PATRICE FOUNTAIN
Atmore
Summary
Dedicated teacher with 15 years of experience working with students who have a wide range of learning, mental, emotional, and physical disabilities. Skilled in providing general education teaching across subjects such as reading, writing, and math to students with mild and moderate disabilities. Proficient in teaching basic skills like literacy and communication techniques to students with severe disabilities. Adept at integrating students into the general education curriculum within the regular classroom and implementing necessary modifications for optimal learning. Excels in addressing behavioral challenges through positive interventions and offers consultations and support to school staff as needed. Goal-oriented in ensuring each child advances towards annual goals, actively participates in the general curriculum, and engages in extracurricular activities alongside their peers, regardless of disabilities.
Overview
26
26
years of professional experience
Work History
Social Worker
Department of Human Resources of Alabama
03.2025 - Current
- Provided case management support to individuals facing social, economic, and emotional challenges.
- Assisted clients in accessing community resources and social services to improve overall well-being.
- Conducted comprehensive assessments to identify client needs and develop tailored intervention plans.
- Facilitated individual and group counseling sessions to promote coping strategies and personal growth.
- Worked 40 to 60 hours per week
Special Education Teacher
Escambia School District
08.2022 - 03.2025
- Developed IEPs tailored to individual student needs, ensuring their academic success and personal growth.
- Created and managed IEPs to define student learning objectives and educational strategies, in addition to applying instructional knowledge and methods to support goals.
- Promoted a positive learning environment through the use of differentiated instruction and individualized support for diverse learners.
- Modified general education curriculum for special-needs students using various instructional techniques and technologies.
- Worked 40 hours per week.
Child Counselor
Lakeview
02.2024 - 12.2024
- Coordinated discussions to ensure seamless engagement between stakeholders in educational settings.
- Conducted regular check-ins with teachers to monitor student progress in academic settings while receiving counseling services.
- Served as a mentor to less experienced counselors, sharing best practices and providing guidance in difficult cases.
- Reduced behavioral issues for clients through implementing comprehensive behavior intervention plans
- 40 to 60 hours per week
Teacher Ese Learning Strategies
Warrington Middle School
08.2019 - 05.2020
- Taught students important life and personal development skills, including setting appropriate goals and how to advocate for their individual needs
- Developed IEPs for students by working closely with their teachers and the school's administrators
- Met with parents and guardians to build support for each student's needs
- Maintained order in the classroom by enforcing clear behavioral rules and management strategies
- Helped students understand and meet their personal hygiene and safety needs.
- 40 hours per week
Teacher Assistant
Escambia Westgate Center
11.1999 - 03.2019
- Created and enforced child-based hands-on curriculum to promote student interest and receptive learning
- Compiled and produced documents and reports and filed, copied or faxed required papers to appropriate parties
- Kept youth safe and secure at facility and in public
- Performed student background reviews to develop tailored lessons based on student needs
- Assisted teachers in implementing individualized education plans for students with diverse learning needs.j
- Supported classroom management by fostering a positive and engaging learning environment.
- 40 hours per week
Customer Service Representative
West Corporation
08.1999 - 03.2002
- Created new processes and systems for increasing customer service satisfaction
- Developed highly empathetic client relationships and earned a reputation for exceeding sales goals
- Resolved product/policy issues and shared benefits of new technology
- Build customer confidence by actively listening to their concerns and giving appropriate feedback
- Keep current on market and product trends to effectively answer customer questions
- Resolved customer inquiries efficiently, ensuring high satisfaction levels.
- Managed complex service requests, providing tailored solutions to diverse customer needs.
- Worked 40 hours per week
Education
Bachelor - Science Elementary Education and Special Education: Science and Special Education
Grand Canyon University
Phoenix, AZ01.2019
Certified Medical Assistant -
Northview High School
Century, FL01.2001
High School Diploma -
Virginia College
Birmingham, AL01.1997
Skills
- MS Office
- Microsoft
- Strong communication skills
- Basic math skills
- Multitasking and prioritizing
- Classroom management
- Computer-aided training
- Office Computer proficient
- Program coordination
- 35 wpm typing speed
- Time Management
- Education and Training
- Build students' skills
- Establish behavioral rules
- Consult with parents
- Problem-solving
- Case management
- Time management
- Case documentation
- Active listening
- Organization and multitasking
- Relationship building
Timeline
Social Worker
Department of Human Resources of Alabama
03.2025 - Current
Child Counselor
Lakeview
02.2024 - 12.2024
Special Education Teacher
Escambia School District
08.2022 - 03.2025
Teacher Ese Learning Strategies
Warrington Middle School
08.2019 - 05.2020
Teacher Assistant
Escambia Westgate Center
11.1999 - 03.2019
Customer Service Representative
West Corporation
08.1999 - 03.2002
Certified Medical Assistant -
Northview High School
High School Diploma -
Virginia College
Bachelor - Science Elementary Education and Special Education: Science and Special Education
Grand Canyon University
Activities
- Dean's list, Medical Career Center, Pensacola, FL, 01/01/19
- Member, Alumni Association, 01/01/01
- Ranked in Top [100]% of class, 01/01/97