Patricia Haeussler
Sarasota,FL
Summary
Caring and highly effective social studies teacher and department chair with 22 years of experience including Advanced Placement world history, psychology, macroeconomics, and human geography as well as Cambridge International Psychology . Expert in closely monitoring student progress while implementing modern educational techniques into daily practices. Committed to long-term student success through well-rounded pedagogy.
Overview
23
23
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Social Studies-teacher
School District Of Manatee County
10.2009 - Current
- Consistently received highly effective evaluations from supervisors based on observation of instructional practices and impact on student learning.
- Improved student comprehension by utilizing diverse teaching methods and materials tailored to individual learning styles.
- Enhanced critical thinking skills for students through primary sources and inquiry-based activities.
- Implemented project-based learning activities that encouraged students to apply their knowledge to real-life situations, enhancing problem-solving skills and deepening understanding of course concepts.
- Developed positive classroom environment by fostering open communication, respect, and collaboration among students.
- Increased student success rates with regular assessments and timely feedback on assignments and performance.
- Organized guest speakers to supplement classroom learning experiences, providing real-world context for course topics.
Social Studies Teacher
Russellville School District
07.2002 - 06.2007
- Organized field trips and guest speakers to supplement classroom learning experiences, providing real-world context for course topics.
- Participated in professional development opportunities, staying current on best practices in social studies education and incorporating new strategies into lessons.
- Established and communicated clear learning objectives and expectations to students.
- Completed documentation of attendance, grades and other required details.
- Met or exceeded course and student performance goals.
- Evaluated students' understanding of course material through examinations and in-depth essay writing.
- Consistently received positive evaluations from supervisors based on observation of instructional practices and impact on student learning.
Mathematics Teacher
Dardanelle School District
12.2000 - 06.2002
- Improved students'' problem-solving abilities by incorporating real-life applications into mathematical concepts.
- Enhanced classroom engagement through interactive and collaborative activities, contributing to improved student outcomes.
- Developed assessment tools for monitoring student progress, allowing for targeted support and intervention where needed.
- Established positive learning environment by enforcing consistent discipline and using effective classroom management techniques.
- Participated in professional development workshops to stay current on educational trends and best practices in mathematics education.
- Consistently received positive evaluations from supervisors based on observation of instructional practices and impact on student learning.
Education
Master of Business Administration - Management And Marketing
University of South Florida
Tampa05.2020
Bachelor of Arts - History Education
Arkansas Tech University
Russellville, AR12.2000
Skills
- Student Records Management
- Classroom Management
- Behavior Modeling
- Lesson Development
- Educational Leadership
- Project-Based Learning
- Department Planning
- Differentiated Instruction
- Technology Integration
- Social-Emotional Learning Training
- Instructional Best Practices
Certification
Utah Professional Educator License #807864
Secondary Education
Social Studies Composite, English
Middle School Mathematics
Florida Teaching License #1098449
Social Science (grades 6-12), English (grades 6-12), Mathematics (grades 5-9)
Accomplishments
- Instructional Lead Teacher: 2016-present, Lakewood Ranch High School and 2011-2016, Southeast High School
- AP world history exam leader and reader
- AP human geography exam reader
- 2021 Teacher of the Year Recipient by Florida Council for the Social Studies
- 2022-2023 Accreditation Team Member
- National Honor Society Faculty Council, Lakewood Ranch High School
- Jewish Federation of Sarasota-Manatee & Classroom Without Borders scholarship recipient to attend Poland Personally 2024
- National Endowment for the Humanities (NEH) grant, The Rochester Reform Trail, New York, 2015
- NEH grant, The Transcontinental Railroad, Sacramento, 2013
- Goethe-Institut Transatlantic Outreach Program, Modern Germany, Germany 2011
- German American Partnership Program, American Coordinator, 20011-2015
Timeline
Social Studies-teacher
School District Of Manatee County
10.2009 - Current
Social Studies Teacher
Russellville School District
07.2002 - 06.2007
Mathematics Teacher
Dardanelle School District
12.2000 - 06.2002
Master of Business Administration - Management And Marketing
University of South Florida
Bachelor of Arts - History Education
Arkansas Tech University
Utah Professional Educator License #807864
Secondary Education
Social Studies Composite, English
Middle School Mathematics
Florida Teaching License #1098449
Social Science (grades 6-12), English (grades 6-12), Mathematics (grades 5-9)
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