2 Greystone Drive * Comfort, WV 25049 * 304.837.8494 * pjceecc8@westpost.

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Patricia Johnson-Minney
Objective
To obtain a position in curriculum and instruction where my experience can be ef
fectively utilized to coordinate the implementation of research-based curriculum
into Adult Basic Education programs and collaborate with professional staff to
align teacher training with specified curriculum.
Qualifications
*Experienced Education Consultant, Curriculum Developer and Training Manager po
ssesses demonstrated understanding of curriculum, assessment, and instructional
proficiency and is able to clearly convey this knowledge throughout all professi
onal development activities; adult learning principles, instructional design th
eory, curriculum alignment, action research, professional learning communities a
nd leadership development.
*Mature professional with extensive knowledge of curriculum development and trai
ning for adult learners as well as a thorough knowledge of both current and long
standing research, as related to national, state, and local educational reform p
olicies.
*Proven ability to lead working sessions and/or facilitate discussions for devel
oping and/or supporting the integration of curriculum, instruction, and assessme
nt into existing educational programs
*Extensive experience with supervision and development of curriculum and instruc
tion materials for online, onsite, and webinar courses; conducts workshops on a
variety of issues related to adult educators' needs; facilitates online courses.
*Skilled in consultative services, such as recommendations based on data communi
cating to all stakeholders' rationale of the implications of the needed changes
and why they would lead to the enhancement of learning opportunities. Communica
tion of these recommendations extends to both internal and external stakeholders
that are seeking to improve teaching and learning.
*Extensive experience in working with collaborative teams.
*Ability to provide focus on leveraging existing resources toward the developmen
t of internal capacity and continuity.
Professional Skills
*Excellent knowledge of curriculum, instruction and assessment
*Excellent knowledge of instructional design theory and application
*Excellent knowledge of adult learning principles
*Excellent knowledge of supervising collaborative teams
*Excellent knowledge of Professional Development Standards
*Excellent communication skills
*Excellent technology skills
*Excellent knowledge of development and implementation of training materials
*Experience with large scale professional development implementations
*Management experience
*Experience with technical assistance
*Experience with organizing and facilitating education conferences

Professional Experience
February 2010- Present
CompassLearning
Austin, TX
Curriculum and Instruction Specialist
* Provided strategic vision and leadership to the professional development team
by developing curriculum, training plans and materials for Teacher Impact Acade
my
* Provided substantial contribution to improving customer satisfaction and quali
ty of service through performance management plans
* Provided support and feedback for the improvement of instructional programs an
d implementation models used within the organization.
* Supported the development of online webinar sessions, video service delivery,
and the development of regional/national institutes by providing information and
research-based resources
* Reviewed materials developed by CompassLearning to ensure that they are resear
ched-based and support a balanced pedagogy and content approach.

2000- February 2010

CompassLearning
Austin, TX
Professional Development Manager- Northeast/Mid-Atlantic Region
* Managed a collaborative team of nineteen education consultants across a twenty
-one state territory; within budget and with high levels of staff and customer s
atisfaction
* Provided strategic vision and leadership to the professional development team
by developing curriculum, training plans and materials that were used across the
region
* Provided strategic vision and leadership to customers integrating CompassLearn
ing curriculum and services into existing district and school programs
* Provided substantial contribution to improving customer satisfaction and quali
ty of service through performance management plans
* Organized and facilitated education conferences for internal and external cu
stomers
* Integral team member for the New York City project which generated 1.4 million
in revenue and broke new ground for the department and company

1994- 2000
CompassLearning
Austin, TX
Professional Development Manager- West Virginia
* Successful management of completion of statewide project featured by the Milke
n Exchange in a published study of the Effectiveness of Technology in Education
* Met or exceeded all company goals for delivery of professional development ser
vices to 700+ schools
* Created and implemented processes and action plans for delivery program's succ
ess that continue to be used to date
* Worked collaboratively with West Virginia Department Of Education staff to des
ign standardized professional development delivered to 25,000 educators Provided
strategic vision and leadership to the professional development team by develop
ing curriculum, training plans and materials that were used across the region
* Provided strategic vision and leadership to customers integrating CompassLearn
ing curriculum and services into existing district and school programs
* Organized and facilitated education conferences for internal and external cu
stomers
* Instructor of Record, WVU-Parkersburg: Designed, delivered and evaluated grad
uate level course for credit; Integrating Technology into Your Classroom 1996-20
00
* CompassLearning's Circle of Excellence Award 1994

1992- 1994
CompassLearning
Austin, TX
Education Consultant
* Met or exceeded all company goals for delivery of professional development ser
vices
* Maintained high level of customer satisfaction in all accounts
* Critical Account management
* Led project team that developed the curriculum and support materials for the A
lternative Education Program that was sold widely as a product
* Delivery of professional development services in three school districts
* Provided sales support to increase revenue and customer satisfaction
* Evaluated training needs of external customers
* Designed and implemented training materials for integration of technology into
existing programs
* Created and implemented partnership plans with school districts for increasing
student performance

1990- 1992
Boone County Schools
Madison, WV
Teacher K-8 Reading Specialist
* Faculty Senate Chairperson
* Representative: Steering Committee for Effective Schools
* Planned, developed and implemented curriculum to support struggling readers
* Worked collaboratively with classroom teachers to provide intervention and sup
port
* Effectively organized time, space and resources to balance workload and deadli
nes
* Managed groups of students, effectively instructing and evaluating learning wh
ile maintaining discipline

1988- 1990
Boone County Schools
Madison, WV
JTPA Dropout Prevention Coordinator
* Recommendation for Teacher of the Year
* Representative: Steering Committee for Alternative Education
* Planned, developed and implemented curriculum for heterogeneously grouped stud
ents
* Provided detailed reports concerning enrollment and student progress
* Effectively organized time, space and resources to balance workload and deadli
nes
* Managed groups of students, effectively instructing and evaluating learning wh
ile maintaining discipline
* Planned extracurricular activities
* Provided mentoring and study skills instruction
Education
2006- 2009
Walden University
Baltimore, MD
 Master of Science in Education; Curriculum, Instruction, and Assessment
1985- 1988
Concord University
Athens, WV
Bachelor of Science in Education; Elementary Education
Awards
Cardinal Key Award, Concord University, August 1988
Valedictorian, Concord Class of 1988, December 1988
Teacher of the Year Nominee, Boone County Schools, 1990
Circle of Excellence, CompassLearning, 1994
Professional and Community Memberships
Association for Supervision and Curriculum Development
National Staff Development Council
American Society for Training and Development
References
Patrick DeVanney
CompassLearning, Senior Account Executive
Rochester, NY
Email address: pdevanney@compasslearning.com
Phone or Cell Phone number: (585) 734-4642
Jeni Coldiron
CompassLearning, Project Manager: Bids and Proposals
Austin, TX
Email address: jcoldiron@compasslearning.com
Phone or Cell Phone number: (937) 832-1801
Vicki Sindelar
CompassLearning, Content Alignment Specialist
Austin, TX
Email address: vsindelar@compasslearning.com
Phone or Cell Phone number: (219) 464-8752
Mary McClung
Raleigh County Schools, Instructional Technology Coach
Beckley, WV
Email address: mrmcclun@access.k12.wv.us
Phone or Cell Phone number: (304) 923-8129