Patrick Martel
Reisterstown,MD
Summary
Experienced educator and learning support specialist with a track record of developing effective student support programs, enhancing faculty collaboration, and implementing data-driven interventions. Skilled in balancing direct instruction, professional development, and program administration to create sustainably structured systems. Passionate about exploring innovative strategies to support diverse learners and improve institutional efficiency. Seeking a leadership role to leverage my experience and skill set to maximize my impact on students, faculty, and the broader school community.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
Work History
Teacher & Learning Support Specialist
McDonogh School
06.2023 - Current
- Co-led development of Students of Concern (SOC) process, improving intervention tracking and goal-setting.
- Improved documentation and data tracking in the Learning Center, implementing DTS Sheets to improve record-keeping and monitoring of student progress, attendance, and parent communication.
- Provided direct support to Middle School students with learning plans, ensuring implementation of accommodations.
- Strengthened collaboration with faculty to enhance learning support services through programming.
- Designed and taught courses on executive functioning, study skills, reading skills, and ELA.
Director of Special Programs (Sacred Heart Program)
Mount de Sales Academy (MDSA)
01.2020 - 06.2023
- Supervised all departmental operations, including instruction, accommodations, curriculum development, and professional development.
- Led restructuring of tuition and program finances, transforming a deficit into a profitable, high-quality program with minimal adverse constituency impact.
- Served on Admissions, Counseling, and Business Department Teams.
- Oversaw standardized testing accommodations (SSD Coordinator – College Board, ACT TAA).
- Implemented academic and behavioral intervention plans to boost student achievement and retention.
Special Programs Teacher (DePaul Program)
Mount Saint Joseph High School (MSJ)
09.2010 - 01.2020
- Created curriculum benchmarks and individualized instruction for students with learning disabilities.
- Developed department-wide programs for organization, documentation, and communication, improving student-tracking and learning outcomes.
- Led workshops and parent engagement initiatives to support student success.
Education
Master of Arts in Teaching (MAT) - Teaching Secondary English and Special Education
Notre Dame of Maryland University
Baltimore, MD01.2017
Master's Degree, Liberal Arts (MLA) - Interdisciplinary Studies
Johns Hopkins University
Baltimore, MD01.2014
Bachelor of Arts Degree, English, Communications & Technology -
University of Maryland, Baltimore County (UMBC)
Catonsville, MD01.2008
Skills
- Educational Program Development – Designing and implementing multi-tiered support structures (eg, tiered intervention models, executive functioning curriculum, benchmarks)
- Faculty Training & Development – Leading professional development to equip teachers with strategies for differentiated instruction and frontline accommodations support
- Data-Driven Decision Making – Developing documentation systems (eg, DTS reports, SOC process) to track student progress and inform decision making
- Strategic Budget & Program Management – Successfully restructuring tuition models and financial structures to ensure program sustainability
- Student Success Planning – Working with students, parents, and faculty to create tailored learning plans that improve academic outcomes
- Assistive Technology & Learning Tools – Expertise in integrating assistive technologies and digital tools for student learning and organizational efficiency
- Standardized Testing Accommodations – SSD Coordinator for College Board; expertise in ACT TAA accommodations
Core qualifications
- Program Leadership – Successfully directed and restructured special education programs.
- Intervention Framework Development – Experienced in maximizing efficiency to ensure optimized allocation of limited learning support resources.
- Executive Functioning Expertise – Coaching students and training faculty in organization, time management, and self-advocacy.
- Cross-Disciplinary Teaching – Experience across English, Humanities, STEM, and executive functioning across multiple age groups.
- Stakeholder Communication – Strong ability to collaborate with faculty, administrators, parents, and students.
- Admissions & Accommodations Expertise – Advising admissions teams on learning support structures to ensure
- Standardized Testing Administration - Coordinating and organizing administration of SAT, ACT-TAA standardized testing with accommodations.
Community Involvement and Athletics
- Guitar player/music leader for Archdiocese of Baltimore Catholic Church, youth, and young adult events, 2015-present
- Tennis Varsity Head Coach at Mount St. Joseph High School (MSJ) in Baltimore, MD, 2019-2023
- MSJ Ice Hockey Head Coach 2010-2019
- MSJ Volleyball JV Head Coach, 2010-2015
References
References will be provided upon request
Timeline
Teacher & Learning Support Specialist
McDonogh School
06.2023 - Current
Director of Special Programs (Sacred Heart Program)
Mount de Sales Academy (MDSA)
01.2020 - 06.2023
Special Programs Teacher (DePaul Program)
Mount Saint Joseph High School (MSJ)
09.2010 - 01.2020
Bachelor of Arts Degree, English, Communications & Technology -
University of Maryland, Baltimore County (UMBC)
Master of Arts in Teaching (MAT) - Teaching Secondary English and Special Education
Notre Dame of Maryland University
Master's Degree, Liberal Arts (MLA) - Interdisciplinary Studies
Johns Hopkins University
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