Patricia Bumann
Elementary Teacher
Avondale,Arizona
Summary
Focused and dedicated primary school educator with 18 years of experience. Passionate about educating children ages 8 to 11 using various activities and organizational tools. Expert developing lesson plans, creating custom class materials assigning classwork and grading tests. Diplomatic communicator when addressing parents and children about disciplinary actions.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
Work History
Elementary Teacher - 4th Grade
Imagine Schools at Avondale Elementary and Middle
08.2013 - Current
- Veteran teacher with 18 years' experience teaching all grade levels from 4th grade to 8th grade in both general education and content-based format.
- Collaborated with teachers and therapists to develop individualized educational plans for each student, ensuring optimal progress.
- Continuously reflected on teaching practices through professional development opportunities, incorporating new ideas into lessons to improve effectiveness.
- Collaborated with other grade-level teachers to develop cross-curricular lesson plans and share best practices.
- Assisted in creating a safe and nurturing classroom environment that promoted emotional well-being and academic growth for all students.
- Supported students in developing social skills through structured activities and positive reinforcement techniques.
- Provided one-on-one support for students with learning disabilities, enabling them to excel in their coursework.
- Implemented behavior modification strategies, resulting in improved self-regulation and classroom participation among students.
- Designed and presented lesson plans in one or more academic subjects using variety of teaching techniques to appeal to various learning styles within assigned grade level.
- Organized after-school clubs or programs related to academics or hobbies, fostering extracurricular involvement and personal development in students.
Middle School Science Instructor (7/8)
Imagine Avondale Middle School
08.2013 - 05.2023
- 7/8 Science Teacher: developed hands-on, inquiry-based curriculum engaging students with basic understanding of general science content, analyzing data and text, and organizing response writing.
Elementary Instructor
Arts Academy at Estrella Mountain
08.2006 - 06.2013
- Provided self-contained classroom instruction for 4th grade students
- All instructional duties including curriculum management, lesson-plan creation, standards-based instruction, parent contact, and student discipline.
Education
Teacher Certificate With SEI Endorsement -
Arizona Dept of Education
State Of Arizona10.2019
Teacher-inResidence Certification Program -
Rio Salado Community College
Tempe, Arizona05.2011
Bachelor of Arts - Liberal Studies -
San Jose State University
San Jose, CA12.1991
Skills
- Google Classroom and Google Suite
- Schoology /Power School Integration
- Microsoft Suite essentials
- Parent-Teacher Communication
- Peer Collaboration
- Collaborative learning
- Mathematics Instruction
- Team Collaboration
Accomplishments
- Winner - Toyota Tapestry for Talent Project Grant (03/2010)
- Intel Master Teacher Training (06/2011)
Volunteer Experience
- NJHS - Imagine Avondale, NJHS Co-Lead, 08/2018, 06/2019
- Girls Scouts of America, Girl Scouts Leader, 08/2011, 06/2012
Hobbies and Interests
- Supporting Student Success
- Developing a Successful Peer Mediation program for Imagine Avondale
- Quilting & Sewing
- Movies, Reading and Trivia
Timeline
Elementary Teacher - 4th Grade
Imagine Schools at Avondale Elementary and Middle
08.2013 - Current
Middle School Science Instructor (7/8)
Imagine Avondale Middle School
08.2013 - 05.2023
Elementary Instructor
Arts Academy at Estrella Mountain
08.2006 - 06.2013
Teacher Certificate With SEI Endorsement -
Arizona Dept of Education
Teacher-inResidence Certification Program -
Rio Salado Community College
Bachelor of Arts - Liberal Studies -
San Jose State University
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