Michele A. Patterson
Georgetown,TX
Summary
Pragmatic professional with solid experience in leadership roles. Adept at implementing strategic curriculum planning and delivery, driving growth and improving operations. Skilled in strategic planning, problem-solving, and communication with students, parents, teaching staff, and administration. Collaborative and dedicated with a relentless work ethic and a good understanding of educational principals, project management and team leadership.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
1
1
Certificate
Work History
6th Grade Language Arts Teacher and Dyslexia
Georgetown Independent School District
01.2017 - Current
- Evaluated academic skills of each student through verbal assessments, graded assignments, and standardized tests.
- Utilized multimedia strategies and technology to convey information in fresh and interesting ways.
- Promoted effective verbal and written communication through listening, speaking, reading, and writing practice.
- Encouraged independent thought, good judgment, and expression of original ideas.
- Integrated Smartboard and other instructional technologies into classroom.
- Provided one-on-one attention to students, while maintaining overall focus on entire group.
English Language Arts Department Chair
Georgetown Independent School District
01.2022 - 05.2023
- Manage department of 10, providing trainings, guidance, and instruction
- Collaborate with all department chairs on budget, student success initiatives, and trainings
- Built collaborative team of adults dedicated to joint attainment of department goals.
- Observed, coached and mentored department staff.
English Language Arts Curriculum Writer
Georgetown Independent School District
01.2018 - 01.2021
- Wrote district curriculum for 6th grade English
- Designed district wide campus assessments
- Trained teachers on new curriculum and information.
- Monitored curriculum and school practices for adherence to state educational laws.
- Analyzed effectiveness of curriculum already in place.
- Looked at student testing data and compared it to new and past curriculum.
- Collaborated with colleagues in developing benchmark lessons and identifying curriculum needs of faculty.
- Teamed with subject matter experts in evaluation and revision of training tools in order to continually improve learning platforms.
Rater Score Leader
Educational Testing Services
01.2015 - 04.2019
- Managed 10 raters per grading session for the STAAR ELAR 1 EOC Exam
- Monitored rater productivity, validity, and calibration
- Back rated scores for accuracy and adjudication when necessary
- Provided training opportunities for both groups and individual raters
Program Facilitation
C.E. Ellison High School
01.2008 - 05.2017
- Leadership Academy Mentor
- ENG III and ENG IV PLC Secretary
- Co-Chair Credit Recovery Curriculum Committee
- AVID College and Career Readiness Committee and Curriculum Director
- Worked with internal stakeholders on developing and improving training programs.
- Collected and entered evaluation data according to program evaluation plan to devise strategic improvements.
9th-12th Grade English Language Arts Teacher / AP Literature
Killeen Independent School District
01.2007 - 01.2017
- Evaluated academic skills of each student through verbal assessments, graded assignments, and standardized tests.
- Kept classroom organized, clean and safe for students and visitors.
- Completed in-service and additional training to maintain professional growth.
- Utilized multimedia strategies and technology to convey information in fresh and interesting ways.
- Encouraged independent thought, good judgment, and expression of original ideas.
- Prepared and implemented lesson plans covering required course topics, consistently having students averaging a 98% passing rate on all high-stakes state testing
Campus Conduct Committee Member
Killeen Independent School District
01.2007 - 01.2017
- Reviewed data regarding student discipline and reoccurring issues on campus
- Analyzed programs for optimum effectiveness
- Coordinated with District Conduct Committee regarding student discipline and enforcement
- Networked with community members to propose, discuss and advance management and investment ideas.
PSAT and STAAR Testing Coordination Committee Member
Killeen Independent School District
01.2007 - 01.2017
- Confirmed students placed in correct class level for testing, ensuring all materials distributed and collected according to state and federal regulations
- Designed and implemented teacher training sessions
- Student discipline enforcement during testing
- Reviewed student data for instruction updates
Education
M.Ed. - Education Administration
Lamar University
Beaumont, Texas05.2013
M.Ed. - College Student Affairs Leadership
Grand Valley State University
Allendale, Michigan01.1999
B.A. - English Language Arts and Literature
Grand Valley State University
Allendale, Michigan01.1995
Skills
- Assessment analysis
- Interdisciplinary collaboration
- Personnel management
- Performance assessment
- Problem-solving abilities
- Analytical skills
- Project management
- Multitasking
- Problem-solving
- Cross-functional collaboration
- Project oversight
- Effective communication
Certification
State of Texas Teaching Certifications in EC-6 (all educational areas), Reading Language Arts 4-12, English as a Second Language Supplement, Science Teaching and Reading, and Principal EC-12
Work Availability
monday
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Timeline
English Language Arts Department Chair
Georgetown Independent School District
01.2022 - 05.2023
English Language Arts Curriculum Writer
Georgetown Independent School District
01.2018 - 01.2021
6th Grade Language Arts Teacher and Dyslexia
Georgetown Independent School District
01.2017 - Current
Rater Score Leader
Educational Testing Services
01.2015 - 04.2019
Program Facilitation
C.E. Ellison High School
01.2008 - 05.2017
9th-12th Grade English Language Arts Teacher / AP Literature
Killeen Independent School District
01.2007 - 01.2017
Campus Conduct Committee Member
Killeen Independent School District
01.2007 - 01.2017
PSAT and STAAR Testing Coordination Committee Member
Killeen Independent School District
01.2007 - 01.2017
M.Ed. - College Student Affairs Leadership
Grand Valley State University
B.A. - English Language Arts and Literature
Grand Valley State University
M.Ed. - Education Administration
Lamar University
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