree in Educational Technology, December 2012
University of West Georgia, Carrollton, GA
Bachelor's Degree in Mathematics with a Minor in Education, December 2002
Duluth High School, Duluth, GA (2003-Present)
Mathematics Teacher
· Local School Board member, 2012-2013
· Member of Principal’s Advisory and IE2 Committees
· Lead teacher in test scores and passing percentages
· Lead mentor teacher for Teach Gwinnett certification program
· Course Design for Alg II CC on GCPS eClass, a Countywide website
· Team Lead for Geometry, Trigonometry, Georgia Math I, and Georgia Math IV
· Local school advisor committee for new principal led by GCPS Superintendent, Alvin Wilbanks
· Assisting Testing Coordinator with PSAT, EOCT, GAHSGT, EOCT Midmonth/Retest, Gateway, SPG
· Recorded by School Improvement Network: PD 360 teaching Discrete Mathematics and AP Statistics
· Class recorded by GCPS for eClass Innovators using Technology
· GCPS recording of class for teacher recruitments http://bcove.me/2t9xfcri
· Designed and implemented RTI programs, which was covered by local news station
· Designed current bell schedule to create a tutoring program and RTI during lunch periods
· Faculty presentation of flipped classroom with follow-up professional developments
· Designed innovative lessons using technology and non-technology tools to increase learning
· Assisted Discovery Education mathematics consultant implementing content with technology
Temple High School, Temple, GA 2002-2003
Mathematics Teacher
• Most organized classroom award
• Assistant track and field coach
Core Knowledge and Skill Areas
- Using innovative lesson designs to motivate and increase learning
- Classroom training
- Curriculum development and implementation
- Coaching and mentoring
- Designing flipped and blended classrooms
- Online lesson planning
- Outstanding presentation skills
- Skilled in PowerPoint, Word, Excel, Publisher,Smart Technologies
and eInstruction Interactive and Student Response Systems