Kathy Thompson
Wauwatosa
Summary
Aspiring educator with a strong foundation in lesson planning and instructional strategies. Committed to fostering a positive classroom environment and promoting student growth through empathy and effective communication.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
Work History
Student Teacher (Third Grade& Kindergarten)
Milwaukee Public Schools, MPS
Milwaukee
09.2025 - Current
- Delivered standards-aligned literacy and math lessons using visuals, manipulatives, and multisensory strategies.
- Collaborated with mentor teachers to refine instruction for students with autism, visual impairments, and emotional or behavioral needs.
- Used i-Ready data to plan targeted small-group instruction, and monitor progress.
- Supported classroom management through consistent routines, positive reinforcement, and relationship building.
- Implemented accommodations and partnered with special education staff to support IEP goals.
- Created anchor charts, vocabulary supports, and hands-on activities to promote engagement and comprehension.
- Facilitated early literacy and math through guided reading, phonics, centers, and play-based learning.
- Participated in the parent-teacher conference.
- Collaborated with a special education teacher.
Paraprofessional
Milwaukee Public Schools, MPS
Milwaukee
09.2021 - Current
- Provided support to students with special needs in a variety of educational settings.
- Worked with students in small groups
- Assisted teacher with grading assignments
- Developed and maintained positive relationships with students, parents, and staff.
- Monitored student progress and provided feedback to teachers
- Applied positive reinforcement to redirect negative behaviors.
- Created and maintained positive relationships with students, parents, and colleagues.
- Supervised small groups of students during instruction time.
- Customized small group and individual classroom activities based on differentiated learning needs.
- Planned and led activities to develop students' physical, emotional and social growth.
- Administered assessments to determine student's academic performance levels.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Early Childhood Education
Alverno College
Milwaukee, WI12-2025
Skills
- Interpersonal communication
- Problem-solving abilities
- Team building
- Child development
- Classroom technology implementation
- Lesson planning
- Small group facilitation
- Classroom management
Timeline
Student Teacher (Third Grade& Kindergarten)
Milwaukee Public Schools, MPS
09.2025 - Current
Paraprofessional
Milwaukee Public Schools, MPS
09.2021 - Current
Bachelor of Science - Early Childhood Education
Alverno College