ERIC S.

KURSMAN
EKURSMAN@LCPS.ORG 35399 SNICKERSVILLE TURNPIKE PURCELLVILLE, VA 20141 (248) 250-0163 www.kursman.com

CERTIFICATION Collegiate Professional Secondary Virginia Teaching Certificate Adult/Child First Aid and CPR EDUCATION September, 2011 Present George Mason University Fairfax, VA Masters of Education in Advanced Studies in Teaching and Learning, expected May 2014 Concentration in Teacher Leadership GPA 4.00 overall September, 2005 May, 2009 University of Michigan Ann Arbor, MI Bachelor of Arts in Secondary English Education, April, 2009 Minor in Mathematics and Concentration in Lives of Urban Children and Youth (LUCY) GPA 3.23 overall; GPA 3.53 in major Leadership positions in: Student Michigan Education Association, Kappa Delta Pi, School of Education Student Ambassadors EXPERIENCE September, 2009 Present Blue Ridge Middle School 6th and 8th Grade Language Arts Teacher, Team Leader

Purcellville, VA

Taught honors, academic, and blended classes by differentiating curriculum in order to meet needs of all students in preparation for both reading and writing Virginia Standards of Learning exams Assist students with learning disabilities by collaborating with instructional specialists, parents, and students to facilitate modifications and accommodations in inclusion classroom Developed graphical novel curriculum around Holocaust in order to strengthen students social cognition and broaden cultural perspectives Directed team teachers by collaborating with faculty and administrators to facilitate curriculum development as well as student academic and behavior plans August, 2009 November, 2011 Drumline Director Loudoun Valley High School Purcellville, VA

Established indoor winter drumline by providing competitive training program for high school students to increase percussion skill sets and strengthen overall musical comprehension Administered financial operations by gaining support of parent organization for funding, investing in equipment and support staff, organizing fund raising events, and balancing budget Coordinated and oversaw travel competitions by organizing logistical operations, delegating parental assistance, attaining school transportation, and supervising student members on site

September, 2008 June, 2009 8th Grade Language Arts Student Teacher

Tappan Middle School

Ann Arbor, MI

Developed differentiated English curriculum by creating scaled, alternative assignments and variety of assessments to accommodate multiple learning styles Assistant coached Boys and Girls Cross Country and Boys Basketball teams to improve athletes technique and conditioning as well as competition strategies at middle school level Established first Tappan drumline to teach basic percussion skills and engage at-risk students in safe extracurricular experiences to promote positive outlook on attending school June, 2008 July, 2009 Instructor, Music Director, Resident Advisor Summer Study Programs State College, PA

Taught six-week enrichment course to high school students to introduce collegiate academic rigor and develop students critical and analytical approach to modern popular music Supervised music program consisting of three organizations of students to improve performance and interaction within group settings Counseled and advised hall of high school students by ensuring safety, organizing activities, leading nightly meetings, and chaperoning off-campus trips to enrich summer experience ACCOMPLISHMENTS Produced environmental curriculum with Appalachian Trail Conservancy teacher outreach program to strengthen engagement in place-based education and service-learning within local community Collaborated on curriculum for county-wide electronic writing portfolio curriculum by generating assessment framework with pilot teams to develop digital showcase for student writing Developed and facilitated professional development seminar to introduce social media platforms as educational tools and provide framework for applicable implementation within English curriculum Directed Safe School Ambassadors family unit by facilitating meetings and developing anti-bullying skills to provide students with peer mediation techniques Established parent outreach program by teaming with faculty and administration in order to empower nonnative English-speaking parents to become advocates for their childs education Collaborated with Free the Children to establish Blue Ridge Enough! Club, student-led humanitarian organization, to promote civic engagement in local, regional, and global issues Partnered with Teacher Cadet program by mentoring high school students throughout semesterlong practicum experience to support and encourage prospective teachers PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT Appalachian Trail Conservancy A Trail to Every Classroom Shenandoah University Childrens Literature Workshop Jerry Berckemeyer Teaming and the Middle Level Educator ADDITIONAL Active triathlete and competitive runner Percussionist and composer