Dr. Jason Patterson
Education
Atlanta,GA
Summary
Perceptive educator with solid record of accomplishment in attaining and surpassing targets during 15-year career. Stay on top of trends in education to maintain modern, efficient systems meeting needs of diverse students. Solid relationship-builder with decisive approach to solving operational problems.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
12
12
years of post-secondary education
2
2
Certifications
Work History
Director of Curriculum and Instruction
Atlanta Public Schools
Atlanta, GA
06.2021 - Current
- Created learning experiences for teachers, school leaders, and district leaders relative to school- improvement plans and district goals.
- Facilitated systems change efforts with district leaders, including strategic planning, stakeholder engagement, and networked learning, to address systemic equity challenges in school districts, county offices of education, and state education agencies.
- Supported the acquisition, development, and management of learning programs, educational resources, and initiatives for varying audiences (teacher, school leader, district leader) by identifying organizational needs, securing resources, communicating with senior stakeholders, and prioritizing work.
- Devised strategies to reduce expenses, modernize operations and revamp procedures to improve institution operations.
- Managed a curriculum team to provide content-specific support to partners while valuing all voices and ideas, prioritizes co-designing practices and deliverables, and emphasizes team building, learning, and professional growth.
- Managed partner contracts and deliverables to achieve school and district level goals based on instruction and student achievement.
- Identified common instructional challenges across systems and proposed, designed, and executed new services to target common challenges.
Mathematics Coordinator
Atlanta Public Schools
Atlanta, GA
07.2019 - 06.2021
- Created learning experiences for teachers, school leaders, and district leaders relative to school- improvement plans and district goals related to math curriculum, resources, and instruction.
- Optimized student educational strategies with clear advice on course choices, progression, and career options.
- Collaborated with educators to identify current classroom concerns and diversify instructional strategies.
- Planned cross-system support opportunities targeting common instructional challenges.
- Identified common instructional challenges across systems and proposed, designed, and executed new services to target common challenges.
Assistant Principal
Atlanta Public Schools
Atlanta, GA
07.2016 - 06.2019
- Created learning experiences for teachers relative to school-improvement plans, district goals, and common school focuses including diversity, customer service, and technology integration.
- Collaborated with Principal to develop and implement a method for systematic performance evaluations of Teachers and Support Staff.
- Monitored and evaluated educational programs to maintain high-quality performance objectives and standards for all content areas.
- Implemented practices to appropriately recognize and reward excellence and to effectively address poor performance (Eagle Awards, Team of the Month, etc...).
- Supervised and evaluated teaching and support staff through instructional leadership and professional development.
- Worked with Principal(s) and Business Manager(s) to create and implement a comprehensive and fiscally sustainable annual operating budget for the school.
- Led with onboarding and management of school hires, teacher mentoring, leader development, and ensuring the school was utilizing systems, tools, and processes for effective professional development opportunities for new and retiring staff.
Interim Assistant Principal
Atlanta Public Schools
Atlanta, GA
10.2016 - 06.2017
- Supervised and evaluated teaching and support staff through instructional leadership and professional development.
- Oversaw schedule management and protocols for orientation, registration and related activities.
- Trained teachers on effective teaching techniques, classroom management strategies and behavior modification.
- Assisted with compliance efforts for school-based operational regulations.
Leadership Support Specialist
Atlanta Public Schools
Atlanta, GA
09.2015 - 09.2016
- Created learning experiences for teachers, school leaders, and district leaders relative to school- improvement plans and district goals.
- Supported Cluster-based school leadership with evaluating Instructional performance, resource identification, and progressing towards goals from school improvement plans
- Collaborated with vendors to support school leaders and teachers with program and initiative implementation.
Partnered with Curriculum and Instruction to develop teachers with instructional practices. Provided guidance to school leaders in managing local budgets; hiring practices, and teacher onboarding. - Supported Leadership Development Coordinator in identifying potential leaders, ensuring aspiring leaders are extended opportunities to demonstrate leadership abilities, and implementing school-based leadership development tasks.
Director of School Transformation
National Academic Educational Partners
Miami, FL
02.2013 - 09.2015
- Provided support and leadership to school and district-based school leaders on Common Core Shifts, Computer Adaptive Assessment Systems, Literacy Across Curriculum, ASCD Ten Roles for Teacher Leaders, Personalized Learning and Socio- emotional Learning for identified subgroups, and Cultural Competency in Providence, RI, Miami, FL, Buffalo, NY, and Las Vegas, NV.
- Supported a portfolio of schools and systems to improve instruction in core academic subjects and support student growth.
- Led system instructional reviews to diagnose needs and worked closely with partners to develop actions plans in line with their values and resources to support instructional improvement.
Mathematics Teacher
Atlanta Public School System/Dekalb County Schools
Atlanta, GA
08.2007 - 02.2013
- Assessed submitted class assignments, determined grades and reviewed work with struggling students to boost success chance.
- Prepared and implemented lesson plans covering required course topics.
- Diversified teaching techniques and learning tools help students with differing ability levels and varied learning modalities.
Education
Doctor of Education - Educational Leadership
Georgia State University
Atlanta, GA 06.2016 - 05.2019
Specialist of Education - Educational Leadership
Georgia State University
Atlanta, GA 06.2016 - 12.2018
Master of Arts - Educational Leadership
Central Michigan University
Mount Pleasant, MI 01.2010 - 12.2012
Bachelor of Arts - Mathematics
Morehouse College
Atlanta, GA 08.2003 - 05.2007
Skills
Self-Motivated
Data Entry
Analytical and Critical Thinking
Interpersonal Communication
Written Communication
MS Office
Teamwork and Collaboration
Organization and Time Management
Problem-Solving
Cultural Awareness
Affiliations
- Georgia Council of Instructional Supervisors
- National Council of Teachers of Mathematics
Certification
6-12 Mathematics Education
Timeline
6-12 Mathematics Education
06-2024
Educational Leadership - Tier II
06-2024
Director of Curriculum and Instruction
Atlanta Public Schools
06.2021 - Current
Mathematics Coordinator
Atlanta Public Schools
07.2019 - 06.2021
Interim Assistant Principal
Atlanta Public Schools
10.2016 - 06.2017
Assistant Principal
Atlanta Public Schools
07.2016 - 06.2019
Doctor of Education - Educational Leadership
Georgia State University
06.2016 - 05.2019
Specialist of Education - Educational Leadership
Georgia State University
06.2016 - 12.2018
Leadership Support Specialist
Atlanta Public Schools
09.2015 - 09.2016
Director of School Transformation
National Academic Educational Partners
02.2013 - 09.2015
Master of Arts - Educational Leadership
Central Michigan University
01.2010 - 12.2012
Mathematics Teacher
Atlanta Public School System/Dekalb County Schools
08.2007 - 02.2013
Bachelor of Arts - Mathematics
Morehouse College
08.2003 - 05.2007