Jacob Patchen
Huachuca City,AZ
Summary
Highly motivated and reliable learner seeking to contribute positively towards renewable energy systems. Possesses discipline and adaptability through a military upbringing along with experience in myriad work environments and settings. Knowledgeable of scientific concepts and engineering practices. Skilled in hard work and resilience in the face of challenge and adversity.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
Work History
High School Science and Math Teacher
Five Towns Community School District
Camden, ME
08.2020 - 08.2023
- Enhanced learning by setting and maintaining clear classroom objectives.
- Modified educational techniques to suit different learning styles, increasing student success.
- Leveraged performance metrics for informed instructional decisions.
- Established strategies to assess student progress in line with teaching objectives.
- Advanced understanding of complex mathematics by integrating real-life examples.
- Enhanced teaching methods to accommodate varying student abilities.
Middle School Science Teacher
Brookings-Harbor School District
Brookings, OR
08.2015 - 08.2020
- Fostered a focused and orderly setting through effective behavioral management.
- Increased student understanding through interactive experiments.
- Coordinated educational field trips for direct student engagement with scientific processes.
- Completed in-service and additional training to maintain professional growth.
- Utilized Technology Resource to diversify instruction.
- Demonstrated positive and effective classroom management skills.
- Built strong connections with the school community to support learning goals.
High School Science Teacher
North Thurston Public Schools
Lacey, WA
08.2011 - 06.2015
- Developed and implemented engaging lab experiments, providing hands-on learning experiences for students.
- Established and maintained a structured, safe learning environment for groups of over 30 students.
- Led professional development workshops for fellow teachers to share best practices in science education.
- Collaborated with colleagues on cross-curricular projects, enriching students'' overall educational experience.
Education
Masters In Teaching - Secondary Science Education
The Evergreen State College
Olympia, WA06.2010
Bachelor Of Science - Field Biology & Ornithology
The Evergreen State College
Olympia, WA06.2005
Skills
- Design, building and maintenance of off-grid solar power system
- Self-taught vehicle repair and maintenance (2013 Ford F-150)
- Landscaping and plant cultivation using sustainable and regenerative methods
- Plant identification with emphasis on native, invasive and edible foods
- Capable of working outdoors in rough conditions for extended periods
Languages
Spanish
Limited Working
Timeline
High School Science and Math Teacher
Five Towns Community School District
08.2020 - 08.2023
Middle School Science Teacher
Brookings-Harbor School District
08.2015 - 08.2020
High School Science Teacher
North Thurston Public Schools
08.2011 - 06.2015
Masters In Teaching - Secondary Science Education
The Evergreen State College
Bachelor Of Science - Field Biology & Ornithology
The Evergreen State College