Theaphania Patterson

(224) 994-4473 • 2417 South Bonnie Brook Lane Waukegan, IL • theaphania.patterso@hope.edu

Objective
To obtain a position as a middle or high school Mathematics and/or English teacher
Education
Hope College, Holland, MI Expected Graduation: May 2018
GPA: 3.75/4.00
Dean’s List 7/7
Michigan Provisional Teaching Certificate with endorsements to teach English (BA) and
Mathematics (EX), grades 6-12.

Classroom Experience
Zeeland West High School - Zeeland, MI Spring 2018-Present
Student Teacher
• Taught in an English classroom and Algebra I STEM classroom for 9th and 10th grade
• Developed goals for understanding and working with literature and writing
• Instructed on algebraic topics and their connection to the STEM fields
Holland Christian Middle School - Holland, MI Fall 2017
Teaching Assistant
• Observe hands-on, manipulative algebra lessons
• Explain concepts through online chat rooms and in one-on-one sessions with students
• Grade student work and provided constructive feedback for improvement
King David High School-Liverpool, England Summer 2017
Teaching Assistant
• Trained students on effective ways to answer specific questions on year-end tests
• Informed students of advantageous ways to study for year-end tests
• Observed the English Department on different teaching strategies and styles
Hamilton High School - Hamilton, MI Spring 2017
Teaching Assistant
• Consulted with students on semester long research projects to determine best course of action
• Developed online resources for students to use as a model for their own assignments
• Taught a series of lessons on effective proposals to model different ways to propose or suggest
a topic
Zeeland West High School - Zeeland, MI Fall 2016
Teaching Assistant
• Tutored students to complete online homework during class time while developing concept
clues
• Created an interactive lesson as a culminating lesson for a unit to help review before an
assessment
• Adapted online lessons to worksheets students could will out while watching lectures
Holland Heights Middle School - Holland, MI Spring 2016
Teaching Assistant
• Pulled out students with exceptional needs to work individually on Math and Reading lessons
• Fostered positive conceptual relationships between the student and the resource classroom
• Celebrated academic achievements with six students who utilized the resource classroom
Relevant Experience
Hope College Residential Life - Holland, MI Fall 2015-Present
Neighborhood Coordinator, Resident Assistant
• Organize events to ensure residents involvement with peers, college, and community
• Compile information about campus events to distribute to neighborhood
• Coordinate and organize budgets, events, meetings, and connections within the
community of 70 residents
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Waukegan Public Library - Waukegan, IL Summers of 2012-2014, 2017
Children’s Librarian
• Planned events for 5th-6th graders to engage them in learning and their community
• Prioritized tasks between immediate patron concerns and event planning to establish a
relationship with my frequent, returning patron families s as well as my coworkers
• Facilitated events that motivated ethnically diverse children to feel comfortable sharing
cultures
Hope College Education Department - Holland, MI Fall 2015-Spring 2017
Tutor
• Collaborated with the students in order to find the best work style for both parties
• Planned effective strategies to teach problem-solving
• Established creative methods for practicing necessary skills in the specific discipline
Metropolis of Detroit Summer Camp - Rose City, MI Summers of 2013-2016
Assistant Director, Media Director
• Planned field trips, staff assignments, and budgets for the 2016 season
• Encouraged and recognized counselors who showcased exceptional work with campers
• Recognized healthy interpersonal relationships between staff and campers through
photography
College and Community Involvement
The Big Read Holland Area - Holland, MI Spring 2017-Present
Community Outreach Liaison
• Coordinate contacts, details, and programs for a community-wide reading program
• Write letters to community members, local politicians, and authors on their involvement
in our program
• Organize digital files and created online forms to collect information
Hope College Orthodox Christian Fellowship Organization Fall 2015-Present
President and Founder
• Co-Found this on-campus organization to inspire Orthodox students to explore and
engage in their own faith
• Enlist and recruit a leadership team to foster a wholesome community to act as role
models for members
• Coach leadership team to create interactive activities for the entire group
Black River Public School-Holland, MI Fall 2015-Spring 2016
Thrive Tutor
• Motivated at-risk students to complete assignments and work towards short-term and
long-term goals
• Collaborated with teaching professionals about the best and correct ways to engage a
student
Certifications, Awards, and Memberships
American Red Cross Adult and Pediatric First Aid/CPR
Question Persuade Refer Gatekeeper Training Completion
National Council of Teachers of English (NCTE) Spring 2017-Present
NCTE Conference Attendee and Presenter
National Council of Teachers of Math (NCTM) Fall 2017-Present
National Member of Mortar Board Fall 2017-Present
The Hope College Diane Portfleet Alcor Chapter of Mortar Board
Member of Omicron Delta Kappa: The National Leadership Honor Society Fall 2017-Present
Hope College Circle
National Member of Sigma Tau Delta Fall 2017-Present
National Member of Pi Mu Epsilon Spring 2017-Present

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