Patsy Rush
Germantown
Summary
Dynamic educational leader with a proven track record at St. Benedict at Auburndale, enhancing department efficiency through innovative policy development and fostering a collaborative culture. Skilled in staff development and relationship building, I successfully implemented mentorship programs that improved student outcomes and boosted overall morale within the team.
Overview
27
27
years of professional experience
Work History
Chairman of the Science Department/Lead Teacher
St. Benedict at Auburndale
08.1998 - Current
- Fostered an environment of continuous improvement by encouraging open communication channels between employees at all levels within the organization.
- Established and maintained strong relationships with administration, faculty, students and their families.
- Mentored new hires within the department, providing guidance on company policies and procedures as well as job-specific tasks.
- Boosted overall employee morale by fostering a positive work environment and promoting open communication.
- Improved department efficiency by streamlining processes and implementing time-saving strategies.
- Managed inventory and receiving operations to maintain optimal stock levels and meet expected demands.
- Oversaw daily operations of the department, ensuring smooth workflow and adherence to deadlines.
- Collaborated with other departments to improve interdepartmental communication, enhancing overall organizational effectiveness.
- Identified areas for improvement within the department, developing action plans to address those needs effectively.
- Organized regular meetings with direct reports to discuss progress on projects and strategize future goals.
- Managed team schedules, department projects and quality assurance.
- Communicated with managers of other departments to maintain transparency.
- Managed cross-functional projects, ensuring timely completion and alignment with academic goals.
- Evaluated staff performance and provided coaching to address inefficiencies.
- Educated staff on organizational mission and goals to help employees achieve success.
- Adapted teaching methods and materials to meet students' varying needs.
- Evaluated students' understanding of course material through examinations and in-depth essay writing.
- Increased educational expertise and knowledge by participating in instructor-oriented workshops.
- Designed detailed learning plans for struggling students based on test, homework and assignment records.
- Completed student progress reports mid-term to notify students and parents of strengths and areas of improvement.
- Created lessons and online testing materials to facilitate remote learning.
- Scheduled conferences with parents to discuss students' progress and classroom behavior.
- Prepared quizzes, tests and examinations to gauge how well students were learning.
- Participated in department meetings to provide input to colleagues about student achievement and improvement.
- Fostered student curiosity and interest through creative hands-on activities.
- Shifted between formal and informal methods of teaching to keep students engaged.
- Met with students, parents and administrators to address and resolve students' behavioral and academic issues.
- Modified lessons and curriculum to accommodate diverse learners by using strategies such as peer-assisted learning and group work.
- Worked with staff members and teachers to design comprehensive and individualized plans to optimize student education.
- Communicated frequently with parents, students, and faculty to provide feedback and discuss instructional strategies.
- Created and developed lesson plans to meet students' academic needs.
- Spearheaded mentorship program for at-risk students, contributing to improved academic and behavioral outcomes.
- Fostered positive learning environment that encouraged student curiosity and critical thinking.
- Improved student engagement by incorporating interactive learning technologies into lesson plans.
Education
Master of Science - Cellular And Molecular Biology / Biochemistry
University of Memphis
Memphis05-1977
Skills
- Policy development
- Organizational leadership
- Influencing skills
- Staff development
- Meeting facilitation
- Approachable leader
- People and culture
- MIssion and vision
- Staff management
- Teamwork and collaboration
- Problem-solving
- Multitasking
- Adaptable and flexible
- Reliability
- Excellent communication
- Organizational skills
- Adaptability and flexibility
- Relationship building
Timeline
Chairman of the Science Department/Lead Teacher
St. Benedict at Auburndale
08.1998 - Current
Master of Science - Cellular And Molecular Biology / Biochemistry
University of Memphis
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