PATRICIA BROWN

Courses taught: Independent Student Research (ISR), Research Chemistry, Academic Chemistry

• Able to provide daily feedback to learners to allow for self-assessment
• Able to actively gauge knowledge and skill transfer of students using data driven instruction
• Currently develops multimodality lessons and actively differentiates instruction.
• Integration of digital lessons into in personal learning
• Independently develops digital course material
• Proficient knowledge of multiple learning management systems
• Communicated frequently with parents, students and faculty to provide feedback and discuss instructional strategies.
• Kept students on-task with proactive behavior modification and positive reinforcement strategies.
• Incorporated multiple types of teaching strategies into classroom.
• Attended and facilitated IEP meetings for students and families.
• Managed 35 independent student research projects while teaching ISR during 2020 school year. Actively planned project specific work to keep 40 individuals working on multiple projects on track. Managed individual project requirements based on International Standards. 30 projects were submitted to the Regional Science and Engineering Fair, 5 wining projects in subject specific categories
• Working with committee to align 2012 LCPS Chemistry Curriculum to meet 2018 Virginia State Standards and integrate National Next Generation Science Standards, 2018 Virginia State Standards, and Loudoun County Standards . Developing Core Experiences to be implemented by all teachers within Loudoun County.
• Participant in 2020 Textbook Selection Committee: Analyzed submissions from publishers utilizing rubrics. Recommended textbook for districtwide adoption. Evaluated curriculum resources provided by publishers for districtwide implementation. Collaborated with community stakeholders
• Advisor to National Honor Society

Courses taught: General Chemistry 1 and General Chemistry 2 Community College in the High School instructor September 2008 – June 2018

Evening Adjunct Professor General Chemistry 1 and General Chemistry 2 January 2012 – June 2018

• Developed supplemental course materials to meet needs of adult learners
• Used variety of learning modalities and support materials to facilitate learning process and accentuate presentations.
• Evaluated and supervised student activities and performance levels to provide reports on academic progress.
• Supported weekly Chemistry lab sessions, contributing to student engagement, comprehension and learning objectives.

Courses taught: Regents Chemistry, Forensic Science Elective (biology and chemistry intensive courses), OCCC Chemistry (offered through SUNY Orange for college credit)

• Created Forensic Science Elective Course: ,Created course of study, Researched and identified an age-appropriate textbook and resource materials., Developed age-appropriate curriculum map, teaching and evaluation tools, and laboratory experiments, Secured approval and funding from Board of Education.
• Participated on committees to hire leave replacements for Chemistry department colleagues, reviewing résumés and interviewing candidates.
• Taught professional development courses to train colleagues on using Expression Web, SchoolTool, and Google Tools for Education.
• Advisor to National Honor Society – September 2006 – June 2018