Natalie Patrick
Caledonia,WI
Summary
I am a retired elementary school teacher who misses working and interacting with children. I am strong at connecting and perceiving student needs. Small groups and one on one instruction is where I thrive. I am flexible, reliable, and am willing to learn new ways of instruction for learners. My biggest asset I bring is my strong interpersonal skills along with my humor to ease a child's fears and anxiety concerning their learning of reading.
Overview
31
31
years of professional experience
Work History
Retired Elementary and Spec. Ed. Teacher
South Milwaukee School District
South Milwaukee, WI
08.1987 - 06.2018
- Maintained a safe and orderly learning environment for all students.
- Built and strengthened positive relationships with students, parents and teaching staff.
- Prepared and maintained classroom environments appropriate for student learning and physical, social and emotional development.
- Developed and implemented lesson plans based on curriculum objectives.
- Managed student behavior in classroom by establishing and enforcing rules and procedures.
- Encouraged critical thinking skills and problem-solving strategies among students.
- Assessed student performance through tests, quizzes, and other assessments.
- Established positive relationships with parents to ensure effective communication regarding student progress and well-being.
- Provided individualized instruction to meet the needs of all students.
- Supervised students throughout day, both in classroom and outside during breaks.
- Graded student papers and assignments to track student progression.
- Collaborated with colleagues to plan lessons that integrate various subject areas into a cohesive unit of study.
- Utilized behavior management skills to foster environment conducive to student learning.
- Organized parent conferences throughout the year to discuss student progress.
- Integrated educational software programs into daily lesson plans to enhance student learning outcomes.
- Prepared and presented lesson plans in academic subjects using traditional and modern teaching techniques.
- Instructed students in academic subjects such as math, science, language arts, social studies, and history.
Education
Master of Science - Curriculum And Instruction
National Louis University
Chicago, IL05-2005
Master of Science - Special Education (K-8) & Regular Ed. (1-6)
UW-Milwaukee
Milwaukee, WI06-1980
Skills
- Teaching of Reading (#1 Subject I Love)
- Planning
- Cultural Awareness
- Troubleshooting
- Basic Math
- Active Listening
- Collaboration
- Written Communication
- Interpersonal Communication
- Strong Builder of Relationships
- Sense of Humor
- Strong Awareness of Social/Emotional Needs of Students
Affiliations
- reading
- traveling
- gardening
- socializing (movies, plays, dinners)
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Retired Elementary and Spec. Ed. Teacher
South Milwaukee School District
08.1987 - 06.2018
Master of Science - Curriculum And Instruction
National Louis University
Master of Science - Special Education (K-8) & Regular Ed. (1-6)
UW-Milwaukee
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