Laura Thompson
Burlington,NC
Summary
Dedicated to supporting emotional, social and academic development of young children across a broad range of abilities. Trained in developmental stages and knowledgeable about offering safe, nurturing environments to boost learning. Desire to complement evidence-based strategies with techniques to promote the overall wellness of the whole child.
Experienced intervention professional prepared to deliver impactful support and guidance to children and families. Strong focus on team collaboration and achieving results, adaptable to changing needs. Skilled in developmental assessment, individualized planning, and effective communication. Known for reliability, empathy, and fostering positive outcomes in diverse environments.
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
Work History
Lead PreK Teacher
Friends Playhouse Child Care
Whitsett, NC
06.2025 - Current
- Developed engaging lesson plans aligning with early childhood education standards.
- Fostered a nurturing classroom environment promoting social, emotional, and cognitive development.
- Implemented age-appropriate assessment tools to monitor student progress and tailor instruction.
- Collaborated with parents and caregivers to support children's learning and address concerns.
Lead NC PreK Teacher
Guilford County School System
McLeansville, NC
08.2024 - 08.2025
- Developed and implemented engaging lesson plans to promote early childhood learning.
- Fostered a nurturing environment enhancing children's social and emotional development.
- Collaborated with parents to discuss child progress and address developmental concerns.
- Utilized assessment tools to track student growth and tailor educational strategies.
Lead EC Teacher
Guilford County School System
McLeansville, NC
08.2023 - 08.2024
- Developed individualized lesson plans to meet diverse learning needs of early childhood students.
- Implemented engaging educational activities that fostered creativity and critical thinking skills.
- Collaborated with parents and caregivers to enhance student development and communication strategies.
- Monitored student progress through assessments, adapting instructional methods as necessary for improvement.
Lead Teacher, Threes and Fours Classroom
Bridging Oceans International Daycare
Burlington, NC
06.2022 - 08.2023
- Ensure appropriate accommodations and modifications are being met for growth and development, plan and execute lesson plans based on curriculum
- Provide a caring, safe, and nurturing environment for all students
- Collaborate with colleagues on a daily basis, collaborate and communicate with families in an effective and timely manner
- Evaluate and track each students growth
- Cultivate and appreciate a wide-range of perspectives and abilities
Exceptional Children's Teacher
Alamance-Burlington School System
Graham, NC
01.2018 - 06.2022
- Serve and appreciate a population of diverse learners
- Collaborate with Co-teachers about accommodations, modifications, differentiating lesson plans, and behavior plans
- Efficiently managed a caseload of up to 27 students
- Plan, organize, and facilitate small and large group IEP, BIP, and MDR meetings
- Provide a safe, caring, and nurturing environment for all students
Substitute Lead Teacher
The University Of North Carolina At Greensboro
Greensboro, NC
08.2017 - 01.2018
- Collaborate with Co-teacher, delegate tasks to student workers, communicate and support college students, supervision of the children, ensuring all children's diverse needs are met, observing planning, and facilitating evidence-based activities
Teacher's Assistant
The University Of North Carolina At Greensboro;
Greensboro, NC
03.2016 - 01.2018
- Collaborate with teachers, supervision of the children, participate in planning activities for children
Sales Associate
Rack Room Shoes
Mebane, NC
01.2016 - 07.2017
- Collaborate with team members, communicate effectively with customers, multi-task; stock merchandise while helping customers
After-School/Summer Camp Counselor
Excel Afterschool At Bellemont United Methodist Ch
Burlington, NC
01.2014 - 01.2016
- Facilitate activities for children indoors and outdoors, supervision of children, transporting children from school to facility and to field trips
Sales Associate
Rack Room Shoes
Burlington, NC Mebane , NC
02.2010 - 09.2014
Teacher
Hawfields Child Care Development Center
Mebane, NC
03.2007 - 02.2011
- Facilitate pre-planned activities for children
- Worked cooperatively with other teachers, administrators, and parents to help students reach learning objectives.
- Incorporated multiple types of teaching strategies into classroom.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Human Development And Family Studies B-K License
The University of North Carolina At Greensboro
Greensboro12.2016
Associate of Arts -
Alamance Community College
Graham, NC07.2013
Skills
- Compliance Understanding
- Child Development
- Diversity and Inclusion
- Well organized
- Communication and collaboration with colleagues and families
- Caring and nurturing
- Student records management
Languages
American Sign Language
Limited Working
Timeline
Lead PreK Teacher
Friends Playhouse Child Care
06.2025 - Current
Lead NC PreK Teacher
Guilford County School System
08.2024 - 08.2025
Lead EC Teacher
Guilford County School System
08.2023 - 08.2024
Lead Teacher, Threes and Fours Classroom
Bridging Oceans International Daycare
06.2022 - 08.2023
Exceptional Children's Teacher
Alamance-Burlington School System
01.2018 - 06.2022
Substitute Lead Teacher
The University Of North Carolina At Greensboro
08.2017 - 01.2018
Teacher's Assistant
The University Of North Carolina At Greensboro;
03.2016 - 01.2018
Sales Associate
Rack Room Shoes
01.2016 - 07.2017
After-School/Summer Camp Counselor
Excel Afterschool At Bellemont United Methodist Ch
01.2014 - 01.2016
Sales Associate
Rack Room Shoes
02.2010 - 09.2014
Teacher
Hawfields Child Care Development Center
03.2007 - 02.2011
Associate of Arts -
Alamance Community College
Bachelor of Science - Human Development And Family Studies B-K License
The University of North Carolina At Greensboro