Rashard P.

Curmon
252-671-4888 * rcurmon@ecps.us * 387 Johnson Lane * Winterville, NC 28590
Electronic Portfolio: http://nela5-curmon.weebly.com/
EDUCATION
Master of School Administration May 2017
North Carolina State University. Raleigh, North Carolina
Fully funded scholarship through Northeast Leadership Academy
Top Principal Preparatory Program in United States (one of only four to earn distinction from UCEA)
Master of Arts in Teaching, Middle Grades Education English Language Arts August 2010
East Carolina University. Greenville, North Carolina
Bachelor of Arts in English, concentration Pre-Professional Speech Pathology May 2008
Elizabeth City State University

CERTIFICATIONS
North Carolina Department of Public Instruction
Standard Two Professional School Administrator: Principal Licensure

North Carolina Department of Public Instruction

Standard Two Professional Middle Grades Language Arts (6-9) Licensure
LEADERSHIP AND TEACHING EXPERIENCE
Assistant Principal. Tarboro High School. Tarboro, NC August 2017-Present
Complete Pre-Conferences, Classroom Observations, Post-Conferences, and Classroom Walk-Throughs.
Teacher-Coaching
Responsible for Freshman discipline
Participate in Parent Conferences and Student Behavior Meetings.
Oversee 9th grade students.
Facilitate EOC content PLC Meetings (English II, Math I, Biology)
Multi-Tiered System Support Representative
NC Star Process Manager
PBIS Team Administrator
Assistant Principal. W.A. Pattillo Middle School. Tarboro, NC July 2016-August 2017
Complete Pre-Conferences, Classroom Observations, Post-Conferences, and Classroom Walk-Throughs.
School Exceeded State Growth (2016-2017)
Teacher-Coaching
Participate in Parent Conferences and Student Behavior Meetings.
Oversee 6-7th grade students.
Facilitate English Language Arts, Social Studies PLC Meetings
Instructional Coach. W.A. Pattillo Middle School. Tarboro, NC 2014-2016
Completed Classroom Formal Observations, Classroom Walk-throughs.
School Exceeded State Growth Two Consecutive Years (2014-2015, 2015-2016)
Create English Language Arts curriculum guides, common formative assessments.
Led Staff Meeting and PLC/PLT Team Meetings.
Led District Reading/Literacy Professional Development
Interviewed Potential Candidates for Job Openings.
Participated in Parent Conferences, Multi-Tiered System Support and Student Behavior Meetings.
Language Arts Teacher. Greene County Middle School. Snow Hill, NC 2010-2014
Taught 8th grade English Language Arts
Taught 8th grade Academically Intellectually Gifted
Taught 6th grade
School Improvement Chair & Co-Chair
Grade Level Leader, English Language Arts Leader
Beginning Teacher Mentor
Over three-year period, exceeded growth on standardized tests.
Site Coordinator. Greene County Middle School Young Scholars. Snow Hill, NC 2010-2012
Interview and evaluate staff.
Monitor program budget, program effectiveness.
Program scheduling and management.
Children Program Assistant I. Vidant Wellness Center. Greenville, NC 2007-2013
Facilitate child minding physical and wellness activities.
Created new games and health related material.
RELATED WORK EXPERIENCE
Community Internship. Koinonia Christian Center Community Development Center Summer 2016
Organized and Facilitated Summer Reading Camp
Assisted staff in successful completion of 21st Century Learning Center grant
Student Teaching. Greene County Middle School. Snow Hill, NC Fall 2009-Spring 2010
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Taught 8 grade English Language Arts.
Attended and provided input for parent teacher conferences and IEP, 504 and LEP meetings.
Associate Professional. Pathways to Life Greenville, NC January 2009-April 2009
Arranged mental health services for at-risk youth.
Created and conducted treatment summaries
Freshman Experience Liaison. Elizabeth City State University. Elizabeth City, NC 2005-2008
Coordinate orientation activities for students, parents.
Proctor college entrance test and standardized assessments.
Mentored freshman students.
Led information sessions in mental health and department goals.
Provide training for 60 orientation leaders
Educational Leader. Youth Vision (Support Our Students). New Bern, NC. 2003-2007
Instructed elementary school girls in Math and Reading.
Taught children character building traits.
Conducted community service projects with the student participants.
RESEARCH EXPERIENCE
Problem of Practice, Inquiry and Action Cycle. North Carolina State University.Raleigh, NC Spring 2017
Aligning Common Core Anchor Reading Standards in Social Studies
ADVISORY BOARD COMMITTEE \
Positive Behavior Intervention Support Implementation 2013-2014
