Holly Boget Thompson
Walnut Creek,CA
Summary
Dynamic professional with a proven track record in special education and financial planning, notably at Acalanes Union High School District. Excelled in creating impactful IEPs and fostering student growth, blending critical thinking with exceptional rapport-building skills and collaboration between parent community, staff and students. In previous sales career, demonstrating unparalleled dedication to client success and academic advancement.
Overview
33
33
years of professional experience
Work History
Special Education Specialist
Acalanes Union High School District
08.1999 - 10.2024
- Created and managed IEPs to define student learning objectives and educational strategies, in addition to applying instructional knowledge and methods to support goals.
- Partnered with standard education teachers from across academic departments.
- Taught multiple subjects to students with intellectual or emotional disabilities.
- Led activities that developed students' physical, emotional, and social growth.
- Delivered effective and differentiated classroom instruction to range of neurodiverse students.
- Cultivated connections and strong student rapport to foster classroom engagement, in addition to recording student progress to inform parents and school administration.
- Conducted assessments of students to determine individual needs.
- Worked closely with parents and guardians to address students' issues on multiple fronts.
- Helped students with special needs integrate into general classroom environments by advocating for individual requirements and helping teachers solve problems.
- Assisted struggling students to maintain progress levels by designing individualized lesson plans focused on areas for improvement.
- Utilized technology to create meaningful lessons that engage students.
- Modified general education curriculum for special-needs students using various instructional techniques and technologies.
- Assisted with post secondary transition to colleges, careers and continuing education.
Special Day Class Teacher
Mt. Diablo Unified SD
08.1996 - 07.1999
- Assisted struggling students to maintain progress levels by designing individualized lesson plans focused on areas for improvement.
- Taught multiple subjects to students with intellectual or emotional disabilities.
- Created and managed IEPs to define student learning objectives and educational strategies, in addition to applying instructional knowledge and methods to support goals.
- Led activities that developed students' physical, emotional, and social growth.
Financial Planner
Equitable
01.1994 - 05.1995
- Educated teachers on retirement options and potential future earnings.
- Interviewed clients to determine current income, expenses, insurance coverage, tax status, financial objectives, risk tolerance and other information needed to develop financial plan.
- Developed recommendations specific to client's financial situation on variety of topics.
- Coached and advised clients in business plans and processes to achieve profit objectives.
- Established and deepened existing client relationships through complex financial planning.
- Educated clients on potential risks and rewards associated with various investments.
- Studied financial documents to identify potential areas needing improvement.
Recruiter
Brendan Temporary Services
01.1993 - 08.1993
- Operated and maintained applicant tracking and candidate management systems.
- Conducted phone interviews to assess applicants relevant knowledge, skills, experience and aptitudes.
- Conducted reference checks, background screening and other pre-employment checks to verify information on applicant's resume.
- Coordinated schedules to arrange management interviews with applicants.
- Studied job descriptions and qualifications to determine applicant requirements.
Account Executive Trainee
Dean Witter Reynolds
09.1992 - 12.1992
- Discussed financial options with clients and provided informed suggestions.
- Met with members to understand goals and recommend solutions to fit specific needs.
- Developed advanced product knowledge to share current information while generating and delivering products quotes.
- Prepared contracts and related documentation according to strict standards.
- Networked to identify potential new clients and expand geographic territories.
Sales Associate
Russ Berrie & Company
10.1991 - 03.1992
- Listed on weekly Big Bookers list and features as top 10 rookie for shipments, bookings and new accounts.
- Collaborated with current and potential small businesses extensively to understand needs before proposing specific solutions covering 100 miles
- Attained deep and thorough knowledge of company's products and solutions to help accomplish mutual success and partnership between buyer and seller.
- Solved customer challenges by offering relevant products and services.
- Maintained relationships with customers and found new ones by identifying needs and offering appropriate services.
- Engaged in daily cold calls in-person and via telephone and followed up with small business prospects monthly to verify pipeline sufficiency.
- Established close relationships with new small business prospects.
- Engaged with customers to build rapport and loyalty.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Financial Planning And Counseling
Purdue University
West Lafayette, IN07.1991
Multiple Subject/Learning Handicapped/CLAD - Education
St. Mary's College
Moraga, CA08.1996
Autism Addemdum - Special Education
San Joaquin County Office of Education ROP/C
Stockton, CA02.2017
Skills
- Decision-Making
- Critical Thinking
- Conflict resolution techniques
- Building rapport
- Trust building
- Conflict Mediation
- Student Motivation
- Continuing education
- Special Education
- Mediation
- Academic advisement
- Classroom Management
- Data collection and analysis
Timeline
Special Education Specialist
Acalanes Union High School District
08.1999 - 10.2024
Special Day Class Teacher
Mt. Diablo Unified SD
08.1996 - 07.1999
Financial Planner
Equitable
01.1994 - 05.1995
Recruiter
Brendan Temporary Services
01.1993 - 08.1993
Account Executive Trainee
Dean Witter Reynolds
09.1992 - 12.1992
Sales Associate
Russ Berrie & Company
10.1991 - 03.1992
Bachelor of Science - Financial Planning And Counseling
Purdue University
Multiple Subject/Learning Handicapped/CLAD - Education
St. Mary's College
Autism Addemdum - Special Education
San Joaquin County Office of Education ROP/C
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