Resume of Patricia A. Pinkley

  ppinkley@comcast.net

www.notjustanotherwebsite.com 

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(K-12) Education Teacher - Technology Applications

Elementary Education Teacher - Early Childhood – 4 th Grade

Profile

 

 

Professional Profile – Proven motivator, favored by students, colleagues, and parents. Trustworthy and reliable. Fun and outgoing personality. Enjoy reaching out to children and making an impact. Several strong letters of recommendation.

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General Traits – Spirited, optimistic, and reflective individual with an outstanding attitude and a strong motivation to make an impact in childrens' lives. Effective communicator and multi-tasker. Adapt easily to changing circumstances. Work well under pressure in time-driven, demanding environments. Confident in learning and using new technology.

 

 

 

 

Education & Certifications

 

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Teacher Leadership Certification Program – 06/06/08 – Teen Leadership course qualifies an instructor to deliver both of the Teen Leadership course versions - for grades 6-12
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Teacher Leadership Certification Program – KINGWOOD COLLEGE, Kingwood, Texas

  

Certifications – Digital Graphics, Desktop Publishing, Webmastering, MultiMedia and

Video Technology – 04/21/04

 

 

– CERTIPORT (IC 3 – Internet and Computing Core Certification) – 07/28/04

 

– Certificate of Specialization -- Microcomputer Programming/Applications

Meramec Community College 08/08/89

 

Bachelor of Science Degree in Marketing 1980 Eastern Illinois University , Charleston , Illinois

 

Field Experience

Webmastering/Desktop Publishing Teacher - August 2, 2007 - June 4, 2008

 Humble Indepent School District – Humble, Texas 77346

 

 

Planning and implementation of instruction for ninth and tenth grade students in an inclusive classroom setting.

Provide integrated, interdisciplinary learning activities so that each student masters the essential knowledge and
skills and applies higher level thinking skills and problem-solving processes.

Establish structures so that each student is personally connected.

Develop and support lesson plans that require student involvement in class activities.

Provide opportunities for all students to participate in classroom learning experiences.

Provide the necessary materials, teaching techniques, and discipline strategies for students to master the TEKS and apply higher level thinking skills and problem-solving processes.

Provide students with the best possible atmosphere conducive to learning the software, hardware and technological skills for personal success in high school, college and in the professional business world.

Provide students with opportunities to learn and achieve leadership skills to create a partnership with the community.

Established and maintain positive relationships with students, parents, colleagues, and administration, fostering an environment of open communication and support.

Supervision and team planning with teachers, student aides, and administration.

Troubleshooting technology problems within classroom and campus

Attend conferences and workshops to keep up to date on current technologies.

Provide training and support for staff and administration on School Center websites.

Provide technology training and assistance for faculty and staff.

Attended Capturing Kids' Hearts - January 29 - 31, 2008.

Public Relations Director/Cabinet - for Diane Trautman for State Representative - District 127 - January 2006-present

  Serve as liaison to media outlets, nationally, and regionally, nurturing relationships with key print and electronic editors and
reporters.

Oversee electronic and printed distribution of public relations information and materials to media outlets as needed.

Create and maintain current general and specifically targeted media contact lists.

Draft, coordinate, and distribute all press releases and media coverage.

Schedule events, activities, functions, and fundraisers for Dr. Trautman.

Develop, revise, layout, and distribute monthly newsletter and activity fliers.

Manage fulfillment of online calendar postings and blog postings for Dr. Trautman.

Maintain the confidentiality of all correspondence, contacts and material relating to the campaign.

Support marketing/public relations efforts through regular correspondence and follow-up.

Assistance in supporting staff and committees with distribution of materials, regular reporting and attendance at meetings.

  Technology Applications Teacher - August 2, 2006 -2007

 North Forest Indepent School District – Houston, Texas 77016

 

 

Work with diverse populations and varied ethnic, racial, and religious backgrounds.

Local technical resource for administration, teachers, and staff.

Mentoring students after school to improve TAKS scores.

Planning and implementation of instruction for sixth, seventh and eight grade students in an inclusive classroom setting.

Classroom management and maintenance of student records.

Supervision and team planning with student teachers, student aides, and administration.

Trouble shooting technology problems within classroom and campus.

Provide technology training and assistance for faculty and staff.

Attend conferences and workshops to keep up to date on current technologies.

Installation of software and monitoring of technology needs for campus.

Web master for Oak Village Middle School Homepage at http://classroom.northforestschools.org/webs/oakvillage/home.htm

  Substitute Teaching 1999-2006

 Humble Indepent School District – Humble, Texas 77346

 

Gained valuable experience observing a variety of teaching techniques and implementing daily lesson plans in diverse setting. (K-8 Classrooms.)

 

Served as a classroom aide and assisted with tutoring and assessing/teaching groups of 1-12 students with mild to

moderate disabilities.

 

Aide for student with severe disabilities—worked to improve student's technology/academic skills.

 

Gained extensive experience in the areas of technology, physical education, content mastery, Special Education,

RELA, math and science (6-8.)

 

Created and administered classroom tests for 6 th grade reading; graded tests and assigned homework.

  Substitute Teaching 1997-1998

  Dunklin R-V School District

 

Experience implementing and evaluating various curriculum areas (K-12.)  

Technical Skills

 

Wordpress Blogging Adobe ImageReady CS2 Adobe Photoshop 9.0 Web Design CSS (Cascading Style Sheets) Microsoft IIS (Internet Information Service) 6.0 Internet Explorer Mozilla Firefox Netscape Microsoft Excel Macromedia Dreamweaver MX Macromedia Flash MX Microsoft Word Corel Draw Adobe Photoshop 7.0 Microsoft Publisher Microsoft Publisher Avid Xpress 3.5 Microsoft PowerPoint Microsoft Outlook Outlook Express PaperPort 8.0  

Associations & Activities

 

 

  ATPE Member 2007-2008 KPark PTSA Member 2007-2008 Oak Village PTA Member 2006 – 2007 AFT Member 2006-2007
Humble ISD Atascocita High School Committee Member (Student Government/Teen Leadership Sub-Committee Chairperson) – 2006 Humble ISD
Student Handbook Committee (Infractions Subcommittee Chairman) – 2005 Humble ISD Atascocita High School Committee Member (Student Government/Teen Leadership Sub-Committee Chairperson) – 2006 Member of Texas Computer Education Association (TCEA) – 2005 Humble PTA Member 1999 – 2006 – Parent Education Council (Committee Chairman) 2000 Content Mastery – Timberwood Middle School – 2005 – 2006 Vice President – Oaks Olympians Swim Team – 2001 Missouri State Tae Kwon Do Champion – 1998 National Tae Kwon Do Champion – 1998 Big Sisters of Greater Indianapolis – 1983 – 1984 National Honor Society – 1976