Patricia Jarrett
Summary
Passionate early childhood educator skilled in creating nurturing and inclusive classrooms that promote student engagement and development. Proficient in collaborating with educators and families to enhance individualized instruction and track student progress through data-driven strategies. Committed to fostering growth for all learners in diverse educational settings.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Teaching Assistant
Mount Vernon City School District
Mount Vernon, NY
01.2022 - Current
- Provided individualized academic, behavioral, and social-emotional support to students with diverse learning needs
- Collaborated with certified teachers and related service providers to implement individualized education plans (IEPs) and instructional strategies
- Engaged students in standards-aligned lessons and small-group activities to support classroom instruction in a special education setting
- Fostered student growth and engagement by promoting a safe, inclusive, and developmentally appropriate learning environment
- Utilized positive behavior supports and deescalation strategies to assist with behavior management
Reading Tutor
CUNY Reading Corps
New York
01.2025 - 06.2025
- Delivered 30 individualized literacy intervention sessions to second-grade student, achieving measurable reading growth
- Administered, scored, and analyzed STAR Reading pre- and post-assessments to monitor student progress and inform instruction
- Completed intensive training in Reading Ready, a research-based, one-on-one literacy intervention designed for K-2 students
- Collaborated with peer leader to refine tutoring strategies and enhance instructional effectiveness
- Maintained detailed documentation of student progress and session outcomes to support instructional planning
Preschool Teacher
Bright Horizons
Rye Brook, NY
01.2021 - 01.2022
- Planned and implemented engaging instructional activities that fostered early learning and enhanced school readiness
- Maintained a nurturing and structured classroom environment that ensured safety and met developmental and health standards
- Collaborated with families to promote children's social-emotional development and academic growth through effective communication
Educational Associate
Bronx Charter School of Excellence
Bronx, NY
01.2019 - 01.2021
- Supported instruction in a rigorous, thematic, and inquiry-based learning environment for Kindergarten through Grade 2 students
- Assisted in lesson planning, organizing classroom, and preparing instructional materials aligned with charter school standards to enhance student learning experiences
- Participated in student assessments and tracked data to inform academic progress and tailor instruction to individual needs
- Maintained professional communication with families to foster engagement and collaboration in support of student learning
Substitute Teacher Assistant (Per Diem)
Mount Vernon City School District
Mount Vernon, NY
01.2014 - 01.2019
- Facilitated student learning in whole-group, small-group, and independent settings, adapting approaches to meet diverse classroom needs
- Delivered instruction across Kindergarten-Grade 5 classrooms, ensuring instructional continuity and engagement
- Organized classroom activities, managed transitions, and implemented behavior management strategies to foster a positive learning environment
- Communicated professionally with students, staff, and families to support student success
Education
Master of Education - NY State Certification (Birth-Grade 2)
Brooklyn College
New York, NY12-2026
Bachelor of Science - Criminal Justice
Iona College
New Rochelle, NY01-2006
Associate of Applied Science - Business Administration
Monroe College
New Rochelle, NY01-1999
Skills
- Classroom management
- Curriculum development
- Instructional planning
- Individualized instruction
- Classroom assessment
- Student assessment
- Literacy development
- Student engagement
- Behavior management
- Parent communication
- Effective communication
Certification
- Early Childhood Education Birth -Grade 2 Internship Certificate
- NYS Teacher Assistant Level III Certificate
- NYS Teacher Assistant Pre-Professional Certificate
Professional Development
New York State Education Department - Training and compliance programs
Timeline
Reading Tutor
CUNY Reading Corps
01.2025 - 06.2025
Teaching Assistant
Mount Vernon City School District
01.2022 - Current
Preschool Teacher
Bright Horizons
01.2021 - 01.2022
Educational Associate
Bronx Charter School of Excellence
01.2019 - 01.2021
Substitute Teacher Assistant (Per Diem)
Mount Vernon City School District
01.2014 - 01.2019
Master of Education - NY State Certification (Birth-Grade 2)
Brooklyn College
Bachelor of Science - Criminal Justice
Iona College
Associate of Applied Science - Business Administration
Monroe College