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Dimeca Thompson

New Iberia,LA

Summary

Passionate Teacher with experience developing and implementing diverse curriculums covering wide range of subjects. Highly skilled at motivating students through positive encouragement and reinforcement of concepts via interactive classroom instruction and observation. Successful in helping students develop strong literacy, numeracy, social and learning skills. Skilled Teacher with 14 of years teaching at elementary school levels. Well versed in developing and implementing core curricula. Provided safe learning environment that fostered growth of students both academically and emotionally. Optimized student performance by promoting goal-oriented activities and encouraging critical thinking.

Overview

25
25
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

5th, 2nd, 1st Grade Teacher

Iberia Parish School Board
08.2011 - Current
  • Planned and implemented integrated lessons to meet national standards.
  • 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.
  • Fostered team collaboration between students through group projects.
  • Held conferences with parents to address questions, discuss academic progress and encourage learning goals.
  • Reviewed curriculum and devised alternate approaches to presenting lessons to increase student understanding.
  • Evaluated and revised lesson plans and course content to achieve student-centered learning.
  • Incorporated multiple types of teaching strategies into classroom.
  • Enhanced student knowledge of technology by integrating various web-based applications for research and assignments.
  • Developed and implemented lesson plans that addressed general students as well as those with individualized 504 plans as part of integrated classroom.
  • Encouraged creative thinking and motivated students by addressing individual strengths and weaknesses based on standardized testing results.
  • Kept students on-task with proactive behavior modification and positive reinforcement strategies.
  • Supervised learning groups of students in classroom stations.
  • Incorporated exciting and engaging activities to achieve student participation and hands-on learning.
  • Attended and facilitated IEP meetings for students and families.
  • Took Online course (Top Ten Tools) through Iberia Parish.

5th Grade Elementary Teacher

St. Mary Parish School
08.2009 - 05.2011
  • Planned lessons according to district standards to cover requirements and prepare for standardized tests.
  • Implemented classroom management improvements to enhance class morale and engagement.
  • Assessed student progress by administering tests and evaluating results.
  • Boosted individual perseverance and resilience by setting challenging goals and providing realistic support.

7th and 8th Grade SPED Resource Paraprofessional

Iberia Parish School Board
08.2007 - 05.2009
  • Documented student behaviors, interventions and outcomes to enable lead teacher to address pertinent issues.
  • Delivered personalized educational, behavioral and emotional support to individual students to enable positive learning outcomes.
  • Implemented lessons initiated by teacher or related services personnel.
  • Aided special education teachers in delivering important services for individuals with exceptionalities.
  • Monitored student classroom and outdoors activities to promote student safety.

Certified Nursing Assistant

Kaplan Healthcare Center
06.2001 - 02.2006
  • Provided high-quality personal care services such as bathing, grooming, dressing, and feeding to ensure patient dignity.
  • Assisted patients with daily living activities for enhanced comfort and wellbeing.
  • Checked patient vitals such as temperature, blood pressure, and blood sugar levels.
  • Maintained a clean, safe environment by sanitizing surfaces, changing linens, and disposing of waste properly.
  • Answered call lights and supported patient comfort and safety by adjusting bed rails and equipment.
  • Improved patient care quality by monitoring and recording vital signs, fluid intake, and output.
  • Promoted good oral and personal hygiene by aiding patients with shaving, bathing, and teeth brushing.
  • Reduced fall incidents by implementing safety measures like bed alarms and proper positioning techniques.
  • Prevented pressure ulcers development through frequent turning, repositioning of patients, and diligent skin assessments.
  • Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
  • Enhanced team efficiency by promptly responding to call lights and reporting changes in patient condition to nurses.
  • Promoted independence in patients through walking exercises or assisting them with mobility devices like walkers or wheelchairs.
  • Built rapport with patients and families, providing emotional support during difficult times.

Customer Service & Operations Representative/Agent Services Representative

Continental Airlines Express
05.2000 - 05.2001
  • Enforced safety, security, quality and performance procedures, rules and requirements.
  • Optimized workflows to increase efficiency and decrease errors in day-to-day operations.
  • Managed daily operations for optimal productivity, ensuring timely completion of tasks.
  • Maintained accurate records of operations activity, enabling data-driven decisionmaking.
  • Resolved complex problems utilizing critical thinking skills innovative approaches ultimately driving positive outcomes.
  • Developed strong relationships with clients, vendors, and team members for seamless collaboration and successful outcomes.
  • Facilitated clear communication between team members vendors clients fostering a collaborative environment conducive success.
  • Collaborated with various departments to support daily activities oversight and coordination.
  • Increased customer satisfaction through exceptional service and communication skills.
  • Ensured compliance with company policies, industry regulations, and best practices at all times.
  • Reduced client concerns by promptly addressing issues and providing effective solutions.
  • Handled customer needs and issues by working with representatives and customers directly.
  • Communicated freight status with customers, shipping partners, receiving parties and internal team.
  • Scheduled and communicated freight pick-up and delivery information.
  • Documented security transactions such as purchases, sales and conversions to create in-depth database of clients and transactions completed.
  • Ensured compliance with regulatory requirements by staying abreast of industry trends and best practices in agent services representation.

Education

High School Diploma -

New Iberia Senior High School
New Iberia, LA

Teaching Certification

Nicholls State University
Thibodaux, LA

Bachelor of Science - Aviation Management And Operations Business Admins

University of Louisiana At Monroe
Monroe, LA
05-2000

Skills

  • P>Classroom management
  • P>Student-centered learning
  • P>Test Proctoring
  • P>NIET School
  • P>PBIS Team
  • Organizational skills
  • Team collaboration
  • Classroom management
  • Phonics instruction
  • Relationship building
  • Professional development
  • Reading instruction
  • Parent-teacher communication
  • Problem-solving skills
  • Early childhood education
  • Technology integration
  • Lesson planning
  • Teaching strategies
  • Growth mindset
  • Assessment administration
  • Proficient in [software]
  • Activity development
  • Math instruction
  • Compliance standards
  • Student assessment
  • Field trip organization
  • Standardized tests
  • Safety awareness
  • Special needs support
  • Individualized education plans
  • Activity planning
  • Behavior modeling
  • Technology-based instruction
  • Multimedia instruction
  • Pupil supervision
  • Common core assessments
  • Diverse learning modalities
  • Social-emotional learning
  • Academic record keeping
  • Differentiated instruction
  • Collaborative teamwork
  • Multitasking and organization
  • Conflict resolution
  • Curriculum development
  • Group and individual instruction
  • Project-based learning
  • Oral communication
  • Student testing
  • Interactive learning
  • Elementary education
  • Positive reinforcement
  • Critical thinking
  • Time management
  • [State] teaching certification
  • Progress reporting
  • Cooperative learning experience
  • Student-centered learning

Accomplishments

  • Improved test scores by 98% by reworking approach.

Certification

Teacher Certification

Personal Information

Title: Teacher

Timeline

5th, 2nd, 1st Grade Teacher

Iberia Parish School Board
08.2011 - Current

5th Grade Elementary Teacher

St. Mary Parish School
08.2009 - 05.2011

7th and 8th Grade SPED Resource Paraprofessional

Iberia Parish School Board
08.2007 - 05.2009

Certified Nursing Assistant

Kaplan Healthcare Center
06.2001 - 02.2006

Customer Service & Operations Representative/Agent Services Representative

Continental Airlines Express
05.2000 - 05.2001

Teaching Certification

Nicholls State University

High School Diploma -

New Iberia Senior High School

Bachelor of Science - Aviation Management And Operations Business Admins

University of Louisiana At Monroe

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