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Patricia Sutton

Media Specialist
Alva,FL

Summary

Skilled individual with passion for helping students reach academic goals. Creates engaging learning experiences tailored to meet individual student needs. Smart candidate develops strategies to help students bolster academic performance.

Overview

15
15
years of professional experience
1
1
Language

Work History

Administrator of Federal Programs

District of Hendry County
Labelle, FL
06.2018 - 12.2021
  • Writing of state title grants:

Title I, Part C Migrant Education Program

Title III, Part A: English Language Acquisition

Title III Part A-Immigrant

Title IX: Homeless education Program (HEP)

Title IV Part A, Student Support and Academic Enrichment (SSAE)

  • Handled sensitive information discreetly, maintaining strict confidentiality at all times as required by company policy or legal regulations.
  • Organized workflow and delegated tasks effectively to ensure timely project completion without compromising quality.
  • Supervised administrative support staff members, offering guidance, feedback, and mentorship that contributed to their professional growth and development.
  • Served as a liaison between departments, fostering open communication channels that improved overall organizational function.
  • Provided exceptional customer service to both internal and external stakeholders through prompt response times and thorough issue resolution efforts.
  • Facilitated cross-departmental collaboration, resulting in increased efficiency and timely project completion including.
  • Educated staff on organizational mission and goals to help employees achieve success.
  • Evaluated staff performance and provided coaching to address inefficiencies.

District ELL Resource Teacher

District of Hendry County
06.2012 - 06.2018
  • Wrote Title III and Immigrant Grants
  • ESOL endorsement instructor for teachers and guidance counselors
  • Assessed student progress regularly using formative assessments, adjusting instructional strategies as needed for optimal learning outcomes.
  • Contributed to the improvement of school-wide curriculum by providing professional development opportunities and sharing best practices with colleagues.
  • Developed strong relationships with parents and guardians, fostering open communication about students'' progress and needs.
  • Collaborated with other educators to develop instructional strategies.
  • District Coordinator for the ACCESS for ELLs 2.0 English Language Assessment
  • Oversaw ELL program for the district's Elementary, Middle and High schools (10 total) and Private Schools (3 total)
  • Attended/Conducted ELL Student Committee meetings
  • Classroom modeling for teachers as needed on ELL strategies.

Adjunct Professor Reading, College Prep

Edison State College
08.2010 - 12.2013
  • Taught assigned noncredit courses in College Prep program (3-6 credit hours per semester)
  • Supervised, advised and provided academic assistance to students
  • Completed and submitted grade reports and absence reports
  • Collaborated with other College Prep professors.
  • Boosted class participation rates by fostering positive and collaborative learning environment.
  • Enhanced student comprehension by employing diverse teaching methods and incorporating multimedia resources.
  • Used exams, quizzes and assignments to assess student comprehension.
  • Taught diverse student population by employing various learning styles and abilities.

Reading Coach, Teacher

Country Oaks Elementary, School District of Hendry County
06.2007 - 06.2012
  • Reading Coach Responsibilities 2009-2012: Facilitated FAIR Assessment school wide for 743 students
  • Facilitated and Coordinated Reading assessments for K- 5th grades
  • Classroom modeling of lessons, whole group and small group
  • Teacher coaching
  • Coordinated reading programs
  • Provided professional development to teachers and administrators in the areas of reading, data analysis and PS/RtI
  • Chairman of School Based Reading Leadership team
  • School Improvement Plan/Parental Involvement Plan committee member
  • Provided summer reading lessons during home visits to migrant students grades K-12
  • Developed individualized learning plans for each student, addressing their unique strengths and challenges in reading.
  • Strengthened relationships with parents by maintaining open lines of communication regarding their child''s progress.
  • Monitored student progress closely, implementing necessary adjustments to instructional techniques as needed.
  • Participated in professional development opportunities focused on emerging trends and best practices in literacy instruction.
  • Worked cooperatively with other teachers, administrators, and parents to help students reach learning objectives.
  • Incorporated multiple types of teaching strategies into classroom.
  • Participated in parent teacher conference to discuss developments of students and increase support.
  • Fostered student curiosity and interest through creative hands-on activities.
  • Helped students explore concepts with engaging, learning-focused activities.

Education

Masters of Arts - Reading

Florida Gulf Coast University

Bachelor of Arts - Elementary Education

Florida Atlantic University

Skills

Personable and Approachable

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Awards

Brilliant Orange Award

References

Available upon request.

Timeline

Administrator of Federal Programs

District of Hendry County
06.2018 - 12.2021

District ELL Resource Teacher

District of Hendry County
06.2012 - 06.2018

Adjunct Professor Reading, College Prep

Edison State College
08.2010 - 12.2013

Reading Coach, Teacher

Country Oaks Elementary, School District of Hendry County
06.2007 - 06.2012

Masters of Arts - Reading

Florida Gulf Coast University

Bachelor of Arts - Elementary Education

Florida Atlantic University
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