Teresa Patterson
Florence,AL
Summary
Dynamic educator with a proven track record at Muscle Shoals City Schools, specializing in phonics instruction and differentiated strategies. Expert in developing tailored intervention plans and fostering student engagement. Adept at progress monitoring and building strong relationships with families, ensuring all learners achieve their fullest potential in literacy.
Overview
32
32
years of professional experience
Work History
Reading Interventionist
Muscle Shoals City Schools(Howell Graves Preschool)
08.2021 - 05.2025
- Assisted in developing individualized reading intervention plans for diverse learners.
- Monitored student progress through regular assessments and provided timely feedback.
- Supported classroom teachers with implementing targeted reading strategies and resources.
- Collaborated with colleagues to share best practices for enhancing literacy instruction.
- Participated in professional development workshops to improve instructional techniques.
- Engaged students in small group sessions to foster a supportive learning environment.
Second Grade Teacher
Muscle Shoals City Schools(Webster Elementary )
08.1993 - 05.2021
- Developed engaging lesson plans aligned with state standards to enhance student learning outcomes.
- Implemented differentiated instruction strategies to accommodate diverse learning styles and needs.
- Fostered a positive classroom environment that promoted student participation and collaboration.
- Assessed student progress through standardized testing and formative evaluations, adjusting teaching methods accordingly.
- Mentored new teachers in classroom management techniques and curriculum delivery best practices.
- Created a welcoming classroom atmosphere by establishing clear expectations and routines, promoting a sense of belonging among students.
- Built positive relationships with parents to involve families in educational process.
- Differentiated instruction to meet the unique learning needs of each student, ensuring all students were able to access the curriculum successfully.
Education
Master of Science - Elementary Education
University of North Alabama
Florence, Alabama, AL05-1998
Bachelor of Science - Elementary Education
Alabama State University
Montgomery, AL05-1993
High School Diploma -
Bradshaw High School
Florence, Al05-1989
Skills
- Phonics First(Multisensory Teaching)
- Group and individual instruction
- Intervention strategies
- Phonemic awareness
- Student engagement
- Differential instruction
- Formative/Summative assessment
- Tutoring skills
- Fluency development
- Reading comprehension
- Progress monitoring
- Classroom management
- Parent/Teacher collaboration
Timeline
Reading Interventionist
Muscle Shoals City Schools(Howell Graves Preschool)
08.2021 - 05.2025
Second Grade Teacher
Muscle Shoals City Schools(Webster Elementary )
08.1993 - 05.2021
Master of Science - Elementary Education
University of North Alabama
Bachelor of Science - Elementary Education
Alabama State University
High School Diploma -
Bradshaw High School
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