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Patricia Stephens-French

Sandy,UT

Summary

Innovative Educator bringing a 20+-year background instructing students. Expertise in classroom oversight, course planning and behavior management. Successful at collaborating with teachers, administrative leaders and support specialists to meet individual student needs. Committed to encouraging higher-order thinking to increase student performance.

Overview

42
42
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Math Specialist/ Gifted and Talented Specialist

Utah State Board Of Education
Salt Lake City, Utah
06.2021 - Current

Develop and conduct monthly meetings for specialists and coordinators.

Support LEAs in utilizing data to determine best practices for teachers.

Develop learning modules that include pedagogy, book studies, and data analysis.

Support the implementation of Personalized Competency Based Learning.

Lead out on asset-based interventions and structures.

Educator

Canyons School District
Sandy, United States
08.2008 - 06.2021
  • Chose materials and developed lesson plans to enhance skills for individual students.
  • Built relationships and communicated with parents to provide best learning environment for children.
  • Collaborated with adults and children to provide safe and educational experience.
  • Developed and implemented engaging lesson plans to keep learner attention.

Math Endorsement Instructor

Canyons School District
Sandy, United States
08.2010 - 06.2015

Developed coursework aligned to the state recommendations for each of the endorsement courses.

Facilitated each of the courses.

Educator

Grace Lutheran School
Sandy, United States
08.1992 - 06.2008
  • Chose materials and developed lesson plans to enhance skills for individual students.
  • Built relationships and communicated with parents to provide best learning environment for children.
  • Collaborated with adults and children to provide safe and educational experience.
  • Developed and implemented engaging lesson plans to keep learner attention.

Writer/Editor

NCREL, Ligature, Inc. Scott Foresman And Co.,
Chicago, IL
06.1982 - 05.1989
  • Prepared, rewrote and edited pieces to improve readability and impact.
  • Determined readiness of written pieces, made changes and approved final versions for publication.
  • Reviewed articles for grammar, spelling, punctuation, syntax, accuracy and compliance with quality standards.
  • Worked with graphic artists, post-production team members and other specialists to produce captivating and successful content.

Education

Master of Science -

Southern Utah University
Cedar City, UT
05.2012

Bachelor of Science - El. Education - Math/Science

Utah State University
Logan, UT
05.1978

Skills

  • Statistical Data Gathering
  • Online Systems
  • Instructional Strategies
  • Learning Assessments
  • Communication
  • Proficiency in Math
  • Classroom Integration
  • Learning Modalities
  • Teacher Coaching
  • Individualized Lesson Plans
  • Instructional Materials Creation
  • Strategy Planning

Certification

ESL Endorsement

Reading Endorsement

Math Endorsement

LETRS Certification

Timeline

Math Specialist/ Gifted and Talented Specialist

Utah State Board Of Education
06.2021 - Current

Math Endorsement Instructor

Canyons School District
08.2010 - 06.2015

Educator

Canyons School District
08.2008 - 06.2021

Educator

Grace Lutheran School
08.1992 - 06.2008

Writer/Editor

NCREL, Ligature, Inc. Scott Foresman And Co.,
06.1982 - 05.1989

Master of Science -

Southern Utah University

Bachelor of Science - El. Education - Math/Science

Utah State University

ESL Endorsement

Reading Endorsement

Math Endorsement

LETRS Certification

Patricia Stephens-French