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KIMBERLEE THOMPSON

Fort Worth,TX

Summary

Accomplished teacher successful in classroom management, promoting student learning and enhancing individual potential. Proven history of improving student learning outcomes by adapting lesson plans to student needs. Dedicated to promoting successful academic performance and fostering social skills and character development.

Overview

18
18
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Elementary Art Teacher

Lubbock-Cooper ISD
01.2018 - 01.2020
  • Assisted students in developing unique artistic skills and techniques.
  • Provided regular feedback to students on progress.
  • Adapted lessons to differentiate instruction and meet students' diverse learning needs and abilities.
  • Implemented classroom management improvements to enhance class morale and engagement.
  • Inspired students and assisted in developing creativity and self-expression through various art forms and media

Elementary Kindergarten Teacher

Lubbock-Cooper ISD
01.2017 - 01.2018
  • Instruct students with targeted, differentiated lessons and objectives while adapting teaching methods to meet students’ varying needs and interests.
  • Built positive relationships with students and families for safe, trusted learning support.
  • Collaborated in planning, organizing and implementing instructional programs to facilitate academic, intellectual and social development.

Business Owner/Developer/Manager

Art & Company
01.2012 - 01.2017
  • Developer of an innovative, creative, small business offering children's art instruction, pre-k through 8th
  • Responsible for designing art curriculum, purchasing, hiring, training, marketing, and teaching

Elementary ELA Teacher 4th Grade

Lubbock ISD
01.2015 - 01.2016
  • Created supportive and inclusive learning environments, fostering positive classroom atmospheres supporting student growth and learning.
  • Drove student learning by establishing clear classroom plans and group objectives, as well as actionable strategies to achieve each goal.
  • Adapted lessons to differentiate instruction and meet students' diverse learning needs and abilities.
  • Taught lessons encompassing skill-building activities in speaking, writing, reading and listening.

Elementary Art Teacher

Lubbock-Cooper ISD
01.2007 - 01.2011
  • Inspired students and assisted in developing creativity and self-expression through various art forms and media.
  • Assisted students in developing unique artistic skills and techniques.
  • Developed and implemented engaging art lessons for students in grades Pre-K through 5th.
  • Organize and initiate art exhibitions, contests, UIL art teams, after school art clubs, and school displays

Elementary ELAR Teacher 4th Grade

Lubbock ISD
01.1993 - 01.1996
  • Created and developed lesson plans to meet students' academic needs.
  • Helped students develop academic, social and emotional skills for long-term success.
  • Administered assessments and standardized tests to evaluate student progress.
  • Helped students explore concepts with engaging, learning-focused activities.
  • Promoted effective verbal and written communication through listening, speaking, reading and writing practice.

Mathematics Tutor

Texas Tech University
01.1990 - 01.1992
  • Worked one-on-one with college students assessing content knowledge and providing mathematical instruction
  • Supported teacher instruction, thoroughly discussing concepts, and designing custom practice questions.
  • Supported students with helpful study habits and exam strategies.

Education

Bachelor of Science - Multidisciplinary Studies/Mathematics/Art

College of Education-Texas Tech University
Lubbock, TX
12.1992

Skills

  • Ability to Meest District and State Standards
  • Student Engagement
  • Setting Learning Targets and Targeted Questions
  • Formal and Informal Performance Measurement
  • Differentiated Instruction
  • Team Collaboration
  • Adaptability, Flexibility and High Stress Tolerance
  • Educational Software and Google Drive

Certification

  • State of Texas Teacher's License Elementary Self-Contained Classroom Grades (1-8) - Lifetime
  • State of Texas Teacher's License Elementary Mathematics Grades (1-8)- Lifetime
  • State of Texas Teacher's License Art Grades (EC-12)- 11/01/2019-10/31/2025

Timeline

Elementary Art Teacher

Lubbock-Cooper ISD
01.2018 - 01.2020

Elementary Kindergarten Teacher

Lubbock-Cooper ISD
01.2017 - 01.2018

Elementary ELA Teacher 4th Grade

Lubbock ISD
01.2015 - 01.2016

Business Owner/Developer/Manager

Art & Company
01.2012 - 01.2017

Elementary Art Teacher

Lubbock-Cooper ISD
01.2007 - 01.2011

Elementary ELAR Teacher 4th Grade

Lubbock ISD
01.1993 - 01.1996

Mathematics Tutor

Texas Tech University
01.1990 - 01.1992

Bachelor of Science - Multidisciplinary Studies/Mathematics/Art

College of Education-Texas Tech University

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