Patty Starnes
Cleveland,TN
Summary
- Accomplished teacher devoted to students' needs.
- Focused on helping students manage and overcome personal, social and behavioral problems negatively impacting wellbeing or academic success.
- Goes above and beyond to enhance student experiences and help each reach full potential.
- Highly-motivated employee with desire to take on new challenges.
- Strong worth ethic, adaptability and exceptional interpersonal skills.
- Adept at working effectively unsupervised and quickly mastering new skills.
Overview
36
36
years of professional experience
Work History
Student Success Coach
Hamblen County Schools
Morristown, TN
08.2021 - 12.2023
- Provided individualized coaching to students on academic success strategies and study skills.
- Conducted one-on-one meetings with students to discuss their progress towards achieving academic goals.
- Developed relationships with faculty members to better understand student needs and help them succeed academically.
- Evaluated student performance data to identify trends in student success or areas of need for improvement.
- Maintained accurate records of student interactions and progress toward meeting established goals.
- Identified at-risk students early on by monitoring attendance and participation patterns in class activities or assignments.
- Researched best practices in the field of higher education advising and counseling.
- Supported faculty members with developing innovative teaching approaches that foster student engagement.
- Participated in departmental meetings focused on creating an inclusive environment for all students.
Teacher
Hamblen County Board Of Education
Morristown, TN
08.2020 - 05.2021
- Developed and implemented lesson plans based on curriculum objectives.
- Assessed student performance through tests, quizzes, and other assessments.
- Provided individualized instruction to meet the needs of all students.
- Instructed students in academic subjects such as math, science, language arts, social studies, and history.
- Encouraged critical thinking skills and problem-solving strategies among students.
- Maintained a safe and orderly learning environment for all students.
- Monitored student behavior in classrooms, hallways, cafeteria, playgrounds.
- Established positive relationships with parents to ensure effective communication regarding student progress and well-being.
- Utilized technology-based learning tools to enhance classroom instruction.
- Collaborated with colleagues to plan lessons that integrate various subject areas into a cohesive unit of study.
- Incorporated instructional best practices such as differentiated instruction into lesson plans.
- Integrated educational software programs into daily lesson plans to enhance student learning outcomes.
- Participated in professional development workshops related to teaching methods or curriculum changes.
- Organized parent conferences throughout the year to discuss student progress.
- Actively sought out opportunities for collaboration with other teachers within the district.
Student Teacher Mentor
Carson Newman University
Jefferson City, TN
08.2018 - 05.2020
- Mentored and tutored students in a variety of educational topics.
- Collaborated with faculty members to discuss student progress and develop strategies for improvement.
- Conducted classroom observations to assess student performance.
- Provided guidance to students on college readiness and career paths.
- Evaluated student work, provided feedback, and tracked their progress over time.
Teacher
Hamblen County Board Of Education
Morristown, TN
08.1994 - 05.2018
- Developed and implemented lesson plans based on curriculum objectives.
- Assessed student performance through tests, quizzes, and other assessments.
- Provided individualized instruction to meet the needs of all students.
- Instructed students in academic subjects such as math, science, language arts, social studies, and history.
- Encouraged critical thinking skills and problem-solving strategies among students.
- Maintained a safe and orderly learning environment for all students.
- Established positive relationships with parents to ensure effective communication regarding student progress and well-being.
- Utilized technology-based learning tools to enhance classroom instruction.
- Collaborated with colleagues to plan lessons that integrate various subject areas into a cohesive unit of study.
- Incorporated instructional best practices such as differentiated instruction into lesson plans.
- Integrated educational software programs into daily lesson plans to enhance student learning outcomes.
- Supervised after school activities such as clubs or sports teams.
- Participated in professional development workshops related to teaching methods or curriculum changes.
- Organized parent conferences throughout the year to discuss student progress.
- Actively sought out opportunities for collaboration with other teachers within the district.
- Built and strengthened positive relationships with students, parents and teaching staff.
- Differentiated instruction according to student skill level.
- Engaged students and boosted understanding of material using focused instructional strategies and hands-on activities.
- Enhanced lessons with smart board technology, iPads and computers to address common core goals.
- Designed individualized curricula for academically underachieving students.
