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Jacqui PATTERSON

Denver,Colorado

Summary

Quality-oriented professional with 11 years of experience and a proven knowledge of classroom management, course design, and curriculum development. I am looking to work as a Senior Team Lead, bringing a high degree of personal accountability and experience to help teachers develop excellent classroom management skills and a positive rapport with students which fosters achievement for the unique needs of alternative learners & all learners alike. I look forward to assisting teachers in meeting their professional goals while enjoying the time they spend teaching their students.

I am driven to foster collaboration, adapt to changing needs, and ensure reliability in high-pressure environments. I am skilled in strategic planning and performance optimization.

Overview

11
11
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

ELA & ELD TEACHER

Montbello Career & Technical High School
08.2016 - Current
  • Enhanced student comprehension by utilizing diverse teaching strategies and incorporating visual aids in lessons.
  • Reinforced positive behavior through the implementation of effective classroom management techniques, resulting in fewer disruptions and increased focus on learning tasks.
  • Collaborated with fellow teachers to develop cross-curricular units that enhanced student understanding of interconnected topics across different subjects.
  • Increased overall classroom engagement by implementing interactive activities, collaborative projects, and group discussions.
  • Boosted students'' confidence and motivation through consistent feedback and constructive criticism on assignments.
  • Supported struggling learners by developing personalized instructional plans tailored to each individual''s unique needs.
  • Fostered a culture of critical thinking and problem-solving skills by challenging students to analyze complex texts and concepts.

ELA TEACHER

Wyatt Academy
08.2015 - 08.2016
  • Provided rigorous and content objective aligned, common core aligned instruction to urban city youth
  • Ensured that education is equitable and attainable

ELA TEACHER

Mrachek Middle School
08.2014 - 08.2015
  • Responsible for standard aligned instruction for both reading and writing classes
  • Integrated vertically aligned planning into instruction to ensure student success through multiple grades
  • Establish and enforce rules for behavior and procedures for maintaining order among students
  • Confer with parents or guardians, other teachers, counselors, and administrators to resolve students' behavioral and academic problems

Education

Teacher Licensure - Secondary Education

Metropolitan State University of Denver
Denver, CO
01.2014

B.A. - English Literature

University of Colorado Boulder
Boulder, CO
12.2007

Bachelor of Arts (B.S.) - Anthropology

University of Colorado Boulder
Boulder, CO
12.2007

Master of Arts - Teaching & Learning

CSU Global Campus
Aurora, CO
09-2026

Skills

  • 96% average score on Student Satisfaction Surveys over the last 9 years
  • ELA-Trained & Certified
  • Student engagement
  • Teaching strategies
  • Progress monitoring
  • Cultural sensitivity
  • Language assessment
  • Reading comprehension
  • Literacy development
  • Collaborative teaching

Certification

  • Certification of Social Work-Emphasis on Adolescent & Child Emotional and Behavioral Disorders
  • Secondary English Licensure Received: 2014

Timeline

ELA & ELD TEACHER

Montbello Career & Technical High School
08.2016 - Current

ELA TEACHER

Wyatt Academy
08.2015 - 08.2016

ELA TEACHER

Mrachek Middle School
08.2014 - 08.2015

B.A. - English Literature

University of Colorado Boulder

Bachelor of Arts (B.S.) - Anthropology

University of Colorado Boulder

Teacher Licensure - Secondary Education

Metropolitan State University of Denver

Master of Arts - Teaching & Learning

CSU Global Campus

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