Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals.
Hi, I’m
Joan Thompson
Moscow,PA
Summary
Overview
31
years of professional experience
Work History
North Pocono School District
Eighth Grade Reading Teacher
2006.08 - Current (20 education.years_Label & 3 education.months_Label)
Job overview
- Kept classroom environments consistent and focused on learning by establishing and enforcing clear objectives.
- Assessed submitted class assignments, determined grades, and reviewed work with struggling students to boost success chance.
- Administered assessments and standardized tests to evaluate student progress.
- Utilized multimedia strategies and technology to convey information in fresh and interesting ways.
- Completed in-service and additional training to maintain professional growth.
- Leveraged diverse learning strategies to prepare students for higher-level education requirements.
- Collaborated with specialists to meet needs of learning support students requiring extra support.
- Planned and supervised class projects, field trips and visits by guest speakers.
Penn Foster Career School
Online Grader
2003.07 - 2019.01 (15 education.years_Label & 6 education.months_Label)
Job overview
- Improved student performance by defining clear goals and communicating performance metrics.
- Facilitated learning with creation of engaging written and oral assignments.
- Optimized learning plans based on student performance and feedback.
Stroudsburg Area School District
Seventh Grade English Teacher
1997.08 - 2002.06 (4 education.years_Label & 10 education.months_Label)
Job overview
- Developed Reading & Writing Workshop for struggling students.
- Integrated Smartboard and other instructional technologies into classroom.
- Communicated with parents and guardians regarding student progress and behavioral issues.
- Utilized multimedia strategies and technology to convey information in fresh and interesting ways.
- Designed and facilitated group projects to foster teamwork and problem-solving skills.
The Princeton Review
SAT Instructor
2000.08 - 2001.01 (5 education.months_Label)
Job overview
- Monitored scheduled SAT test.
- Led tutoring workshops for groups of students with related tutoring needs.
Stroudsburg Area School District
Technology/Study Skills Teacher
1995.08 - 1997.06 (1 education.year_Label & 10 education.months_Label)
Job overview
- Responsible for writing and piloting course.
- Improved students' analytical skills by introducing state-of-the-art computer program technologies.
- Fostered student curiosity and interest through creative hands-on activities.
Stroudsburg Area School District
Eighth Grade English Teacher
1994.08 - 1995.06 (10 education.months_Label)
Job overview
- Created and implemented activities to foster critical thinking skills of students.
- Prepared comprehensive English curriculum for multiple classes in a block schedule.
Saint Mary's School
English Teacher/Grades 5-8 Teacher
1992.08 - 1994.06 (1 education.year_Label & 10 education.months_Label)
Job overview
- Prepared instruction materials, constructed bulletin boards, and set up work areas for three grade levels.
- Kept classroom environments consistent and focused on learning by establishing and enforcing clear objectives.
Education
Pennsylvania State UniversityUniversity Park, PA
Bachelor of Arts from Humanities/Business
University Overview
Pennsylvania State UniversityUniversity Park, PA
from Secondary English Certification
University Overview
East Stroudsburg University of PennsylvaniaEast Stroudsburg, PA
Master of Arts from Reading Specialist
University Overview
Skills
- Interactive Media
- Strong English Language Skills
- Student Records Management
- Progress Monitoring
- Instructional Plan Implementation
- Public Speaking Expertise
- Team Collaboration
Additional Information
Additional Information
- Most Motivating Instructor by Princeton Review
- Outstanding Contribution to Education by Association for Supervision Curriculum & Development
Timeline
Eighth Grade Reading Teacher
North Pocono School District
2006.08 - Current (20 education.years_Label & 3 education.months_Label)
Online Grader
Penn Foster Career School
2003.07 - 2019.01 (15 education.years_Label & 6 education.months_Label)
SAT Instructor
The Princeton Review
2000.08 - 2001.01 (5 education.months_Label)
Seventh Grade English Teacher
Stroudsburg Area School District
1997.08 - 2002.06 (4 education.years_Label & 10 education.months_Label)
Technology/Study Skills Teacher
Stroudsburg Area School District
1995.08 - 1997.06 (1 education.year_Label & 10 education.months_Label)
Eighth Grade English Teacher
Stroudsburg Area School District
1994.08 - 1995.06 (10 education.months_Label)
English Teacher/Grades 5-8 Teacher
Saint Mary's School
1992.08 - 1994.06 (1 education.year_Label & 10 education.months_Label)
Pennsylvania State University
Bachelor of Arts from Humanities/Business
Pennsylvania State University
from Secondary English Certification
East Stroudsburg University of Pennsylvania
Master of Arts from Reading Specialist