Terri Patterson
Ypsilanti,MI
Summary
Dynamic and results-oriented assistant principal with over 10 years of experience in educational leadership. Demonstrates a strong commitment to fostering a safe, inclusive, and academically challenging environment for students and staff. Skilled in curriculum development, teacher mentorship, and data-driven decision-making to enhance student achievement and school performance. Proven track record of successful school improvement initiatives and adept at building strong relationships with parents, staff, and the community.
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
Work History
Secondary Assistant Principal
Ann Arbor Public Schools
08.2023 - Current
- Performed classroom evaluations to assess teacher strategies and effectiveness
- Oversaw schedule management and protocols for orientation, registration, and related activities
- Monitored student behavior and enforced discipline policies
- Led meetings to convey policy changes, gather information, and assess employee thoughts
- Supervised and evaluated teaching and support staff through instructional leadership and professional development
- Supported hiring, training, and disciplinary action in compliance with legal guidelines and requirements
9th Grade Dean of Students
Ann Arbor Public Schools
07.2021 - 08.2023
- Completed paperwork, recognizing discrepancies and promptly addressing for resolution.
- Demonstrated a high level of initiative and creativity while tackling difficult tasks.
- Developed and maintained courteous and effective working relationships.
- Self-motivated, with a strong sense of personal responsibility.
- Provided professional services and support in a dynamic work environment.
- Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.
Michigan Teacher
Jackson Public Schools District
09.2006 - 08.2021
- Jackson’s Top Teacher Nominated for Jackson’s Top Teacher award in 2015, 2016, and 2017 Served as student/teacher mentor and counselor for students with academic, behavior, and attendance problems.
- Planned and implemented integrated lessons to meet national standards.
- Graded and evaluated student assignments, papers, and course work.
- Advised and counseled students to help them develop skills and knowledge required to succeed.
- Boosted cultural awareness by incorporating children's literature from world cultures.
- Designed detailed learning plans for struggling students based on test, homework and assignment records.
- Scheduled conferences with parents to discuss students' progress and classroom behavior.
- Chairperson for Superintendent's Dropout Challenge.
- Most Teens Don’t Liason 2008-2013 Spearheaded The Most Teens Don’t Program at Jackson High School to promote abstinence.
- Coordinated activities and collected data to report back to the State of Michigan Chapter.
Instructor
Baker College
09.2013 - 06.2015
- Developed interesting course plans to meet academic, intellectual and social needs of students.
- Performed student background reviews to develop tailored lessons based on student needs.
- Developed, administered and corrected tests and quizzes in a timely manner.
- Designed lesson plans focused on age-level appropriate material.
Public Schools
01.2012 - 01.2015
- Served on the committee for Mock Interviews for Jackson, in recruiting new teachers at Baker College.
- Technology Integration Increased student participation and test scores by introducing classroom Twitter and Instagram exercises to encourage student interest and enjoyment.
- Effectively created a classroom outside of a classroom to tutor kids via a social media page Parent Communication Regularly met with parents to discuss student issues.
- Created an open environment on Facebook and communicated with parents daily.
- Creative Lesson Planning Motivated students to engage in service learning by organizing a war veteran to come to class to speak about his personal experience and create cards for veterans.
- Students are active participants in their learning.
- I am constantly looking for ways to keep learning fun and fresh.
Special Education Teacher
Lansing School District
08.2005 - 06.2006
- Taught in a multi-age K-3 classroom with students with learning disabilities.
- Created engaging lessons, developed behavior plans, led IEP meetings, hosted Parent Nights, collected and analyzed student data.
Education
Administrators Certification - Educational Administration
MASSP
Lansing, MI10.2023
Certificate in Leading With Equity - Diversity, Equity, And Inclusion
Eastern Michigan University
Ypsilanti, Michigan06.2021
JCISD Professional Development in K-5 Mathematics -
Jackson County Intermediate School District
Jackson, MIRISE Training - Mindfulness
Jackson Public Schools
Jackson,MI2019
Dibble Elementary- Jackson Public Schools Illuminate Training - undefined
2018
- Jackson Public Schools PBIS Training 2017-2019 Dibble Elementary- Jackson Public Schools Climate and Culture - undefined
2016
Jackson Public Schools Visible Learning - undefined
2015
Jackson Public Schools Mathematics - undefined
2015
Certified K-12 Special Education Certified K-5 General Education Highly Qualified Status granted by the MDE in - undefined
2012
Master of Arts - Education
Spring Arbor University
Spring Arbor, MI2008
Bachelor of Science - Special Education
Eastern Michigan University
Ypsilanti, MI2005
Associate of Arts - General
Jackson College
Jackson, MI1992
Skills
- Opportunities Identification
- Personnel Management
- Relationship building and networking
- Policy Implementation
- Performance monitoring
- Discipline management
- Group facilitation and presentations
- Multi-tiered Support Systems
- Accreditation Leadership
- Project Management
- Teacher/staff evaluations
- Scheduling
- Grant Writing
- Data Analysis
Timeline
Secondary Assistant Principal
Ann Arbor Public Schools
08.2023 - Current
9th Grade Dean of Students
Ann Arbor Public Schools
07.2021 - 08.2023
Instructor
Baker College
09.2013 - 06.2015
Public Schools
01.2012 - 01.2015
Michigan Teacher
Jackson Public Schools District
09.2006 - 08.2021
Special Education Teacher
Lansing School District
08.2005 - 06.2006
Administrators Certification - Educational Administration
MASSP
Certificate in Leading With Equity - Diversity, Equity, And Inclusion
Eastern Michigan University
JCISD Professional Development in K-5 Mathematics -
Jackson County Intermediate School District
RISE Training - Mindfulness
Jackson Public Schools
Dibble Elementary- Jackson Public Schools Illuminate Training - undefined
- Jackson Public Schools PBIS Training 2017-2019 Dibble Elementary- Jackson Public Schools Climate and Culture - undefined
Jackson Public Schools Visible Learning - undefined
Jackson Public Schools Mathematics - undefined
Certified K-12 Special Education Certified K-5 General Education Highly Qualified Status granted by the MDE in - undefined
Master of Arts - Education
Spring Arbor University
Bachelor of Science - Special Education
Eastern Michigan University
Associate of Arts - General
Jackson College
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