Patricha Brooke Thornton
VALDOSTA,GA
Summary
Dedicated Educator with 17 years of distinguished 5th grade math/science experience working with all students including but not limited to ESOL and Inclusion students. Extensive knowledge of 5th grade math/science standards and dedication to effective technology integration. Confident and detailed-oriented with a dedication to organization and effective collaboration with various coworkers.
Overview
23
23
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Educator
Valdosta City Schools
07.2019 - Current
- 5th Grade Math/Science Teacher
- ESOL endorsed and serve our ESL students alongside our ESOL teacher.
- GIFTED endorsed and offer differentiated support within the regular classroom for gifted students.
- Math/Science Lead 3 years
- PBIS Team 4 years
Educator
Pearson Elementary, Atkinson County Board of Education
08.2002 - 05.2019
- 5th Grade Math/Science Teacher
- ESOL endorsed
- RTI grade level chair
- Leadership team for 5 years
- Honor's Day committee
Youth Minister
Ocilla Baptist Church
01.2004 - 04.2012
- Discipleship of Ages 12-19 year olds Planned and Coordinated Retreats and Camps Coordinated Local and US Mission Trip Opportunities Planned Wednesday and Sunday evening Youth services Made and maintained connections in the community Weekly Staff meetings and assistance in planning Sunday morning services.
Education
GIFTED ENDORSEMENT
Pioneer RESA
05-2021
Lee University
Cleveland, Tennessee05.2015
ESOL Endorsement - undefined
University Of Georgia
Athens, GA2005
Bachelors of Science - Education
Valdosta State University
Valdosta, GeorgiaSkills
- Differentiated instruction
- Elementary education(5th grade)
- Lesson planning
- Peer mentoring
- Classroom management
- Inclusion classroom experience
- Technology integration
- ESOL (K-7) pullout for 4 years
- Gifted Certification
- Lead math teacher
- Nonprofit work (in community and overseas)
Accomplishments
- In 2020-2021 (year immediately after COVID shutdown) School year 89% of students passed Math on GMAS
Certification
- Early Childhood Teacher Certification
- ESOL Certification
- GIFTED Certification
Ministry involvements
- Active with Emmaus and Chrysalis community in our area
- Lighthouse Projects International Director: Oversee, plan, and lead teams of all ages to the Dominican Republic each summer and November (teaching esl, working in and around the schools, construction projects, and working alongside the people of the communities we are invested in)
- Volunteer for South Georgia House of Hope here in Valdosta
- Active in my local church and in its various ministries (outreach, worship, and youth mostly)
- Volunteer Coordinator for The Miracle League of Valdosta
- Night to Shine Volunteer
Timeline
Educator
Valdosta City Schools
07.2019 - Current
Youth Minister
Ocilla Baptist Church
01.2004 - 04.2012
Educator
Pearson Elementary, Atkinson County Board of Education
08.2002 - 05.2019
ESOL Endorsement - undefined
University Of Georgia
Bachelors of Science - Education
Valdosta State University
GIFTED ENDORSEMENT
Pioneer RESA
Lee University
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