Courtney R. Thompson

Salary - Step 9 Masters - $60,040 40+ Hours per Week

• Planned and implemented integrated lessons to meet national standards.
• Incorporated multiple types of teaching and learning strategies into classroom.
• Graded and evaluated student assignments, papers, and course work.
• Incorporated exciting and engaging activities to achieve student participation and hands-on learning.
• Worked cooperatively with other teachers, administrators, and parents to help students reach learning objectives.
• Developed and administered assessments for students to measure academic proficiency and understanding.
• Participated in parent teacher conference to discuss developments of students and increase support.
• Designed detailed learning plans for struggling students based on test, homework and assignment records.

• Winthrop Initiative for STEM Education - 3-5 Hours Per Week
• Provided guidance and recommended instructional strategies for undergraduate and graduate education majors during internships.
• Planned, developed, and implemented strategies to convey information with key decision makers.
• Guest speaker at the Teacher Induction Ceremony for the Richard W. Riley College of Education.

Salary - Step 7 Masters - $55,861 40+ Hours Per Week

• Instructed students in the classroom, hybrid schedule and virtually.
• Analyzed data that assessed student progress toward objectives, expectations, and/or goals for the purpose of providing feedback to students, parents, and administration.
• Instructed students for the purpose of improving their success in academic, interpersonal and daily living skills through a defined course of study.
• Reviewed curriculum and devised alternate approaches to presenting lessons to increase student understanding.
• Managed caseload of multiple students with 504, IEPs and ESOL accommodations.
• Communicated frequently with parents, students and faculty to provide feedback and discuss instructional strategies.
• Administered assessments to determine each student's specific educational and social needs.
• Worked collaboratively with other teachers to review data and develop instructional strategies to address student learning objectives.
• ADEPT Peer Evaluator. Observed, evaluated, and provided feedback to new teachers in the district who were seeking professional certification.
• Science Literacy Design Leader. Helped other teachers to promote science literacy and increased schoolwide Biology 1 EOC scores by 6%.

Pay $37/Hour 5-10 Hours Per Week

• Individualized instruction for regular and special education students, 6-12.
• Collaborated with parents to create tutoring sessions appropriate for student's age, learning preference and learning style.
• Administered feedback to students using positive reinforcement techniques to encourage and build confidence.
• Participated in training classes to improve tutoring practices and learn new tutoring techniques.
• Worked with students in small study areas or home environments to provide educational support.
• Responded to after hours email and telephone requests to provide assistance with specific questions.
• Offered complete instructional support for students unable to attend regular classes.
• Provided eLearning opportunities during the pandemic.