Jill Thompson
New Market
Summary
Adaptable and team-focused professional who consistently displays both initiative and dependability in solving issues. Skilled in introducing students to diverse art concepts, curriculum development, and student progress assessment. Excited to bring my experience in art, education, and athletics, to an academic environment focused on the development of children of all ages.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
Work History
Art Teacher
Blue Heron Elementary School
07.2023 - Current
- Inspired students and assisted in developing creativity and self-expression through various art forms and media.
- Used technology in classrooms to integrate technology and multimedia tools into art lessons and enhance student learning.
- Adapted instruction to meet individual student needs to differentiate instruction to meet students' diverse learning needs and abilities.
- Developed and implemented engaging art lessons for students in grades pre-kindergarten through 5th grade.
Resident Substitute Teacher
Blue Heron Elementary School
01.2023 - 06.2023
- Responsible for teaching classes grade levels kindergarten to fifth grade
- Serves as sole resident substitute for two elementary schools (Blue Heron & Urbana)
- Upheld classroom routines to support student environments and maintain consistent schedules.
- Repeatedly requested as substitute teacher by teachers based on excellent past referrals and trusted performance.
Physical Education Teacher
Hale Keiki School
08.2018 - 06.2020
- Assessed student physical fitness levels and adjusted objectives according to successes.
- Developed and implemented an enduring physical education curriculum for an entire elementary school ranging from preschool to fifth grade.
- Responsible for the procurement and budget of all school-related physical education aids.
Education
Master of Arts - Teaching
Mount Saint Mary's University
Emmitsburg, MD12-2025
Bachelor of Arts - Studio Art
Georgetown University
Washington, D.C.12.2006
Skills
- Leadership - currently coach High School Varsity cross country as well as two youth non-profit running programs
- Youth Program Development
- Multimedia instruction
- Art technique
- Classroom management
- Visual arts instruction
Volunteer Experience
- Volunteer Coach, Frederick Blaze Youth Track and Cross Country Teams
- Volunteer, Girls on the Run
- Volunteer, American Youth Soccer Organization
Timeline
Art Teacher
Blue Heron Elementary School
07.2023 - Current
Resident Substitute Teacher
Blue Heron Elementary School
01.2023 - 06.2023
Physical Education Teacher
Hale Keiki School
08.2018 - 06.2020
Master of Arts - Teaching
Mount Saint Mary's University
Bachelor of Arts - Studio Art
Georgetown University
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