Cheryl Thompson
St. Joseph,MI
Summary
Enthusiastic educator with communication and interpersonal skills necessary to lead classrooms and execute lesson plans. Provides instruction and guidance to students of all ages. Creates positive classroom environments and effectively manages student behavior.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
Work History
Teacher
Hollywood Elementary/ EduStaff
08.2022 - Current
- Advised and counseled students to help them develop skills and knowledge required to succeed.
- Designed detailed learning plans for struggling students based on test, homework and assignment records.
- Developed and administered tests for students to measure academic proficiency and understanding.
- Increased educational expertise and knowledge by participating in instructor-oriented workshops.
- Scheduled conferences with parents to discuss students' progress and classroom behavior.
- Supported student physical, mental, and social development using classroom games and activities.
- Communicated frequently with parents, students, and faculty to provide feedback and discuss instructional strategies.
- Implemented creative ways to foster curiosity for complex principles through hands-on learning and planned activities.
- Shifted between formal and informal methods of teaching to keep students engaged.
Permanent Building Substitute Teacher
Lakeshore/Hollywood/EduStaff
09.2021 - 06.2022
- Kept accurate and current attendance records and assignment sheets to maintain file compliance.
- Followed lesson plans designed by absent teachers.
- Organized and cleaned teaching areas after daily use to maintain high standards for returning teachers or other substitutes.
- Followed classroom plans left by class teacher to continue student education and reinforce core concepts.
- Enforced school and class rules to maintain order in classroom.
- Upheld classroom routines to support student environments and maintain consistent schedules.
- Implemented classroom management techniques to maintain positive learning environment.
Substitue Teacher
EduSfaff
01.2019 - 09.2021
- Monitored student behavior and administered discipline as needed.
- Repeatedly requested as substitute teacher by teachers based on excellent past referrals and trusted performance.
- Kept students on-task with proactive behavior modification and positive reinforcement strategies.
- Developed and implemented engaging lesson plans to accommodate varied student learning styles.
- Provided instruction for students in core subject areas.
Noon Supervisor
St. Joseph Public Schools
09.2013 - 06.2020
- Maintained group discipline through positive reinforcement, behavior modeling and collaboration with building staff
- Encouraged children's emotional and social development.
- Supervised students at lunch and recess.
- Upheld rules and procedures to insure student safety.
Education
Bachelor of Science - University Studies
Western Michigan University
Kalamazoo, MI05.2021
Skills
- Interactive Media
- Student Evaluation
- Parent Conferences
- Behavior Modification Techniques
- Critical Thinking
- Motivating Students
- Consistent Supervision
- Substitute Teacher Coordination
- Complex Problem-Solving
- Educational Opportunities
- Classroom Management
- Classroom and Activity Supervision
- Discipline
- Strategy Assistance
Timeline
Teacher
Hollywood Elementary/ EduStaff
08.2022 - Current
Permanent Building Substitute Teacher
Lakeshore/Hollywood/EduStaff
09.2021 - 06.2022
Substitue Teacher
EduSfaff
01.2019 - 09.2021
Noon Supervisor
St. Joseph Public Schools
09.2013 - 06.2020
Bachelor of Science - University Studies
Western Michigan University
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