Patricia Maitrejean
Grants Pass,OR
Summary
Caring Teacher with strong communication skills and drive to excite students about learning. Specializing in creating stimulating environments that help students achieve full potential and enjoy learning. Communicates effectively and maintains strong relationships with scholars, families and colleagues. Enthusiastic Teacher with superb leadership and communication skills. Easily cultivates trusting and productive relationships with students, parents, teachers and administration. Creates, monitors and sustains disciplined school culture of high academic and behavioral standards. Enthusiastic Teacher with 23 years of experience instructing students with wide range of learning abilities. Committed to creating motivational and collaborative learning environments that encourage social and emotional growth. Strategic in blending organizational skills thorough educational background. Works well with children, parents, colleagues and supervisors.
I have had training each year on Child abuse. Recognizing and reporting. I have also worked close with DHS/Child welfare in the past. I have legal guardianship of my 3 cousins that had been in the DHS system.
Overview
34
34
years of professional experience
Work History
Teacher
Southern Oregon Head Start
Grants Pass, OR
08.2001 - Current
- Developed and implemented lesson plans based on curriculum objectives.
- Assessed student performance through tests, quizzes, and other assessments.
- Provided individualized instruction to meet the needs of all students.
- Instructed students in academic subjects such as math, science, language arts, social studies, and history.
- Encouraged critical thinking skills and problem-solving strategies among students.
- Maintained a safe and orderly learning environment for all students.
- Monitored student behavior in classrooms, hallways, cafeteria, playgrounds.
- Established positive relationships with parents to ensure effective communication regarding student progress and well-being.
- Utilized technology-based learning tools to enhance classroom instruction.
- Collaborated with colleagues to plan lessons that integrate various subject areas into a cohesive unit of study.
- Incorporated instructional best practices such as differentiated instruction into lesson plans.
- Enforced school rules and regulations in order to maintain an appropriate learning environment for all students.
- Participated in professional development workshops related to teaching methods or curriculum changes.
- Organized parent conferences throughout the year to discuss student progress.
- Supported English Language Learners by providing additional resources tailored towards their specific needs.
- Built and strengthened positive relationships with students, parents and teaching staff.
- Prepared and maintained classroom environments appropriate for student learning and physical, social and emotional development.
- Managed student behavior in classroom by establishing and enforcing rules and procedures.
- Supervised students throughout day, both in classroom and outside during breaks.
Shipping and Receiving Clerk
Whitewater Manufacturing
Grants Pass, OR
06.2003 - 07.2003
- Managed the receiving and shipping of all incoming and outgoing orders, ensuring accuracy in product quantity, quality and condition.
- Ensured that all customer orders were processed correctly and shipped on time.
- Organized storage areas within the warehouse for easy access to products when needed.
Josephine County Clerk
Josephine county Health Department
Grants Pass, OR
05.2001 - 06.2003
- Organized and maintained filing systems for confidential documents.
- Assisted customers with inquiries and complaints in a professional manner.
- Processed payments, refunds, and exchanges accurately and efficiently.
- Observed UA's and sealed for testing
- Managed clients in an orderly fashion
- Scheduled appointments
- Assisted clients with medical questions and concerns along with nurse.
- Scheduled U/A's
Daycare Provider
Self-employeed
Grants Pass, OR
02.1991 - 08.2001
- Organized and implemented activities to stimulate physical, emotional, intellectual, and social development of children in a daycare setting.
- Provided care for infants and toddlers by changing diapers, preparing meals, helping with nap times, and organizing playtime activities.
- Developed age-appropriate lesson plans that included music, art, outdoor games, and reading stories.
- Assisted in potty training children while providing positive reinforcement when successful.
- Maintained records of attendance, meals served, naps taken and general behavioral observations throughout the day.
- Supervised children during outdoor playtime to ensure safety at all times.
- Sanitized toys and equipment on a daily basis to maintain cleanliness standards.
- Communicated with parents regarding their child's progress in the daycare program.
- Adhered to strict confidentiality policies when discussing any information related to the children or families enrolled in the program.
- Ensured compliance with state regulations pertaining to health codes and safety standards within the facility.
- Intervened quickly and appropriately when issues between children arose using positive behavior management techniques.
CNA
Merlin Health Retreat
Merlin, OR
09.1990 - 02.1991
- Provided assistance with activities of daily living, including bathing, dressing and grooming.
- Assisted patients in ambulation and transfers using proper body mechanics.
- Performed vital sign assessments, such as taking blood pressure and temperature.
- Documented patient care services by charting in designated areas.
- Reported changes in patient conditions to registered nurse or physician.
- Answered patient call lights promptly and responded to requests appropriately.
- Observed patients for any physical or emotional changes, reported findings to medical staff immediately.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary team members to ensure quality patient care was delivered at all times.
- Assisted with range of motion exercises and other rehabilitative activities per physician orders.
- Maintained a clean, safe environment for the patient by adhering to infection control policies and procedures.
- Utilized appropriate safety measures when handling hazardous materials or waste products.
CNA
Mariola Nursing home
Grants Pass, OR
09.1990 - 02.1991
- Provided assistance with activities of daily living, including bathing, dressing and grooming.
- Assisted patients in ambulation and transfers using proper body mechanics.
- Performed vital sign assessments, such as taking blood pressure and temperature.
- Documented patient care services by charting in designated areas.
- Reported changes in patient conditions to registered nurse or physician.
- Answered patient call lights promptly and responded to requests appropriately.
- Observed patients for any physical or emotional changes, reported findings to medical staff immediately.
- Assisted with range of motion exercises and other rehabilitative activities per physician orders.
- Maintained a clean, safe environment for the patient by adhering to infection control policies and procedures.
- Utilized appropriate safety measures when handling hazardous materials or waste products.
Education
Associate of Arts - Teacher Education
Rogue Community College
Grants Pass, OR05-2009
Skills
- Classroom Instruction
- Curriculum Implementation
- Group Instruction
- Student Engagement
- Small Group Instruction
- Effective listening
- Cultural Sensitivity
- Special Needs Students
- Parental participation
- Learning Style Assessment
- Behavior Management
- Classroom Management
- Student rapport
- Curriculum Development
- Learning Strategies
- Clear public speaking skills
- Performance Assessments
- Lesson Planning
- Serving Diverse Communities
- Family involvement
- Parent and teacher conferences
- Parent-Teacher Communication
- Cognitive and behavioral development
- IEP planning
- Public Speaking
- Some bilingual understanding and speaking (Spanish)
Affiliations
- I volunteer off and on with Special Olympics and The Challenger league baseball team for special needs.
Timeline
Shipping and Receiving Clerk
Whitewater Manufacturing
06.2003 - 07.2003
Teacher
Southern Oregon Head Start
08.2001 - Current
Josephine County Clerk
Josephine county Health Department
05.2001 - 06.2003
Daycare Provider
Self-employeed
02.1991 - 08.2001
CNA
Merlin Health Retreat
09.1990 - 02.1991
CNA
Mariola Nursing home
09.1990 - 02.1991
Associate of Arts - Teacher Education
Rogue Community College
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