Kwame X. Thornton
Beaufort
Summary
Experienced elementary level educator with an Early Childhood degree from the University of South Carolina, Beaufort and elementary education certification. Passion for teaching and inspiring students of all demographics and ability levels to unleash their genius. Creating the pathway towards success and achievement through hard work, creativity, and teamwork.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
Work History
Call Me MiSTER Site Coordinator
University of South Carolina Beaufort
Beaufort, SC
08.2025 - Current
Responsibilities include:
- Overseeing the recruitment, admission, and mentorship of aspiring teachers.
- Management of the USC Beaufort cohort of the Call Me MiSTER Program
- Providing academic support, and facilitate professional development.
General Education Teacher
Beaufort County School District
Beaufort, South Carolina
12.2016 - Current
- Third Grade teacher 2016 - 2022
- Fifth grade teacher 2022 - present
- 2019 Teacher of the Year
- Planned and facilitated academic instruction for multiple subjects.
- Organized and taught third and fifth grade curriculums.
- Served on the Lady's Island Elementary Leader in Me Lighthouse team.
- Served as chair and organizer for school wide PBIS program.
- Served as chair for our schools professional development action team.
- South Carolina 4.0 Teaching Rubric ADEPT Evaluator for 2022 - 2023 school year.
- Participated and facilitated data driven discussions in order to evaluate and plan for student growth and achievement.
- Coach football at Lady's Island Middle School.
Education
Call Me Mister Program Graduate -
The University of South Carolina, Beaufort
Beaufort, SC01-2016
Bachelor in Early Childhood Education - undefined
The University of South Carolina, Beaufort
Beaufort, South Carolina01-2016
Skills
- Organized effective curriculum design
- Proficient in Windows and Google systems
- Data analysis
- Data driven instruction
- Public speaking
- Collaborative and open minded to differences and ways of thought
- Effective Time Management
- Flexible and adaptive to changing situations
- Training and mentoring
- Program oversight
- Team leadership and motivation
- Scheduling coordination
Accomplishments
- 2019 Teacher of the Year at Lady's Island Elementary
- Leader in Me Lighthouse Team Lead at Lady's Island Elementary
- ADEPT Evaluation Team Lead at Lady's Island Elementary
- Leader in Me Lighthouse School Achievement at Lady's Island Elementary
INVOLVEMENT
Member of Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity Inc.
Timeline
Call Me MiSTER Site Coordinator
University of South Carolina Beaufort
08.2025 - Current
General Education Teacher
Beaufort County School District
12.2016 - Current
Bachelor in Early Childhood Education - undefined
The University of South Carolina, Beaufort
Call Me Mister Program Graduate -
The University of South Carolina, Beaufort