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Tamara Patterson

Raytown,MO

Summary

Talented Assistant Principal offering over 25 years of education experience. Resourceful and passionate educator with talent for developing and implementing successful strategies. Motivated to improve relationships among faculty, students and administrators. Personable and outgoing with skill in building rapport with diverse cultural and socioeconomic backgrounds.

Overview

26
26
years of professional experience

Work History

Vice Principal

Kansas City Public Schools
07.2022 - Current
  • Interpreted district mandates and translated into actionable policies.
  • Performed classroom evaluations to assess teacher strategies and effectiveness.
  • Maintained records for school, district, state, and federal requirements.
  • Oversaw scheduling, orientation, and other support areas.
  • Modeled expected and appropriate leadership to promote teaching staff and administrative personnel's positive interaction with students and families.
  • Trained teachers on effective teaching techniques, classroom management strategies, and behavior modification.
  • Planned and implemented professional development programs.

Teacher

Hawaii Department Of Education
07.2021 - 05.2022
  • Incorporated multiple types of teaching strategies into classroom.
  • Incorporated exciting and engaging activities to achieve student participation and hands-on learning.
  • Worked cooperatively with other teachers, administrators, and parents to help students reach learning objectives.
  • Graded and evaluated student assignments, papers, and course work.
  • Boosted cultural awareness by incorporating children's literature from world cultures.

Technology Education Teacher

Emirates National School
07.2017 - 07.2021
  • Tested and evaluated student progress to determine effectiveness and impact of teaching methods, materials and projects.
  • Trained and developed students' skills in word-processing, spreadsheet and database programs.
  • Communicated with students to discuss progress and need for tutoring and extra assistance.
  • Used lectures, demonstrations and discussions to instruct students individually and in small groups.
  • Planned and implemented curriculum to teach up-to-date technology to students.

Mentor Teacher

Kansas City Public Schools
07.1998 - 05.2017
  • Organized and edited training manuals, multimedia visual aids, and other educational materials.
  • Conducted orientation sessions and organized on-the-job training for new hires.
  • Alternated training methods to diversify instruction, strengthen learning opportunities, and enhance program success.
  • Collaborated with other departments to align training programs with organizational goals and objectives.
  • Planned and monitored implementation of technology-based learning programs.

Education

Doctor of Education - Curriculum And Instruction

University of Saint Mary
Leavenworth, KS
05.2027

Master of Science - Educational Administration

Park University
Kansas City, MO
12.2010

Bachelor of Science - Elementary Education

Grambling State University
Grambling, LA
05.1995

Skills

  • Administrative Leadership
  • Data-Driven Instruction
  • Staff Development
  • Verbal and Written Communication
  • Training and Mentoring
  • Relationship Building and Networking
  • Multitasking Strength
  • Academic Administration
  • Group Facilitation and Presentations
  • Team Collaboration

Timeline

Vice Principal

Kansas City Public Schools
07.2022 - Current

Teacher

Hawaii Department Of Education
07.2021 - 05.2022

Technology Education Teacher

Emirates National School
07.2017 - 07.2021

Mentor Teacher

Kansas City Public Schools
07.1998 - 05.2017

Doctor of Education - Curriculum And Instruction

University of Saint Mary

Master of Science - Educational Administration

Park University

Bachelor of Science - Elementary Education

Grambling State University

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