Jessica Patrick
Clinton
Summary
Dynamic educational leader with a proven track record at Clinton CUSD #15, excelling in instructional leadership and data-informed decision making. Expert in MTSS and coaching, I drive school improvement and foster collaborative environments, enhancing student outcomes through targeted interventions and curriculum alignment. Committed to empowering educators and students alike.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Principal
Clinton CUSD #15
Clinton
08.2023 - Current
- Serve as principal for two elementary buildings, providing instructional leadership and operational oversight, including the Preschool for All program.
- Lead teaching and learning systems by facilitating Data Days and Student Support Team meetings to guide data-informed instruction and intervention.
- Guide instructional improvement through curriculum implementation, coaching, and alignment of teaching practices across teams.
- Lead hiring decisions and staffing structures to support instructional priorities and collaborative teams.
- Clinton, IL - Douglas & Lincoln Elementary Schools
5th Grade Teacher
Clinton CUSD #15
Clinton
08.2022 - 08.2023
- Delivered standards-aligned 5th-grade instruction across core content areas.
- Used formative and summative assessment data to inform instruction and support student growth.
- Collaborated with grade-level teams to implement curriculum and instructional initiatives.
- Clinton, IL - Clinton Elementary School
Intervention Specialist
Maroa-Forsyth CUSD #2
Forsyth
08.2019 - 08.2022
- Led K-5 academic interventions for approximately 500 students using universal screening and progress-monitoring data (FastBridge).
- Coached teachers through in-class support to strengthen reading instruction and assessment implementation.
- Analyzed student data to align interventions with core instruction and monitor instructional effectiveness.
- Forsyth, IL - Maroa-Forsyth Grade School
Elementary Teacher
Maroa-Forsyth CUSD #2
Forsyth
12.2010 - 08.2022
- 5th Grade Classroom Teacher (3 years), 3rd Grade Classroom Teacher (3 years), Kindergarten Teacher (1 year), Long-term substitute teacher.
- Delivered standards-aligned instruction across multiple grade levels, supporting diverse learners and instructional transitions.
- Forsyth, IL - Maroa-Forsyth Grade School
Education
Masters of Science - Educational Leadership
Eastern Illinois University
Charleston, IL05.2022
Masters of Science - Education; Reading
Illinois State University
Normal, IL05.2017
Bachelors of Science - Elementary Education
Millikin University
Decatur, IL05.2010
Skills
- Instructional Leadership
- School Improvement
- Data-Informed Decision Making
- MTSS
- Student Support Systems
- Professional Learning
- Coaching
- Curriculum Expertise
- Literacy Expertise
- Organizational Leadership
- Operational Leadership
- Collaborative Leadership
- Communication
Certification
- State of Illinois; Administrative Endorsement
- Teacher Leader Endorsement
- Reading Specialist Certification
- Professional Educator License (K-9)
References
Available upon request
Awards
Illinois State Board of Education Those Who Excel Award of Special Recognition School Administrator, 2024
Timeline
Principal
Clinton CUSD #15
08.2023 - Current
5th Grade Teacher
Clinton CUSD #15
08.2022 - 08.2023
Intervention Specialist
Maroa-Forsyth CUSD #2
08.2019 - 08.2022
Elementary Teacher
Maroa-Forsyth CUSD #2
12.2010 - 08.2022
Masters of Science - Educational Leadership
Eastern Illinois University
Masters of Science - Education; Reading
Illinois State University
Bachelors of Science - Elementary Education
Millikin University