Sarah Patterson
Gilbert,AZ
Summary
Caring educator with a proven track record at Patterson Classical Academy, adept in fostering critical thinking and ensuring academic success through personalized lesson planning and collaborative learning. Excelled in adapting teaching methods to enhance student outcomes, with a strong focus on child development. Achieved significant improvements in student performance through innovative curriculum development and one-on-one tutoring. Offering 20+ years of experience. Proficient in evaluation, monitoring student performance and classroom management. Committed to long-term student success through well-rounded educations.
Overview
22
22
years of professional experience
Work History
Homeschool Educator
Patterson Classical Academy
08.2006 - Current
- 18 year of teaching classical teaching experience
- Fostered critical thinking skills through engaging discussions and inquiry-based learning techniques.
- Established routines and procedures that promoted a structured yet flexible learning environment conducive to academic success.
- Adapted teaching methods and lesson plans to changing student needs.
- Established clear objectives for all lessons, units, and projects, resulting in measurable improvements in student progress.
- Managed record-keeping and documentation requirements, maintaining accurate records of student performance and progress reports.
- Organized field trips and enrichment activities, enhancing real-world understanding of academic concepts.
- Assisted families with navigating state homeschool regulations, ensuring compliance with local laws and standards.
- Incorporated diverse teaching methods to accommodate various learning styles and abilities among homeschooled students.
- Developed comprehensive curriculum covering a broad range of subjects, ensuring students received well-rounded education.
- Continually sought professional development opportunities to stay current in homeschool best practices and educational trends, resulting in enhanced teaching effectiveness.
- Monitored student progress through regular assessments, adjusting teaching strategies as needed to optimize educational outcomes.
- Provided one-on-one tutoring support in areas where students struggled, leading to significant improvements in performance.
Secondary Biology Teacher
Desert Vista High School
08.2003 - 05.2006
- Assisted in creating safe and nurturing classroom environment that promoted emotional well-being and academic growth for all students.
- Collaborated with teachers and therapists to develop individualized educational plans for each student, ensuring optimal progress.
- Implemented differentiated instruction techniques, accommodating diverse learning styles and ensuring all students could access course content.
- Provided targeted feedback on assignments, enabling students to improve their critical thinking and analytical skills.
- Utilized formative assessments to monitor student progress throughout each unit, adjusting instruction as needed to address knowledge gaps or misconceptions.
- Developed engaging laboratory experiments that reinforced key concepts while building essential scientific skills like observation, data collection, and analysis.
- Established positive relationships with parents through regular communication, promoting supportive connections for student success.
- Continually revised curriculum materials based on state standards updates and emerging trends in biology education.
- Used tests, quizzes, and other assignments to gauge students' learning and determine understanding of course materials.
- Kept classroom environments consistent and focused on learning by establishing and enforcing clear objectives.
Secondary Biology Teacher
Higley High School
08.2002 - 05.2003
- Taught subject matter based on information compiled from textbooks, online sites, and other educational materials.
- Scheduled appointments with parents to discuss student progress and classroom behavior.
- Sat in on classes of fellow teaching professionals to learn innovative methods for dispensing information to students.
- Produced engaging lesson plans and activities to help students master learning objectives.
Education
Master of Science - Information And Library Science
University of Arizona
Tucson, AZ03.2009
Bachelor of Science - Education
Texas A&M University - Commerce
Commerce, TX05.2002
Skills
- Spell to Write and Read Endorsed
- Classically trained using 5 Common Topics: Definition, Comparison, Relationship, Circumstance, Testimony
- Classically trained using 5 cannons of Rhetoric: Invention, Arrangement, Elocution, Style, Memory, Delivery
- Collaborative learning
- Socratic method
- Lesson planning that reaches all types of learners
- Lesson delivery based on Trivium to create lifelong learners
- Have experience teaching every grade level Pk-12
Timeline
Homeschool Educator
Patterson Classical Academy
08.2006 - Current
Secondary Biology Teacher
Desert Vista High School
08.2003 - 05.2006
Secondary Biology Teacher
Higley High School
08.2002 - 05.2003
Master of Science - Information And Library Science
University of Arizona
Bachelor of Science - Education
Texas A&M University - Commerce
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