Kenya Thompson
Educator
Garland,TX
Summary
Versatile Special Education Teacher with focus on individual student needs across academia and emotional development. Empathetic and accommodating in design and implementation of hands-on lessons and catering to diverse learning abilities. Proficient in employing constant communication, patience and positive reinforcement in team efforts to deliver exceptional academic achievement.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
13
13
years of post-secondary education
2
2
Certifications
Work History
Special Education Teacher
Garland Independent School District - Armstrong
2022.12 - Current
- Evaluated student progress regularly using various assessment methods, ensuring accurate measurement of skill development and areas requiring additional support.
- Developed IEPs tailored to individual student needs, ensuring their academic success and personal growth.
- Provided life skills programming for students with moderate to severe autism.
- Redirected students using Positive Behavior Support (PBS).
Student Teacher
Plano Independent School District - Plano East High School
2022.08 - 2022.12
- Assisted in administering tests and other assessments to evaluate student progress.
- Designed lessons on for students using various teaching methods and modern classroom technologies.
- Monitored student progress to provide feedback on assignments and guidance on areas requiring improvement.
- Prepared quizzes, tests and examinations to gauge how well students were learning.
Registered Behavior Technician
Behavioral Transformations
2021.07 - 2022.07
- Promoted positive interactions with children with ADHD, Autism and oppositional defiance behavior by using visual supports, simplifying communication, and utilizing stress scales to turn emotions into concrete concepts.
- Used central reach to document patient information, progress notes, and treatment plans.
- Provided parent training on ABA techniques to support consistency in care across home, school, and community settings.
- Assessed patient progress and reported changes to supervising BCBA.
Lead Teacher/Lead Registered Behavior Technician
Pediatrics Plus
2018.08 - 2021.06
- Collaborated with teachers and therapists to develop individualized educational plans for each student, ensuring optimal progress.
- Taught students across multiple classifications and degrees of special needs.
- Increased client independence through the teaching of daily living skills such as self-care routines, meal preparation, and household chores.
- Improved client behavior by implementing individualized ABA therapy plans and tracking progress.
Substitute Teacher
Prosper Independent School District
2016.08 - 2018.08
- Upheld classroom routines to support student environments and maintain consistent schedules.
- Implemented behavior modification strategies, resulting in improved self-regulation and classroom participation among students.
- Implemented classroom management techniques to maintain positive learning environment.
- Followed lesson plans designed by absent teachers.
Preschool Teacher
Primrose School Of Plano At Deerfield
2014.05 - 2016.08
- Ensured a safe and nurturing environment for all students, adhering to health and safety guidelines in the classroom.
- Created safe and nurturing learning environment for preschoolers.
- Developed weekly lesson plans and activities to engage children and promote learning.
- Applied play-based strategies to provide diverse approaches to learning.
Zone Leader
Alphabest
2013.05 - 2014.05
- Served as a mentor to new teachers, sharing expertise and providing guidance on effective teaching strategies.
- Provided individual and group teaching to a vast amount of students to motivate and instill enthusiasm for learning.
- Prepared after-school enrichment activities for children to encourage student participation.
- Helped students explore concepts with engaging, learning-focused activities.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Education
Texas Woman's University
Denton, TX 2017.01 - 2022.01
Bachelor of Arts - General Studies
Collin County Community College District
Plano, TX 2013.01 - 2017.12
High School Diploma -
New Kent High School
New Kent, VA 2010.09 - 2013.05
Skills
Certification
Core Subjects EC-6th
Timeline
Special Education Teacher
Garland Independent School District - Armstrong
2022.12 - Current
Student Teacher
Plano Independent School District - Plano East High School
2022.08 - 2022.12
Registered Behavior Technician
Behavioral Transformations
2021.07 - 2022.07
Lead Teacher/Lead Registered Behavior Technician
Pediatrics Plus
2018.08 - 2021.06
Bachelor of Science - Education
Texas Woman's University
2017.01 - 2022.01
Substitute Teacher
Prosper Independent School District
2016.08 - 2018.08
Preschool Teacher
Primrose School Of Plano At Deerfield
2014.05 - 2016.08
Zone Leader
Alphabest
2013.05 - 2014.05
Bachelor of Arts - General Studies
Collin County Community College District
2013.01 - 2017.12
High School Diploma -
New Kent High School
2010.09 - 2013.05
Core Subjects EC-6th
Special Education
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