Equria Patterson
Summary
Instructional Leadership English Teacher with 4 years of experience, a solid background in curriculum development, lesson planning, and instructional delivery. Skilled in creating engaging and effective learning environments that cater to diverse student needs and learning styles. Demonstrated success in fostering a love for literature and language arts, while also promoting critical thinking skills and academic growth. Adept at providing leadership and mentorship to colleagues and collaborating with school administration to drive educational initiatives. Passionate about inspiring students to reach their full potential and succeed academically.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Instructional Leadership Teacher
Memphis Shelby County Schools
08.2023 - 07.2025
- Supporting classroom teachers in improving their instructional practices by providing coaching, observation feedback, professional development, and curriculum guidance, ultimately aiming to raise student achievement across the school by facilitating a culture of continuous learning and collaboration among educators; essentially acting as a leader within the school to elevate the quality of instruction across all classrooms.
- Head Volleyball Coach
English Teacher
Metro Nashville Public Schools
08.2022 - 05.2023
- Designing and delivering engaging lessons to middle school students, focusing on developing their reading comprehension, writing skills, grammar usage, vocabulary, and critical thinking abilities through a variety of instructional methods, while also managing classroom behavior and communicating regularly with students and parents to ensure academic progress.
8th grade English Teacher
Memphis Shelby County Schools
08.2021 - 05.2022
- Designing and delivering engaging lessons to middle school students, focusing on developing their reading comprehension, writing skills, grammar usage, vocabulary, and critical thinking abilities through a variety of instructional methods, while also managing classroom behavior and communicating regularly with students and parents to ensure academic progress.
Education
Master of Arts - Secondary English Education
University of Tennessee at Martin
Martin, TN12.2022
Bachelors - English
University of Memphis
Memphis, TN08-2019
Skills
- Certified English Teacher
- Head Volleyball Coach
- Director of Student Government Association (SGA)
Affiliations
- Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Incorporated.
Certification
- Licensed English Teacher, 000729834, 08/01/20
Timeline
Instructional Leadership Teacher
Memphis Shelby County Schools
08.2023 - 07.2025
English Teacher
Metro Nashville Public Schools
08.2022 - 05.2023
8th grade English Teacher
Memphis Shelby County Schools
08.2021 - 05.2022
Master of Arts - Secondary English Education
University of Tennessee at Martin
Bachelors - English
University of Memphis
Awards
- 20 under 30, 08/01/19, University of Memphis