Kaitlin Thompson
Murfreesboro,TN
Summary
Dynamic educator with a track record of fostering student engagement and enhancing reading independence at West Elementary School. Expert in individualized lesson planning and parent-teacher collaboration, with proficiency in MS Excel. Demonstrated success in improving academic curiosity through innovative teaching strategies and effective time management.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
Work History
Kindergarten Teacher
West Elementary School
Mount Juliet, TN
08.2024 - Current
- Adapted teaching methods and instructional materials to meet students' varying needs and interests.
- Improved students' reading independence using methodical sensory lessons on phonemic awareness and strategies for decoding by sounding out words.
Second Grade Teacher
Salem Elementary School
Murfreesboro, TN
08.2022 - 05.2024
- Collaborated with colleagues to develop interdisciplinary lessons that maximized student engagement.
- Monitored student behavior and implemented interventions when necessary.
Third Grade Teacher
Christiana Elementary School
Christiana, TN
08.2018 - 05.2022
- Improved student engagement by implementing student-centered classroom management techniques to foster academic curiosity.
- Assessed student performance by administering tests, quizzes, and other assignments.
- Maintained accurate and comprehensive records of student performance and attendance.
Education
Bachelor of Science -
Middle Tennessee State University
Murfreesboro, TN05-2018
Central Magnet School
Murfreesboro, TN05-2014
Skills
- MS Excel
- Trend analysis
- Time management
- Individualized lesson plan
- Parent-teacher collaboration
- Emotional regulation
Accomplishments
- Top Teacher Murfreesboro Magazine 2020
Timeline
Kindergarten Teacher
West Elementary School
08.2024 - Current
Second Grade Teacher
Salem Elementary School
08.2022 - 05.2024
Third Grade Teacher
Christiana Elementary School
08.2018 - 05.2022
Bachelor of Science -
Middle Tennessee State University
Central Magnet School
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