Patricia Littlefield
Winston Salem,NC
Summary
Student-focused educator with 25+years of experience instructing and motivating students to achieve high academic and social success.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
Literacy Tutor
Winston-Salem Forsyth County Schools
01.2023 - 05.2024
- Assessed reading comprehension and vocabulary of students.
- Encouraged students to find things to read individually to increase reading interest.
- Kept detailed records of student progress and attendance.
- Enhanced reading comprehension for students by utilizing engaging and interactive teaching methods.
- Boosted student confidence in reading and writing, providing consistent encouragement and constructive feedback.
- Established a supportive learning environment, addressing individual student concerns and fostering positive attitudes toward literacy.
- Worked with teachers to design lesson plans in accordance with curriculums.
- Designed innovative lesson materials that catered to diverse learning styles, ensuring each student was engaged in the tutoring process.
- Implemented research-based instructional techniques to enhance overall effectiveness of literacy tutoring sessions.
Assistant Teacher
Winston-Salem Forsyth County Schools
09.2021 - 10.2022
Reading Interventionist
Winston-Salem Forsyth County Schools
12.2018 - 06.2020
- Supported the development of phonemic awareness and decoding skills through targeted activities, promoting fluent reading in struggling learners.
- Conducted one-on-one and small group sessions to provide targeted support, fostering a positive learning environment and boosting confidence in reading abilities.
- Actively participated in professional learning communities focused on literacy instruction, sharing best practices and staying current with evolving educational trends.
- Interpreted student assessment data to ascertain best intervention methods.
- Delivered differentiated instruction based on individual learning profiles, addressing diverse needs within the classroom setting effectively.
- Promoted love of reading and literacy to all students.
Tutor
Guildford County Schools
09.2016 - 06.2017
Education
Master of Arts - Secondary Education, ESL Specialty
The University of New Mexico
Albuquerque, NM08.1994
Master of Arts - Elementary Education
The University of North Texas
Denton, TX12.1970
Skills
- Patience and Empathy
- Grammar Expertise
- Lesson Planning
- Oral communication
- Teamwork and Collaboration
- Dependable and Responsible
- Organizational Skills
- Interpersonal Skills
Timeline
Literacy Tutor
Winston-Salem Forsyth County Schools
01.2023 - 05.2024
Assistant Teacher
Winston-Salem Forsyth County Schools
09.2021 - 10.2022
Reading Interventionist
Winston-Salem Forsyth County Schools
12.2018 - 06.2020
Tutor
Guildford County Schools
09.2016 - 06.2017
Master of Arts - Secondary Education, ESL Specialty
The University of New Mexico
Master of Arts - Elementary Education
The University of North Texas
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