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Elizabeth Patton

Elizabeth Patton

Memphis,TN

Summary

English Language Arts teacher with experience with start-up schools. Passionate about sharing the joy of reading. Committed to empowering all students to reach their potential.

Overview

5
5
years of professional experience

Work History

English Language Arts Teacher

LIFE International School
09.2022 - Current
  • Educate diverse classes of 6th- through 10th-grade students from various national and cultural backgrounds at an English-immersion international school.
  • Differentiate based on English levels, learning needs, and individual interests.
  • Engage students with frequent opportunities for hands-on learning.
  • Collaborate with other instructors to provide interdisciplinary learning experiences for students.
  • Proctor and analyze student data from NWEA MAP Growth Assessments twice per year.
  • Facilitate extracurricular clubs for students of all ages (creative writing, watercolors).
  • Teach 10th-grade Bible courses (Life of Christ and Spiritual Formation).
  • Serve on the Spiritual Life Committee to plan chapel services and small group discussion topics, invite community guest speakers, and incorporate student feedback to enrich the spiritual atmosphere of the school.
  • Served on the Library Committee as part of quality control for incoming book donations.
  • Created the first multilingual/multicultural Poetry Cafe showcase for all secondary students to share poetry with parents and other stakeholders.
  • Mentored a student teacher from Houghton University for one semester (Sept.-Dec. 2023).

English Language Arts Teacher

Compass Community Schools - Binghampton
07.2019 - 05.2022
  • Taught 75 6th- through 8th-graders in 90-minute blocks.
  • Facilitated targeted small group instruction for students in the 11-25th percentile in reading during designated Flex Block (RTI).
  • Collaborated with ESL teachers in a co-teaching model to best serve all students, including English language learners.
  • Attended weekly Professional Learning Committee (PLC) meetings with other ELA teachers from the Compass network.
  • Incorporated various Service Learning projects with the Mid-South Food Bank
  • Initiated and lead virtual and in-person field trips: the Brooks Museum, Playhouse on the Square, the Benjamin L. Hooks Central Library, and a Zoom tour of Historic Jamestowne.

English Language Arts Teacher

De La Salle Elementary School
07.2018 - 05.2019
  • Taught 60 6th- through 8th-graders students for 90-minute blocks.
  • Independently developed and implemented coursework for all ELA classes.
  • Supported school administration and coworkers during school's transition from Catholic school to public charter school (Compass Community Schools) at end of year.

Education

Master of Urban Education -

Union University
Jackson, TN
2018

Bachelor of Arts - English

The University of Alabama
Tuscaloosa, AL
2017

Notable Professional Development

  • Memphis Literacy Conference, Memphis, TN, April 2021
  • New Memphis Stride Cohort, Memphis, TN, August 2020 - June 2021
  • MTR Independent Reading Cohort, Memphis, TN August 2020 - May 2021
  • Teach Like a Champion Conference, Nashville, TN, July 2019

Timeline

English Language Arts Teacher

LIFE International School
09.2022 - Current

English Language Arts Teacher

Compass Community Schools - Binghampton
07.2019 - 05.2022

English Language Arts Teacher

De La Salle Elementary School
07.2018 - 05.2019

Master of Urban Education -

Union University

Bachelor of Arts - English

The University of Alabama

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