Patricia Griffin
Dearborn,MI
Summary
Experienced teacher dedicated to fostering student growth and enhancing literacy and social skills, including teaching faith-based lessons for lifelong growth. Proven track record of developing and implementing effective curriculums across multiple grade levels. Expertise in motivating students through positive encouragement and interactive classroom instruction. Observes and assesses student progress to ensure understanding of key concepts. Creates a supportive and engaging learning environment, independently or collaboratively.
Overview
30
30
years of professional experience
Work History
Teacher ELA Eighth Grade
Divine Child Elementary School
12.2020 - Current
- Restructured the Junior High English Department to create an English/Language Arts Block schedule
- Assisted in choosing a new curriculum for ELA classes by evaluating numerous curriculums, visiting schools and meeting with the curriculum program directors. Piloted one quarter of Amplify to evaluate instruction.
- Facilitated the implementation of positive behavior rewards for students including Student of the Month certificates and meeting, Monthly Reward days, Pillar Point coupons and ACE Activity days.
- Organized extracurricular activities such as field trips, team building events, slide show presentations that enriched students' experiences outside traditional classroom settings.
- Differentiated instruction to accommodate diverse learning needs, ensuring each student had an equal opportunity for success. Assisted in creating Advisory as a means of supporting students within normal school hours.
- Continuously pursued professional development opportunities such as workshops or conferences to stay current in educational trends.
- Developed strong relationships with students and parents by maintaining open lines of communication and fostering a supportive learning environment.
- Managed classroom behavior effectively by having clear expectations, modeling appropriate conduct, and consistently using faith based practice for social/emotional support and guidance.
- Enhanced classroom engagement through the use of interactive teaching methods, such as group projects and hands-on activities.
Sixth, Seventh and Eighth grade ELA teacher
Dearborn Public Schools-Bryant Middle School
01.1995 - 11.2020
- Trained in the Literacy and Language Framework, SIOP, Daily 5 / Cafe, Reader's Writer's Workshop,
- School Improvement co-chair (school accreditation program)
- Presented at District Professional Development, ELA District Committee meetings. and helped implement ELL techniques at the building level
- Presented at MAMSE conference to help implement co-teaching model to other districts
- ELA Department Head +18 years
- Leadership Committee participant
- Assisted in creating the pacing guides for the district two different times
- Assisted in creating curriculum to transition Cafe/Daily 5 to a middle school environment for the entire district
- Modeled Block Scheduling for the district
- Participated on the Assessment Committee
- Contributed to the Boundary Committee,
- Developed instructional resources for teachers, Presented and created lessons for staff meetings for 20 years on a consistent basis,
- Informally coached other teachers in reading and writing instruction, Modeling effective lessons,
- Presented ELA strategies to parents of below grade level readers at Parent Focus School
- Introduced Common Core Standards to core teachers,
- Co-taught ELL /Special Education classes for 8 years
- Taught the Extended Day Program for below grade level readers,
- Taught the ELL after school program for reading,
- Created and presented book talks for parents
Education
Master's Degree - Secondary Education
Marygrove College
Detroit, MI01.2006
Secondary Teacher Certification - English Language and Literature; Social Sciences; Psychology
Eastern Michigan University
Ypsilanti, MI01.1995
Bachelor of Arts - English Language and Literature
University of Michigan-Dearborn
Dearborn, MI01.1993
On-going Professional Development
Professional Development
Detroit, MISkills
- Classroom Management
- Critical Thinking
- Lesson Planning
- Motivating students
- Behavior Management
- Growth Mindset
- Parent-Teacher Communication
- Curriculum Development
- Social-Emotional Learning training
Timeline
Teacher ELA Eighth Grade
Divine Child Elementary School
12.2020 - Current
Sixth, Seventh and Eighth grade ELA teacher
Dearborn Public Schools-Bryant Middle School
01.1995 - 11.2020
Master's Degree - Secondary Education
Marygrove College
Secondary Teacher Certification - English Language and Literature; Social Sciences; Psychology
Eastern Michigan University
Bachelor of Arts - English Language and Literature
University of Michigan-Dearborn
On-going Professional Development
Professional Development
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