Eric Patterson
Memphis,TN
Summary
Compassionate Teacher skilled at introducing new technologies into classrooms and improving student engagement, learning and academic performance. Committed to closely monitoring progress and proactively adjusting strategies for long-term student success.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Teacher
Power Center Academy
Memphis, TN
07.2022 - 03.2025
- Assessed student performance through tests, quizzes and other assessments.
- Collaborated with colleagues to plan lessons that integrate various subject areas into a cohesive unit of study.
- Monitored student behavior in classrooms, hallways, cafeteria, playgrounds.
- Participated in professional development workshops related to teaching methods or curriculum changes.
- Created and enforced child-based, hands-on curriculum to promote student interest and receptive learning.
- Prepared and maintained classroom environments appropriate for student learning and physical, social and emotional development.
- Planned and implemented lessons using various teaching strategies to meet diverse student needs.
- Implemented behavior management strategies to maintain classroom discipline.
Basketball Coach/Founder
Power Center Academy
Memphis, TN
09.2022 - 03.2025
- Developed training and exercise programs to meet individual requirements and team play strategies.
- Developed and implemented comprehensive training programs to enhance team performance and individual player development.
- Communicated with coaches and athletes to discuss tournaments, competitions and other events.
- Supervised team members during practice sessions and games to ensure safety of all participants.
- Developed and implemented practice plans, game strategies, and drills to improve team performance.
Youth Leader
YMCA of Memphis & the Mid-South
Memphis, TN
06.2018 - 08.2021
- Established and maintained effective communication with parents and guardians, ensuring alignment on youth goals and activities.
- Organized field trips to support the development of life skills such as communication, teamwork, problem solving and leadership.
- Developed and implemented fundraising approaches to raise money for cause.
- Monitored progress of individual students by tracking attendance records and academic performance.
- Led discussions and facilitated games and activities to demonstrate values and morality.
- Coordinated outreach efforts targeting at risk populations within the local community.
- Interviewed potential clients, collecting personal information to determine eligibility for social assistance.
- Promoted youth group resources through printed marketing material, email newsletters and social media campaigns.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Social Work
Austin Peay State University
Clarksville, TN05-2022
Skills
- Classroom management
- Lesson planning
- Parent communication
- Conflict resolution
- Team collaboration
- Effective feedback
- Student assessment
- Curriculum development
Certification
- Single and Double AMO Teacher
Accomplishments
- Basketball Coach 3 time coaching champion
Timeline
Basketball Coach/Founder
Power Center Academy
09.2022 - 03.2025
Teacher
Power Center Academy
07.2022 - 03.2025
Youth Leader
YMCA of Memphis & the Mid-South
06.2018 - 08.2021
Bachelor of Arts - Social Work
Austin Peay State University
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