Amber Thompson
Hawthorne,NV
Summary
Experienced educator and business owner with a strong focus on team collaboration and crisis management. Proven ability to develop engaging lesson plans and foster positive relationships with clients and students. Eager to leverage skills in community outreach and advocacy.
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
Work History
Florist Designer, Owner, Office Manager
Flowers by Ness
Hawthorne, Nevada
12.2005 - Current
- Created floral designs with fresh flowers for special occasions such as weddings, funerals, and holidays.
- Processed sales transactions via cash register and telephone orders.
- Maintained detailed records of customer orders and invoices.
- Assisted customers in selecting suitable products for their needs and preferences.
Teacher
Mineral County School District
Hawthorne, NV
08.2017 - 06.2025
- Developed engaging lesson plans aligned with curriculum standards.
- Implemented assessment strategies to evaluate student progress effectively.
- Collaborated with colleagues to design interdisciplinary projects and activities.
- Managed classroom behavior using positive reinforcement techniques.
- Communicated regularly with parents regarding student performance and needs.
- Participated in professional development workshops to enhance teaching skills.
- Built and strengthened positive relationships with students, parents, and teaching staff.
Intern
CAHS
Hawthorne, NV
08.2012 - 05.2013
- Assisted in organizing community health outreach programs.
- Supported data collection and analysis for program evaluations.
- Participated in training sessions to enhance skills and knowledge base.
- Maintained accurate records of all activities performed throughout internship period.
- Maintained positive working relationship with fellow staff and management.
- Identified needs of customers promptly and efficiently.
Education
Bachelor of Arts For Teaching - Early Childhood Education
Great Basin College
Elko, NV05-2019
Bachelor of Science - Human Development And Family Studies
University of Nevada Reno
Reno NV12-2013
Skills
- Client advocacy
- Crisis intervention
- Community outreach
- Effective communication
- Team collaboration
- Relationship building
- Professional development
- Substance abuse
- Empathy development
- Sexual assault response
- Human trafficking awareness
- Self-care strategies
- Child welfare expertise
- Victim advocacy
- Safety planning
- Elder abuse prevention
- Multicultural competence
- Mental health awareness
- Active listening
- Family therapy
- Disadvantaged youth programs
- Behavioral therapy
- Multitasking Abilities
- Reliability
Accomplishments
QRIS 5 Star rated Classroom for MCSD
Timeline
Teacher
Mineral County School District
08.2017 - 06.2025
Intern
CAHS
08.2012 - 05.2013
Florist Designer, Owner, Office Manager
Flowers by Ness
12.2005 - Current
Bachelor of Arts For Teaching - Early Childhood Education
Great Basin College
Bachelor of Science - Human Development And Family Studies
University of Nevada Reno