Patrick Best
Conway
Summary
Dedicated educator with extensive experience in classroom management and student engagement, adept at fostering a positive learning environment. Skilled in lesson planning and parent-teacher communication, committed to supporting students' academic and social development. Eager to utilize this expertise in a teaching role to inspire and motivate the next generation of learners.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Teacher
Horry County Schools
08.2012 - Current
- Developing engaging lesson plans aligned with curriculum standards.
- Implementing differentiated instruction to meet diverse student needs.
- Collaborating with colleagues to enhance instructional strategies and resources.
- Mentoring new teachers, promoting professional growth, and best practices.
- Assessing student performance, providing targeted feedback for improvement.
- Organizing extracurricular activities to foster student engagement and community involvement.
- Utilizing technology tools to enhance classroom learning experiences.
- Developing strong relationships with students, parents, and colleagues by maintaining open lines of communication, and fostering a supportive learning environment.
- Managing classroom behavior effectively by establishing clear expectations, modeling appropriate conduct, and consistently enforcing established rules and consequences.
- Enhancing classroom engagement through the use of interactive teaching methods, such as group projects and hands-on activities.
- Maintaining accurate records of student progress, attendance, and behavior to facilitate ongoing communication with parents about their child's educational journey.
Education
Masters - Education
Coastal Carolina University
Conway, SC, US06.2012
Bachelor of Arts - Art Studio
Coastal Carolina University
Conway, South Carolina, SC12-1998
Skills
- Lesson planning
- Parent-teacher communication
- Motivating students
- Relationship building
- Student engagement
- Critical thinking
- Growth mindset
- Classroom instruction
- Classroom management
- Differentiated instruction
- Collaborative teaching
- Student assessment
Certification
Teaching Certificate K-12 Art
Timeline
Teacher
Horry County Schools
08.2012 - Current
Masters - Education
Coastal Carolina University
Bachelor of Arts - Art Studio
Coastal Carolina University