Patricia Dortch
Memphis,TN
Summary
Passionate Teacher with experience developing and implementing diverse curriculums covering wide range of subjects. Highly skilled at motivating students through positive encouragement and reinforcement of concepts via interactive classroom instruction and observation. Successful in helping students develop strong literacy, numeracy, social and learning skills.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Contracted Teacher
Cadence Academy School
2017.10 - Current
- Developed strong relationships with students, parents, and colleagues by maintaining open lines of communication and fostering a supportive learning environment.
- Increased student literacy rates by implementing targeted reading strategies in individualized instruction plans.
- Enhanced classroom engagement through the use of interactive teaching methods, such as group projects and hands-on activities.
- Collaborated with other teachers to plan interdisciplinary units that connected subjects and promoted deeper understanding among students.
- Identified struggling students early on and provided additional support through tutoring sessions and modified lesson plans.
- Mentored new teachers, sharing best practices and providing guidance to help them adapt to their new roles successfully.
- Differentiated instruction to accommodate diverse learning needs, ensuring each student had an equal opportunity for success.
- Integrated cultural awareness into lessons by incorporating diverse perspectives and materials into the curriculum.
- Assessed student performance regularly using both formative and summative assessments to inform future lesson planning.
Teacher
Christ Methodist Day School
2011.05 - 2015.08
- Developed strong relationships with students, parents, and colleagues by maintaining open lines of communication and fostering a supportive learning environment.
- Increased student literacy rates by implementing targeted reading strategies in individualized instruction plans.
- Enhanced classroom engagement through the use of interactive teaching methods, such as group projects and hands-on activities.
- Collaborated with other teachers to plan interdisciplinary units that connected subjects and promoted deeper understanding among students.
- Identified struggling students early on and provided additional support through tutoring sessions and modified lesson plans.
- Differentiated instruction to accommodate diverse learning needs, ensuring each student had an equal opportunity for success.
- Integrated cultural awareness into lessons by incorporating diverse perspectives and materials into the curriculum.
- Assessed student performance regularly using both formative and summative assessments to inform future lesson planning.
Education
Master of Arts - Elementary Education
University of Phoenix
Tempe, AZ08.2022
BBA - Business Administration
University of Mississippi
University, MS05.2011
Skills
- Student Engagement
- Small Group Instruction
- Curriculum Implementation
- Classroom Instruction
- Group and Individual Instruction
- Student Assessment
- Student Rapport
- Serving Diverse Communities
- Test Proctoring
- Inquiry-Based Learning
Certification
I am currently working on my certifications and licenses.
Timeline
Contracted Teacher
Cadence Academy School
2017.10 - Current
Teacher
Christ Methodist Day School
2011.05 - 2015.08
Master of Arts - Elementary Education
University of Phoenix
BBA - Business Administration
University of Mississippi
I am currently working on my certifications and licenses.
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