Patricia Buckley
Elementary School Teacher (Retired)
Tarrytown,New York
Summary
I am an enthusiastic and experienced elementary educator eager to contribute to teacher candidates success through mentoring, attention to detail and excellent organizational skills. Clear understanding of meeting standards, writing lessons, classroom management and training in Elementary Teaching. I am motivated to learn, grow and excel as a Clinical Supervisor.
As a classroom teacher I have mentored several teacher candidates from various colleges in graduate and undergraduate programs. I have also mentored several new teachers in my district.
Overview
23
23
years of professional experience
5
5
years of post-secondary education
1
1
Certification
Work History
Elementary Education Teacher
Public Schools Of The Tarrytowns
Tarrytown, United States
09.2002 - 06.2022
- Mentored several student and new teachers
- Trained in Teacher College Writing and Reading Programs, Wilson Fundations, Growing with Math, Envisions Math, PAF, SIOP, Screen-o-matic, Google Classroom
- Highly Effective APPR Ratings
- Designed daily lesson plans customized to student needs.
- Assessed student progress by administering tests and evaluating results.
- Tutored students each year in ELA and Math.
- Wrote STEM grants for Kindergarten
- Designed and developed Book Clubs Kindergarten through Grade 6
- Designed and taught Summer School Curriculum
- Co-designed Grade 1 Curriculum for Washington Irving's home through Historic Hudson Valley
- Co-designed first grade Writing Curriculum based on Common Core and District Standards
- Co-designed Social Studies Enrichment Program for First Grade
- Co-designed Vocabulary Word of the Week Curriculum for Kindergarten and First Grade
- co-designed ELA activities for parent's Literacy Night
- co-designed SIOP lessons
- Designed non-fiction study for Kindergarten and First Grade
- Implemented classroom management improvements to enhance class morale and engagement.
- Developed learning objectives for each subject area to quantify learning and set benchmarks.
- Drove student learning by establishing clear classroom plans and group objectives, as well as actionable strategies to achieve each goal.
- Included multicultural awareness in class discussions to meet state standards.
- Assessed student learning progress and comprehension with routine tests and standardized examinations.
- Promoted exploration of building blocks of learning by leading diverse, hands-on activities.
- Boosted individual perseverance and resilience by setting challenging goals and providing realistic support.
- Taught students subject-specific material, learning strategies and social skills.
- Taught core subjects of math, science, technology and history.
- Instructed according to Common Core Standards as part of federal funding mandates for education.
- Planned lessons according to district standards to cover requirements and prepare for standardized tests.
- Organized classroom supplies and decorated walls to create fun, nurturing settings and meet learning needs.
- Integrated technology into daily lesson plans for fully remote class.
- Met with parents to review Individualized Education Plans for at-risk students.
- Stayed abreast of new trends in education by attending professional development courses and in-service trainings.
- Collaborated with administrators on classroom policies, management strategies and discipline.
- Built positive relationships with parents to involve families in educational process.
Elementary School Substitute Teacher
Public Schools Of The Tarrytown
Tarrytown, New York
09.2000 - 06.2002
- Followed classroom plans left by class teacher to continue student education and reinforce core concepts.
- Upheld classroom routines to support student environments and maintain consistent schedules.
- Took over class for regular classroom teacher, managing assignments, student needs and recordkeeping.
- Kept students on-task with proactive behavior modification and positive reinforcement strategies.
Paralegal
Hirsch, Fowler-Cruz Attorneys At Law
White Plains, NY
09.1998 - 01.2000
- Researched state statutes, decisions, legal articles, codes and documents.
- Mitigated legal team's workload by reviewing and evaluating legal documents, discovery materials and contracts.
- Collected, drafted and maintained resources to provide comprehensive materials accessible to all firm lawyers.
Education
Master of Science - Education
Fordham University
The Bronx, NY 09.1999 - 05.2001
Bachelor of Arts - Journalism
New York University
New York, NY 09.1979 - 05.1983
Skills
Lesson Planning
Differentiated instruction
Organizational skills
Technology integration
Certification
Public School Teacher Certificate Pre-Kindergarten, Kindergarten and Grades 1-6
Timeline
Elementary Education Teacher
Public Schools Of The Tarrytowns
09.2002 - 06.2022
Elementary School Substitute Teacher
Public Schools Of The Tarrytown
09.2000 - 06.2002
Master of Science - Education
Fordham University
09.1999 - 05.2001
Paralegal
Hirsch, Fowler-Cruz Attorneys At Law
09.1998 - 01.2000
Bachelor of Arts - Journalism
New York University
09.1979 - 05.1983