PATRICIA WILCOX

15044 Rohan Dr. | Sterling Heights, MI 48313 | 586-854-8007 | wilcoxp@ymail.com

O B JE C T I V E
To secure a position as a school administrator, which will allow me to utilize my passion for education, leadership
experience, and diverse skillset

CER TIFICATION

Michigan School Administrator Certificate (Elementary & Secondary K-12)

Elementary Teaching Certificate: K-5 All Subjects (K-8 Self-Contained Classroom)

Language Arts Endorsement (6-8)

EDUCATION

Master of Education in Educational Leadership, July 2015, Oakland University, Rochester Hills, MI (4.0)

Bachelor of Science in Elementary Education, Endorsement in Language Arts, April 2012, Oakland
University, Rochester Hills, MI (3.76)

A D MI NI S T R A T I O N C O U R S E W O R K

Educational Equity

Law for Administrators

Curriculum and Professional Development

Theories of Leadership

School and District Finance

Graduate Internship with Goals Aligned to the Michigan Standards for Administrators

P R O F E S S I O NA L L E A R NI NG

Franklin Covey 7 Habits Signature

Leader In Me Vision, Implementation, Empowerment, and Lighthouse Team Training

Macomb Intermediate School District Teacher Leader Program

Cultures of Thinking & Visible Thinking

Teacher Lab

McRELs Classroom Instruction That Works

Cooperative Learning

Standards Based Grading

EdCamp

L E A D E R S H I P E X P E R I E NC E
C hippewa Valley S chools | MI
Augus t 201 2-C urrent: Teacher Leader, G raduate Adminis trative Intern

Cultivates a Culture of Thinking in data review and staff meetings, making thinking visible and encouraged

Member of Erie Elementary Lighthouse Team, ensuring successful implementation of the Leader in Me

Member of district ELA Curriculum Council: curricular mapping, creating resources for intervention and
assessment, providing report card recommendations, and evaluating reading programs

Adjunct member of district Mathematics Curriculum Council: curricular mapping and providing report card
recommendations

District trainer for NWEA MAP assessments

Member of the Math RTI Team: planning research based interventions, leading professional learning,
analyzing data, and grouping students accordingly

Interviewed clerk and at-risk intervention specialist candidates

Reviewed Erie Elementary school budget

Developed school emergency plans, ensuring a safe environment

Increased stakeholder communication via monthly school newsletter attachments

Facilitated 7 Habits of Highly Effective People Signature Training for new staff members

Led MEAP data review using Visible Thinking Routines

Presented Guided Highlighted Reading as a strategy to increase student reading proficiency

Shared Daily 5 Math Stations at the Shaking Up Learning Conference hosted by Chippewa Valley
Schools and Rochester Community Schools

Assists in the Leader in Me grant renewal process yearly

Mentors other schools in the Leader in Me process

Co-chairs the planning of Erie Elementary Annual Leadership Day, giving students the opportunity to
share in an empowered environment

Attends/presents at monthly PTO meetings to maintain open communication about events and parent
perceptions

Attends after school events in order to build a rapport with stakeholders

T E A C H I NG E X P E R I E NC E
E rie E lementary S chool | C linton Towns hip, MI
Augus t 201 2-C urrent: Third-F ourth G rade Teacher

Nurtures creativity, passions, and strengths using Genius Hour (Google 20% Time)

Challenges students thinking with monthly STEAM Challenges

Incorporates leadership notebooks (data binders) into daily instruction, making students accountable for
their learning and behavior

Instructs students using research based nonverbal cues such as Thinking Maps and Visible Thinking

Routines

Cultivates a culture of collaboration via Kagans Cooperative Learning structures

Incorporates Standards Based Learning and Grading into everyday practice, with the assistance of the
Marzanos Understanding Scale

Prepares students for student-led conferences with parents/families

Uses Daily 5 structure to differentiate, encourage student choice, and independence

Utilizes a CAFE menu for reading strategies making students aware and accountable for their learning

Uses Words Their Way spelling program to teach students spelling patterns at individual levels

Sends monthly newsletters to parents

Updates classroom website weekly to support families and students

Assigns differentiated homework per Marzanos recommendations for homework practice

Extremely familiar with the following assessments: DIBELS, DAZE, NWEA MAP, M-STEP, STAR

Reading, STAR Math, DRA, MLPP, Rigby, and Standards Based Assessments

T E C H NO L O G Y

Skillful in the use of Microsoft Office

Experienced in the use of Data Director, NWEA, M-STEP, STAR Math & Reading

Familiar with Distance Learning technology

Uses a variety of online resources such as: Remind, Class Dojo, Kahoot, TenMarks, KidBlog, Weebly,
Twitter, Spelling City, GoNoodle

Knowledgeable in the use of interactive white boards, document cameras, iPad and tablet applications

V I S I O N S T A T E ME NT
As an administrator, I will lead with a growth mindset, modeling continuous learning and reflection for others. I will
coach and mentor with high expectations. I believe in cultivating trust by being honest, keeping promises,
expressing appreciation, and sharing leadership. I encourage creativity and innovation, and celebrate
contributions. I commit to working relentlessly at fostering relationships with students, staff members, families,
and community members.

P R O F E S S I O NA L R E F E R E NC E S
Melis s a C ouck
Erie Elementary Second Grade Teacher
mcouck@cvs.k12.mi.us
586-723-5479
D r. S uz anne Klein
Oakland University Assistant Professor | Central Office Coordinator | Galileo Co-Coordinator
csklein@oakland.edu
(248) 370-3142
Madeline S tewart
Assistant Coordinator | Oakland University Student Teaching Supervisor
mstewart@talkamerica.net
586-254-5449