C. Patrick West
Warwick,Rhode Island
Summary
Professional Teacher focused on maximizing student learning potential through diverse instructional strategies and classroom management techniques. Skilled lecturer, discussion facilitator and hands-on leader focused on student success. Excels at meeting and exceeding district standards.
Overview
31
31
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Seventh Grade Social Studies Teacher
Dover Middle School
08.2023 - Current
- Developed critical thinking skills in students by incorporating problem-solving activities and real-world scenarios into lessons.
- Improved student writing abilities through targeted feedback and guidance on essays and written assignments.
- Enhanced parent-teacher communication by conducting regular conferences, progress updates, and timely responses to inquiries.
- Managed classroom behavior effectively, fostering a respectful and inclusive learning environment for all students.
- Collaborated with fellow teachers to plan interdisciplinary units that reinforced key concepts across multiple subjects.
- Utilized data-driven instruction to adapt teaching methods based on student performance, ensuring targeted support for struggling learners.
- Mentored new teachers in curriculum planning, instructional strategies, and classroom management techniques.
- Organized field trips and guest speakers to provide students with engaging, hands-on experiences related to social studies content.
- Monitored individual student progress closely using formative assessments and provided personalized support as needed.
- Promoted cultural awareness and understanding through multicultural lessons and activities that celebrated diversity within the classroom community.
- Planned and implemented integrated Social Studies lessons to meet Common Core Curriculum Standards.
Second Grade Inclusion Teacher
Nesbit Elementary School
07.2021 - 06.2023
- Provided instruction in all curricular areas to second grade English language learners
- Planned lessons aligned with the Gwinnett County Academic Knowledge and Skills (AKS) Standards
- Ensured students were given assignments based on their abilities
- Worked with case managers and administrators to plan appropriate academic and behavioral interventions
- Followed 504 plans and IEPs, and provided accommodations and differentiated instruction as necessary
- Informed non-English speaking parents of student progress through ClassDojo and Google translation tools
- Provided interpreters during parent phone calls and parent-teacher conferences
- Employed PBIS practices to build a positive classroom culture and social-emotional competencies
- Collaborated with grade level team to design and implement differentiated reading instruction.
Second Grade and Fourth Grade Teacher
Horne Street Elementary School
08.2014 - 06.2021
- Taught students in Fourth Grade (August 2014 - July 2018) and Second Grade (August 2018 - June 2021)
- Planned and delivered daily instruction with curriculum aligned with the Common Core Standards: Math in Focus, Foss Science, Fountas and Pinnell, Literacy by Design, Dover Growing Readers and Writers
- Employed Responsive Classroom practices to build academic and social-emotional competencies
- Collaborated with grade level teams to design and implement differentiated math and reading instruction
- Integrated curriculum with technology by using Chromebooks, iPads, and interactive whiteboards
- Implemented kinesthetic brain breaks during transitions to promote efficiency in brain and body function
- Participated in frequent meetings to develop and support Individualized Educational Plans
- Maintained effective communication with parents and guardians through parent-teacher conferences, parent check-ins, and monthly newsletters.
Claims and Billing Specialist
Northeast ENT & Allergy
01.2009 - 12.2014
- Prepared and submitted insurance claims to various insurance companies
- Responded to billing inquiries from patients, clerical staff and insurance companies
- Evaluated patient financial status and established budget payment plans
- Processed payments from insurance companies and prepare daily bank deposits
- Worked in accordance with office employee guidelines and maintained strictest patient confidentiality; adhered to all HIPAA guidelines/regulations.
Full-Time Student Teacher Intern
Horne Street Elementary School
01.2014 - 06.2014
- Assisted classroom cooperating teacher with planning and preparation of daily instruction
- Independently planned and delivered instruction with curriculum aligned with the Common Core Standards: Math in Focus, Foss Science, Fountas and Pinnell, Literacy by Design, Dover Growing Readers and Writers
- Effectively managed student behavior by establishing and enforcing rules and procedures aligned with Responsive Classroom
- Integrated curriculum with technology by using various forms of technology in classroom lessons
- Observed and participated in meetings to develop and support Individualized Educational Plans
- Maintained effective communication with parents and guardians through parent-teacher conferences, parent check-ins, and monthly newsletters.
Sr. Compliance Officer/Anti-Money Laundering Specialist
Bank of America
12.1999 - 01.2009
- Managed the Suspicious Activity Report (SAR) filing, investigation, and approval process in connection with incidents of unusual activity involving money laundering or terrorist financing; communicated SAR data and risk issues across global lines of business to ensure regulatory feedback and compliance
- Analyzed complex financial data and conducted necessary due diligence on high-risk customer populations while adhering to strict government and banking regulatory guidelines
- Reported all suspicious activity to federal authorities; communicated and cooperated with local and federal authorities: Department of Homeland Security, U.S Customs, IRS, FBI, and U.S
- Attorney's Office.
Vice President, Banking Center Manager II
FleetBoston Financial
11.1992 - 12.1999
- Managed the banking center sales, service and operations for a staff of 28
- Increased branch deposit base from $225 Million to $312 Million between 1994 and 1999; balanced 1999 annual sales performance at 130% to goal and customer retention at 116% to goal
- Coached and mentored team members to maximize branch sales goals and to exceed in providing world class customer service
- Communicated with senior management to review branch performance assessments and update staff on business developments.
Education
Master of Education in Elementary Education -
Manchester, New Hampshire01.2014
Bachelor of Arts in Individualized Studies/Social Studies -
Concord, New Hampshire01.2012
Skills
- Instructional technology
- Student Engagement
- Project-based learning
- Assessment Strategies
- Collaborative learning
- Differentiated Instruction
- Elementary Education
Certification
- Rhode Island Teacher Certification, Rhode Island
- Rhode Island Elementary Education (1-6), Rhode Island
- Georgia Teacher Certification, Georgia
- Georgia Elementary Education (K-6), Georgia
- New Hampshire Teacher Certification, New Hampshire
- New Hampshire Elementary Education (K-8); Highly Qualified (K-6), New Hampshire
Timeline
Seventh Grade Social Studies Teacher
Dover Middle School
08.2023 - Current
Second Grade Inclusion Teacher
Nesbit Elementary School
07.2021 - 06.2023
Second Grade and Fourth Grade Teacher
Horne Street Elementary School
08.2014 - 06.2021
Full-Time Student Teacher Intern
Horne Street Elementary School
01.2014 - 06.2014
Claims and Billing Specialist
Northeast ENT & Allergy
01.2009 - 12.2014
Sr. Compliance Officer/Anti-Money Laundering Specialist
Bank of America
12.1999 - 01.2009
Vice President, Banking Center Manager II
FleetBoston Financial
11.1992 - 12.1999
Master of Education in Elementary Education -
Bachelor of Arts in Individualized Studies/Social Studies -
- Rhode Island Teacher Certification, Rhode Island
- Rhode Island Elementary Education (1-6), Rhode Island
- Georgia Teacher Certification, Georgia
- Georgia Elementary Education (K-6), Georgia
- New Hampshire Teacher Certification, New Hampshire
- New Hampshire Elementary Education (K-8); Highly Qualified (K-6), New Hampshire
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