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    Patricia Bessette is a dynamic educator with over 20 years of experience as a classroom teacher. She is also a freelance writer and professional clown. Bessette has taught grades 1-6 and designs engaging lessons that promote literacy and lifelong learning. In addition to her teaching career, she regularly performs as a clown for both private and public events. Bessette holds multiple degrees in education and continues her professional development through ongoing training.

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    Patricia Bessette is a dynamic educator with over 20 years of experience as a classroom teacher. She is also a freelance writer and professional clown. Bessette has taught grades 1-6 and designs engaging lessons that promote literacy and lifelong learning. In addition to her teaching career, she regularly performs as a clown for both private and public events. Bessette holds multiple degrees in education and continues her professional development through ongoing training.

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    Patricia L.

    Bessette

    West Springfield, MA 01089


    mrs_b7@yahoo.com

    Grades 1-6 Teacher


    Freelance Writer
    Professional Clown
    Dynamic, motivating, creative, and energetic. Positive, upbeat, hard worker.
    Compassionate, caring, and dedicated to help children reach their potential by promoting
    literacy and lifelong learning.
    RELEVANT
    EXPERIENCE

    Southwick Tolland Regional School District

    September 1999 to
    present

    Classroom Teacher
    Design and implement dynamic, inspiring, and engaging lessons to
    provide differentiated learning opportunities for students.
    Various Publications
    August 2009 to present
    Freelance Writer
    Publishing Credits include Southwoods Literary Journal and Westfield
    State University Continuing Education Essay Contest.
    Peppermint Productions
    1976 to present
    Clown
    Entertain children of all ages with singing, joke telling, puppetry,
    face painting, magic tricks, storytelling, juggling, plate spinning, and
    balloon sculpting. Venues include private homes, corporate
    functions, parades, and Symphony Hall (Springfield, MA). Guest
    clown with Ringling Brothers Barnum and Bailey Circus for one day.

    PROFESSIONAL
    DEVELOPMENT

    Ongoing training/courses in education, writing, and clown skills.


    Attend NE SCBWI conference annually.

    EDUCATION

    AS Early Childhood (HCC 1980)


    BS Elementary Education (Westfield State University 1997)
    MS Reading (Westfield State University 2004)
    MS Curriculum and Instruction Strategies (University of New England
    2015)
    Certificate from Institute of Childrens Literature (2013)

    Memberships
    and
    Affiliations

    National, Massachusetts, and Southwick Educational Associations


    Powder Mill and Woodland PTO
    Society of Childrens Book Writers and Illustrators (SCBWI)
    Clowns of America International
    World Clown Association
    Various critique groups (meet monthly at the Eric Carle museum and
    online worldwide)

    Hobbies and
    Interests

    Gardening
    Travel
    Photography
    Outdoor adventures: skiing, hiking, kayaking, and biking
    Sewing
    Scrap booking
    References available upon request.

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