Emily Thomson
Highlands Ranch,CO
Summary
Meticulous and caring parent, student, and paraprofessional. Passionate about learning and implementing the most advanced information, research, and techniques to help children learn and thrive in a safe, accepting environment. Excited to grow my knowledge in and around mental health and clinical counseling.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
Work History
Substitute Education Assistant
Douglas County Public Schools
Highlands Ranch , CO
2023.12 - Current
- Provided classroom coverage and instructional support to teachers.
- Ensured a safe, positive learning environment for students.
- Monitored student behavior and provided appropriate guidance when needed.
- Assisted with the supervision of students during lunch and recess periods.
- Conducted small group activities to reinforce lessons taught by teacher.
- Provided one-on-one assistance to struggling students.
- Maintained focused, inclusive and supportive learning environments.
Assistant Sunday School Teacher
St. Andrew Methodist Church
Highlands Ranch , CO
2022.06 - Current
- Provided instruction to children on spiritual values and Bible stories.
- Assisted with weekly Sunday School lessons.
- Encouraged children to participate in class discussions and activities.
- Created a positive learning environment for students.
- Monitored students' behavior in the classroom setting.
- Engaged students through games, crafts, music, and drama related to biblical themes.
- Answered student questions, addressed needs and deescalated tense or emergency situations.
- Conversed with children's parents after class to establish cooperative relationships.
Parent Volunteer
Cougar Run Elementary School
Highlands Ranch , CO
2021.09 - Current
- Assisted with the planning and implementation of a variety of school events and activities.
- Provided support to teachers in classrooms, libraries, computer labs and other areas as needed.
- Organized and coordinated fundraising efforts for student initiatives.
- Greeted visitors and provided assistance upon request at various school functions.
- Chaperoned field trips to museums, parks and other area locations.
- Helped improve children's reading abilities by reading books and listening to students read.
Education
Associate of Arts - Psychology
Arapahoe Community College
Littleton, CO2021-12
Bachelor of Arts - Psychology
University of Denver
Denver, COSkills
- Managing multiple projects/responsibilities at once
- Connecting with and teaching children
- Finding/leveraging individual students' strengths
- Creating a safe, accepting environment for children
Affiliations
- Swimming, skiing
- 2023 Team Parent for Thunder Sisters girls soccer team
- 10/2021 - 5/2023 Restaurant Night Fundraising Manager; Cougar Run Elementary PTO
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Substitute Education Assistant
Douglas County Public Schools
2023.12 - Current
Assistant Sunday School Teacher
St. Andrew Methodist Church
2022.06 - Current
Parent Volunteer
Cougar Run Elementary School
2021.09 - Current
Associate of Arts - Psychology
Arapahoe Community College
Bachelor of Arts - Psychology
University of Denver
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