Patti Wilczek
SANTA CLARA,CA
Summary
Experienced clinician with twenty years of direct service provision to clients, aged teens through adult. Exceptional teaching experience consisting of educating elementary through graduate level students over a span of several decades.
Overview
47
47
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Head of School
Valley Montessori School
07.2022 - Current
- Improved overall school performance by implementing data-driven instructional strategies and curriculum adjustments.
- Developed a positive school culture by fostering strong relationships among faculty, staff, students, and parents.
- Enhanced teacher professional development through targeted workshops, coaching sessions, and collaborative planning time.
- Increased student enrollment by effectively marketing the school''s unique programs and extracurricular offerings.
- Ensured fiscal responsibility through careful budget management and resource allocation.
- Established effective communication channels between administration, faculty, staff, parents, and students.
Operations and Launch Consultant
Tessellations School
06.2021 - 06.2022
- Improved client satisfaction by effectively managing multiple projects and consistently meeting deadlines.
- Developed innovative strategies for clients, resulting in increased revenue and business growth.
- Streamlined internal processes to enhance team efficiency and improve overall project outcomes.
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams to successfully deliver comprehensive solutions for clients.
- Enhanced communication among team members, fostering a collaborative and supportive work environment.
- Positioned start-up school to launch the first school year in a brick-and-mortar campus.
Interim Head of School
Andover School Of Montessori
07.2020 - 06.2021
- Improved overall school performance by implementing data-driven instructional strategies and curriculum adjustments.
- Developed a positive school culture by fostering strong relationships among faculty, staff, students, and parents.
- Enhanced teacher professional development through targeted workshops, coaching sessions, and collaborative planning time.
- Successfully set up facilities to permit safe operations of the school throughout the year.
- Managed a school through COVID, allowing for safe in-person instruction August through June.
Head of School
Helios School
07.2017 - 06.2020
- Developed a positive school culture by fostering strong relationships among faculty, staff, students, and parents.
- Enhanced teacher professional development through targeted workshops, coaching sessions, and collaborative planning time.
- Promoted a safe learning environment by establishing clear behavioral expectations and implementing consistent disciplinary procedures.
- Led the accreditation process for the institution, successfully maintaining high standards of excellence in education.
- Achieved consistently high parent satisfaction ratings by addressing concerns promptly and transparently.
- Encouraged student leadership opportunities through clubs, committees, and other extracurricular activities.
Executive Director
Community Learning Center Schools
07.2013 - 06.2017
- Increased organizational efficiency by streamlining processes and implementing new systems.
- Developed strategic partnerships with key stakeholders to expand the organization''s reach and influence.
- Managed a diverse team of professionals, fostering a collaborative work environment for increased productivity.
- Implemented innovative marketing strategies to raise brand awareness and drive revenue growth.
- Successfully negotiated the organization's first collective bargaining agreement, with California Teachers Association representing teachers and staff.
Head of School
Mulberry School
01.2008 - 06.2013
- Ensured fiscal responsibility through careful budget management and resource allocation.
- Promoted a safe learning environment by establishing clear behavioral expectations and implementing consistent disciplinary procedures.
- Spearheaded fundraising initiatives to secure additional resources for academic programs and facility improvements.
- Diversified hiring practices to create a more inclusive faculty that better reflects the diversity of the student population.
- Improved staff retention rates by fostering a culture of collaboration, support, and ongoing professional development.
Children's Project Foundation
Consultant
02.2006 - 06.2008
- Collaborated with a team of mental health professionals and educators to help plan and open a boarding school for children in the foster care system in California.
- Worked with local lawmakers and Department of Social Services to permit such a school in the Santa Barbara area.
- Created social-emotional curriculum for children in grades 6 through 12, to be implemented by the school team.
Yakimo Academy Summer Institute
Staff Member & Liaison
07.2006 - 08.2007
- Served a communication liaison between Yakimo Academy (Japan) and Cate School, as the hosting school.
- Ensured proper documentation for all students from Japan who came to the Institute for two months in summer.
- Oriented new teachers and staff in regards to Japanese culture, expectations and cultural sensitivity, in general.
- Oversaw the residential component of the students' stay including weekday and weekend cultural and historical trips.
Director of Counseling Services
Cate School
07.1997 - 06.2007
- Provided individual therapy services for students in grades 9 through 12.
- Offered small group therapy for targeted subgroups (e.g., neurodiversity, LGTBQ+).
- Chaired the school's Student Support Team, ensuring students' emotional and academic needs were met consistently.
- Supervised evening events, study halls and dormitory activities in this boarding school community.
- In collaboration with students and staff, moved the school to greater acceptance and inclusivity for students of color, LGTBQ+ people, and all socio-economic categories.
