Patricia Dickey
Greer,SC
Summary
Versatile Teacher's Assisant with 6 years of experience instructing students and supporting lead teachers. Highly skilled at reinforcing lesson information, tutoring, enforcing rules and preparing materials. Team player well-versed in coordinating with teacher and carrying out established lesson plans and activities.
Knowledgeable Desired Position with solid background in engaging K-12 students across various subjects. Effectively managed diverse classroom settings and implemented lesson plans that fostered student learning. Demonstrated flexibility and adaptability in meeting needs of different learning environments and students.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Substitute Teacher, K-12
ESS
Columbia, SC
11.2024 - Current
- Upheld classroom routines to support student environments and maintain consistent schedules.
- Maintained day-to-day classroom management and discipline to promote learning initiatives.
- Kept students on-task with proactive behavior modification and positive reinforcement strategies.
Substitute Teacher, K-12
American Staffing Inc
Greenville, SC
09.2024 - Current
- Increased parent involvement in the educational process through regular communication and collaboration on student progress.
- Utilized variety of instructional strategies to meet individual student needs.
- Monitored student performance and provided feedback to inform instruction.
- Upheld classroom routines to support student environments and maintain consistent schedules.
- Kept students on-task with proactive behavior modification and positive reinforcement strategies.
- Followed classroom plans left by class teacher to continue student education and reinforce core concepts.
- Took over class for regular classroom teacher, managing assignments, student needs, and recordkeeping.
Preschool Teacher
Big Blue Marble
Mauldin, SC
03.2024 - 11.2024
- Ensured a safe and nurturing environment for all students, adhering to health and safety guidelines in the classroom.
- Guided students to develop social, emotional and physical skills.
- Applied play-based strategies to provide diverse approaches to learning.
- Sanitized toys and play equipment each day to maintain safety and cleanliness.
- Developed weekly lesson plans and activities to engage children and promote learning.
- Developed strong relationships with parents and caregivers, providing regular updates on their child''s progress and addressing any concerns proactively.
- Worked with teaching staff to evaluate individual progress and recommend appropriate learning plans.
Teacher's Assistant
After School Plus
Mauldin, SC
12.2023 - 03.2024
- Facilitated small group instruction and activities for students of varying abilities.
- Supported teachers by preparing materials, setting up equipment, and organizing supplies.
- Coordinated daily tasks between teachers and other staff members.
- Maintained accurate records of student attendance, grades, and behavior reports.
- Greeted parents at school events to provide information about curriculum and activities.
Floater Teacher
Greenville prep School
Greer, SC
09.2022 - 10.2023
- Provided support to classroom teachers during their absence.
- Created an engaging learning environment for students of all ages.
- Collaborated with other staff members to develop instructional plans.
After School Teacher
Green Charter School
Greenville, SC
08.2022 - 12.2022
- Supervised a group of 10-15 children in an after school program setting.
- Provided emotional support to children struggling with social or academic difficulties.
- Encouraged positive behavior through rewards and incentives.
- Assisted students in completing homework assignments and projects.
Barista
Green Laundry Lounge
Greer, SC
04.2022 - 09.2022
- Prepared specialty coffee drinks such as lattes, cappuccinos, macchiatos, mochas, and Americanos.
- Greeted customers and took orders for coffee drinks, food items, and other beverages.
- Provided excellent customer service by responding to inquiries quickly and professionally.
- Operated cash registers to process customer payments.
Tax Preparer
TurboTax
Greenville, SC
01.2021 - 01.2022
- Prepared and reviewed tax returns for individuals, partnerships, corporations and trusts.
- Compiled data from clients to accurately complete tax forms.
- Provided guidance on financial decisions related to taxes.
- Explained complex tax regulations in an easy-to-understand manner for clients' understanding.
- Evaluated financial situations of individual taxpayers and businesses to determine appropriate actions for reducing taxes owed or increasing refunds due.
Counselor
YMCA Child Development Center
Greer, SC
05.2017 - 10.2019
- Facilitated communication between school personnel, parents and guardians, therapists, psychiatrists, and other professionals involved in the student's care.
- Established collaborative relationships with parents and guardians in order to provide effective care for their children.
- Participated in regular team meetings to discuss case management issues and plan services for clients.
- Provided safe, nurturing and stimulating environment for children.
- Observed and monitored the safety of all children in care.
- Developed positive relationships with parents and guardians to ensure their child's needs were met.
Education
Bachelor - Criminal Justice
University of South Carolina Upstate
Spartanburg, SCAssociate of Science - Criminal Justice Technology
Greenville Technical College
Greenville, SC12-2022
High School Diploma -
Riverside High School
Greer, SC06-2018
Skills
- Classroom Management
- Materials Preparation
- Attendance Monitoring
- Early Childhood Education
- Classroom Supervision
- Serving Diverse Communities
- Student engagement
- Multi-subject instruction
- Classroom management
- Relationship building and management
- Activity planning
- Lesson planning
- Parent communication
- Lesson implementation
- Elementary education
Certification
- Certified CPR & AED
Timeline
Substitute Teacher, K-12
ESS
11.2024 - Current
Substitute Teacher, K-12
American Staffing Inc
09.2024 - Current
Preschool Teacher
Big Blue Marble
03.2024 - 11.2024
Teacher's Assistant
After School Plus
12.2023 - 03.2024
Floater Teacher
Greenville prep School
09.2022 - 10.2023
After School Teacher
Green Charter School
08.2022 - 12.2022
Barista
Green Laundry Lounge
04.2022 - 09.2022
Tax Preparer
TurboTax
01.2021 - 01.2022
Counselor
YMCA Child Development Center
05.2017 - 10.2019
Associate of Science - Criminal Justice Technology
Greenville Technical College
High School Diploma -
Riverside High School
Bachelor - Criminal Justice
University of South Carolina Upstate