PATRICE BAZEMORE
Chula Vista
Summary
Results-driven management professional with proven ability to lead teams to success. Strong focus on team collaboration, operational efficiency, and achieving measurable outcomes. Adept at strategic planning, process improvement, and fostering culture of accountability and excellence. Known for adaptability and consistently meeting changing organizational needs.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Manager III
Texas Education Agency
08.2021 - 08.2025
- Directed and supported the timely, accurate, and coordinated responses from the Office of General Inquiry to public inquiries related to local public school districts and public charter schools.
- Oversaw compliance with statutory timelines and procedural standards for Public Information Requests (PIRs) within the Division of Governance, including Educator Investigations, in collaboration with TEA’s Office of Legal Services.
- Designed, implemented, and managed the Records Retention, Proceduralization, and Standardization Project to optimize Governance PIR processes and procedures.
- Assessed the performance of the Office of General Inquiry and Governance PIR operations by analyzing data, performance dashboards, metrics, and stakeholder feedback, and developed targeted process improvements.
Compliance Analyst III
Texas Education Agency
11.2019 - 08.2021
- Monitored and inspected compliance with Texas law and statutes; research and identify causes of violations
- Reviewed investigative reports, preliminary and final reports for appropriate analysis and sufficiency
- Facilitated the Special Investigations Unit’s writing processes with the office of Legal Services processes by evaluating all forms of investigative documents.
- Provided guidance and instruction on legal writing and analysis to the Special Investigations Unit staff
Special Investigator VI
Texas Education Agency
12.2018 - 11.2019
- Conducted regulatory complaint reviews and investigations of alleged violations of Texas law and statutory noncompliance related to curriculum, administrative, governance, and finance
- Prepared preliminary and final reports and corrective action plans to submit to the Deputy Commissioner
- Coordinated the collection and analysis of evidence and data through onsite investigations
- Evaluated findings and recommended corrective actions and sanctions
Children’s Legal Services, Attorney
Department of Children and Families
05.2017 - 10.2018
- Represented the State of Florida in juvenile dependency proceedings
- Prepared and submitted petitions and motions to present in Court
- Trial, evidentiary hearing, and mediation experience regarding adjudication of dependency and parental rights
- Evaluated probable cause and decided when Court action is appropriate
- Identified legal issues and conducted legal research
Law Clerk
Holbrook Law, P.A.
09.2016 - 12.2016
- Researched and drafted memoranda based on relevant case law and statutes in preparation for litigation
- Prepared and e-filed subpoenas, discovery requests, complaints, and various notices
- Prepared motions and responses to proposed orders and stipulations as necessary
Student Clinician
Florida Coastal Trust and Estates Practitioner Clinic
08.2015 - 12.2015
- Drafted last will and testaments, living wills, health surrogacies, and durable power of attorney documents.
- Helped clients determine the specific distribution of their estate
- Communicated with clients consistently to ensure the accuracy of the documents and to make sure the clients’ requests were met
- Established that each estate planning document was executed properly under Florida law
Student Clerk
Florida Coastal Legal Clinic
05.2015 - 12.2015
- Processed new case sheets and searched CLIO (case database) to determine if there are any conflicts of interest between cases for all in-house clinics
- Processed clinic mail by scanning all mail into CLIO and notifying the respective Professor by email when the Professor receives mail
- Completed various research projects delegated by the Staff Attorney
Certified Legal Intern
Florida Coastal Legal Clinic - Family Law
01.2015 - 05.2015
- Filed and drafted motions, petitions, and various other legal documents for indigent clients in delinquency cases, custody proceedings, and marriage dissolutions
- Handled cases from the trial court level to the appellate level, including the Florida Supreme Court if necessary
- Gained experience interviewing clients, obtaining relevant discovery, case planning, negotiating and mediating
- Participated in court hearings and trials
Education
Juris Doctor -
Florida Coastal School of Law
Jacksonville, Florida05.2016
Bachelor of Science - Legal Studies, Minor in English
St. John’s University
Queens, New York05.2011
Skills
- Advanced knowledge of Smartsheet and Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, PowerPoint, Word, Outlook, Teams)
- Team Leadership & Staff Development
- Strategic Planning & Execution
- Performance Management & Coaching
- Cross-Functional Collaboration
- Performance evaluations
Certification
Member, Florida Bar — Licensed Attorney (Inactive Status)
Timeline
Manager III
Texas Education Agency
08.2021 - 08.2025
Compliance Analyst III
Texas Education Agency
11.2019 - 08.2021
Special Investigator VI
Texas Education Agency
12.2018 - 11.2019
Children’s Legal Services, Attorney
Department of Children and Families
05.2017 - 10.2018
Law Clerk
Holbrook Law, P.A.
09.2016 - 12.2016
Student Clinician
Florida Coastal Trust and Estates Practitioner Clinic
08.2015 - 12.2015
Student Clerk
Florida Coastal Legal Clinic
05.2015 - 12.2015
Certified Legal Intern
Florida Coastal Legal Clinic - Family Law
01.2015 - 05.2015
Bachelor of Science - Legal Studies, Minor in English
St. John’s University
Juris Doctor -
Florida Coastal School of Law
BAR ADMISSION AND EDUCATION
The Florida Bar, Admitted in September 2016 (Inactive, member in good standing)