Patricia Hipsher
Edmonton
Summary
Adaptable professional with a quick learning ability, and a talent for adjusting to new environments and taking on new challenges. Skilled in rapidly acquiring new knowledge and applying it effectively to problem-solve. Adept at managing tasks independently and in collaboration with stakeholders. Effective communicator, ready to bring fresh perspectives and a strong work ethic to any team.
Overview
29
29
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Elementary Special Education Teacher
Broken Arrow Public Schools
Broken Arrow
08.2023 - 05.2025
- Collaborated with parents, teachers, administrators, and other professionals to develop strategies for meeting the academic, social, and emotional needs of special education students.
- Monitored student performance through observations, assessments and record-keeping.
- Supported regular classroom teachers in developing effective instructional strategies for all learners.
- Created lesson plans based on individual student IEPs that focused on educational goals.
- Conducted small group and individual classroom activities with students based on differentiated learning needs.
- Provided instruction in academic and social skills to special education students.
- Built relationships with students and guardians through active communication and positive feedback.
Pre-Kindergarten Special Education Teacher
Broken Arrow Public Schools
Broken Arrow
08.2018 - 07.2023
- Developed and implemented individual educational plans to promote educational, physical and social/emotional development.
- Provided direct instruction in the areas of academics, communication, behavior management, and social and emotional development.
- Monitored student progress by collecting data on activities and assessments.
- Maintained consistent and timely contact with parents about student behavior and upcoming events.
- Coached paraprofessionals in teaching and implementing strategies to accommodate specific disabilities and neurodivergent needs
- Designed a comprehensive virtual curriculum for pre-kindergarten math and reading standards.
Special Education and Reading Recovery Teacher
Broken Arrow Public Schools
Broken Arrow
01.2011 - 07.2018
- Utilized various assessment tools to evaluate the effectiveness of instruction and inform decisions about intervention strategies.
- Provided 1:1 instruction to students on phonemic awareness, decoding, fluency development, sight word recognition, reading comprehension strategies, and writing processes and skills.
- Maintained accurate records of lesson plans, assessments, and student performance data.
- Developed and implemented individualized education plans for students with special needs.
- Created and implemented compliant IEPs, progress reports and state-specific special education documentation.
- Conducted small group and individual classroom activities with students based on differentiated learning needs.
Associate Professor
Oklahoma State University
Stillwater
08.1996 - 01.2011
- Developed and taught undergraduate and graduate courses in the fields of Comparative Politics, American Government, and International Relations.
- Published eight articles in peer-reviewed academic journals and edited book collections.
- Prepared grant proposals seeking funding for new research projects or initiatives.
- Supervised undergraduate and graduate research projects in support of their theses.
- Applied creative instruction methods to promote student learning objectives.
Education
Master of Science - Special Education
Oklahoma State University
Stillwater05-2010
Ph.D. - Government
Cornell University
Ithaca, NY05-1994
Master of Arts - Government
Cornell University
Ithaca, NY05-1991
Bachelor of Arts - Political Science
Kansas State University
Manhattan, KS05-1987
Skills
- Assessment and data analysis
- Individualized education plans
- Differentiated instruction for pull-out and inclusive settings
- Parent-teacher collaboration
- Paraprofessional training and oversight
- Curriculum creation
- Creative instruction
- Grant writing
- Communication skills
- Project management
Accomplishments
- Outstanding Undergraduate Teaching Award, Oklahoma State University College of Arts and Sciences, 2010
- Elected to Phi Beta Kappa Academic Fraternity, 1986
Languages
Spanish
Limited
Certification
- Oklahoma Teacher Certification in Elementary Education, Early Childhood Education, Mild-Moderate Disabilities, Severe-Profound Disabilities, Secondary Government/Economics/US History
- Red Cross CPR/first-aid certified
- MANDT relationship/deescalation/physical restraint certified
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Elementary Special Education Teacher
Broken Arrow Public Schools
08.2023 - 05.2025
Pre-Kindergarten Special Education Teacher
Broken Arrow Public Schools
08.2018 - 07.2023
Special Education and Reading Recovery Teacher
Broken Arrow Public Schools
01.2011 - 07.2018
Associate Professor
Oklahoma State University
08.1996 - 01.2011
Master of Science - Special Education
Oklahoma State University
Ph.D. - Government
Cornell University
Master of Arts - Government
Cornell University
Bachelor of Arts - Political Science
Kansas State University
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