Patricia J. Myers
Summary
Experienced elementary teacher with a strong passion for education, offering 16 years of teaching experience in various settings, including rural and urban environments. Proven ability to create engaging classroom environments that accommodate students with diverse learning styles. Recognized for a versatile and student-centered approach that consistently promotes optimal performance and growth. Dedicated to supporting students in their educational journey and helping them reach their full potential.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Elementary Teacher
Widefield School District 3 (Sunrise Elementary)
08.2021 - Current
- Collaborated with Special Education staff to support student success.
- Developed and implemented innovative lessons designed to meet the diverse needs of elementary students.
- Incorporated technology into the classroom to enhance student learning.
- Created and implemented behavior plans to support student success.
- Collaborated with other teachers to develop and implement curriculum.
- Developed and maintained positive relationships with students, parents, and colleagues.
- Utilized effective classroom management techniques to maintain a safe and productive learning environment.
- Monitored and analyzed student progress through data-driven assessments, utilizing results to tailor instruction and boost achievement levels.
- Collaborate as a member of the district's Lead Team which guide the district in policies and curriculum
- Support staff by being a Mentor to new teachers and assisting any who need support
Elementary Teacher
East Mills Community School District
08.2009 - 05.2021
- Full-time elementary teacher to classrooms of up to 32 students in Grades Pre-K - 4
- Engage students using different modalities according to each child's needs and learning styles
- Differentiate student-centered instructions in both cooperative and independent settings
- Support the needs of all students with 50% possessing academic or behavioral needs
- Empower students through effective classroom management techniques
- Collaborate as a member of the district's Lead Team which guide the district in policies and curriculum
- Support staff by being a Mentor to new teachers and assisting any who need support
- Prepare and maintain on-line math and literacy programs for the entire elementary school
- Committee member of board appointed School Improvement Advisory Committee
- Developed and implemented the preschool program for the district acquiring Iowa's Quality Preschool Program Standards Certification
- Appointed disciplinarian in the absence of administration to manage Pre-K – 2nd Grade
Education
BACHELOR OF ARTS - ELEMENTARY EDUCATION
Buena Vista University
Storm Lake, IA03.2009
Skills
- Differentiated instruction
- Relationship building
- Lesson planning
- Team collaboration
- Classroom management
- Classroom organization
- Parent-teacher communication
- Collaborative learning
- Classroom materials selection
Accomplishments
Achieved a rating of Highly Effective every year
Certification
Colorado, K-6 Teacher Elementary Classroom, Iowa, K-6 Teacher Elementary Classroom, PK-K Teacher, Pre-Kindergarten-Kindergarten Classroom, K-8 Social Studies
Trainings
- Building a Strong Foundation: Developing Early Literacy Skills class (July 01, 2022)
- CPI: Nonviolent Crisis Intervention Training: 2021
- Google Certification: 2020
- Iowa Reading Convention: 2014-2019
- Iowa Technology and Education Conference: 2014-2019
- Tier 2 Literacy Training
Curriculum/Applications
- Wonder Literacy
- HMH Literacy
- Saavas Mathematics
- Everyday Mathematics
- Smart Board
- Elmo
- Chromebooks
- Google Classroom
- Seesaw
- Zoom
- Google Meets
- Lexia
- Epic
- Prodigy Math
- Spelling City
Timeline
Elementary Teacher
Widefield School District 3 (Sunrise Elementary)
08.2021 - Current
Elementary Teacher
East Mills Community School District
08.2009 - 05.2021
BACHELOR OF ARTS - ELEMENTARY EDUCATION
Buena Vista University
Similar Profiles
Eve KatzEve Katz
Early Childhood Special Education Travel Teacher at Widefield School District 3Early Childhood Special Education Travel Teacher at Widefield School District 3
Jasmine JacksonJasmine Jackson
Front Desk Coordinator at Widefield School District 3Front Desk Coordinator at Widefield School District 3
Jerrell JoynerJerrell Joyner
Percussion Instructor at Widefield School District 3Percussion Instructor at Widefield School District 3