Christina Thompson
Swansea,IL
Summary
I am a leader with extensive education and experience in developing innovative means to support strategic planning to achieve organizational goals. My leadership style is conducive for establishing the positive, collaborative climate and culture necessary for operating a growth-centered organization. I am committed to uniting all stakeholders to ensure success in achieving organizational goals.
Experienced education leader with strong focus on fostering collaborative environments and driving student success. Skilled in curriculum development, staff mentoring, and conflict resolution. Known for adaptability, reliability, and commitment to meeting evolving needs of both students and faculty. Equipped to make significant impact through effective team management and strategic planning.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Assistant Principal
Grant Middle School
Fairview Heights, Illinois
01.2024 - Current
- Organize and analyze academic and disciplinary data to evaluate system effectiveness and identify areas of improvement.
- Lead committees and collaborate with team members while planning events, raising funds, evaluating progress, and setting new goals.
- Track emergency preparedness as well as truancy issues and report to the regional office.
- Implement incentives and disciplinary actions with approximately a 50% decrease in behavior issues.
- Mentor, coach, and evaluate teachers.
- Lead professional development workshops for faculty to enhance instructional strategies and classroom management.
- Assist with hiring and personnel management.
- Survey and address school community needs and interests.
- Network, engage, and communicate with community partners.
Principal Intern & English Teacher
Grant Middle School
Fairview Heights, Illinois
01.2019 - 01.2024
- Analyzed data, curriculum, and instruction to align curriculum needs.
- Assessed progress towards school improvement plan goals.
- Monitored and supported after school events.
- Developed and implemented student engagement strategies to enhance classroom participation.
- Diversified learning experiences according to learner needs and styles.
- Facilitated learner success and reached over 80% achievement rate.
- Guided paraprofessionals towards meeting learners’ individual education goals.
- Collaborated with colleagues and families to enhance learning experiences and ensure learner success.
- Assisted with planning and preparing field day events, character education class, and the school newspaper.
- Substituted for principals and assistant principals in their absences.
Kindergarten Teacher
Carter Lake Elementary
Tacoma, Washington
01.2017 - 01.2018
- Facilitated a dynamic learning experience for first year students.
- Evaluated learners for kindergarten-readiness.
- Utilized multiple methods to meet diverse needs.
- Collaborated to meet English Language Learner needs.
- Actively participated in the professional learning community to analyze student growth data and plan diverse lessons.
- Ensured growth for all students with a 92% mastery rate.
Middle School English & History Teacher
Keithville Elementary/Middle
Keithville, Louisiana
01.2013 - 01.2016
- Collaborated to plan and implement a school carnival profiting over $4,000.00.
- Led professional development activities.
- Mentored new teachers. Established an 80-96% learner growth rate, including students with disabilities and gifted learners.
- Utilized response to intervention techniques and goal-setting to facilitate growth.
Education
M.A. - Nonprofit Management
Washington University in St. Louis
St. Louis, MO01-2024
M.A. - Educational Leadership
McKendree University
01-2020
B.S. - Elementary Education, Minors in English and History
Mississippi University For Women
Columbus, MS01-2008
Skills
- Cooperative project engagement
- Data Collection & Analysis
- Human Resource Management
- Organizational design
- Instructional leadership
- Community Relations
- Student achievement
- Analytics-driven education
- Strategic Planning
- Faculty support
- School safety protocols
- Strategic leadership in organizations
Certification
- CPR Certified, 2025
- Crisis Prevention Institute Trained, 2025
- Illinois Teacher Evaluation, 2020
- Illinois PEL #2385700
- Illinois Principal Type 75, 2022
- Illinois Principal Association, 2020-present
- IPA Southwest Region Assistant Principal Chair, 2024-present
- Marquis Who’s Who, 2025
- Missouri Administrator License, 2025
Certifications And Memberships
- CPR Certified, 2025
- Crisis Prevention Institute Trained, 2025
- Illinois Teacher Evaluation, 2020
- Illinois PEL #2385700, 2022
- Illinois Principal Type 75, 2022
- Illinois Principal Association, 2020-present
- IPA Southwest Region Assistant Principal Chair, 2024-present
- Marquis Who's Who, 2025
- Missouri Administrator License, 2025
Timeline
Assistant Principal
Grant Middle School
01.2024 - Current
Principal Intern & English Teacher
Grant Middle School
01.2019 - 01.2024
Kindergarten Teacher
Carter Lake Elementary
01.2017 - 01.2018
Middle School English & History Teacher
Keithville Elementary/Middle
01.2013 - 01.2016
M.A. - Nonprofit Management
Washington University in St. Louis
M.A. - Educational Leadership
McKendree University
B.S. - Elementary Education, Minors in English and History
Mississippi University For Women