Alexandria Patnode
La Fargeville,NY
Summary
Dedicated educator seeking a full-time teaching position within a school district, aiming to foster a cooperative and inclusive learning environment. Proven ability to engage students through innovative teaching methods and effective classroom management. Strong commitment to supporting diverse learning needs and enhancing student success.
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
Work History
Classroom Teacher- 1st Grade
Lyme Central School District
Chaumont, NY
09.2022 - 08.2024
- Follows LCSD guidelines for planning and implementing data driven lesson plans
- Maintains behavioral programs and initiatives within the classroom and building
- Works collaboratively with other faculty/staff within the building and district
- Communicates openly with families and faculty/staff
- Participates in collaborative faculty meetings to examine and assess data driven curriculum and needs based instruction
- Social Committee Co-Chair organizes social opportunities and activities for faculty and staff to participate in.
- Utilized technology as an effective tool for enhancing instruction.
- Supervised students throughout day, both in classroom, outside during breaks, and after school tutoring.
- Sports and School event Supervisor during after school hours.
Classroom Teacher- 1st Grade
Utica City School District
Utica, NY
09.2019 - 08.2022
- Follows UCSD guidelines for planning and implementing data driven lesson plans
- Maintains PBIS programs and initiatives within the classroom and building
- Works collaboratively with other faculty/staff within the building and district
- Communicates openly with families and faculty/staff
- Participates in collaborative faculty meetings to examine and assess data driven curriculum and needs based instruction
Activities Attendant and Camp leader
Whiteface Lodge- Kamp Kanu
Lake Placid, NY
07.2021 - 08.2021
- Maintains safety and security for children signed up for camp through the hotel
- Provides entertaining and engaging activities for children signed up through the hotel
Camp Counselor for the 4-6yrs age group
YMCA- Camp Ampersand
Saranac Lake, NY
06.2020 - 08.2020
- Works collaboratively with other counselors
- Maintains safety and security for children on a daily basis
- Provides entertaining and engaging activities for children daily
Camp Counselor for the 11-13yrs age group
Saranac Lake Area Youth Program (SLAYP)
Saranac Lake, NY
06.2018 - 08.2019
- Works collaboratively with other counselors
- Maintains safety and security for children on a daily basis
- Provides entertaining and engaging activities for children daily
- Accompany children on field trips and regular visits to the beach for swim lessons
Site Director-Oak Street Elementary~ After School Program
Project CONNECT~SUNY Plattsburgh
Plattsburgh, NY
08.2015 - 08.2019
- Maintain safety and security of students and site
- Supervise college students’ activities and attendance
- Maintain accurate records and oversee day to day operations in accordance with state regulations
- Conduct educational activities for participating elementary students
- Foster positive relationships with participating elementary students and their families
- Maintain positive communications with hosting school and Plattsburgh City School District
- Collaborate with fellow site directors and director
Hostess/Waitress in The View Restaurant/Taste Bistro
Mirror Lake Inn Resort and Spa
Lake Placid, NY
01.2011 - 07.2019
- Answer/return phone calls and inquires
- Set up reservations- Open Table
- Office tasks: filing, copying, distributing, computer work (MSOffice)
- Work independently and cooperatively with others daily
- Assist with duties in two out of the three restaurants on property
- Assist guests with dietary needs and questions
- Conduct Training sessions with international students and new hires
- Open/closed shifts
- Maintain the cleanliness of the dining room (tables, windows, menus, carpets)
- Follow AAA dining guidelines for service and experience
Substitute Teacher
Plattsburgh City School District
Plattsburgh, NY
02.2016 - 06.2019
- Teaches students based on plans left behind by classroom teacher
- Make myself available upon request, with prior notice, or based on posted opportunities
- Flexible with the type of classroom or grade level of students
- Substitutes as a Teacher, Teacher’s Assistant, or for specials (Gym, Music, etc.)
