Patricia Turner
East New Market,MD
Summary
Dedicated Classroom Teacher with current Maryland teaching certificate. Bringing 34 years' experience at the middle school and elementary school level. Driven to help all students excel.
Overview
34
34
years of professional experience
Work History
Classroom Teacher
Dorchester County Public Schools
08.2001 - 07.2022
- Implemented differentiated instruction strategies, ensuring all students were able to access the curriculum and make progress in their learning.
- Established clear expectations for behavior and classroom management, creating a respectful and productive learning atmosphere.
- Boosted student confidence through consistent encouragement and positive reinforcement, fostering a supportive learning environment.
- Implemented behavior modification strategies, resulting in improved self-regulation and classroom participation among students.
- Planned lessons, activities and trips to cover all required course material.
- Supported students in developing social skills through structured activities and positive reinforcement techniques.
7th Grade Math Teacher
Caroline County Public Schools
08.1988 - 07.2001
- Supported students in developing social skills through structured activities and positive reinforcement techniques.
- Implemented behavior modification strategies, resulting in improved self-regulation and classroom participation among students.
- Contributed to school-wide initiatives aimed at increasing overall student achievement in mathematics by participating in committees and sharing expertise with fellow educators.
- Enhanced student understanding by utilizing visual aids and hands-on activities in lesson plans.
- Continuously updated personal teaching practices by attending professional development workshops and staying informed on current educational research trends in mathematics education.
- Assisted struggling students through targeted intervention strategies, improving overall class performance on assessments.
- Increased student participation by incorporating engaging group activities and problem-solving exercises into daily lessons.
- Established positive relationships with students, parents, and colleagues to create a supportive learning environment.
- Promoted a positive classroom atmosphere by implementing effective classroom management strategies and enforcing clear expectations for behavior and work ethic.
- Implemented differentiated instruction techniques to cater to diverse learning styles and abilities within the classroom.
- Served as a mentor for new teachers, providing guidance on curriculum planning and best practices for effective instruction in a 7th-grade math setting.
- Encouraged critical thinking and problem-solving to help students develop mathematical reasoning.
- Prepared and implemented lesson plans covering required course topics.
- Diversified teaching techniques and learning tools help students with differing ability levels and varied learning modalities.
- Attended teacher conferences and workshops to stay abreast of new developments in math education.
- Administered assessments and standardized tests to evaluate student progress.
- Implemented differentiated instruction to meet needs of diverse learners.
- Administered and interpreted assessment results to determine learners' challenges.
- Mentored new teachers entering the profession and provided constructive feedback on their teaching methods, promoting growth within the school community.
Education
Accounting
Frostburg State University
Frostburg, MDMaster in Education -
Salisbury University
Salisbury, MD05.1992
Bachelor of Arts -
Salisbury University
Salisbury, MD12.1987
Skills
- Classroom Management
- Lesson Planning
- Data-Driven Instruction
- Curriculum Implementation
- Student rapport
- Faculty Collaboration
Timeline
Classroom Teacher
Dorchester County Public Schools
08.2001 - 07.2022
7th Grade Math Teacher
Caroline County Public Schools
08.1988 - 07.2001
Accounting
Frostburg State University
Master in Education -
Salisbury University
Bachelor of Arts -
Salisbury University
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