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KELLY A. (COLE) PATTERSON
[email protected]
(248) 802-2500
EDUCATIONAL PHILOSOPHY
As a passionate and enthusiastic person, I possess a genuine love for learning and working with people. I am an innovator and I love working on projects in an organized fashion. I like to find solutions to complicated problems, and I like to think strategically about the future and inspire people to achieve their goals. Working as a teacher and positive youth development coordinator, I practice listening to people and helping them develop their best selves. With positive role models, time, and practice, all people can learn and grow.
EDUCATION
Oakland University
Rochester, Mich.
WORK EXPERIENCE
8/2011 to present
Notre Dame Preparatory School and Marist Academy - Pontiac, Mich.
Middle Division Teacher, 7th Grade Teacher Leader
8/2008 to 8/2011
Notre Dame Preparatory School and Marist Academy - Pontiac, Mich.
Director of Alumni Relations
8/2005 to 8/2008
Notre Dame Preparatory School and Marist Academy - Pontiac, Mich.
Classroom Teacher – 4th Grade Self Contained
9/2004 to present
Private Tutor
1/2004 to 12/2008
Avondale School District - Woodland Elementary School – Troy, Mich.
Student Teaching Internship
6-8/1997 to 2005
City of Auburn Hills Recreation Department - Auburn Hills, Mich.
Day Camp Counselor and T-ball Coach
9/2002 to 5/2004
Lowry Center for Early Childhood Education-Rochester, Mich.
Teacher Assistant
Organized recycling program in school.
ACADEMIC ACHIEVEMENTS AND VOLUNTEER ACTIVITIES
REFERENCES
Andrew Guest
Executive Vice President and Director of Advancement
Notre Dame Preparatory School and Marist Academy
[email protected], (248) 373-2171, Ext. 1
Brandon Jezdimir
Assistant Principal
Notre Dame Preparatory School and Marist Academy, Middle Division
[email protected], (248) 373-5371
Chloé Risto
Masters of Social Work Program Coordinator
Brown School at Washington University
[email protected], (574) 360-5908
Adam Kochenderfer
Oakland County Commissioner and Attorney at Wolfson Bolton PLLC
[email protected], (248) 247-7102
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[email protected]
(248) 802-2500
EDUCATIONAL PHILOSOPHY
As a passionate and enthusiastic person, I possess a genuine love for learning and working with people. I am an innovator and I love working on projects in an organized fashion. I like to find solutions to complicated problems, and I like to think strategically about the future and inspire people to achieve their goals. Working as a teacher and positive youth development coordinator, I practice listening to people and helping them develop their best selves. With positive role models, time, and practice, all people can learn and grow.
EDUCATION
Oakland University
Rochester, Mich.
- Masters of Educational Leadership, April 2011
- GPA: 4.0; Lougheed Scholarship Award
- Bachelors of Science in Elementary Education, December 2004
- Major: Social Studies Minor: Language Arts
- GPA: 3.65; Dean’s List
WORK EXPERIENCE
8/2011 to present
Notre Dame Preparatory School and Marist Academy - Pontiac, Mich.
Middle Division Teacher, 7th Grade Teacher Leader
- 2013 Teacher of the Year
- International Baccalaureate Certified teacher; 7th grade Language and Literature teacher, 6th grade Humanities teacher
- Communicate with the 7th grade team teachers to develop strategies for student success, create plans for positive student behavior, and connect regarding professional development opportunities and school events.
- Student Council Moderator, Michigan Middle School Leadership Initiative Advisor
- Conduct student interviews and facilitate standardized testing in coordination with the admissions team
- Served as a member of an Independent Schools Association of the Central States (ISACS) visiting team. Facilitated reports on school climate, alumni relations, and advancement.
- Member of school committees: Chairperson – Homework Committee, Community Read, Irish Up Day, Field Day, and Catholic Schools Week
8/2008 to 8/2011
Notre Dame Preparatory School and Marist Academy - Pontiac, Mich.
Director of Alumni Relations
- Develop an annual alumni relations plan and calendar, which becomes integrated into the overall strategic advancement plan
- Manage all alumni communication efforts. This includes overseeing and coordinating all marketing and communication pieces directed toward alumni by working with the Vice President of Advancement and the Director of Marketing
- Maintain the Alumni website
- Plan and implement events for alumni
- Serve as liaison for other department/school alumni related events
- Integrate alumni into school functions
- Established an active Alumni Board of Directors
- Established Alumni Class Captains
- Assist with special events important to the overall advancement effort of the school
8/2005 to 8/2008
Notre Dame Preparatory School and Marist Academy - Pontiac, Mich.
Classroom Teacher – 4th Grade Self Contained
- Student Council Moderator
- Cooperating Teacher
- Collaboration Committee-Faculty Member
9/2004 to present
Private Tutor
- Language Arts, Math, Reading, and Spelling
1/2004 to 12/2008
Avondale School District - Woodland Elementary School – Troy, Mich.
Student Teaching Internship
- 3rd grade self-contained
- Committee participation in Board of Education visit and theme committees
6-8/1997 to 2005
City of Auburn Hills Recreation Department - Auburn Hills, Mich.
Day Camp Counselor and T-ball Coach
- Prepare daily activity schedule for campers age 4-12.
9/2002 to 5/2004
Lowry Center for Early Childhood Education-Rochester, Mich.
Teacher Assistant
Organized recycling program in school.
ACADEMIC ACHIEVEMENTS AND VOLUNTEER ACTIVITIES
- Oakland University Varsity Tennis
- Student Athlete Advisory Council Vice President
- Mid-Continent Conference All-Academic, All Conference
- Detroit Ford Dealer Scholar Athlete of the Year
- Oakland University Student Congress
- Oakland University Commuter Involvement Award
- American Youth Foundation, National Leadership Conferences
- City of Auburn Hills Planning & Building Committee
REFERENCES
Andrew Guest
Executive Vice President and Director of Advancement
Notre Dame Preparatory School and Marist Academy
[email protected], (248) 373-2171, Ext. 1
Brandon Jezdimir
Assistant Principal
Notre Dame Preparatory School and Marist Academy, Middle Division
[email protected], (248) 373-5371
Chloé Risto
Masters of Social Work Program Coordinator
Brown School at Washington University
[email protected], (574) 360-5908
Adam Kochenderfer
Oakland County Commissioner and Attorney at Wolfson Bolton PLLC
[email protected], (248) 247-7102
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