Cerette M. Thompson
Decatur,GA
Summary
Experienced special education teacher now retired, seeking to bring a strong focus on education solutions to students' as a Substitute Teacher or General Educational Development (GED).
Overview
35
35
years of professional experience
Work History
Special Education Teacher
DeKalb County School District
Stone Mountain, GA 30083
12.2003 - 06.2025
- Engaged with diverse teams to design and implement effective supportive learning environments.
- Designed and executed instructional strategies to elevate student engagement and participation.
- Evaluated student performance and modified instructional approaches to foster educational success.
- Oversaw development and management of individualized education plans and documentation to ensure compliance with special education regulations.
- Executed functional behavior assessments to identify and analyze behavioral patterns.
- Implemented research-based instructional strategies tailored to individual learning needs.
- Achieved improved student outcomes through regular analysis of educational data and instructional assessment. Created effective learning resources that catered to individual student requirements. Enhanced lesson planning processes to better support personalized learning initiatives.
- Designed, executed, and evaluated individualized education plans (IEPs) and behavior intervention plans (BIPs) to enhance student academic and behavioral outcomes to diverse learning needs.
- Implemented behavior management strategies to enhance classroom environment
- Facilitated consultations and collaborations with parents, guardians, teachers, administrators, and support staff regarding students' educational programming.
Program Director/GED Instructor
Girls Club of New York
Bronx, New York 10456
06.1990 - 06.1996
- Directed the creation and implementation of programs aimed at improving youth engagement and educational success.
- Oversaw budget management to ensure optimal resource allocation for diverse initiatives.
- Engaged with community stakeholders to strengthen outreach strategies and expand support service offerings.
- Developed and implemented training programs to enhance staff skills and promote teamwork.
- Created dynamic learning experiences through the development of interactive GED preparation activities to foster student engagement and success.
- Cultivated partnerships with local businesses to facilitate internship opportunities for students pursuing GED completion.
- Engaged with community organizations to coordinate resource provision and support initiatives aimed at advancing students' educational success.
- Implemented assessment tools to monitor student progress and identify areas for improvement.
Education
Master of Science - Curriculum And Instruction
Liberty University
Lynchburg, VASkills
- Targeted math support
- Effective parent-teacher communication
- Supportive counseling
- Team-based instruction
- Technology-enhanced teaching
- Special education expertise spanning 20 years
- Background in GED education
- Small group instruction
- Differentiated instruction
Timeline
Special Education Teacher
DeKalb County School District
12.2003 - 06.2025
Program Director/GED Instructor
Girls Club of New York
06.1990 - 06.1996
Master of Science - Curriculum And Instruction
Liberty University