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Patrick Jelks
Hawkinsville,Georgia
Summary
Dynamic educator with a proven track record at Crisp County School System, excelling in classroom management and fostering student engagement. Recognized for enhancing literacy skills through targeted programs and mentoring new teachers. Committed to building strong relationships with students and parents, ensuring a supportive and collaborative learning environment.
Knowledgeable [Desired Position] with solid background in developing engaging lesson plans and fostering positive learning environment. Successfully guided students to achieve academic milestones through innovative teaching methods. Demonstrated proficiency in classroom management and curriculum development.
Professional educator skilled in creating dynamic, inclusive classroom experiences that drive student success. Adept at leveraging diverse instructional strategies to meet varied learning needs, ensuring comprehensive understanding of material. Known for collaborative approach and adaptability in ever-evolving educational settings, with focus on critical thinking and communication.
Professional educator with strong background in developing and implementing engaging curriculum. Adept at fostering collaborative learning environment that encourages student growth and achievement. Skilled in classroom management, lesson planning, and adapting to diverse educational needs. Known for reliability and flexibility, ensuring smooth and effective teaching operations.
Passionate Teacher with experience developing and implementing diverse curriculums covering wide range of subjects. Highly skilled at motivating students through positive encouragement and reinforcement of concepts via interactive classroom instruction and observation. Successful in helping students develop strong literacy, numeracy, social and learning skills.
Overview
8
years of professional experience
1
Certification
Work History
Crisp County School System
Teacher
07.2023 - Current
Job overview
- Developed strong relationships with students, parents, and colleagues by maintaining open lines of communication and fostering a supportive learning environment.
- Managed classroom behavior effectively by establishing clear expectations, modeling appropriate conduct, and consistently enforcing established rules and consequences.
- Enhanced classroom engagement through the use of interactive teaching methods, such as group projects and hands-on activities.
- Maintained accurate records of student progress, attendance, and behavior to facilitate ongoing communication with parents about their child''s educational journey.
- Differentiated instruction to accommodate diverse learning needs, ensuring each student had an equal opportunity for success.
- Assessed student performance regularly using both formative and summative assessments to inform future lesson planning.
- Collaborated with other teachers to plan interdisciplinary units that connected subjects and promoted deeper understanding among students.
Twiggs County High School
Teacher
07.2020 - 07.2023
Job overview
- Continuously pursued professional development opportunities such as workshops or conferences to stay current in educational trends.
- Identified struggling students early on and provided additional support through tutoring sessions and modified lesson plans.
- Organized extracurricular activities such as clubs or field trips that enriched students' learning experiences outside traditional classroom settings.
- Served on school committees focused on curriculum development, teacher evaluations, or community outreach initiatives to contribute positively to the overall school climate.
- Guided students through college application process, increasing number of students accepted into their first-choice institutions.
- Enhanced literacy skills with targeted reading programs.
- Increased parental involvement in students' education by organizing regular communication and events.
- Created and developed lesson plans to meet students' academic needs.
- Met with students, parents and administrators to address and resolve students' behavioral and academic issues.
Dooly County Board Of Education
Teacher
07.2017 - 07.2019
Job overview
- Integrated cultural awareness into lessons by incorporating diverse perspectives and materials into the curriculum.
- Mentored new teachers, sharing best practices and providing guidance to help them adapt to their new roles successfully.
- Met with students, parents and administrators to address and resolve students' behavioral and academic issues.
- Enhanced literacy skills with targeted reading programs.
- Served on school committees focused on curriculum development, teacher evaluations, or community outreach initiatives to contribute positively to the overall school climate.
- Continuously pursued professional development opportunities such as workshops or conferences to stay current in educational trends.
- Collaborated with other teachers to plan interdisciplinary units that connected subjects and promoted deeper understanding among students.
- Maintained accurate records of student progress, attendance, and behavior to facilitate ongoing communication with parents about their child''s educational journey.
Education
University of GeorgiaAthens, GA
Master of Science from Workforce Education
07-2025
Georgia Southwestern State UniversityAmericus, GA
Bachelor of Science from General Studies
07-2024
Skills
- Classroom management
- Relationship building
- Critical thinking
- Lesson planning
- Motivating students
- Student engagement
- Behavior management
- Parent-teacher communication
- Positive role model and mentor
- Growth mindset
- Public speaking
- Classroom instruction
- Differentiated instruction
- Collaborative learning
- Child development
- Group and individual instruction
- Student-centered learning
- Student assessment
- Learning strategies
- Classroom technology
- Student rapport
Accomplishments
- Student Mentor - Volunteered as temporary student guidance counselor to help resolve student personal issues.
- Employed [activities] and [techniques] techniques to encourage student learning and build community within the classroom.
- Received commendation from [School Name] principal for successfully working with students with behavior problems.
- Student Involvement - Volunteered as faculty member representative for student-led Mock Trial club, supervising weekly after school meetings and attending bi-weekly weekend conferences.
Certification
- , Audio video technology
- Computer Science
Languages
English
Full Professional
Timeline
Teacher
Crisp County School System
07.2023 - Current
Teacher
Twiggs County High School
07.2020 - 07.2023
Teacher
Dooly County Board Of Education
07.2017 - 07.2019
University of Georgia
Master of Science from Workforce Education
Georgia Southwestern State University
Bachelor of Science from General Studies
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