Ida West Patterson
Gautier,MS
Summary
Enthusiastic Assistant Principal offering 14-year history of supporting academic administration functions. Passionate educator with talent for developing and implementing successful strategies based on student data. Motivated to improve relationships among faculty, students and administrators. Personable and outgoing with skill in building rapport with diverse cultural and socioeconomic backgrounds.
Overview
24
24
years of professional experience
Work History
Assistant Principal
Harrrison County School District
Gulfport, MS
01.2016 - Current
- Administers all building affairs in absence of principal.
- Partners with Principal to administer school program in alignment with vision and goals, providing positive, high-expectation academic environment.
- Assists in administration of curriculum, goals and objectives of school, district, Board of Education policies, and state and federal programs.
- Builds and maintains positive relationships with diverse stakeholders, such as parents, school volunteers and outside agencies.
- Assists in development of school-based communications for all stakeholders.
- Assists in supervision and evaluation of certified and classified staff members and development of educational growth plans, including establishing instructional practices driven by statistical performance data.
- Trains teachers on effective teaching techniques, classroom management strategies and behavior modification.
- Implements student discipline program and monitors student behavior.
- Supports hiring, training, and disciplinary action in compliance with legal guidelines and requirements.
- Manages services of resource personnel; student services; health, safety, and security responsibilities and operations; opening and closing of school. transportation at school-based level.
- Promotes respect for school property, climate of mutual confidence, student success, and positive school atmosphere conducive to change.
- Develops and monitors annual master plan for faculty duty assignments.
- Develops schedules for school-based activities; coordinates extracurricular activities, field trips, field day events, awards assemblies, etc.
- Performs other duties ass assigned.
Instructional Literacy Coach
Harrison County School District
Gulfport, MS
09.2016 - 01.2017
- Gained extensive knowledge in implementing researched based literacy instruction, planning differentiated instruction based on assessment data, use of effective interventions, and progress monitoring,
- Disseminated information received at weekly ILC meetings/trainings and trained staff on district instructional initiatives.
- Conducted ongoing evaluations of literacy improvement action and communicated results to teachers and administrators..
- Assessed literacy needs of school by reviewing student data and current curriculum.
- Guided teachers to collect and analyze data and developed action plans in response to determined student needs.
- Provided planned objectives and instruction for struggling readers, monitored student progress through blue folders.
- Gained extensive knowledge in data entry, analysis and reporting
Certified Classroom Teacher
Harrison County School District
Gulfport, MS
08.2013 - 09.2016
- Demonstrated excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.
- Helped students develop self-esteem and life skills by fostering healthy conflict-resolution, critical thinking and communication.
- Planned lessons using Mississippi Career Readiness Standards, implemented whole and small group instruction based on student data and interests and integrated technology.
- Established and enforced rules of behavior to drive social development and maintain positive interactions.
- Documented attendance, assignments, grades and participation for over 25 students.
- Collaborated with parents, administrators and counselors to develop improvement plans for struggling students.
- Scheduled appointments with parents to discuss student progress and classroom behavior.
Principal
Chicago Public School District
Chicago, IL
07.2007 - 06.2013
- Directed and coordinated, administrative and counseling activities for more than 400 urban students to ensure continuous school improvement in accordance with school's vision and mission and within framework of district objectives at all grade levels (Head Start through Eighth Grade)
- Collaborated daily with teachers and staff to review student assessment and performance data in order develop curriculum, plan classroom instruction, enhance teacher instructional practices and improve overall student academic outcomes.
- Provided safe and welcoming student-centered environment that fostered intellectual and social-emotional growth through effective implementation of school-wide Positive Behavioral Intervention and Supports (PBIS) system.
- Managed $3.5 million budget providing resources to implement rigorous instructional program at all grade levels and to support enrichment activities for students.
- Oversaw creation and ongoing development and implementation of Individual Education Plans for students with special needs to ensure compliance with state and federal mandates.
- Met with parents and other community partners and stakeholders on regular basis to encourage involvement of parent in learning process at home and at school, solicit feedback, and develop strong working relationships.
Resident Principal (New Leaders for New School)
Chicago Public School District
Chicago, IL
08.2006 - 06.2007
- Assisted with overseeing and managing daily operations of school.
- Supervised team of six teachers in literacy and mathematics by providing professional development, conducting observations and providing actionable feedback to improve instructional practices.
- Strategically planned differentiated instruction through data analysis.
Lead Literacy Teacher
Chicago Public School District
Chicago, IL
08.2002 - 06.2006
- Conducted school wide professional development in area of literacy.
- Selected and secured scientifically based instructional material to ensure curriculum aligned to Illinois State Standards.
- Analyzed classroom and school data used to inform instruction and to form flexible grouping.
- Coached teachers through classroom observations, modeling best practices and providing constructive feedback.
Assistant Academy Director/Reading Coordinator
Edison Schools -CICS
Chicago, IL
08.2000 - 08.2002
- Assisted Elementary Academy Director in conducting daily operations and providing instructional leadership in grades Kindergarten through five.
- Served on school leadership team charged with developing and implementing school wide initiatives to improve student achievement.
- Coordinated and managed Success for All Reading (SFA) Program materials.
- Trained and coached teachers in implementing and monitoring progress of SFA Reading Program, locally and nationwide.
- Implemented school wide discipline policy through child, parent and teacher interaction.
Education
Master of Science - Administrative And Supervision
National Louis University
Evanston, IL03.2007
Master of Arts - Administration And Supervision
Chicago State University
Chicago, IL12.2003
Master of Arts - Elementary Education
National Louis University
Evanston, IL08.1992
Skills
- Facilitation of School Vision and Purpose
- Communication
- Instructional Management and Assessment
- Curriculum Planning and Development
- Student Achievement and Growth
- MTSS
- Collaborative Relationships with all Stakeholders
- Professional Learning Communities
- Safety and Security
Timeline
Instructional Literacy Coach
Harrison County School District
09.2016 - 01.2017
Assistant Principal
Harrrison County School District
01.2016 - Current
Certified Classroom Teacher
Harrison County School District
08.2013 - 09.2016
Principal
Chicago Public School District
07.2007 - 06.2013
Resident Principal (New Leaders for New School)
Chicago Public School District
08.2006 - 06.2007
Lead Literacy Teacher
Chicago Public School District
08.2002 - 06.2006
Assistant Academy Director/Reading Coordinator
Edison Schools -CICS
08.2000 - 08.2002
Master of Science - Administrative And Supervision
National Louis University
Master of Arts - Administration And Supervision
Chicago State University
Master of Arts - Elementary Education
National Louis University