Jason Patterson
Weatherford,TX
Summary
Engaging and patient professional committed to promoting safe learning environment for all. Detail-oriented and compassionate with extensive knowledge in various subjects.
Overview
29
29
years of professional experience
Work History
Teacher
Aledo ISD
Aledo, TX
08.1998 - 05.2024
- Established a safe environment conducive to learning for all students.
- Participated in parent-teacher conferences to discuss individual student progress.
- Motivated students with positive reinforcement techniques to encourage engagement in the classroom.
- Organized field trips to enhance classroom instruction.
- Maintained a safe classroom environment conducive to learning.
- Incorporated technology into daily lessons when appropriate.
- Monitored student progress by assessing performance through tests and quizzes.
- Assisted students in developing critical thinking skills through problem solving exercises.
- Provided individualized support for special education students who required extra assistance.
- Enforced disciplinary policies while maintaining a respectful atmosphere within the classroom.
- Collaborated with other teachers and staff members on interdisciplinary projects and initiatives.
- Managed student records including attendance, grades, and test scores.
- Maintained accurate records of student progress throughout the school year.
- Created innovative ways of engaging students in the subject matter.
- Utilized various teaching methods, such as lectures, demonstrations, group activities, and hands-on learning.
- Adapted teaching methods and instructional strategies to promote learning in students of differing skill levels.
- Presented subject matter to students in easy-to-understand terms to maximize learning opportunities.
- Graded tests and papers and uploaded grading information to district system.
- Managed consistent, learning-focused classroom environments by establishing and communicating clear objectives for students.
- Facilitated activities that developed students' physical, emotional, and social growth.
- Led students through safety procedures for active shooter and fire drills.
- Boosted student learning by facilitating in-depth classroom discussions to expand upon lectures.
- Adhered to district standards for reporting on academic progress, student attendance and assessment data.
Tank Platoon Leader
U.S. Army Active Duty
Fort Riley, KS
09.1995 - 08.1998
- Ensured strict adherence to established tactics, techniques, and procedures during operations.
- Reviewed intelligence information to develop strategies for successful completion of missions.
- Conducted inspections of equipment and supplies to ensure proper maintenance and utilization.
- Monitored radio communications networks in order to maintain situational awareness across the battlefield.
- Managed administrative functions, including personnel actions, awards, evaluations and promotions.
- Assessed unit strengths and weaknesses as well as identified areas needing improvement through after-action reviews.
- Conducted operational planning sessions with staff officers in order to identify objectives, tasks, resources needed, timeline.
- Instructed soldiers on basic soldier skills such as marksmanship fundamentals, first aid and combat lifesaving techniques.
- Provided guidance and supervision to ensure that all safety regulations were followed.
- Prepared orders for movement control by disseminating information on locations, times.
- Evaluated terrain conditions for possible routes of advance or withdrawal for units under command.
- Attended meetings with other service members from different branches in order to coordinate efforts towards achieving common goals.
- Directed the activities of subordinate leaders in order to complete assigned missions.
- Analyzed enemy capabilities in order to anticipate future courses of action.
- Supervised the preparation of daily reports on operations progress and mission accomplishment.
- Coordinated with higher headquarters regarding unit movements, resupply operations, and other requirements.
- Led subordinates while conducting reconnaissance missions within designated areas of operation.
- Developed and implemented training plans to ensure platoon readiness.
- Provided feedback on performance evaluation reports related to individual soldiers' accomplishments.
- Identified fleet failures and initiated corrective actions to meet fleet readiness goals.
- Controlled platoon in mounted and dismounted operations.
- Evaluated personnel periodically on job performance and occupational-related strengths and weaknesses.
- Managed receipt, storage and issue of ammunition processes.
- Surveyed and analyzed terrain to determine optimum equipment placement and use.
- Coordinated planning and execution of operational fires to accomplish unit's mission.
- Monitored equipment during simulations and live-fire exercises to detect system malfunctions and operator errors.
- Engaged targets in low-light conditions by properly using night vision equipment.
- Monitored equipment during testing, simulations and live-fire exercises to detect operator errors or system malfunctions.
- Requisitioned, received and properly stored unit equipment and supplies.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - History
Texas A&M University
College Station, TX12-1994
Skills
- Classroom Instruction
- Curriculum Implementation
- Small Group Instruction
- Group Instruction
- Student Engagement
- Reporting and documentation
Accomplishments
- Social Studies Department Head 2003-2019
- Marva Collins Teaching Excellence Award Nominee 2019-2020
- Founded Outdoor Education Program for Aledo Middle School in 2019
Timeline
Teacher
Aledo ISD
08.1998 - 05.2024
Tank Platoon Leader
U.S. Army Active Duty
09.1995 - 08.1998
Bachelor of Arts - History
Texas A&M University
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