Keré Y. Patterson-Boyd has over 20 years of experience in education including roles as a school counselor, assistant principal, and attendance teacher. She has worked in schools in Georgia, Maryland, and New York. Patterson-Boyd has a Master's degree in Counseling and certifications in educational leadership, school counseling, administration, and attendance teaching. Currently, she resides in Buffalo, New York and is seeking new opportunities in education.

1. Keré Y. Patterson-Boyd
94 Alexander Place, Buffalo | New York, 14208
716.228.1596 | kereboyd@gmail.com
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
School Counselor 2013 -2014
Thomasville City Schools, Thomasville – Georgia
 Served as a School Counselor for 2 Elementary schools (Harper Elementary and Scott Elementary).
 Conducted individual and group counseling sessions designed to assist students in establishing personal goals
and developing future plans.
 Created engaging, personalized lesson plans in Character Education in a self-contained and general
education K-5 Grade classrooms.
 Conducted meetings with students and parents to implement and manage accommodation plans, assisting
students with diagnosed medical needs (504 Plans).
 Supported Behavior Interventionist with behavioral issue management/action planning, and crisis and
intervention protocol.
Assistant Principal 2009 – 2013
Old Mill High School, Millersville – Maryland
 Assistant Principal for a High School with an enrollment of 2200 students and 210 faculty members.
 Developed, cultivated, and fostered strong relationships with students, staff, parents and community leaders.
 Assisted in a collaborative school community effort to define and fulfill the schools vision, mission and school
improvement plan
 Provided instructional leadership, and implemented curriculum for the Anne Arundel County Public Schools.
 Monitored and addressed identified discrepancies in equitable outcomes across minority, special education and
Free and Reduced Meals (FARMS) for student groups.
 Maintained a safe and positive school culture and environment, building on the key fundamentals based of
learning and respect.
 Oversaw, directed, and organized the work for 210 school based staff, consisting of Secretaries, Student
Advocates, Janitors and Cafeteria Workers through team-focused model and coaching to energize, empower
and meet school and district goals.
School Counselor 2003 – 2009
Baltimore Public Schools, Baltimore - Maryland
 Served as the High School Department Chair for the School Counseling Department from 2004 – 2009.
 Accountable for consulting with department chairs, teachers, families, private agencies, curricular offices and
stakeholders to assure the academic, social and behavioral needs of the students were met.
 Reengineered and implemented a comprehensive school counseling plan with State of Maryland and Baltimore
County Public School District covering topics such as; non-negotiables, school initiatives and target goals for the
Counseling Department.
 Provided leadership, supervision, and development for School Counselors (Clinical and Practical).
 Ensured a safe learning environment for students and faculty.
 Facilitated workshops and trainings for staff, parents, students as well as community members, including but not
limited to the following topics; College Preparation, Understanding your Teenager, Gang Awareness, Financial
Aid Workshop, Understanding the Testing Process.

2. Keré Y. Patterson-Boyd
Attendance Teacher 1999 – 2002
Buffalo Board of Education
 Partnered with School Administration, Student Support Teams, PBIS, Safe and Civil Teams, and Parent
Facilitators, in developing strategic plans to improve student attendance operations at all schools within the
district.
 Analyzed attendance data to identify and develop action plans to address barriers to regular student
attendance. These could include such areas as transportation issues, school uniforms, scheduling, and
placement issues.
 Reviewed, monitored, and served as administrator for ensuring proper documentation and handling of students
with Family and City Court issued warrants.
EDUCATION
Canisius College 2000
Masters of Science
Major – Counseling
Buffalo State College 1998
Bachelors of Social Work
Erie Community College 1994
Associate in Arts in Liberal Arts and Social Sciences
PROFESSIONAL CERTIFICATIONS
Loyola College in Maryland
 Certificate of Advanced Studies in Education (completed 18 of 30 credit hours)
State of Georgia
 Certification of Educational Leadership (P- 12)
 Certification of School Counseling (P – 12)
State of Maryland
 Certification of Administration (K – 12)
 Certification of Pupil Personnel Worker (K – 12)
 Certification of School Counselor (K – 12)
State of New York
 Certification of Attendance Teacher (P-12)
 Certification of School Counselor (P-12)