Director of Counseling Services
Storm King School
10.1994 - 06.1997
- Developed a student-focused counseling program for a 9th through 12th grade boarding school.
- Provided individual counseling for at-risk students, including those who struggled with alcohol and drug abuse.
- Provided professional development for teachers and staff to help inform how they supported all students, including those with learning challenges.
Psychologist
Private Practice
07.1994 - 05.1997
- Improved patient outcomes by utilizing evidence-based therapeutic approaches in individual and group therapy sessions.
- Developed customized treatment plans for clients, addressing their unique psychological needs and goals.
- Increased client satisfaction by maintaining a compassionate, non-judgmental environment during therapy sessions.
- Enhanced interdisciplinary collaboration with psychiatrists, social workers, and other mental health professionals to ensure comprehensive care for clients.
Dutchess County Department of Mental Hygiene
Psychologist
07.1993 - 10.1995
- Provided individual and group therapy for clients identified as having alcohol and/or drug abuse challenges.
- Provided couples and family therapy sessions for clients and their loved ones.
- Completed psychological assessments.
Psychological Intern
Ulster County Department Of Mental Health
07.1992 - 06.1993
- Provided individual and group therapy sessions for a general adult population.
- Conducted custody evaluations for family court.
- Provided emergency psychological services for adults.
Office Manager
Campmor
03.1989 - 12.1992
- Trained new staff within the mail order division.
- Oversaw daily operations of all office related functions.
- Conducted regular performance reviews for all staff within the division.
- Ensured excellent customer service.
Adjunct Professor
Fordham University
01.1990 - 12.1990
- Provided Masters level students a course in psychopathology.
Adjunct Professor
State University Of New York College At New Paltz
01.1988 - 12.1989
- Taught General Psychology, Social Psychology and Experimental Psychology to undergraduates at the College at New Paltz and in local men's prisons in New York.
Clerk
Little Professor Book Store
02.1984 - 06.1989
- Ensured excellent and responsive customer service.
- Took inventory and oversaw ordering
- Kept selves well stocked and attractive looking.
Clerk
Brentano's Book Store
04.1981 - 09.1984
- Provided excellent customer service.
- Responsible for providing sales service.
- Stocked shelves and displays.
Customer Service
Plantastic
03.1977 - 01.1981
- Responsible for providing exceptional customer service.
- Ensure plants were watered, fertilized and trimmed, as needed.
- Unloaded plants from delivery trucks upon arrival.
Education
Ph.D. - Counseling Psychology
Fordham University
New York, NYMaster of Arts - Psychology
State University of New York College At New Paltz
New Paltz, NYBachelor of Arts - Psychology
State University of New York College At New Paltz
New Paltz, NYGeology
City University of New York Queens College
Flushing, NYSkills
- Fundraising strategies
- Diversity and Inclusion
- Strategic leadership
- Facilities Management
- Teacher Mentoring & Support
- Parental Communication
- Crisis Management
- Relationship Building
- Program Analysis
- Adaptability and Flexibility
- Problem-Solving
Certification
- Psychologist - licensed in New York.
- Montessori Administrator Credentialed
Timeline
Head of School
Valley Montessori School
07.2022 - Current
Operations and Launch Consultant
Tessellations School
06.2021 - 06.2022
Interim Head of School
Andover School Of Montessori
07.2020 - 06.2021
Head of School
Helios School
07.2017 - 06.2020
Executive Director
Community Learning Center Schools
07.2013 - 06.2017
Head of School
Mulberry School
01.2008 - 06.2013
Yakimo Academy Summer Institute
Staff Member & Liaison
07.2006 - 08.2007
Children's Project Foundation
Consultant
02.2006 - 06.2008
Director of Counseling Services
Cate School
07.1997 - 06.2007
Director of Counseling Services
Storm King School
10.1994 - 06.1997
Psychologist
Private Practice
07.1994 - 05.1997
Dutchess County Department of Mental Hygiene
Psychologist
07.1993 - 10.1995
Psychological Intern
Ulster County Department Of Mental Health
07.1992 - 06.1993
Adjunct Professor
Fordham University
01.1990 - 12.1990
Office Manager
Campmor
03.1989 - 12.1992
Adjunct Professor
State University Of New York College At New Paltz
01.1988 - 12.1989
Clerk
Little Professor Book Store
02.1984 - 06.1989
Clerk
Brentano's Book Store
04.1981 - 09.1984
Customer Service
Plantastic
03.1977 - 01.1981
Ph.D. - Counseling Psychology
Fordham University
Master of Arts - Psychology
State University of New York College At New Paltz
Bachelor of Arts - Psychology
State University of New York College At New Paltz
Geology
City University of New York Queens College
- Psychologist - licensed in New York.
- Montessori Administrator Credentialed
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