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Patricia Bernhardt

Millville

Summary


Professional educator with a strong background in English and Language Arts instruction. Skilled in curriculum development, classroom management, and fostering positive learning environment. Proven ability to collaborate with colleagues and adapt to changing educational needs. Effective communicator dedicated to student success and academic excellence.

Overview

27
27
years of professional experience

Work History

8th Grade English and Language Arts Teacher

Washington Township Board of Education
09.2000 - 06.2025
  • Implemented data-driven instructional strategies by regularly analyzing student assessment results to inform future teaching decisions.
  • Promoted a positive classroom environment through consistent enforcement of clear expectations and boundaries for students.
  • Collaborated with colleagues to develop interdisciplinary projects that fostered connections between English language arts and other subject areas.
  • Served as a mentor for new teachers, sharing best practices in lesson planning, assessment design, and classroom management techniques.
  • Participated in ongoing professional development opportunities focused on current trends in education, ensuring the most effective teaching methodologies were incorporated into daily practice.
  • Championed a love for reading among students through the promotion of diverse literary genres, inspiring curiosity about different cultures and perspectives.

Middle School Teacher

Diocese of Camden
09.1998 - 06.2000
  • Provided one-on-one attention to students, while maintaining overall focus on entire group.
  • Kept classroom organized, clean and safe for students and visitors.
  • Completed in-service and additional training to maintain professional growth.
  • Enhanced classroom management and fostered a positive learning environment through consistent communication with students, parents, and colleagues.
  • Planned and supervised class projects, field trips and visits by guest speakers.
  • Increased student participation in extracurricular programs by promoting club involvement and creating after-school tutoring opportunities.

Education

Bachelor of Arts - Education And History

Rowan University
Glassboro, NJ
05-1998

Skills

  • Parent-teacher communication
  • Grammar teaching
  • Collaborative learning
  • Vocabulary building
  • Literary analysis
  • Writing instruction
  • Reading comprehension
  • Team collaboration
  • Knowledgeable about [technology]
  • Literacy skills
  • Proficient in Genesis, Schoology, PowerPoint, and Google Docs

Timeline

8th Grade English and Language Arts Teacher

Washington Township Board of Education
09.2000 - 06.2025

Middle School Teacher

Diocese of Camden
09.1998 - 06.2000

Bachelor of Arts - Education And History

Rowan University