Patrice D. Dean M. Ed. NBCT

Specific Duties:

• Team Lead to twenty-one 6th grade teachers
• Worked with administration to organize and deliver needed grade-level information and to incorporate a positive work environment
• Collaborated with coaches, co-workers, and specialist education teachers to create and facilitate innovative teaching methods
• Implemented hands-on student-driven instruction to 125+ students daily
• Created positive relationships between parents, communities, and teachers

• Evaluated student and school data to improve student performance
• Prepared students for STAAR testing by utilizing lessons aligned with state and national standards
• Implemented guided reading and mixed-ability groups in order to differentiate reading instruction
• Participated in professional development meetings on a weekly basis

• Instructed and facilitated an education course for college students
• Created the curriculum utilizing the course text
• Required strong self-direction, technology skills, and effective organizational skills

• Performed student background reviews to develop tailored lessons based on student needs
• Developed and implemented hands-on course plans to meet academic, intellectual and social needs of all students

• Chaired the middle school English/language arts faculty team
• Coordinated and facilitated all team meetings for 6th, 7th and 8th grade English/language arts teachers
• Sponsored and advised the Student Council
• Active member of the Positive Behavior Support Team
• Created and implemented hands-on lesson plans for three blocks of students

• Coached and directed multiple performances of the middle school Drama Club.
• Created and implemented hands-on lesson plans for three blocks of students.
• Presented quarterly at faculty meetings on the topic of differentiated instruction.