Kristen Thompson
Clinton,MD
Summary
To seek and maintain full-time position that offers professional challenges utilizing interpersonal skills, excellent time management and problem-solving skills.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
Work History
Curriculum Writer
Prince George's County Public Schools, Music Dpt
District Heights, MD
05.2022 - Current
- Monitored curriculum and school practices for adherence to state educational laws.
- Designed detailed plans to help teachers introduce new technology into classrooms.
- Budgeted for technology and textbook purchases based on new curriculum.
- Analyzed effectiveness of curriculum already in place.
Chairperson
Prince George's County Educator's Association
Forestville, MD
11.2021 - Current
- Of the Faculty Advisory Committee (FAC) for school
- Leader of Creative Arts Team on the Imagine Leadership Team (ILT)
- Write and direct musical and theatrical productions throughout the school year
- Instruct after school vocal and piano lessons, theater club
- Instruct online music classes with the use of technological resources and applications
- Organize and edit virtual concerts, talent shows, and morning announcements using video software
- Collaborate with colleagues to form programs that enhance school effectiveness
- Work with Principal and contractors to obtain equipment and services
- Plan and execute lessons that integrate curriculums of various disciplines
- Planned and coordinated wide variety of meetings and workshops
- Recruited, developed and retained excellent faculty to meet organizational goals.
- Composed well-written emails and technical documents with minimal supervision.
- Helped record, compile, summarize and analyze data.
- Advised administration on possible paths for school culture-based decisions and recommended choices.
- Developed curriculum and lesson plans to achieve objectives of each course.
- Conferred and resolved education-related issues and problems with students, parents and school officials.
- Designed or used assessments to monitor student learning outcomes.
- Maintained program files, records, databases and websites to gather research and prepare and submit progress reports.
- Scheduled educational activities, faculty and departmental events to drive mission and values of institution.
- Analyzed instructor, student and class trends to make proactive decisions about program operations.
- Facilitated development of program structure within classrooms to formulate and implement school-wide goals.
- Oversaw learning needs of students studying music and other subjects.
- Met coverage goals by setting effective schedules and delegating work to individual instructors.
Voice and Piano Instructor
Perfect Pointe Music
Springfield, VA
06.2021 - Current
- Arranged lessons to accommodate each student's unique goals and interests.
- Communicated regularly with parents to provide information about children's progress and challenges.
- Worked with students to sharpen sight-reading, memorization and improvisation piano techniques.
- Selected music from various genres for use as teaching pieces.
- Developed musical instruction with goal of end-of-term recital performance.
- Prepared over 10 piano and voice students for showcase performances.
- Met needs of different students by adapting teaching materials and methods.
- Observed students to assess abilities, interests and learning objectives for personalized lesson planning.
- Organized activities to promote learning and increase student enjoyment.
Music Classroom Teacher
Prince George's County Public Schools
Temple Hills, MD
08.2018 - Current
- Familiarized students with basic concepts of music such as notes, tempo, symphony, beats, compositions and chords.
- Mentored struggling students with individualized approach to enhance learning.
- Planned and executed targeted lesson plans to instruct on music theory, music history and performance etiquette.
- Advised parents of student progress by communicating student's achievements and developing methods for improvement.
- Coordinated concerts, competitions, special events and music exams for more than 200 students.
- Prepared students for live and recorded performances by creating and purchasing stage sets, props, and costumes.
- Taught students to identify different instruments from instruments' sound and shape.
- Developed strong working relationships with teachers, parents and students to propel school and departmental vision and goals.
- Maintained student records and evaluated each pupil's musical growth, performance and musical understanding, using We Video editing software, flipgrid, Google classroom, Microsoft Office.
- Oversaw student progress by reviewing performance utilizing metrics.
- Guided and oversaw music department in accomplishing educational benchmarks through curriculum planning, instruction, composition and performance.
- Coordinated with departmental employees to maintain continuity of music lesson objectives, planning and execution.
- Advanced school's creative and academic reputation in accordance with established values and vision through promotion.
- Administered standardized testing and reported results by offering constructive student and staff solutions for improvement.
- Collaborated with administrators on classroom policies, management strategies and discipline.
- Implemented classroom management improvements to enhance class morale and engagement.
- Organized classroom supplies and decorated walls to create fun, nurturing settings and meet learning needs.
- Kept classroom clean, organized, and safe for students and visitors.
- Included multicultural awareness in class discussions to meet state standards.
- Chaperoned field trips to maintain safety and encourage learning.
- Designed daily lesson plans customized to student needs.
- Stayed abreast of changes to school and district policies as well as new trends in education by attending professional development courses and in-service trainings.
- Promoted exploration of building blocks of learning by leading diverse, hands-on activities.
- Communicated student progress, academic difficulties or behavioral concerns to parents, guardians and administration using tact and professionalism to improve student academic performance.
