PATIENCE HISEY
Kewanna
Summary
Knowledgeable 5th grade teacher with strong foundation in classroom management and curriculum development. Effectively integrated diverse learning styles to enhance student engagement and comprehension. Demonstrated ability in fostering collaborative and inclusive environment, along with proficiency in adapting teaching methods to meet dynamic educational needs.
Overview
22
22
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
5th Grade Teacher
North Miami Elementary
09.2018 - Current
- Participated actively in professional development opportunities to stay current on educational trends and best practices in teaching 5th grade students.
- Assessed student progress regularly using formative and summative assessments, modifying instruction as needed for optimal learning outcomes.
- Collaborated with colleagues to develop interdisciplinary lessons, connecting subject matter across various topics.
- Developed strong rapport with students, fostering a positive and supportive learning environment.
- Incorporated differentiated instruction techniques to meet the diverse needs of all learners within the classroom.
- Encouraged parental involvement in student learning through regular communication and parent-teacher conferences.
- Increased overall class participation by creating an inclusive environment that valued all students'' opinions and ideas.
- Provided warm, supportive environment for developing academic, social, and emotional growth.
- Created lesson plans to correlate with state curriculum standards and devised educational programs to meet educational objectives.
Executive Director
Fulton County Youth Center
01.2020 - 09.2023
- Identified development needs and provided planning and leadership to achieve program implementation.
- Represented organization and promoted objectives at networking events and trade shows.
- Directed all aspects of human resources including recruitment, hiring, training, onboarding, employee relations, compensation and benefits administration.
- Served as liaisons between organizations, shareholders and outside organizations.
- Conferred with board members, organization officials and staff members to discuss issues, coordinate activities, and resolve problems.
- Directed, planned, or implemented policies, objectives, or activities of organizations or businesses for continuing operations, to maximize returns on investments, or to increase productivity.
Teacher
HiZ Academy
07.2014 - 05.2022
- Organized and used variety of teaching techniques, maximizing individual and group learning.
- Facilitated small group instruction sessions tailored towards specific learner needs while maintaining focus on overall class objectives.
- Established individual goals for each student based on their academic needs and monitored performance throughout the year.
- Planned lessons with logically sequenced objectives, based on curriculum.
- Planned extracurricular activities such as after school clubs or special projects that provided enrichment opportunities for students.
6th Grade Title 1 Reading
Indianapolis Public Schools
09.2003 - 05.2005
- Communicated effectively with colleagues, parents, administrators, and community members about reading program initiatives.
- Prepared materials and classrooms for class activities.
- Integrated interactive learning games into lessons for fun, yet educational reinforcement of key concepts.
- Developed and implemented creative lesson plans to meet the needs of all learners in a 6th grade reading class.
- Monitored student performance data from standardized tests in order to adjust instruction accordingly.
Education
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) - Elementary Education
Butler University
Indianapolis, IN12.2002
Skills
- Analytical and Critical Thinker
- Adaptable and Flexible
- Articulate Communication
- Leadership and People Development
- Executive Leadership
- Parent-teacher communication
- Student engagement
- Collaborative learning
- Growth mindset
- Lesson planning
- Multitasking and organization
- Differentiated instruction
Certification
- Science of Reading Training - only Praxis left to complete the certification
Timeline
Executive Director
Fulton County Youth Center
01.2020 - 09.2023
5th Grade Teacher
North Miami Elementary
09.2018 - Current
Teacher
HiZ Academy
07.2014 - 05.2022
6th Grade Title 1 Reading
Indianapolis Public Schools
09.2003 - 05.2005
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) - Elementary Education
Butler University
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