Miriam Patrick
Lawrenceville,GA
Summary
Creative and dedicated teacher skilled at creating and developing course materials that make use of brain research and Comprehensible input. Experienced working with multicultural students at a variety of levels and areas of need. Educator dedicated to equity in the classroom through teaching strategies as well as teaching materials.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
ESOL Teacher
Gwinnett County Public Schools
08.2023 - Current
- Taught Communications 1, ESOL Language 1, Language for Content Development 1, and English for Speakers of Other Languages 2 using the Academic Knowledge and Skills standards set forth by Gwinnett County Public Schools
- Administered state ACCESS testing to english language learners.
- Created and implemented units, lessons, and assessments that utilized local standards, frequency vocabulary lists, and required grammar and literary topics set forth by Gwinnett County Public Schools
- Created and implemented units, lessons, and assessments that utilized local standards, frequency vocabulary lists, and required grammar and literary topics set forth by Gwinnett County Public Schools.
- Collaborated with local team members to meet the needs of a multicultural group of learners.
- Utilized a variety of tools and resources, both on and offline, including AI to create lessons that incorporated elements of technology and differentiation while engaging students in a meaningful way.
Latin Teacher
Gwinnett County Public Schools
08.2015 - 05.2023
- Taught Latin I, Latin II, Latin III Honors, and Latin IV Honors.
- Created and implement units, lessons, and assessments that are in line with the Academic Knowledge and Standards set forth by Gwinnett County Public Schools.
- Created and implement units, lessons, and assessments that utilize brain research relating to second language acquisition and Comprehensible Input.
- Collaborated with local team members in creation of lessons, materials, and assessments.
- Collaborated with local team members in leadership of the local chapter of the Junior Classical League with a focus on management of student officers and creation and management of local JCL website.
- Collaborated with local team members in collection of assessment data used to develop future lessons and materials.
- Served as Latin I team lead for three years. Duties included leading team meetings, reporting to department head and assistant principal, and assisting team members in creation of lessons and materials.
- Served as lead for local chapter of the National Latin Honor Society for seven years. Duties included management of service hours, grads, and discipline for members, management of service opportunities and membership, planning and implementation of yearly induction and awards ceremony, and creation and management of local NLHS website.
- Presented at the local, state, regional, and national levels on teaching Latin, Comprehensible Input, equity in the classroom, and academic research.
- Attended local, regional, and national conferences on language teaching.
Writer, Publisher, and Co-Founder
Pomegranate Beginnings Publishing
10.2015 - 05.2022
- Co-wrote and published the first Latin novella: Pluto: fabula amoris.
- Wrote, edited, and published the teacher's edition for Pluto: fabula amoris.
- Wrote Eurydice: fabula amoris.
- Wrote, edited, and published novellas and short stories in Latin using high frequency vocabulary lists and the principles of Comprehensible Input.
- Collaborated with co-founders in writing, managing and editing our website, blog, and materials.
- Managed finances for Pomegranate Beginnings Publishing.
- Published materials for students and teachers including short stories, novellas, instructional materials, blog posts, and book studies.
- Wrote, recorded, edited, and published the Latin listening series: Sonitus Mirabilis.
Course Developer
Gwinnett County Public Schools
01.2012 - 05.2017
- Created and developed course work for Latin I, Latin II, and Latin III.
- Utilized a variety of online resources and programs to create interactive lessons and assignments.
- Collaborated with team member to ensure equity, accessibility, and symmetry across lessons and levels.
Latin Teacher
Gwinnett County Public Schools
01.2010 - 05.2015
- Taught Latin I, Latin II, Latin III Honors, Latin IV Honors, and AP Latin.
- Collaborated with colleagues at other local schools to create units, lessons, and assessments that were in line with the Academic Knowledge and Skills set forth by Gwinnett County Public Schools and in line with brain research regarding second language acquisition and Comprehensible Input.
- Created and implemented lessons and assessments in line with the Academic Knowledge and Skills set forth by Gwinnett County Public Schools.
- Led the local chapter of the Junior Classical League.
- Attended conferences at the local, state, and regional level on language education.
- Presented at the local, state, and regional level on teaching Latin, and Comprehensible Input.
Education
Master of Arts - Special Education
Saint Mary's University
Minneapolis, MN05.2021
Master of Arts - Latin
University of Florida
Gainesville, FL12.2016
Bachelor of Interdisciplinary Studies - Classics
Georgia State University
Atlanta, GA12.2010
Skills
- Teaching strategies
- Testing and grading
- Student Records Management
- Personalized Instruction
- Comprehensible Input
- Student Evaluation
Websites
Certification
- ESOL Certified - State of Georgia - 2028
- Latin Certified - State of Georgia - 2028
- ELA Certified - State of Georgia - 2028
- Special Education General Curriculum Certified - State of Georgia - 2028
- Gifted in Field Certified - State of Georgia - 2028
Publications
Patrick, M. (2021) The Effects of Comprehensible Input on Second Language Proficiency for Special Education Students. mater monstrorum.
Patrick, M. (2019) “Free Voluntary Reading and Comprehensible Input” Journal of Classics Teaching. Cambridge, UK: Cambridge University Press
Patrick, M. (2017). Eurydice: fabula amoris. Lawrenceville: Pomegranate Beginnings Publishing.
Patrick, M. (2016) Pluto: fabula amoris, Teacher’s Guide. Lawrenceville: Pomegranate Beginnings Publishing.
Patrick, M. and R. Ash. (2015). Pluto: fabula amoris. Lawrenceville: Pomegranate Beginnings Publishing.
Awards
- American Classical League Charles Humphreys Award for Innovative Pedagogy (2021)
- Gwinnett County Public Schools Foreign Language Program PEAK Award (2015-2019, 2021)
- Foreign Language Association of Georgia Teacher of Promise K-12 (2012)
Timeline
ESOL Teacher
Gwinnett County Public Schools
08.2023 - Current
Writer, Publisher, and Co-Founder
Pomegranate Beginnings Publishing
10.2015 - 05.2022
Latin Teacher
Gwinnett County Public Schools
08.2015 - 05.2023
Course Developer
Gwinnett County Public Schools
01.2012 - 05.2017
Latin Teacher
Gwinnett County Public Schools
01.2010 - 05.2015
Master of Arts - Special Education
Saint Mary's University
Master of Arts - Latin
University of Florida
Bachelor of Interdisciplinary Studies - Classics
Georgia State University