Magda Thompson
Lumberton,NJ
Summary
Knowledgeable Bilingual Teacher with 21 years of experience. Adept at exam proctoring and closely monitoring student progress through assessments and individualized exams. Successful in technology integration and Spanish instruction. Experience in advocating specific student needs to teachers and parents. Qualified in exam proctoring and test preparation with proven skills in Language Arts. . Expert in closely monitoring student progress while implementing modern educational techniques into daily practices. Committed to long-term student success through well-rounded educations.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Bilingual Teacher
Newark Public Schools
12.2022 - Current
- Monitored student progress in both ELA and SLA growth and English fluency.
- Created dynamic curriculums to include all students needs and levels.
- Kept detailed records of student progress and attendance.
- Increased students' understanding of English through teaching in using different strategies and scaffolds.
- Participated in staff meetings to advocate for students of different backgrounds.
- Assigned homework in multiple languages.
- Developed and implemented classroom routines to address varying student needs.
- Participated in department meetings to provide input to colleagues about student achievement and improvement.
- Helped students explore concepts with engaging, learning-focused activities.
- Worked with staff members and teachers to design comprehensive and individualized plans to optimize student education.
Manager of Bilingual and ESL Department
Camden City Public Schools
09.2014 - 11.2022
- Collaborated with Superintendent's Executive team to engage in strategic approaches to improve instruction
- Reconciled daily sales transactions to balance and log day-to-day revenue.
- Developed and implemented plans to maximize teacher retention and meet or exceed goals teacher retention.
- Coached sales teachers in product specifications, platform incentives , and training in techniques, significantly increasing teacher buy in.
- Developed curriculum for grades K-8th
- Monitored implementation of new program
Bilingual Chairperson/Teacher Leader
Bridgeton Public Schools
09.2007 - 09.2014
- Worked cooperatively with other teachers, administrators, and parents to help students reach learning objectives.
- Kept students on-task with proactive behavior modification and positive reinforcement strategies.
- Supported student physical, mental, and social development using classroom games and activities.
- Incorporated multiple types of teaching strategies into classroom.
- Participated in parent teacher conference to discuss developments of students and increase support.
- Graded and evaluated student assignments, papers, and course work.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Criminal Justice
Temple University
Philadelphia, PA05.1998
Skills
- Positive Interactions
- Instructional Strategies
- Policy Management
- Positive Reinforcement Strategies
- Technology Integration
- Cultural Awareness
- Instructional Techniques
- Fluency in Spanish
Certification
- Standard Licensed Teacher K-6, New Jersey Department of Education
- Standard Licensed Teacher of Bilingual/Bicultural
Languages
Spanish
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Bilingual Teacher
Newark Public Schools
12.2022 - Current
Manager of Bilingual and ESL Department
Camden City Public Schools
09.2014 - 11.2022
Bilingual Chairperson/Teacher Leader
Bridgeton Public Schools
09.2007 - 09.2014
Bachelor of Arts - Criminal Justice
Temple University
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