Patricia Yocum Whitley
George West,TX
Summary
Optimistic, school counselor that has a genuine love for people. Offering eight years of leadership experience in the education sector. Recognized as Teacher of the Year for leading a team of seven teachers and ninety-six students to excellence by noting an increase in testing scores and behavioral performance. Driven to meet the objectives of the counseling program by providing preventive education, advocacy, mediation and counseling to students.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
Work History
Classroom Teacher
George West Independent School District
08.2021 - Current
- Promoted exploration of building blocks of learning by leading diverse, hands-on activities.
- Helped students develop self-esteem and life skills by fostering healthy conflict-resolution, critical thinking, and communication.
- Scheduled appointments with parents to discuss student progress and classroom behavior.
- Boosted individual perseverance and resilience by setting challenging goals and providing realistic support.
- Practicum and Internship requirements per Lamar coursework.
Part-Time Senior Stylist
Stitch Fix
04.2019 - 04.2021
- Senior Expert Stylist with proven metrics at and above expectations.
- Built strong and lasting rapport with clients through consistent individualized Fixes of requested styles and exceptional results.
- Expanded reach of Styling by adding Kids and Mens Styling as an additional business line.
- Scheduled, planned and lead multiple group TBs on Team Lindsey as Team Captain.
- Completed Team Lead Onboarding Modules in Workday
- Modeled core competencies as Team Captain to lead a team of 7 from August to the present.
Office Manager
Whitley Cattle And Cleaning Services
07.2013 - 06.2020
- Provided complete paperwork for business operations and start up, including LLC filing, tax preparations, and payment deadlines.
- Modeled team building competency in recruiting, screening and communicating with interested employees.
- Conducted in person and phone interviews with crew leaders as well as individual contract laborers.
- Managed all follow through and feedback between business and customers.
Team Lead Classroom Teacher
Mathis Middle School
08.2011 - 08.2013
- Supported fellow teachers by mentoring on classroom management, lesson planning and activity organization.
- Hosted weekly teacher meetings with grade level educators as the grade level Team Lead.
- Held teachers accountable by monitoring weekly lesson plans and attendance reports.
- Encouraged performance growth within the team by fostering new ideas and problem solving with professional development.
- Reviewed curriculum and devised alternate approaches to presenting lessons to increase student understanding based on their accommodations.
- Advocated for teachers and students through parent-teacher conferences and administration-parent conferences.
- Observed and evaluated students' performance, behavior, social development and physical health.
- Increased performance amongst students and teachers per standards set by TEA and local administration.
- Increased STAR testing results
- Awarded Teacher of the Year.
Classroom Teacher
Judson Independent School District
08.2009 - 08.2011
- Documented attendance, assignments, grades and participation for over 75 students.
- Designed dynamic lesson plans based on student interests to increase average student GPA and student performance based on standardized testing.
- Implemented any new technologies into classroom.
- Conflict resolution between students, student-teacher, teacher-parent
- Helped students develop self-esteem and life skills by fostering healthy conflict-resolution, critical thinking and communication.
Education
Master of Education - Counseling
Lamar University
Beaumont, TX08.2024
BBA - Marketing
University of Texas At Austin
Austin, TX05.2009
Skills
- Experienced and high-performing Teacher
- Relentlessly focused on student and team member experience
- Enthusiastic to lead and problem solve
- Tech-Savvy and open minded to constant change within the tech industry
- Diverse groups presentations
- Individualized education programs
- TEA Certified 4-8 Generalist
- TEA Certified EC-3 Generalist STR Certified
- TEA Certified EC-12 Special Education
- Teacher Incentive Allotment Designated Recognized Teacher
References
Marlana Maurer- Current Principal at George West Primary GWISD
Mandy Becker- Current Mentor and Site Supervisor at George West Primary GWISD
David Garcia- Former Teaching Colleague at Mathis Middle School MISD
Susan Gruchaz - Former Mentor and Teaching Colleague at Kirby Middle School JISD
Additional personal references and reference information upon request.
Affiliations
- American School Counseling Association
Timeline
Classroom Teacher
George West Independent School District
08.2021 - Current
Part-Time Senior Stylist
Stitch Fix
04.2019 - 04.2021
Office Manager
Whitley Cattle And Cleaning Services
07.2013 - 06.2020
Team Lead Classroom Teacher
Mathis Middle School
08.2011 - 08.2013
Classroom Teacher
Judson Independent School District
08.2009 - 08.2011
Master of Education - Counseling
Lamar University
BBA - Marketing
University of Texas At Austin
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