BRYCE CURD

74 J Ranch Ln
Fishersville, Virginia, 22939
(540)836-0959
curdbc@dukes.jmu.edu

EDUCATION JAMES MADISON UNIVERSITY, HARRISONBURG, VA

Bachelor of Science, May 2015
Major in Interdisciplinary Liberal Studies
Minor in Elementary Education
Concentration in Math/Science/Technology

JAMES MADISON UNIVERSITY, HARRISONBURG, VA

Master of Arts in Teaching, May 2016

TEACHING RIVERHEADS ELEMENTARY SCHOOL, STAUNTON, VA

Student Teacher, Nov 2015 Jan 2016, Practicum Student Jan 2016 present
EXPERIENCE
First Grade
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Constructively worked with other grade level teachers to plan for upcoming units
Used Fountas and Pinnell to assess reading levels
Incorporated Fine Arts through Arts Enhancement lessons
Co-created and implemented behavior charts for students struggling with behavior
management skills

WILLIAM PERRY ELEMENTARY SCHOOL, WAYNESBORO, VA

Student Teacher, Aug 2015 Nov 2015
Fifth Grade
o Worked with students to create research projects on the ocean, their favorite math
concepts as well as famous Virginians
o Planned and implemented formal and informal assessments
o Spent two weeks as the full-time teacher when cooperating teacher was out for
family crisis
o Prepared and taught addition and subtraction unit to students at or below grade level
in math through the use of backwards design
THOMAS C. MCSWAIN ELEMENTARY SCHOOL, STAUNTON, VA
Practicum Student, Aug 2014 Dec 2014
Third Grade
o Frequently utilized technology in the classroom through the use of clickers, SMART
Board activities and video cameras
o Collaborated with the librarian and art teacher to help differentiate instruction for
students
SMITHLAND ELEMENTARY SCHOOL, HARRISONBURG, VA
Practicum Student, Aug 2013 Dec 2013
Kindergarten
o Individually worked with ESL students in reading and writing to improve phonemic
awareness, comprehension and letter recognition
o Co-assessed students with cooperating teacher using PALS

TEACHER- WILSON YOUTH LEAGUE BASKETBALL, FISHERSVILLE, VA

RELATED Head Coach, Nov 2014 Present
Worked with kids ranging in age from 11 to 15 on improving their basketball and
EXPERIENCE
skills and working together as a team
YOUNG LIFE, HARRISONBURG, VA
74 J Ranch Ln

Fishersville, Virginia, 22939

(540)836-0959

curdbc@dukes.jmu.edu

Capernum Leader, Aug 2012 May 2014

Co-led high school students with special needs to Christ
JOHN W. WAYLAND ELEMENTARY SCHOOL, DAYTON, VA
Math Tutor, Jan 2013 Apr 2013
Second Grade
o Aided ability grouped students on place value and comparing two numbers
ROBERT E. LEE HIGH SCHOOL, STAUNTON, VA
Assistant Coach, Oct 2011 Feb 2013
JV Assistant and Varsity Aide for R.E. Lee Girl's Basketball Teams
o Led Varsity team to a state championship in 2012

WORK ANYTIME FITNESS, STAUNTON, VA

EXPERIENCE Assistant Manager, Jan 2013 Present

Helped answer phone calls, give tours, sign up new members as well as clean the
equipment and facilities

COUNTRY CUPBOARD CATERING, WAYNESBORO, VA

Event Assistant/Caterer, May 2011 Present
Set up and catered large events including weddings, fundraisers and private parties

CERTIFICATION

Postgraduate Professional Degree in Elementary Education (Pre-K-6)

o Algebra I Endorsement
American Red Cross CPR/First-Aid/AED

74 J Ranch Ln

Fishersville, Virginia, 22939

(540)836-0959

curdbc@dukes.jmu.edu