Katie Thompson
Tehachapi,CA
Summary
I love teaching and hold a California Multiple Subject Teaching Credential, plus a Mathematics Authorization. I am highly motivated with meeting various student needs and can adapt to education changes quickly. I love seeing my students succeed and collaborate with each other. I have been successful both individually and working on a team. I have experience teaching online from March 2020 to June 2021.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
Teacher
Southern Kern Unified School District
Rosamond, CA
08.2017 - Current
- I have worked five years as a fourth grade teacher and just started this school year as an 8th grade math teacher.
- I have three and a half years of department leadership experience
- Worked cooperatively with other teachers, administrators and parents to help students reach learning objectives.
- Communicated frequently with parents, students and faculty to provide feedback and discuss instructional strategies.
- Kept students on-task with proactive behavior modification and positive reinforcement strategies.
- Incorporated multiple types of teaching strategies into classroom.
Substitute Teacher
Tehachapi Unified School District
Tehachapi, CA
08.2016 - 06.2017
- Followed classroom plans left by class teacher to continue student education and reinforce core concepts.
- Upheld classroom routines to support student environments and maintain consistent schedules.
- Repeatedly requested as substitute teacher by teachers based on excellent past referrals and trusted performance.
- Kept students on-task with proactive behavior modification and positive reinforcement strategies.
Office Assistant
California State University, Bakersfield
Bakersfield, CA
08.2014 - 06.2016
- Completed clerical tasks such as filing, copying and distributing mail.
- Interacted with customers by phone, email or in-person to provide information.
- Welcomed office visitors and alerted staff to arrivals of scheduled appointments.
- Delivered clerical support by handling range of routine and special requirements.
Education
Master of Arts - Education
University of La Verne
La Verne, CA12.2020
Multiple Subject Teaching Credential -
University of La Verne
La Verne, CA06.2019
Bachelor of Arts - Liberal Studies
California State University, Bakersfield
Bakersfield06.2016
Associate of Science - Mathematics
Bakersfield College
Bakersfield06.2014
Skills
- Interdisciplinary Teaching
- Instructional Materials Creation
- Differentiated Learning Techniques
- Differentiated Instruction
- Fluent with Google Products
- Flexible with day-to-day changes
- Networking with administration
- Networking with parents and students
- Experience with Aeries gradebook
Timeline
Teacher
Southern Kern Unified School District
08.2017 - Current
Substitute Teacher
Tehachapi Unified School District
08.2016 - 06.2017
Office Assistant
California State University, Bakersfield
08.2014 - 06.2016
Master of Arts - Education
University of La Verne
Multiple Subject Teaching Credential -
University of La Verne
Bachelor of Arts - Liberal Studies
California State University, Bakersfield
Associate of Science - Mathematics
Bakersfield College
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