Greene County Schools Academically/Intellectually Gifted Program Review 2013
U.S. Education Department Race to the Top Implementation 2013
Continuous Improvement Performance Steering Committee 2013
PROFESSIONAL PRESENTATIONS
Presenter, Edgecombe County Public Schools July 2016
Parent Guide to Successful Parent-Teacher Conferences
Presenter, Edgecombe County Public Schools October 2015
Increasing the Use Non-fiction in English Language Arts
Presenter, Edgecombe County Public Schools August 2015
Why Common Formative Assessments?
Presenter, Edgecombe County Public Schools September 2014
Unpacking Standards
Presenter, Greene County Middle School January 2013
Keys to Literacy Implementation
Presenter, Greene County Middle School Young Scholars Male Retreat December 2012
Turning Adversity into Advantage
Panelist, Educating Black Males Forum December 2010
Co-Presenter, Southern Regional Orientation Workshop March 2007
STEP UP Suicide Prevention for College Students
SPECIALITY SKILL SETS
Social Style
Distinguished Leaders in Practice
EVAAS
Battlle for Kids: Rural Education Conference
North Carolina Principal of the Year School Visit
Time Management
Non-Violent Crisis Intervention
Managing Personalized Learning Environment
Flipped Classroom Training
Social Justice Retreat
North Carolina Elementary Tours
No Kid Hungry North Carolina
Ron Clark Academy Educators Training
Digital Storytelling
Understanding by Design
Facilitative Leadership
Crucial Conversations
Literacy Training
North Carolina Reading Association Conference
North Carolina Council of Teachers of Math Conference
North Carolina Department of Public Instruction Eight Mathematical Practices
Ken OConnor: PowerSchool Launch to Sound Grading Practice Success
Research for Better Teaching (RBT) Greene County Cohort E
East Carolina University Clinical Teacher Training
Scholastic Expert 21 Follow-Up Training
Young Black Males Leadership Alliance Conference
Winston-Salem Forsyth School Wiley Middle School, Scholastic Read 180 Site Visit
North Carolina State University, ClassScape Item Writing
District Transformation Leadership and Learning
The Collaborative Project: Public School Forum of North Carolina, 7 Habits of Highly Effective Teachers Follow Up
The Collaborative Project: Public School Forum of North Carolina, Digging Deeper: NC Professional Teaching Standards
The Collaborative Project: Public School Forum of North Carolina, Formative Assessment in Reading II-Day 2
The Collaborative Project: Public School Forum of North Carolina, 7 Habits of Highly Effective Teachers Follow Up
The Collaborative Project: Public School Forum of North Carolina, Formative Assessment in Reading Instruction
The Collaborative Project: Public School Forum of North Carolina, On the Road to 21st Century Outcomes with NCs
New Teacher Evaluation Instrument
The Collaborative Project: Public School Forum of North Carolina, Using NCs Standard Course of Study to Impact
Learning Day 1
The Collaborative Project: Public School Forum of North Carolina, Using NCs Standard Course of Study to Impact
Learning Day 2
PROGRAMS ORGANIZED
S.H.A.R.P Men, Greene County 2013-2014
Washington D.C. Tour 2012, 2013
College/Career Fair, Greene County 2012
Greene Early College Information Session 2013
Middle School Transition, Greene County 2013
Young Scholars Saturday Academy 2011/2012
Craven/Jones Leadership Project 2003/2004/2005
Parent Forum 2004
Orientation Leaders Banquet 2006/2007/2008
Hearing Screening Drive 2008
Vidant Childrens Programs Parent Forum 2008
Assertiveness Training 2008
HONORS AND AWARDS
Edgecombe County Schools August Employee of the Month Recognition
Greene County Schools Pride in Greene Award
North Carolina Ready for Success Alignment Fellow
N.C. State University Institute for Emerging Issues Teacher Ambassador Program
The Presidents Volunteer Service Award, Corporation for National and Community Service
Sigma Tau Delta International English Honor Society
Recipient of Greene County Middle School Faculty & Staff Perfect Attendance
Recipient of Vikings Assisting New Students (VANS) Outstanding Leadership Award
Recipient of Elizabeth City State Universities Chancellors Student Leadership Award
Recipient of St. Stephen Free Will Baptist Church Man of the Year Award
Delta Sigma Theta Certificate of Appreciation

REFERENCES
Lauren Lampron, Principal of W.A. Pattillo Middle School, llampron@ecps.us, 252-883-5550
Dr. Bonnie Fusarelli, Director of Northeast Leadership Academy, bonnie_fusarelli@ncsu.edu, 919-631-2026
Henry Johnson, Executive Coach of Northeast Leadership Academy, hljraleigh@yahoo.com, 919-772-1790