Patrice McDougle
Dallas,TX
Summary
A highly motivated, enthusiastic, and dedicated educator who is always willing to remain student centered. Believes all children are capable of learning. Versed in collaborating with teachers and parents to best meet each individual's unique needs. Capable of coaching and guiding teachers to reach the bar and grow their capacities. Attentive to the physical, emotional, intellectual and social needs of each student. Remembering to remain flexible, optimistic, listen empathetically, continuously grow, and begin each day with an even better attitude than the day before.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
Work History
Instructional Coach
KIPP Texas Public Schools
07.2022 - 07.2023
- Coached teachers to improve practices through professional development, real time coaching, and modeling instructional strategies.
- Developed teacher's knowledge through various professional development targeted topics.
- Analyzed student data, diagnosed instructional needs and identified research-based instructional strategies.
- Built and maintained positive relationships with students, parents, colleagues and administrators.
- Modeled Writing lessons for daily or weekly instruction.
- Planned and implemented lessons utilizing variety of teaching strategies to meet diverse student needs.
- Increased literacy benchmarks by 32% in 4th grade by over 50% in 3rd grade through instructional strategies and feedback.
- Monitored student progress and provided feedback and support.
- Facilitated small group and one-on-one after school tutoring sessions focusing on academic subject areas.
- Worked closely with teachers on specific class struggles, closely reviewing materials and assignments to offer targeted help.
- Provided real time coaching to tier 1 instruction to improve teacher ratings from novice to proficient.
- Maintained a supportive and growing space which led to 100% of the team's teacher returning.
- Became a part of delivering RTI (Response to Intervention) and MTSS information, trackers, updates, and supports to teachers.
Reading Interventionist
Kipp Texas Public Schools
07.2021 - 07.2022
- Created positive and engaging environment in classroom that encouraged literacy skills.
- Gathered, organized and analyzed data on student needs and progress.
- Interpreted student assessment data to ascertain best intervention methods.
- Collaborated with teachers to assess needs, set objectives and discuss strategies.
- Was responsible for designing and incorporating tiered intervention/guided reading classes based on student achievement contributing to a 34% growth in mid year and 56% student data.
- Supervised small reading groups of students.
- Developed interventions for students currently struggling or at risk of falling behind.
- Assessed and documented student progress with established goals.
- Contacted parents to discuss student progress and notify about class issues.
- Utilized diverse approaches in teaching, technology and behavior modification.
- Provided tutoring and after school assistance to students requiring additional help with reading and writing.
4th Grade Teacher and Grade Level Chair
Kipp Texas Public Schools
07.2019 - 06.2021
- Communicated student progress, academic difficulties, or behavioral concerns to parents, guardians and administration using tact and professionalism to improve student academic performance.
- Built positive relationships with parents to involve families in educational process.
- Drove student learning by establishing clear classroom plans and group objectives, as well as actionable strategies to achieve each goal.
- Prepared materials for lessons, assignments, and assessments, and evaluated, corrected and graded student performance to identify gaps in skills or knowledge and set realistic goals.
- Tasked with establishing content based lessons with a new teacher fellow that lead to co-planning and leading instruction based on her progress. Conveyed feedback on fellow’s planning and administration of content lessons.
- Collaborated with administrators on classroom policies, management strategies, discipline, and regional updates to relay back to and model for my team.
- Developed and implemented discipline strategies to maintain classroom order.
- Directed class discussions to spark conversation about key concepts, complex problems and overarching themes.
3rd Grade Teacher
Kipp Texas Public Schools
07.2017 - 06.2018
- Built positive relationships with parents to involve families in educational process.
- Planned lessons according to district standards to cover requirements and prepare for standardized tests.
- Implemented classroom management improvements to enhance class morale and engagement.
- Taught students subject-specific material, learning strategies, and social skills.
- Stayed abreast of new trends in education by attending professional development courses and in-service trainings.
- Communicated student progress, academic difficulties, or behavioral concerns to parents, guardians and administration using tact and professionalism to improve student academic performance.
- Drove student learning by establishing clear classroom plans and group objectives, as well as actionable strategies to achieve each goal.
2nd Grade Teacher
Acadia Parish Schools
07.2012 - 06.2017
- Established a positive rapport with families, students, faculty and staff, while maintaining an open line of communication.
- Implemented curriculums such as SRA Imagine It, the Louisiana Guidebook, and Engage New York Math now known as Eureka Math.
- Maintained work schedule that maximized availability to students, parents, colleagues and administration.
- Built positive relationships with parents to involve families in educational process.
- Taught students subject-specific material, learning strategies, and social skills.
- Assessed student progress by administering tests and evaluating results.
- Chaperoned field trips to maintain safety and encourage learning.
- Worked one-on-one with students to determine strengths, weaknesses, and learning patterns.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Elementary Education
University of Louisiana At Lafayette
Lafayette, LA12.2011
Master of Science - Curriculum And Instruction
Louisiana State University At Shreveport
Shreveport, LA05.2025
Skills
- Leading Professional Development
- Technology Integration
- Lesson Planning
- Real Time Coaching
- Positive Reinforcement Strategies (SEL and Restorative Practices)
- Differentiated Instruction
- Problem-Solving Skills
- Constructive Formal and Informal Feedback
- Organizational Skills
- Effective Working Relationships
- Setting Learning Targets
- Instructional Leadership and Techniques
- Great Active Listening Skills and Communication Skills
- Analytical and Critical Thinking
- Student-Parent-Teacher Collaboration
- Developing Individualized Lessons
- Establishing Learning Goals based off of Progress Monitoring
- Creating Customized Learning and Behavioral Plans Based off of Data Internalization
Timeline
Instructional Coach
KIPP Texas Public Schools
07.2022 - 07.2023
Reading Interventionist
Kipp Texas Public Schools
07.2021 - 07.2022
4th Grade Teacher and Grade Level Chair
Kipp Texas Public Schools
07.2019 - 06.2021
3rd Grade Teacher
Kipp Texas Public Schools
07.2017 - 06.2018
2nd Grade Teacher
Acadia Parish Schools
07.2012 - 06.2017
Bachelor of Science - Elementary Education
University of Louisiana At Lafayette
Master of Science - Curriculum And Instruction
Louisiana State University At Shreveport
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