Patricia Best
Rockingham,VA
Summary
Patient educator committed to engaging students and enhancing learning by applying different instructional techniques and activity plans to deliver important knowledge. Polished in creating lessons plans, evaluating assignments and teaching complicated concepts clearly. Motivational and encouraging professional certified in Special Education, General Education, Literacy and Mathematics. Patient educator with resourceful and engaging teaching style demonstrated over 36 years of academic experience. Caring and hardworking professional with exceptional work ethic and commitment to cultivating productive learning environments to drive student progress and comprehension.
Overview
40
40
years of professional experience
Work History
Literacy and Math Specialist
Department Of Defense Education Activity
08.2020 - 06.2023
- Diversified and differentiated teaching techniques and learning tools help students with differing ability levels and varied learning modalities.
- Kept classroom environments consistent and focused on learning by establishing and enforcing clear objectives.
- Developed Education Plans for literacy and math based on formal and informal assessments for each student.
- Monitored student progress weekly through formal and informal assessments, creating data portfolios for each student.
- Met with, and collaboratively planned with, classroom teachers to insure literacy and math lessons were standards based and aligned with the curriculum.
- Wrote quarterly progress reports for each student.
- Collected anecdotal and assessment data to add to a SPED referral packet when necessary.
4th Grade and 5th Grade Classroom Teacher
DoDEA
08.2000 - 06.2020
- 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.
- 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.
- Worked one-on-one with students to determine strengths, weaknesses, and learning patterns.
- Was the SPED inclusion teacher, co-teaching and co-planning with the special education teacher.
- Was the ESOL inclusion teacher, co-teaching and co-planning with the ESOL teacher.
- SY 19 - 20 5th grade, SY 17 - 19 4th grade, SY 07 - 17 5th grade, SY 00 - 07 4th grade
Special Education Resource Room
DoDEA
08.1998 - 06.2000
- Created and managed IEPs to define student learning objectives and educational strategies, in addition to applying instructional knowledge and methods to support goals.
- Modified general education curriculum for special-needs students using various instructional techniques and technologies.
- Cultivated connections and strong student rapport to foster classroom engagement, in addition to recording student progress to inform parents and school administration.
- Delivered effective and differentiated classroom instruction to range of neurodiverse students.
- Co-planned and co-taught with classroom teachers in order to support students within the regular education classroom to the greatest degree possible.
- Conducted yearly assessments and met with parents to conduct the IEP meetings.
- Instructed students with physical and cognitive disabilities.
- Redirected students using Positive Behavior Support (PBS).
3rd Grade Classroom Teacher
DoDEA
08.1995 - 06.1998
- Administered, collected and analyzed qualitative and quantitative data gathered from variety of assessments on each student.
- Utilized developmentally appropriate and rigorous curricula and instructional materials tightly aligned to benchmarks and Common Core standards.
- Planned and taught with grade-level team to implement best practices for success of learners within classroom.
- Presented students with new ideas and concepts through variety of strategies and inspires.
3rd and 4th Grade Classroom Teacher
DoDEA
08.1989 - 06.1995
- Built positive relationships with parents to involve families in educational process.
- 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.
- Communicated student progress, academic difficulties, or behavioral concerns to parents, guardians and administration using tact and professionalism to improve student academic performance.
- Worked one-on-one with students to determine strengths, weaknesses, and learning patterns.
- Provided individualized and diversified instruction to support student comprehension and assist with navigating challenges.
Special Education Teacher
DoDEA
08.1986 - 06.1989
- Created and managed IEPs to define student learning objectives and educational strategies, in addition to applying instructional knowledge and methods to support goals.
- Modified general education curriculum for special-needs students using various instructional techniques and technologies.
- Delivered effective and differentiated classroom instruction to range of neurodiverse students.
- Taught multiple subjects to students with intellectual or emotional disabilities.
- Cultivated connections and strong student rapport to foster classroom engagement, in addition to recording student progress to inform parents and school administration.
- Assisted struggling students to maintain progress levels by designing individualized lesson plans focused on areas for improvement.
- Conducted yearly assessments, wrote yearly IEP goals, and met with parents to conduct the IEP meetings.
- SY 86 - 88 Taught in a self contained class, SY 88 - 89 Taught in a Resource Room Setting.
7th and 8th Grade Special Education Teacher
Conewago Valley School District
01.1983 - 06.1985
- Used tests, quizzes, and other assignments to gauge students' learning and determine understanding of course materials.
- Communicated objectives for all lessons, units and projects to students and parents.
- Prepared and implemented lesson plans covering required course topics.
- Conducted yearly assessments, wrote yearly IEP goals, and met with parents to conduct the IEP meetings.
Adult Sheltered Workshop Support Personnel
Providence Center
08.1983 - 01.1984
- Built strong relationships with clients to deliver emotional support and companionship.
- Engaged patients in meaningful conversation, socialization, and activity while providing personal care assistance.
- Assisted with teacher the clients work skills and work completion.
Education
Education
Randolph Womans College
Lynchburg, VAMaster of Arts - Human Resources Education And Development
Boston University
Frankfurt, Germany06.1989
Bachelor of Arts - Special Education/General Education
Penn State University
State College, PA01.1983
High School Diploma -
Roland Park Country School
Baltimore, MD06.1979
Skills
- Statistical Data Gathering
- Instructional Techniques
- District Standards
- School Administration
- Core Curriculum and Standards
- Program Design
- Online Databases
- Google Applications
- Update Records
- Instructional Best Practices
- Google Drive
- Active Participation
Timeline
Literacy and Math Specialist
Department Of Defense Education Activity
08.2020 - 06.2023
4th Grade and 5th Grade Classroom Teacher
DoDEA
08.2000 - 06.2020
Special Education Resource Room
DoDEA
08.1998 - 06.2000
3rd Grade Classroom Teacher
DoDEA
08.1995 - 06.1998
3rd and 4th Grade Classroom Teacher
DoDEA
08.1989 - 06.1995
Special Education Teacher
DoDEA
08.1986 - 06.1989
Adult Sheltered Workshop Support Personnel
Providence Center
08.1983 - 01.1984
7th and 8th Grade Special Education Teacher
Conewago Valley School District
01.1983 - 06.1985
Education
Randolph Womans College
Master of Arts - Human Resources Education And Development
Boston University
Bachelor of Arts - Special Education/General Education
Penn State University
High School Diploma -
Roland Park Country School
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