Ashley Kelly Patterson
Zachary,LA
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Elementary/Middle School Principal
East Baton Rouge Parish School System
07.2023 - Current
- Collaborated with teachers to develop engaging curriculum and lesson plans that aligned with state standards.
- Assessed student achievement through standardized testing, using results to inform instructional practices and interventions.
- Fostered an inclusive school culture that celebrated diversity and promoted respect among all members of the community.
- Ensured compliance with federal, state, and local regulations pertaining to education policies and requirements.
- Enhanced school performance by implementing effective leadership strategies and fostering a positive learning environment.
Assistant Principal
East Baton Rouge Parish School System
01.2021 - 07.2023
- Monitored student behavior and enforced discipline policies.
- Explored and implemented innovative use of technology in language education.
- Facilitated continued education for teaching staff through implementation of quality curriculum training and appropriation of necessary resources.
- Built and maintained positive relationships with diverse stakeholders, such as parents, school volunteers and outside agencies.
- Performed classroom evaluations to assess teacher strategies and effectiveness.
- Partnered with Principal to administer school program in alignment with vision and goals, providing positive, high-expectation academic environment.
- Built productive relationships with parents of students facing difficult situations at school or at home.
- Supervised and evaluated teaching and support staff through instructional leadership and professional development.
- Trained teachers on effective teaching techniques, classroom management strategies and behavior modification.
- Oversaw schedule management and protocols for orientation, registration and related activities.
- Modeled expected and appropriate leadership to promote teaching staff and administrative personnel's positive interaction with students and families.
- Defined and enforced student academic achievement standards in line with district goals and objectives.
- Monitored and evaluated educational programs to maintain high-quality performance objectives and standards.
- Supported hiring, training, and disciplinary action in compliance with legal guidelines and requirements.
Dean of Students
East Baton Rouge Parish Schools- Jefferson Terrace
08.2020 - 01.2021
- Helped teachers develop and diversify instruction to better serve students of different skill levels and backgrounds.
- Coordinated outreach events to bring in parents, family members and community at large to support students.
- Established and enforced clear school-wide disciplinary procedures to protect students and staff.
- Implemented consistent uniform policies for male and female students to avoid body shaming and increase compliance.
- Managed assemblies to recognize student achievement.
- Backed up instructors in handling disruptive students and implemented fair protocols to resolve situations.
- Partnered with senior administration to create cohesive vision, balancing structure and creative expression to drive productive student learning.
- Developed strategies to improve student behavior school-wide and help teachers better manage classroom environments.
History Teacher, School Technology Facilitator/DBQ Coach
East Baton Rouge Parish School Board
09.2016 - 08.2020
- Prepared various classroom activities and assessment methods to promote retention of study materials.
- Communicated clear learning objectives to students on each unique chapter.
- Employed appropriate teaching methods to cater to individual educational needs of each student.
- Maintained regular verbal and written communication with school counselors and parents to update with student progress, class schedules and important test dates.
- Participated in school district meetings and parent-teacher conferences to give insight into student progress and curriculum plans.
- Proctored classroom exams and finals in secure environment to prevent plagiarism and cheating.
Instructional Support Specialist
East Feliciana Parish School Board- East Feliciana High School
02.2017 - 06.2017
- Designed, implemented and managed successful training programs to meet department and school needs.
- Designed course materials and supported implementation.
- Teamed with subject matter experts in evaluation and revision of training tools in order to continually improve learning platforms.
- Collaborated with administrators to determine course objectives.
Lead Middle School Social Studies Teacher
Lake Charles Charter Academy - 3160 Power Centre Pkwy
06.2013 - 06.2016
Middle School Social Studies/SRA Corrective Reading Intervention Teacher
Crestworth Learning Academy
07.2011 - 06.2013
Education
ED.D - Organizational Leadership
Grand Canyon University
Phoenix, AZ05.2025
Master of Arts - Educational Leadership
Grand Canyon University
Phoenix, AZ06.2016
Bachelor of Arts - Secondary Education
Southern University And A&M College
Baton Rouge, La05.2011
Skills
- United States History Enthusiast
- Lesson development and implementation
- Diverse classroom settings
- Experience with instructional design
- Test proctoring
- Public speaking
- Educational leadership
Certification
Member of the East Baton Rouge Parish Instructional Leaders for Tomorrow Cohort IX
Google Certified Trainer/Nearpod certified/CLever Disc TAP Evaluator AP Human Geography & AP Government Certified Secondary Social Studies 6-12 Level 3 & EDL 2.
Accomplishments
- Sat on the US History LEAP 2025 Source Review Committee
- Facilitated 1:1 technology integration
- Interactive Learning - Introduced and encouraged debate-style classroom setting to increase student active participation and critical thinking.
- 2014 and 2015 Teacher of the Year
Timeline
Elementary/Middle School Principal
East Baton Rouge Parish School System
07.2023 - Current
Assistant Principal
East Baton Rouge Parish School System
01.2021 - 07.2023
Dean of Students
East Baton Rouge Parish Schools- Jefferson Terrace
08.2020 - 01.2021
Instructional Support Specialist
East Feliciana Parish School Board- East Feliciana High School
02.2017 - 06.2017
History Teacher, School Technology Facilitator/DBQ Coach
East Baton Rouge Parish School Board
09.2016 - 08.2020
Lead Middle School Social Studies Teacher
Lake Charles Charter Academy - 3160 Power Centre Pkwy
06.2013 - 06.2016
Middle School Social Studies/SRA Corrective Reading Intervention Teacher
Crestworth Learning Academy
07.2011 - 06.2013
ED.D - Organizational Leadership
Grand Canyon University
Master of Arts - Educational Leadership
Grand Canyon University
Bachelor of Arts - Secondary Education
Southern University And A&M College