Elizabeth Gibbs-Thompson, Ed.D
Ingleside,IL
Summary
Motivated leader who excels in designing and implementing administrative systems. Top-notch communicator with strong organizational and strategic planning abilities. Perceptive and intuitive practitioner dedicated to partnerships that promote an engaged and empowering work culture. Seeking a leadership opportunity to demonstrate skillset in a collaborative environment.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
Work History
Curriculum Coordinator
Zion Elementary School District 6
2022.07 - Current
- Provided coaching and mentoring to teachers, nurturing their growth as professionals and contributing to a positive school culture.
- Promoted an inclusive educational environment by incorporating culturally responsive pedagogy and materials into curricula.
- Effectively implemented best training practices and adult learning principles in planning and creation of instructional materials.
- Facilitated sharing of best practices among educators through regular team meetings and collaborative planning sessions.
- Led teams in the design and implementation of innovative instructional practices, enhancing overall teaching quality.
- Enhanced curriculum quality by collaborating with educators and administrators to review and modify existing programs.
- Implemented data-driven instructional strategies, resulting in improved student engagement and academic success.
- Evaluated instructional materials, making recommendations for adoption based on relevance and effectiveness.
- Coordinated professional development opportunities for teachers, fostering a culture of continuous learning and improvement.
- Assisted with teacher recruitment process by participating in interviews and reviewing applicant qualifications against program requirements.
- Designed summer school program to support literacy needs, ensuring academic growth and success.
Curriculum Coordinator
Wilmette Schools, District 39
2018.09 - 2022.06
- Evaluated instructional materials, making recommendations for adoption based on relevance and effectiveness.
- Coordinated professional development opportunities for teachers, fostering a culture of continuous learning and improvement.
- Managed resources effectively by overseeing budgeting processes and allocating materials according to needs.
- Established strong relationships with stakeholders, including parents, community members, and external organizations to support student success.
- Collaborated with special education staff to ensure appropriate accommodations were provided for students with diverse learning needs.
- Provided coaching and mentoring to teachers, nurturing their growth as professionals and contributing to a positive school culture.
- Organized curricular events such as workshops or conferences that fostered collaboration between school faculty members.
- Provided subject matter expertise on all courses, materials and lesson plans.
Doctoral Student Endeavors
Judson University
- National VIRTUAL Literacy Conference Creator (pre COVID)
- Senior Writer: Literacy Research Association’s Doctoral Student Innovative Community Group Newsletter
- Guest Instructor for Undergraduate Course: Literacy Across the Curriculum
- Submitted multiple research conference proposals
- Submitted research article for publishing
- Developed and presented professional learning experience for 6-12 teachers: Disciplinary Literacy for the 21st Century Classroom
Middle School ELA Teacher
Faith, Hope & Charity Catholic School
- 6th-8th grade ELA
Middle School Teacher
Strafford Schools
- Department chair
- New teacher mentor
- 6th social studies teacher
- 6th reading teacher
- 7th instructional reading teacher
- 8th ELA teacher
Staff Developer
Missouri Reading Initiative
- 6–12 Literacy Instruction Trainer
- 3–5 Literacy Instruction Trainer
- 6–12+ Content Area Instruction Trainer
- K–12 Administrator Training
Elementary School Teacher
Marshfield Schools
- Pre-K program developer
- Pre-K classroom teacher
- K classroom teacher
- K/1 looping classroom teacher
- K–2 literacy coach
- K–1 at-risk program developer
- K–1 at-risk teacher
Education
Specialist of Education - Educational Leadership
Southern Illinois University Edwardsville
Edwardsville, IL12.2023
Doctor of Education - Literacy
Judson University
Elgin, IL05.2022
Master of Science - Elementary. Education
Missouri State University
Springfield, MO05.2002
Skills
- Educational Leadership and Management
- Staff Recruitment, Development, and Retention
- Engaged Learners
- Curriculum Development
- Inquiry and Problem-Based Learning
- Building Systems and Structures
- Critical Thinking
- Problem-Solving
- Data-Driven Decision Making
- Relationships and Communications
- Culture Building
Education Certifications
- Teacher Evaluation Training, IPA AA #2001, Pending 2024
- Principal Endorsement, Pending 2024
- The Art of Coaching & Coaching for Equity, Bright Morning Team & Elena Aguilar, 2021
- Beyond Diversity, Affiliates of the Pacific Education Group at New Trier, 2021
- Illinois Professional Educator License, 2017
- Reading Recovery Advocacy Training, 2001
- Missouri Teaching Certificate, 1998
Affiliations
- International Literacy Association
- Illinois Reading Council
- Literacy Research Association
- Association for the Study of Higher Education
- American Educational Research Associatiion
Publications
- Top 10 Doctoral Student Must-Haves, An article written for the LRA’s DSICG’s spring newsletter as a supportive piece for those on their doctoral journey., 2021
- We Must Do Better; The Time is Now, Op-ed written for LRA’s DSICG’s fall newsletter expressing the importance for diversity in children’s literature., 2020
Timeline
Curriculum Coordinator
Zion Elementary School District 6
2022.07 - Current
Curriculum Coordinator
Wilmette Schools, District 39
2018.09 - 2022.06
Doctoral Student Endeavors
Judson University
Middle School ELA Teacher
Faith, Hope & Charity Catholic School
Middle School Teacher
Strafford Schools
Staff Developer
Missouri Reading Initiative
Elementary School Teacher
Marshfield Schools
Specialist of Education - Educational Leadership
Southern Illinois University Edwardsville
Doctor of Education - Literacy
Judson University
Master of Science - Elementary. Education
Missouri State University
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