Patricia Reed
Chicago,IL
Summary
Seasoned educator and teacher professional development provider in curriculum, instructional technology and student well-being. Enthusiastic and creative about providing educators with unique learning opportunities.
Overview
32
32
years of professional experience
Work History
Owner/Manager
Teacher's Teacher, LLC
CHICAGO, United States
07.2012 - Current
- Manager of small business that provides professional development to educators.
- Manage 14 course facilitators who present face-to-face and online workshops for teachers to assist them in standards-aligned curriculum development, technology integration, student behavior and well-being
- Sole proprietor responsible for all personnel, marketing and financial operations
- Responsible for online course design and coordination with course facilitators
- Currently provide credit to Illinois teachers for recertification as a subcontractor for the South Cook Regional Office of Education and in partnership with the Chicago Teacher's Union Foundation.
Vice Principal
St. John Fisher School
Chicago, IL
06.2007 - 06.2019
- Managed Curriculum, Technology, and Student Affairs
- Responsible for title programs and grant writing, supervision of technology program, school schedule, alignment of curriculum with standards and continuity and accountability within curriculum, instructional material selection, enrichment program for gifted students, planning and conducting professional development programs for faculty, mentoring new teachers, development of appropriate public relations tools, assisting teachers in recertification process, assisting principal with annual budget and financial issues, and working with students and parents of students with having academic or behavioral difficulty
- Taught online cyber safety year-long course for junior high students.
Grade Math Teacher/Prealgebra and Algebra
St. John Fisher School
08.2004 - 06.2007
- Worked with students of varying abilities to meet the needs of all learners, preparing them for college-prep high schools.
Computer Teacher/Technology Coordinator
St. John Fisher School
08.1996 - 06.2004
- Developed and implemented K-8 computer curriculum in coordination with subject teachers; conducted faculty and administrative training; wrote technology plan and grant proposals; developed partnerships with businesses to generate funds to support technology programs; evaluated software and web-based materials for technology integration and matching to learning standards; maintained computer equipment and network throughout school; resolved technical issues, maintained school website; served on principal’s advisory committee
- Strong proponent of integrating technology into the curriculum.
Education
MS - Curriculum, Technology and Educational
University of Illinois at Urbana
MBA - Management
Saint Xavier University
B.S - Finance/Business Administration, Accounting and Mathematics
Illinois State University
Skills
Staff Management
Business Development
Business planning
Financial Management
Marketing
Coaching and mentoring
Operations management
Business administration
Student achievement
Policy development and enforcement
Academic administration
Student and parent relations
Group facilitation and presentations
Elementary education
Staff Development
Curriculum Development
Accomplishments
- Served two years on College of Continuing Education Advisory Board at St. Xavier University
- 2005-2019: St. John Fisher School, Fundraising and Development Committee
- Faculty Liaison for the St. John Fisher Family School Association
- 2004-2005: St. Xavier University, Alumni Student Mentor.
Additional Information
- AWARDS , 2006: Illlinois Computing Educators website Showcase Award for Reed’s Interactive Math. 2004: Archdiocese of Chicago Heart of the School Award in Technology. 1991: St. Xavier University, Excellence in Writing Award recipient; J.K. Hwang Memorial Award for Academic Achievement.
Timeline
Owner/Manager
Teacher's Teacher, LLC
07.2012 - Current
Vice Principal
St. John Fisher School
06.2007 - 06.2019
Grade Math Teacher/Prealgebra and Algebra
St. John Fisher School
08.2004 - 06.2007
Computer Teacher/Technology Coordinator
St. John Fisher School
08.1996 - 06.2004
MS - Curriculum, Technology and Educational
University of Illinois at Urbana
MBA - Management
Saint Xavier University
B.S - Finance/Business Administration, Accounting and Mathematics
Illinois State University