- Worked one-on-one with students to determine strengths, weaknesses, and learning patterns.
- Liaised with other faculty and staff to monitor halls, bathrooms, playgrounds, and lunchrooms.
- Accomplished multiple tasks within established timeframes.
- Onboarded new employees with training and new hire documentation.
- Cross-trained existing employees to maximize team agility and performance.
- Maximized performance by monitoring daily activities and mentoring team members.
- Established and updated work schedules to account for changing staff levels and expected workloads.
- Maximized productivity by keeping detailed records of daily progress and identifying and rectifying areas for improvement.
Floater Teacher/After School Teacher
Jennifer Bower
Ashburn, VA
08.2017 - 08.2018
- Counseled students needing occasional emotional support.
- Monitored up to 50 students simultaneously with confidence and leadership.
- Maintained correspondence with parents, establishing direct lines of communication for student accountability and performance management.
- Advised students of upcoming opportunities that fit interests.
- Exercised great adaptability in transitioning between assigned classrooms.
- Supported students from varying backgrounds in ways necessary for successful grade completion.
- Facilitated extra-curricular activities and assemblies in collaboration with other supervisory and supporting staff.
- Designed lesson plans, tailored curricula and provided special instructions to enhance existing structure.
- 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.
- Supervised lunchroom and recess activities.
- Maintained day-to-day classroom management and discipline to promote learning initiatives.
- Kept students on-task with proactive behavior modification and positive reinforcement strategies.
- Took over class for regular classroom teacher, managing assignments, student needs and recordkeeping.
- Provided instruction for students in core subject areas.
- Helped students develop life-long learning skills and good study habits.
- Diversified classroom instruction and group activities to successfully support students with unique strengths and learning styles.
- Developed rules and set goals to maintain order in classroom.
- Leveraged classroom discussion strategies to engage students, promote topics and boost learning opportunities.
- Integrated existing and new technology into classroom to help provide creative and fun learning environment.
Senior Summer Camp Counselor
Jay Cameron
Clinton, MD
06.2015 - 08.2017
- Worked with children of varying age, interest, skill and developmental levels.
- Led groups of children safely through variety of camp activities.
- Supported children by actively listening and offering encouragement.
- Organized and guided group activities by leading, coaching and participating with campers.
- Implemented camp activities fostering physical, social and emotional growth.
- Participated in meetings to coordinate with other staff on campers' progress, issues and goal achievement.
- Provided clear instruction to activity and program participants to deliver fun and safety.
- Supervised camper activities to address behavioral issues and promote fun, safety and inclusivity.
- Planned weekly activities schedule for assigned group and facilitated smooth transitions for on-time arrival.
- Factored-in abilities, needs and interests of participants in development of events and programs.
- Coordinated and led morning meeting, choir rehearsal, and theater activities for both small and large groups.
Assistant Choir Director Intern
Loch Raven United Methodist Church
Towson, MD
03.2016 - 05.2016
- Worked with adults and shaped approaches to align with experience level and musical knowledge.
- Submitted, managed and complied with established budgets.
- Arranged music, solos and instrumental accompaniment for special performances.
- Coordinated, planned and led practices for musical components of church services.
- Maintained calendars of events and assisted in event planning.
- Conducted rehearsals to keep performers prepared for performances.
- Collaborated with performers and producers to determine and achieve desired sound for production.
- Attended regular practices and private lessons to hone skills.
- Consulted with directors and producers to determine placement of musical cues and coordinate artistic vision.
- Used gestures to shape music being played, communicating desired tempo, volume and other performance aspects.
Education
Masters - Elementary Education
Grand Canyon University
Phoenix, AZ12.2020
Bachelor of Science - Music
Towson University
Baltimore, MD05.2017
Skills
- Strategic Planning
- Portfolio Management
- Administrative Operations
- Leadership and People Development
- Data Analysis
- Adaptable and Flexible
- Instructional Techniques
- Organizational Structure
- Teacher training
- Curriculum design
- Course planning
- Instructional presentations
- Progress tracking
Timeline
Curriculum Writer
Prince George's County Public Schools, Music Dpt
05.2022 - Current
Chairperson
Prince George's County Educator's Association
11.2021 - Current
Voice and Piano Instructor
Perfect Pointe Music
06.2021 - Current
Music Classroom Teacher
Prince George's County Public Schools
08.2018 - Current
Floater Teacher/After School Teacher
Jennifer Bower
08.2017 - 08.2018
Assistant Choir Director Intern
Loch Raven United Methodist Church
03.2016 - 05.2016
Senior Summer Camp Counselor
Jay Cameron
06.2015 - 08.2017
Masters - Elementary Education
Grand Canyon University
Bachelor of Science - Music
Towson University
Advanced Professional Certification (MSDE)
Certified in Music PreK-12
Reading 6
Special Education
Advanced Professional Certification (MSDE)
Certified in Music PreK-12
Reading 6
Special Education
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