Dr. Patrick McGuire has over 15 years of experience as an educator, including experience as a summer school principal and roles as a middle school social studies teacher and reading intervention teacher. He holds a Doctorate of Education and various teaching certifications. His resume outlines his educational background and credentials as well as his professional experience in teaching and administration roles.

1. D R . P A T R I C K M C G U I R E
1059 Delta Dr.
Elgin, IL 60123
(847) 951-2831
McGuire4teacher@yahoo.com
PROFESSIONAL PROFILE
Great communicator with strong relationship, resource, and time management skills. Innovative thinker with recognized
facilitation and presentation skills. Successful educator with proven analytical, managerial and leadership abilities. Self-starter,
able to adapt quickly and efficiently when presented with new material and learning.
EDUCATION AND CREDENTIALS
Doctorate of Education, Ed.D, of Curriculum & Instruction May 2009
Aurora University, Aurora, IL
Administration & Educational Leadership Type 75 Certification May 2010
Aurora University, Aurora, IL
Master of Arts Degree in General Education Dec. 2005
Judson University, Elgin, IL
Bachelor of Arts in Elementary Education Dec. 2003
Type 03 Elementary Teaching Certificate (K-9)
Middle School Endorsements: Language Arts and Social Studies
Judson University, Elgin, IL
PROFESSIONAL ADMINISTRATIVE EXPERIENCE
ST. CHARLES SCHOOL DISTRICT 2011-2012
Fox Ridge Elementary School - St. Charles, IL
Summer School Principal
 Designed and developed curriculum for summer school with another administrator.
 Interviewed and hired teachers that taught in the summer school program.
 Organized and created a daily schedule for both teachers and students.
 Produced a summer school flyer that included course descriptions, learning objectives, and outcomes.
 Observed teacher instructional practices to ensure they aligned with student learning objectives throughout the
program.
 Demonstrated a leadership role with colleagues in facets such as: integrity, communication, and professionalism.
 Communicated effectively with colleagues, parents, and students through the use of several mediums: face to face,
emails, phone calls, and newsletters.
 Managed approximately 10 teachers and between 80-90 students over a three week period.
 Balanced and maintained a budget for summer school expenses including: teacher salaries, student tuition, and
classroom supplies/materials.
 Addressed student discipline issues effectively throughout the duration of the summer school program.

2. PROFESSIONAL TEACHING EXPERIENCE
ST. CHARLES SCHOOL DISTRICT 2013-Present
Wredling Middle Schools - St. Charles, IL
8th Grade Social Studies Teacher/7th & 6th Grade Reading Intervention Teacher
 Designed and implemented lesson plans that were engaging and aligned to curriculum standards.
 Created innovative learning activities that shifted from traditional approaches of memorization and recall of facts to
focusing more of an emphasis on thinking critically like a historian while simultaneously utilizing effective strategies
like analyzing, questioning, and evaluating primary/secondary sources.
 Developed Blackboard and Google-Classrooms to optimize instructional practices, provide accessibility of resources
for students, parents, and other colleagues, as well as keep an up to date calendar of classroom related progress.
 Communicated frequently with students, parents, and administration on academic student progress/performance.
 Administered formative/summative assessments on regular basis. Analyzed test data to identify prior knowledge,
differentiated lessons and instructional practices to reflect the data, then measured pre/post-test results to measure
student performance growth.
 Utilized 1 to 1 Google Chrome-Books with instructional practices and student learning on a daily basis.
 Participated regularly with the 8th grade social studies Professional Learning Community (PLC) to develop common
formative/summative assessments as well as analyze formative assessment data to drive instructional practices.
 Implemented before school and after school study opportunities.
 Supervised a student teacher during the fall semester of 2014.
 Instructed 7th & 6th grade students in the Read 180 Tier 2 intervention program.
o Balanced literacy approach using the following: Whole group instruction, small group instruction, software
instruction, and independent reading practice.
ST. CHARLES SCHOOL DISTRICT 2012-2013
Wredling Middle School - St. Charles, IL
7th Grade Language Arts Teacher
 Established a balanced literacy approach to the classroom, including: reading, writing, vocabulary, & grammar
 Designed and implemented lesson plans that were engaging and aligned to curriculum standards.
 Developed a Blackboard classroom to optimize instructional practices, provide accessibility of resources for students,
parents, and other colleagues, as well as keep an up to date calendar of classroom related progress.
 Communicated frequently with students, parents, and administration on academic student progress/performance.
 Administered formative/summative assessments on regular basis. Analyzed test data to identify prior knowledge,
differentiated lessons and instructional practices to reflect the data, then measured pre/post-test results to measure
student performance growth.
 Participated regularly with the 7th grade language arts Professional Learning Community (PLC) to develop common
formative/summative assessments as well as analyze formative assessment data to drive instructional practices.
ST. CHARLES SCHOOL DISTRICT 2004-2012
Fox Ridge Elementary School - St. Charles, IL
5th Grade Teacher
 Designed and implemented lesson plans that were engaging and aligned to curriculum standards.
 Utilized collaborative learning groups during instruction, including literature circles, Socratic seminars, persuasive
debates, gallery walks, and vocabulary lessons.
 Established a balanced literacy approach to the classroom, including: reading, writing, vocabulary, & grammar
 Improved student reading comprehension via the instruction of cognitive reading strategies, close reading discussions,
text dependent questions, and purposefully paired fiction and non-fiction texts.
 Analyzed data from Acuity and ISAT testing for purposeful and guided instruction.
 Communicated with parents on a consistent basis via bi-weekly newsletters and Friday Folders.
 Participated as an active member of the Fox Ridge Elementary School Improvement Team (SIP) where I helped
create goals, presented at faculty meetings, facilitated professional development during institute days, and
analyzed/organized data for the school/district.
 Actively contributed to and led daily Team and PLC meetings in order to serve and meet the academic and affective
needs of students.