- Met with administrators and department team members to work on curriculum planning and assessment methods.
Special Education Teacher
Lamar County Board Of Education
Barnesville, TN
08.1992 - 05.1993
- Developed Individual Education Plans for students with disabilities.
- Provided instruction in academic, communication, and social skills to special education students.
- Conducted assessments of student performance and provided feedback to parents.
- Collaborated with other educators and professionals to design instructional plans.
- Identified learning needs of students with disabilities and implemented appropriate interventions.
- Assisted in the development of IEP goals based on data analysis.
- Adapted curriculum materials as needed to meet individualized student needs.
- Attended parent-teacher conferences to discuss student progress.
Special Education Teacher
Middlesboro Independent Schools
Middlesboro, KY
08.1991 - 05.1992
- Developed Individual Education Plans for students with disabilities.
- Provided instruction in academic, communication, and social skills to special education students.
- Conducted assessments of student performance and provided feedback to parents.
- Identified learning needs of students with disabilities and implemented appropriate interventions.
- Assisted in the development of IEP goals based on data analysis.
- Adapted curriculum materials as needed to meet individualized student needs.
- Attended parent-teacher conferences to discuss student progress.
Teacher
Claiborne County Board Of Education
New Tazewell, TN
08.1988 - 05.1991
- Developed lesson plans and conducted classroom activities to engage students in learning.
- Monitored student progress and provided guidance for improvement.
- Developed and implemented lesson plans based on curriculum objectives.
- Assessed student performance through tests, quizzes, and other assessments.
- Provided individualized instruction to meet the needs of all students.
- Encouraged critical thinking skills and problem-solving strategies among students.
- Maintained a safe and orderly learning environment for all students.
- Monitored student behavior in classrooms, hallways, cafeteria, playgrounds.
- Established positive relationships with parents to ensure effective communication regarding student progress and well-being.
- Incorporated instructional best practices such as differentiated instruction into lesson plans.
- Supervised after school activities such as clubs or sports teams.
- Enforced school rules and regulations in order to maintain an appropriate learning environment for all students.
- Actively sought out opportunities for collaboration with other teachers within the district.
Special Education Teacher
Sevier County Board of Education
Sevierville, TN
08.1987 - 05.1988
- Developed Individual Education Plans for students with disabilities.
- Provided instruction in academic, communication, and social skills to special education students.
- Conducted assessments of student performance and provided feedback to parents.
- Identified learning needs of students with disabilities and implemented appropriate interventions.
- Assisted in the development of IEP goals based on data analysis.
- Adapted curriculum materials as needed to meet individualized student needs.
- Attended parent-teacher conferences to discuss student progress.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Health And Physical Education/Sped/Elem Ed
Lincoln Memorial University
Harrogate, TN08-1987
Associate of Arts - General Studies
Hiwassee College
Madisonville, TN05-1983
Some College (No Degree) - Health/PE/Sped/Elem Ed
Tennessee Technological University
Cookeville, TNSkills
- Student Rapport Building
- Student Performance Evaluation
- Student Engagement
- Individual Student Counseling
- Individual Education Plan
- Individual Instruction
- Student-Driven Teaching
- Relationship Building
- Staff Relationships
- Classroom Management Experience
- Staff Collaboration
- Team Collaboration
- Data Analysis
- Behavior Intervention Plans
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Student Success Coach
Hamblen County Schools
08.2021 - 12.2023
Teacher
Hamblen County Board Of Education
08.2020 - 05.2021
Student Teacher Mentor
Carson Newman University
08.2018 - 05.2020
Teacher
Hamblen County Board Of Education
08.1994 - 05.2018
Special Education Teacher
Lamar County Board Of Education
08.1992 - 05.1993
Special Education Teacher
Middlesboro Independent Schools
08.1991 - 05.1992
Teacher
Claiborne County Board Of Education
08.1988 - 05.1991
Special Education Teacher
Sevier County Board of Education
08.1987 - 05.1988
Bachelor of Science - Health And Physical Education/Sped/Elem Ed
Lincoln Memorial University
Associate of Arts - General Studies
Hiwassee College
Some College (No Degree) - Health/PE/Sped/Elem Ed
Tennessee Technological University
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