Patricia Sizemore
Berlin,MD
Summary
Dedicated Educator, highly-motivated with a desire to take on new responsibilities, committed to providing support that will elevate the educational experience, familiar with Worcester Technical High School trades-classrooms, in-school and extended-school activities, clubs, and the talented staff, experienced with administrative duties, such as, student safety activities, discipline measures, professional development, facilitating student/teacher/parent meetings, data keeping, improvement plan development and management, accustomed to helping school staff with classroom management, guidelines, and structure that will foster social and academic growth, prepared to handle additional onsite duties and eager to master new educational administrative skills.
Overview
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Certification
Work History
Special Educator and Restart Leader-Developer
Worcester County Alternative Education Program
Worcester County
2007 - Current
- Participated in numerous Professional Development opportunities critical to effectively supporting students, such as, Restorative Practices, RENEW, PBIS, UKERU, CPI, Apple Teacher, Life Space Crisis Intervention, etc.
- Shared alternative education professional knowledge with new staff and administration
- Developed many of the routine effective practices that are characteristic of Restart
Administrator
Board of Education Office of Student Learning Support
Baltimore City
2001 - 2007
- Provided technical assistance to schools to ensure: a) appropriate special education service delivery models, b) compliance with federal, state, and local education regulations, and c) implementation of educational researched based "best practices" and effective strategies
- Provided support and supervision to school committees analyzing, designing, and implementing Special Education Improvement Plans
- Supported LEA-wide Initiatives with"roll-out" activities such as presenting information at professional conferences, communicating regularly with central and area supervisors, and collecting and analyzing system data
- Assisted Area Office Leaders and Principals with various activities, such as, conducting and evaluating needs assessments, delivering professional development, conducting staff observations, assisting IEP teams, teachers, and educational programs
Administrator
Southeast Area K-12 Citywide Inclusion Project
Baltimore City
1998 - 2001
- Designed and implemented a series professional development and support activities to facilitate educational trends and legal compliance of the special education service delivery models of 15 neighborhood schools
- Created 2 MSDE courses, Working in Inclusive Schools, Perfecting Inclusive Schools
- Developed and presented Towson University Teacher Seminars (3)
Special Education Teacher 3-5, Spec Ed Dept. Head, Admin Internship, Coordinator of After-School Programs, Direct Instruction Instructional Coach
Hampstead Hill Academy
1996 - 1998
- Supervised Hampstead Hill Academy After School Programs
- Participated in research, selection, and development of curriculum reform to diminish the urban achievement gap
- Participated in academic instructional training to be a coach for the faculty
General Education Teacher, K, 1, 3
Hampstead Hill Elementary
1992 - 1995
Maryland Park Service Program Developer-Facilitator
Gunpowder Falls State Park
1987 - 1993
- Designed and facilitated special events and activities for patrons of Gunpowder Falls State Park
- Received Special Accommodation Maryland Department of Natural Resources for developing a program replicated state-wide called "Park Pals"
Education
Doctoral Candidate - Education Planning, Policy, and Administration
University of Maryland
1999-2001Master of Education - Administration I Certification
Towson University
1999Master of Education - Special Education
University of Maryland
1997Bachelor of Science - Early Childhood Education
Towson University
1990Skills
- Positive Reinforcement
- Classroom Management
- De-Escalation Techniques
- Data and Records Management
- Behavior Modifications
- Parent/Staff Communication
- Conflict Resolution Techniques
- Cognitive and Behavioral Development
- Crisis Prevention and Intervention
- Relationship Building
- Learning Disabilities Expertise
- Special Education
- Social Skills Development
- Instructional Strategies
- Collaborative Teamwork
Certification
- Advanced Professional Certificate: ECE
- SPEC ED
- ADMIN I
- ESOL
Timeline
Special Educator and Restart Leader-Developer
Worcester County Alternative Education Program
2007 - Current
Administrator
Board of Education Office of Student Learning Support
2001 - 2007
Administrator
Southeast Area K-12 Citywide Inclusion Project
1998 - 2001
Special Education Teacher 3-5, Spec Ed Dept. Head, Admin Internship, Coordinator of After-School Programs, Direct Instruction Instructional Coach
Hampstead Hill Academy
1996 - 1998
General Education Teacher, K, 1, 3
Hampstead Hill Elementary
1992 - 1995
Maryland Park Service Program Developer-Facilitator
Gunpowder Falls State Park
1987 - 1993
Doctoral Candidate - Education Planning, Policy, and Administration
University of Maryland
Master of Education - Administration I Certification
Towson University
Master of Education - Special Education
University of Maryland
Bachelor of Science - Early Childhood Education
Towson University
- Advanced Professional Certificate: ECE
- SPEC ED
- ADMIN I
- ESOL
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