Patricia Lowther
Summary
Devoted teacher with over 20 years of experience, ranging from Toddler to 6th Grade classrooms. Passionate about child development and fostering a positive rapport with students, families and fellow staff members. Compassionate and creative educator with a life-long love of learning.
Overview
22
22
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Lead Teacher
Children's Day School
04.2021 - Current
- Devises and implements lesson plans according to Connecticut Early Learning and Development Standards (ELDS) and Connecticut Documentation and Observation for Teaching System (DOTS)
- Assesses students based on ELDS and DOTS, creating child portfolios to share with parents and staff
- Collaborates with Birth to Three and other specialists to address needs of students
- Communicates effectively and maintains positive rapport with parents and staff
- Plans and facilitates engaging play-based activities based on the school's monthly topics
- Trains and works as a team member with Teacher Assistants
Head Teacher - (2-3 1/2 Year Olds)
Just Wee Two
01.2020 - 04.2021
- Headed Partial Separation and Just for Me Programs
- Created a structured play-based environment for transition into preschool
- Maintained daily communication with parents/guardians regarding developmental progress
- Evaluated separation readiness skills
Stay-At-Home Parent
Self-employed
01.2010 - 01.2020
- Facilitated 3rd and 4th grade distance learning curriculum
6th Grade Teacher
Seventh Avenue School
01.2005 - 01.2009
- Prepared and implemented lesson plans for the following subjects: Mathematics, Writing, Reading, Spelling, Science & Social Studies
- Established a positive rapport with students, parents and school faculty
- Differentiated instruction based on students' needs
- Implemented IEP's
- Facilitated the Learn and Serve Grant and Matrix Grant
- Served on the Report Card Committee and the Quality Single Accountability Continuum Committee
- Instructed 2nd - 6th grade students in the After School Program
- Served as a Mentor for new teachers
Long-term Substitute Teacher
Van Sciver School/ Edison School/ Strawbridge School
01.2004 - 01.2005
- Instructed Kindergarten, 1st grade and 3rd grade
Student Teacher- 4th Grade
Thomas Paine International Elementary School
01.2003 - 12.2003
Education
BA - Science in Elementary Education, Concentration in Sociology
The College of New Jersey
01.2003
University of Seville
01.2000
Skills
- Parent-teacher collaboration
- Classroom management
- Effective communication
- Curriculum implementation
- Positive role model and mentor
Certification
- NJ STATE TEACHING LICENSE, K - 8th Grade, 01/01/05
- COMPLETED PRAXIS EXAMS, State of New Jersey, 01/01/03
Timeline
Lead Teacher
Children's Day School
04.2021 - Current
Head Teacher - (2-3 1/2 Year Olds)
Just Wee Two
01.2020 - 04.2021
Stay-At-Home Parent
Self-employed
01.2010 - 01.2020
6th Grade Teacher
Seventh Avenue School
01.2005 - 01.2009
Long-term Substitute Teacher
Van Sciver School/ Edison School/ Strawbridge School
01.2004 - 01.2005
Student Teacher- 4th Grade
Thomas Paine International Elementary School
01.2003 - 12.2003
- NJ STATE TEACHING LICENSE, K - 8th Grade, 01/01/05
- COMPLETED PRAXIS EXAMS, State of New Jersey, 01/01/03
BA - Science in Elementary Education, Concentration in Sociology
The College of New Jersey
University of Seville