Sora Patterson
Mansfield,TX
Summary
Creative Educator offering nearly 30 years of experience developing and implementing course curriculum. Proficient in evaluation, monitoring student performance and organizing examinations. Hardworking and energetic individual with excellent communication and supervisory skills. Seeking full-time position that offers professional challenges utilizing interpersonal skills, excellent time management and problem-solving skills.
Overview
28
28
years of professional experience
Work History
Educator - 8th Grade ELAR
Duncanville ISD
08.2019 - 05.2024
- Built relationships and communicated with parents to provide best learning environment for children.
- Collaborated with colleagues to develop and revise curriculum, enhancing learning experience.
- Established strong relationships with parents through regular communication, fostering a supportive network for student success.
- Implemented classroom management techniques that fostered a positive and inclusive learning environment for all students.
Educator - 8th Grade ELR
DeSoto Independent School District
08.2014 - 07.2019
- Built relationships and communicated with parents to provide best learning environment for children.
- Collaborated with colleagues to develop and revise curriculum, enhancing learning experience.
- Established strong relationships with parents through regular communication, fostering a supportive network for student success.
- Implemented classroom management techniques that fostered a positive and inclusive learning environment for all students.
Educator- 8th Grade ELAR
Bentonville School District
09.2005 - 07.2014
- Built relationships and communicated with parents to provide best learning environment for children.
- Collaborated with colleagues to develop and revise curriculum, enhancing learning experience.
- Established strong relationships with parents through regular communication, fostering a supportive network for student success.
- Implemented classroom management techniques that fostered a positive and inclusive learning environment for all students.
Educator - 8th Grade Reading
Coatesville Area School District
09.2004 - 06.2005
- Implemented classroom management techniques that fostered a positive and inclusive learning environment for all students.
- Monitored student progress and adjusted instruction to meet individual needs.
Educator - 7th Grade ELAR
Charlotte Mecklenburg School District
08.1996 - 06.2003
- Built relationships and communicated with parents to provide best learning environment for children.
- Collaborated with colleagues to develop and revise curriculum, enhancing learning experience.
- Established strong relationships with parents through regular communication, fostering a supportive network for student success.
- Implemented classroom management techniques that fostered a positive and inclusive learning environment for all students.
Education
No Degree - Texas Education Agency (ELAR 4-8)
Texas Teaching Certification
07.2015
Master of Arts - Teaching
Wayne State University
Detroit, MI01.1995
Bachelor of Arts - Communications
Wayne State University
Detroit, MI05.1985
Skills
- Classroom Management
- Lesson Planning
- Parent Interaction
- Differentiated Instruction
- Subject matter expertise
- Group and individual instruction
- Collaborative learning
- Student Records Management
Accomplishments
- New Teacher Mentor, 2023-2024
- 8th Grade Dept. Head, 2016 - 2019
- District Member DIEC, 2016 - 2018
- 8th Grade PLC Team Lead, 2013
- 8th Grade Common Core Transition Team, 2011-2013
- Advance Placement Institute 2010
- PLC Training, 2010
- 8th Grade PLC Team Leader, 2009
- Student Teacher Mentor, 2004-2005
- 7th Grace Curriculum/Instructional leader, 2002 -2003
- Teacher Mentor training, 2002
Timeline
Educator - 8th Grade ELAR
Duncanville ISD
08.2019 - 05.2024
Educator - 8th Grade ELR
DeSoto Independent School District
08.2014 - 07.2019
Educator- 8th Grade ELAR
Bentonville School District
09.2005 - 07.2014
Educator - 8th Grade Reading
Coatesville Area School District
09.2004 - 06.2005
Educator - 7th Grade ELAR
Charlotte Mecklenburg School District
08.1996 - 06.2003
No Degree - Texas Education Agency (ELAR 4-8)
Texas Teaching Certification
Master of Arts - Teaching
Wayne State University
Bachelor of Arts - Communications
Wayne State University
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