Gracie Thompson
Telford,TN
Summary
Transitioning from hands-on educational setting, bringing strong communication and organizational skills developed in school environment. Skilled in lesson planning and student engagement, with focus on creating positive learning experiences. Seeking to leverage these transferable skills in new and dynamic field.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
Work History
Small Business Employee
Mill Spring Makers Market
07.2022 - 05.2024
- Self-motivated, with a strong sense of personal responsibility, delivering an exceptional customer experience.
- Built meaningful relationships with over 75 local artists, memorizing their names and businesses, and serving as a spokesperson for their work.
- Fostered a vibrant, welcoming community within the store, making the market an engaging destination for visitors.
- Assisted in developing social media marketing campaigns, promoting local artists, and driving foot traffic.
- Skilled at working independently and collaboratively, quickly adapting to new tasks and challenges.
Summer Camp Counselor
Camp Timberline
05.2024 - 08.2024
- Directed the summer tennis program, managing over 10 new campers each week and ensuring a safe, engaging environment for over 20 hours away from home.
- Completed an intensive two-week training in camper safety, emergency preparedness, and outdoor leadership.
- Supervised daily activities and outdoor excursions, including weekly 7-mile sunset hikes, while maintaining camper safety from environmental and physical hazards.
- Fostered teamwork with co-counselors to balance responsibilities, prevent burnout, and ensure all campers thrived emotionally, socially, and physically.
- Served as a liaison between campers and parents, providing clear updates, and addressing concerns with professionalism and care.
Student Teaching Intern
Harold McCormick Elementary School
08.2025 - Current
- Serve as the primary communicator between mentor teachers, campus professors, and university supervisors, demonstrating determination, professionalism, and poise to maintain up-to-date coordination.
- Plan and deliver lessons under the guidance of mentor teachers, with observation and feedback from university supervisors, continuously refining instructional strategies.
- Assist in managing classroom behavior to create a positive, productive learning environment for students.
- Develop strong professional networks and cultivate skills in classroom leadership, lesson planning, and educational best practices.
Education
High School Diploma -
Providence Academy
Johnson City, TN05-2022
Bachelor of Arts - Elementary Education Major
East Tennessee State University
Johnson City, TN05-2026
Skills
- Communication skills
- Strong interpersonal skills
- Time management
- Hard working
Campus & Community Involvement
ETSU Women’s Club Soccer Team 2022-2023
Alpha Xi Delta Sorority, Philanthropy Director 2023-present
Student Government Association, Senate Member 2023-present
Timeline
Student Teaching Intern
Harold McCormick Elementary School
08.2025 - Current
Summer Camp Counselor
Camp Timberline
05.2024 - 08.2024
Small Business Employee
Mill Spring Makers Market
07.2022 - 05.2024
High School Diploma -
Providence Academy
Bachelor of Arts - Elementary Education Major
East Tennessee State University
Honors and Achievements
National Society of Leadership and Success Member 2022-present,
Wilderness and Outdoors First Aid Trained 2024-2026,
Sexual Abuse Awareness Trained 2025
CPR and First Aid Certified 2025-2027