Patti Velleux
Lake Geneva,WI
Summary
Detail-oriented team player with strong organizational skills. Ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously with a high degree of accuracy.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
Work History
Elementary Educator
Salem School District
08.2007 - Current
- Maintained knowledge of school curricula, standards and policies to correctly prepare students for higher grade levels.
- Designed daily lesson plans customized to student needs.
- Directed class discussions to spark conversation about key concepts, complex problems and overarching themes.
- Taught students subject-specific material, learning strategies, and social skills.
- Team leader (discuss administrative expectations and implementation with colleagues, bring questions and concerns to administrative team)
- Budget coordinator for team
- Implemented classroom management improvements to enhance class morale and engagement.
- Met with parents to review Individualized Education Plans for at-risk students.
- Developed learning objectives for each subject area to quantify learning and set benchmarks.
- Built positive relationships with parents to involve families in educational process.
- Stayed abreast of new trends in education by attending professional development courses and in-service trainings.
- Planned lessons according to district standards to cover requirements and prepare for standardized tests.
- Assessed student progress by administering tests and evaluating results.
- Chaperoned field trips to maintain safety and encourage learning.
- Sourced supplies to fill gaps in student activities.
- Taught core subjects of math, science, technology, and history.
- Kept classroom clean, organized, and safe for students and visitors.
- Collaborated with administrators on classroom policies, management strategies, and discipline.
- Scheduled and directed field trips and hands-on activities to foster student learning and creativity.
- Collaborated with colleagues to develop and revise curriculum, enhancing learning experience.
- Monitored student progress and adjusted instruction to meet individual needs.
- Utilized innovative teaching strategies to effectively engage students in learning.
- Met regularly with team of teachers to discuss best practices and develop innovative teaching strategies.
- Collaborated with administrators to develop school-wide initiatives to promote academic excellence.
Online ELL Teacher
Independent Contractor For VIPKid
09.2017 - 06.2021
- Educated students in basics of English grammar and conversational speaking.
- Delivered engaging lesson plans to accommodate different learning styles.
- Coached students on English pronunciation and intonation for eloquent conversation.
- Taught ESL curriculum to improve students' conversational abilities.
- Facilitated small group and individual instruction to maximize student learning.
- Adopted new technologies and online platforms to facilitate student learning.
- Promoted critical thinking to build subject engagement and interaction.
- Set assessments to measure student progress and identify growth opportunities.
- Developed activities and integrated technology to diversify instruction.
- Maintained complete student records with accurate grades and attendance information.
- Personalized instruction based on needs, interests and capabilities of individual students.
- Reviewed course materials and student progress to identify strengths and weaknesses for future improvements.
- Used positive reinforcement and provided clear feedback to help students succeed.
- Facilitated class discussion to help students work through questions and expand understanding.
- Conducted skills assessments to uncover performance gaps.
Education
Master of Arts - Literacy
Concordia University Wisconsin
Mequon, WI07.2017
Bachelor of Science - Education
University of Wisconsin - Whitewater
Whitewater, WI12.2006
Skills
- Problem-Solving Skills
- Positive Interactions
- District Standards
- Instructional Strategies
- Smart Board
- Google Slides
- Interactive Media
- Hiring Educational Staff
- Team Collaboration
- Remote Instruction
- Child Development
- Organizational Skills
- Student Records Management
- Data Analysis
Timeline
Online ELL Teacher
Independent Contractor For VIPKid
09.2017 - 06.2021
Elementary Educator
Salem School District
08.2007 - Current
Master of Arts - Literacy
Concordia University Wisconsin
Bachelor of Science - Education
University of Wisconsin - Whitewater