Patrick Grant
Seattle,Washington
Summary
I am a retired educator with over 40 years experience teaching history, civics and economics in high school. My work helped thousands of students to develop important skills to lead happier and more successful lives. I also served as a Department Head, Class Dean, International Programs Coordinator and Director of an intersession program. I was the Washington Social Studies Teacher of the Year (1997) and the World Affairs Council Educator (2015). I have actively pursued research in history to augment my own knowledge with a particular interest in Pacific Northwest history. I have presented at dozens of regional and national conferences.
Overview
40
40
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Retired Educator
University Prep
Seattle, WA
08.1985 - 07.2025
- Developed and taught courses in United States History, Microeconomics, Macroeconomics, Civics, East Asian History, Human Geography to students in grades 9-12.
- Served as History Department Head for 16 years.
- Served as Grade Level Dean for 9 years
- Organized and led student trips to New Zealand, Australia, China, Japan and Germany.
- Mentored new teachers across all disciplines.
- Collaborated with faculty colleagues to enhance curriculum.
- Led initiatives to integrate technology into classroom instruction for enhanced learning outcomes.
- Built relationships and communicated with parents to provide best learning environment for children.
- Implemented classroom management techniques that fostered a positive and inclusive learning environment for all students.
- Developed and implemented engaging lesson plans to keep learner attention.
- Led professional development workshops, including many at regional and national conferences, sharing innovative teaching strategies with peers.
Education
Master of Science - Historical Geography
Western Washington University
Bellingham, WA06-1981
Bachelor's Degree - Urban And Regional Planning
Western Washington University
Bellingham, WA06-1979
Skills
- Curriculum Development
- Instructional Leadership
- Educational Technology
- Student Engagement Strategies
- Mentoring & Coaching
- Assessment Design
- Classroom Management
- Professional Development
Certification
- Certified Professional Educator - State of Washington
Languages
Spanish
Beginner (A1)
French
Intermediate (B1)
German
Professional Working
Icelandic
Elementary
Japanese
Elementary
Timeline
Retired Educator
University Prep
08.1985 - 07.2025
Master of Science - Historical Geography
Western Washington University
Bachelor's Degree - Urban And Regional Planning
Western Washington University
Publications
"Geography's Importance to Japan's History" in Education About Asia, Spring 1998.
Review of Geography for Educators (Hardwick and Holtgrieve, 1996) in The Professional Geographer (Association of American Geographers), May 1998.
Historical Atlas of Washington (University of Oklahoma Press, 1988). Cartographer.