- Works collaboratively with other faculty/staff while subbing
- Takes initiative to find solutions or ask questions when an unplanned event occurs
- Maintains classroom rules, routines, and expectations while filling in
- Long Term Substitution-Teacher’s Assistant 5th Grade- November 2016-February 2017
Front Desk Receptionist/Waitress/Event set-up/Event help
Whiteface Club & Resort
Lake Placid, NY
12.2006 - 02.2013
- Answer/return phone calls and any inquires
- Perform office tasks: faxing, copying, typing, distributing, computer work (MSOffice)
- Works independently on tasks in a timely manner
- Wait tables in the two restaurants on property
- Set-up for events on property
- Help during events: waiting tables, bussing tables, assisting event coordinator
Cashier
Grand Union Family Markets
Saranac Lake, NY
06.2006 - 05.2007
- Worked with a register at check out
- Trained new hires
- Stocked shelves with products
- Assisted customers with finding products
Clerk
Hyde Fuel Company
Saranac Lake, NY
03.2005 - 06.2006
- Processed outgoing mail
- Filed important documents
- Data input
Education
Master’s - Literacy Education
SUNY Plattsburgh
07.2012
BA - Science, Childhood Education
SUNY Plattsburgh
05.2011
High School -
Saranac Lake High School
01.2007
Skills
- Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Publisher, PowerPoint)
- Above average computer knowledge
- Smartboard technology
- Online Education platforms (Zearn, Iready, etc)
- Google Classroom
- Class DOJO and Parent Square communications
- Team collaboration
- Time management
- Planning
- Organizational skills
- Multi-tasking
- Reading music
- CPR/AED certified
Professional References
- Bridget Stumpf, Kindergarten Teacher/Mentor, Lyme Central School, Chaumont, NY, (315) 649-2417, bstumpf@lymecsd.org
- Debbe Clark, 1st Grade Teacher, Watson Williams Elementary, Utica, NY, (315) 427-5141, dclark@uticaschools.org
- Janis Krug, Program Director for Project CONNECT, (518) 564-5140, Nobl1537@plattsburgh.edu
- Holley Christiansen, Retired teacher, former Project CONNECT Co-Director 2015-2017, (518) 569-9553, Hchri002@plattsburgh.edu
- Tracey Howard, Retired teacher, former Project CONNECT Co-Director 2015-2017, (518) 578-7433, Howa1033@plattsburgh.edu
Personal References
- Ryan Loy, (315) 286-8553, Supervisorworks seasonly (summers) cleaning rental properties.
- Leona Miller, (315) 601-5091, Friend/Colleague—worked collaboratively every day for two school years while teaching 1st grade.
- Jackie Kuhn, (315) 796-3484, Friend/Colleague—worked collaboratively every day an entire school year as 1st grade teachers.
- Janis Curtis Atkinson, (518) 637-3720, Friend/Employer—babysat for her on a regular basis (6 children), assisted her with her swim lessons/fitness classes for parents and children.
Timeline
Classroom Teacher- 1st Grade
Lyme Central School District
09.2022 - 08.2024
Activities Attendant and Camp leader
Whiteface Lodge- Kamp Kanu
07.2021 - 08.2021
Camp Counselor for the 4-6yrs age group
YMCA- Camp Ampersand
06.2020 - 08.2020
Classroom Teacher- 1st Grade
Utica City School District
09.2019 - 08.2022
Camp Counselor for the 11-13yrs age group
Saranac Lake Area Youth Program (SLAYP)
06.2018 - 08.2019
Substitute Teacher
Plattsburgh City School District
02.2016 - 06.2019
Site Director-Oak Street Elementary~ After School Program
Project CONNECT~SUNY Plattsburgh
08.2015 - 08.2019
Hostess/Waitress in The View Restaurant/Taste Bistro
Mirror Lake Inn Resort and Spa
01.2011 - 07.2019
Front Desk Receptionist/Waitress/Event set-up/Event help
Whiteface Club & Resort
12.2006 - 02.2013
Cashier
Grand Union Family Markets
06.2006 - 05.2007
Clerk
Hyde Fuel Company
03.2005 - 06.2006
Master’s - Literacy Education
SUNY Plattsburgh
BA - Science, Childhood Education
SUNY Plattsburgh
High School -
Saranac Lake High School
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