AMY PATTERSON
Summary
Resourceful and innovative educator adept at completing projects with confidence and skill. History of performing well under pressure and accomplishing successive assignments with high accuracy. Experienced in fast-paced environments and adapts well to changing situations. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals. Committed to long-term student success and diligent in meeting individual student needs.
Overview
26
26
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Instructional Specialist
Dallas College
12.2022 - Current
Science Teacher 7th/8th Grade
Austin Academy for Excellence
08.2014 - 12.2022
5th Grade Self-Contained Teacher
Steadham Elementary
08.2012 - 08.2014
5th Grade Science Teacher/ESL Teacher
Trinity Basin Preparatory
08.2010 - 08.2012
Retail Sales Manager
Bath & Body Works
05.1998 - 07.2010
Education
Master of Education - Curriculum and Instruction
The University of Texas At Arlington
Arlington, TX06.2017
Bachelor of Science - Marine Biology
Texas A&M University
Galveston, TexasSome College (No Degree) - Biology
Delta College
Saginaw, MichiganSkills
- Faculty Collaboration
- Curriculum Design and Implementation
- Student Motivation and Engagement
- Staff Management and Development
- Customer Relationships
- Problem Solving and Critical Thinking
Certification
- Texas Educator Certification - Science Grades 4-8
- Texas Educator Certification - Generalist Grades 4-8
- Texas Educator Certification - Generalist Grades EC-6
- Texas Educator Certification - English as a Second Language Supplemental
Awards
- Teacher of the Year 2018-19 (Austin Academy)
- General Educator of the Year 2016-17 (Austin Academy)
- AVID Educator of the Year 2015-16 (Austin Academy)
Additional Information
- Pentathlon Coach 7th Grade 2018-2022
- AVID Site Team Member 2016-2022
- Mentor Teacher 2020-2021
- Campus Improvement Team Member 2019-2021
- GISD District Science Curriculum Writer 2015 & 2016
Timeline
Instructional Specialist
Dallas College
12.2022 - Current
Science Teacher 7th/8th Grade
Austin Academy for Excellence
08.2014 - 12.2022
5th Grade Self-Contained Teacher
Steadham Elementary
08.2012 - 08.2014
5th Grade Science Teacher/ESL Teacher
Trinity Basin Preparatory
08.2010 - 08.2012
Retail Sales Manager
Bath & Body Works
05.1998 - 07.2010
Master of Education - Curriculum and Instruction
The University of Texas At Arlington
Bachelor of Science - Marine Biology
Texas A&M University
Some College (No Degree) - Biology
Delta College