- Exploring famous landmarks, historical sites, and cultural attractions in a new destination
- Exploring various forms of art, such as watercolor painting
- Crafting and DIY home projects
- Mindfulness Practices
- Watching and writing about reality TV
Hi, I’m
Dominique Thompson
Bloomsburg,PA
Summary
Accomplished Language Arts Teacher and Freelance Newswriter with a proven track record at Central Columbia School District and Realitytea.com. Expert in content creation, curriculum design, modeling textual understanding, and grammar proficiency. Demonstrated ability to enhance student engagement and comprehension through innovative teaching strategies and compelling writing. Skilled in collaboration and adaptability, significantly improving learning outcomes and content quality.
Overview
13
years of professional experience
1
Certification
Work History
Realitytea.com/TotallyHer Media, LLC
Freelance Newswriter
09.2023 - Current
Job overview
- Demonstrated expertise in writing, editing, and proofreading to create compelling content.
- Collaborated with editors to refine drafts, ensuring uniformity in tone and style across all platforms.
- Created and optimized engaging, high-quality content within strict time frames.
- Executed in-depth research on various topics, generating engaging content for readers.
- Sought out stories by regularly reviewing other news organizations' information.
- Ensured integrity by adhering to strict ethics when covering sensitive topics.
- Created engaging visual elements that enhanced written content.
Central Columbia School District
8th Grade Language Arts Teacher
06.2012 - 06.2021
Job overview
- Increased student comprehension by utilizing diverse reading materials and differentiated instruction strategies tailored to individual learning needs.
- Improved student writing skills by providing detailed feedback on essays, reports, and creative pieces, guiding them towards higher-quality work in future assignments.
- Promoted analytical skills in students through guided Socratic questioning and targeted writing assignments.
- Enriched students' educational experience by collaborating with colleagues on interdisciplinary projects.
- Evaluated academic skills of each student through verbal assessments, graded assignments, and standardized tests.
- Utilized multimedia strategies and technology to convey information in fresh and interesting ways to enhance classroom engagement.
- Ensured alignment between curriculum standards, assessments, and instructional materials to maximize student success in mastering required content.
- Analyzed test outcomes to identify student difficulties.
- Conducted formative assessments to evaluate student progress.
- Enhanced curriculum quality by conducting thorough research and incorporating best practices in instructional design.
- Modified instructional methods to align with evolving curriculum demands.
- Collaborated with colleagues in developing benchmark lessons and identifying curriculum needs of faculty.
- Established a supportive learning environment that fostered positive relationships among students, parents, and staff.
- Managed classroom behavior effectively, setting clear expectations and addressing issues promptly and fairly.
- Maintained up-to-date knowledge on effective English and Language Arts instruction through ongoing training.
- Mentored new teachers within the department by sharing best practices and offering guidance on lesson planning, assessment design, and classroom management techniques.
Education
Bloomsburg University of PennsylvaniaBloomsburg, PA
Master of Education from Elementary Education
12-2009
University Overview
- Successfully completed Student Teaching experiences in both elementary and middle school classrooms
- Participated in Bethlehem Urban Teaching Practicum
- Made Dean's List all semesters
Bloomsburg University of PennsylvaniaBloomsburg, PA
Bachelor of Arts from Journalism And Mass Communication
08-2007
University Overview
- Phi Sigma Sigma Member
- PRSSA Member
Skills
- Strong written and oral communication skills
- Grammar proficiency
- Team collaboration and collaborative learning
- Teaching strategies, lesson planning, and implementation
- Curriculum implementation and compliance
- Curriculum design and mapping
- Content and assessment development
- Instructional technology and interactive learning
- Time management, analytical thinking, and decision-making
- Language arts and social studies subject matter expertise
- Adaptability, flexibility, and Deadline management
Certification
Instructional II Pennsylvania Teacher Certifications:
- Elementary K-6
- Mid-Level English 6-9
- Mid-Level Citizenship Education 6-9
Interests
Timeline
Freelance Newswriter
Realitytea.com/TotallyHer Media, LLC
09.2023 - Current
8th Grade Language Arts Teacher
Central Columbia School District
06.2012 - 06.2021
Instructional II Pennsylvania Teacher Certifications:
- Elementary K-6
- Mid-Level English 6-9
- Mid-Level Citizenship Education 6-9
Bloomsburg University of Pennsylvania
Master of Education from Elementary Education
Bloomsburg University of Pennsylvania
Bachelor of Arts from Journalism And Mass Communication
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