Patricia Rotert-Yoo
Olathe,KS
Summary
Accomplished Secondary Social Studies and ELA teacher who delivers exciting, meaningful classroom experiences to engage students. Creates a differentiated learning environment that allows all students to to feel noticed and successful while mastering state standards.
Overview
28
28
years of professional experience
Work History
8 / Social Studies / ELA Reading Teacher
Olathe Public Schools
Olathe, KS
08.2017 - Current
- Implement current district curriculum in preparing and delivering lessons for students
- Collaborate with curriculum partner and team members to develop, adapt, and implement plans
- Develop a variety of formative assessment, including project based learning
- Served on Building Leadership Team 2018 - 2022
- Served as Leaders for Learning Representative 2021 - current
- Utilized a variety of instructional strategies such as guided reading, phonics instruction, and literature circles to teach literacy concepts.
Owner/Lead Teacher
Whiz Kids, LLC
Kansas City, MO
06.2013 - Current
- Handwriting Specialist Certification through Handwriting Without Tears Program (2016)
- Provided inservice training to early education and elementary teachers to implement curriculum.
- Coached and mentored teachers throughout the school year on curriculum.
- Co-Taught the writing process with upper elementary teacher for published writing (Highlawn Montessori)
- Organized and led individual and small group lessons and private camps.
7/8 English/social Studies Teacher
Indian Hills Middle School
Prairie Village, KS
08.1996 - 05.2006
- Helped students develop and improve study methods and habits.
- Worked cooperatively with special education teachers to modify curricula for special education students according to IEPs.
- Coached students and reviewed test material in preparation for Kansas state-wide standardized tests.
- Served as a member of the Student Improvement Team; served as a leader of this team.
Education
Master of Arts - Education
University of Kansas
1998
Bachelor of Science - Middle/Secondary Education
University of Kansas
1995
Fifteen post graduate hours - 2000-2016
Various Universities
2016
Leadership and Advanced Training
- Published student writing for community audience during simulations
- Worked with the social studies teachers across the SMSD on integrating writing across the curriculum
- National Student/Parent Mock Election Simulations; 1996, 2000, 2004
- Co-facilitated Issues 2000: Promote the Vote, Indian Hills Middle School.
- Presented at NCSS, Election Unit Issues 1996, Kansas City, 1997
- Facilitated department wide Holocaust training and adoption of Midwest Center for Holocaust Education curriculum, 2002
- Featured on Dr. Kaplan's Televised Superintendent's Showcase, 2003 for Civil War Unit
- Co-Facilitated Voices of a Divided Nation, Indian Hills Middle School; 2003
- Served on Student Improvement Team, 1999-2006
- Served as Leader of Student Improvement Team, 2004-2006
- Participated in Kansas Standards items writing assessment for social studies, 2004
- Co-coordinated the World War II Holocaust Museum, Voices of Harmony, 2006
- By invitation, participated in Teaching American History Grant: "American Rights and Race Relations: The Legacy of Brown." ESSDACK, 2004-2007
Professional Achievements
- Co-facilitated Issues 2000: Promote the Vote, Indian Hills Middle School; SMSD R&D Forum Best of Show, 2000.
- NASSP/John Herklotz Award Excellence in Teaching Democracy; 2000, 1996
- Presented at NCSS, Election Unit Issues 1996, Kansas City, 1997
- Presented at KAMLE symposium "Kansas Poetry.", 1997
- Shawnee Mission Education Foundation: 2001 Celebrate Success Award for Issues 2000 Program
- Co-Facilitated Voices of a Divided Nation, Indian Hills Middle School; SMSD Research and Development Forum Best of Show, 2003
Timeline
8 / Social Studies / ELA Reading Teacher
Olathe Public Schools
08.2017 - Current
Owner/Lead Teacher
Whiz Kids, LLC
06.2013 - Current
7/8 English/social Studies Teacher
Indian Hills Middle School
08.1996 - 05.2006
Master of Arts - Education
University of Kansas
Bachelor of Science - Middle/Secondary Education
University of Kansas
Fifteen post graduate hours - 2000-2016
Various Universities