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Patricia Cleghorn

Simpsonville

Summary

Elementary School Teacher with expertise in early education, child development and collaborative teaching methods. Experienced in developing lesson plans to meet district and state standards. Confidently offers classroom instruction and personalized student support using balance of traditional and modern approaches. I taught first, second, and third grade at Plain Elementary for 21 years. I retired in 2024 and am looking forward to substitute teaching.

Overview

42
42
years of professional experience

Work History

Elementary School Teacher

Greenville County School District
08.2003 - 06.2024
  • Created lesson plans to correlate with state curriculum standards and devised educational programs to meet educational objectives.
  • Evaluated and assessed student progress regularly, providing constructive feedback and adapting teaching methods accordingly.
  • Established open communication and positive relationships with students, parents, peers, and administrative staff.
  • Established a positive classroom environment through effective classroom management strategies, fostering respect and cooperation among students.

Associate Systems Analyst

Martin Marietta
01.1991 - 01.1994
  • Reduced downtime for critical applications by promptly addressing and resolving system errors.

Technical Support Engineer

Kaman Sciences
01.1990 - 01.1991
  • Conducted root cause analysis of technical issues, implementing preventive measures for future occurrences.

Information Systems Manager

USAF
01.1982 - 01.1989
  • Prepared and maintained regular system assessment and evaluation documents, informing CSO of discovered faults or discrepancies in operations.

Education

Bachelor of Arts - Bachelor of Education

Converse College
Spartanburg, SC
05-2002

Skills

  • Differentiated instruction
  • Collaborative teamwork
  • Problem-solving skills
  • Classroom management

Timeline

Elementary School Teacher

Greenville County School District
08.2003 - 06.2024

Associate Systems Analyst

Martin Marietta
01.1991 - 01.1994

Technical Support Engineer

Kaman Sciences
01.1990 - 01.1991

Information Systems Manager

USAF
01.1982 - 01.1989

Bachelor of Arts - Bachelor of Education

Converse College
Patricia Cleghorn