3. PROFESSIONAL TEACHING EXPERIENCE CONTINUED
School District U-46 2003-2004
Sheridan Elementary School – Elgin, IL
3rd Grade Teacher
 Designed and implemented lesson plans that were engaging and aligned to curriculum standards.
 Established a balanced literacy approach to the classroom, including: reading, writing, vocabulary, & grammar
 Improved student reading comprehension via the instruction of cognitive reading strategies, close reading discussions,
text dependent questions, and purposefully paired fiction and non-fiction texts.
 Analyzed data from ISAT testing for purposeful and guided instruction.
 Participated as an active member of the Sheridan Elementary School Improvement Team (SIP) where I helped create
goals, presented at faculty meetings, facilitated professional development during institute days, and
analyzed/organized data for the school/district.
 Communicated with parents on a consistent basis via bi-weekly newsletters and Friday Folders.
TECHNICAL PROFICIENCIES
Technology Rich Classroom/Blended Learning Environment
 Proficient in the use of the following learning management systems: Sungard Home Access Center, Blackboard,
Google, and most Microsoft platform tools (word, publisher, powerpoint, outlook, & excel).
 Proficient in the use of technology based apps that enhance instructional practice
o Kahoot!, Quizlet
 Efficient in the use of a ELMO, LCD, and Ladybug
Google
 Google Chromebooks
 Google proficient in use of Documents / Slides / Forms / Sheets / Sites
 Proficient in Google-Classroom
o Uses include: communication, grading, projects, and formative/summative assessments
PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT / DISTRICT COURSEWORK
 Member of School Improvement Teams (SIP)
o Wredling Middle School 2012-Present
o Fox Ridge Elementary School 2004-2012
o Sheridan Elementary School 2003-2004
 Member of a Professional Learning Community (PLC)
o Wredling Middle School (Social Studies / Language Arts) 2012-Present
o Fox Ridge Elementary School (5th Grade) 2004-2012
 Participant in District 303 Facilitation of Adult Learners Course 2014
 Participant in District 303 Emerging Leaders Academy (Future Administrators) Course 2012
PROFESSIONAL REFERENCES
 Mr. Steve Morrill, Principal, Wredling Middle School (331) 228-6410
 Mr. John Baird, Assistant Superintendent for Operations, CUSD303 (331) 228-5197
 Mrs. Michelle Dague, Assistant Principal, Wredling Middle School (331) 228-5978
 Mr. Anthony White, Principal, Norton Creek Elementary School (331) 228-6167