Faye Patton
Educator
Lansing,IL
Summary
Innovative Math Educator bringing five-years background instructing students. Expertise in classroom oversight, course planning and behavior management. Successful at collaborating with teachers, administrative leaders and support specialists to meet individual student needs. Committed to encouraging higher-order thinking to increase student performance.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
12
12
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Math Teacher
Aspire Charter Academy
Gary, IN
02.2019 - Current
- Provided meaningful math instruction to improve math skills of children.
- Prepared and implemented lesson plans covering required state standards.
- Developed and distributed study guides to reinforce lecture details and help students with test preparation.
- Diversified teaching techniques and learning tools help students with differing ability levels and varied learning modalities.
- Implemented relatable teaching strategies into classroom, boosting student understanding of subject matter by 80%.
- Leveraged diverse learning strategies to prepare students for higher-level education requirements.
- Assessed submitted class assignments, determined grades and reviewed work with struggling students to boost success.
- Worked with administrators on behavioral issues to support needs of students.
- Taught subject matter based on information compiled from textbooks, online sites and other educational materials.
- Utilized multimedia strategies and technology to convey information in fresh and interesting ways.
- Used tests, quizzes and other assignments to gauge students' learning and determine understanding of course materials.
Assistant Cheerleading Coach
Thornridge High School
Dolton, IL
07.2016 - Current
- Prepared cheerleaders for games and competitions with rigorous practice schedule.
- Motivated athletes to become stronger, more agile and more effective through training habits and proper nutrition.
- Planned and directed physical conditioning programs to enable athletes to achieve maximum performance.
- Used [Software] to maintain records of cheerleading performances and scores.
- Taught cheerleaders safety and proper stunting and tumbling techniques through proper demonstrations.
- Analyzed and developed new routines to be performed by cheerleaders.
- Directed special events, outreach programs and pep rallies.
Instructional Aide
District 149
Riverdale, IL
10.2016 - 02.2019
- Collated classroom materials to help teachers prepare for daily instruction and activities.
- Supported student learning objectives through personalized and small group assistance.
- Assessed student assignments to check quality and completeness before submission for grading.
- Created personalized instruction plans for individual students
- Adhered to predetermined behavior and academic plans and collaborated on adjustments.
- Organized and guided skills practice, research and memorization tasks for students.
- Created lesson materials, visuals and digital presentations to supplement lesson plans.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Mathematics Education
Lincoln University
Jefferson City, MO 08.2007 - 05.2016
Master of Arts - Secondary Education
University of Phoenix
Tempe, AZ 07.2019 - 12.2022
Skills
Math Education
Group and individual instruction
Performance evaluation
Attention to Detail
Data Entry
Training and Development
Timeline
Master of Arts - Secondary Education
University of Phoenix
07.2019 - 12.2022
Math Teacher
Aspire Charter Academy
02.2019 - Current
Instructional Aide
District 149
10.2016 - 02.2019
Assistant Cheerleading Coach
Thornridge High School
07.2016 - Current
Bachelor of Arts - Mathematics Education
Lincoln University
08.2007 - 05.2016