Malik Thompson
Philadelphia,PA
Summary
Focused Lead Teacher skilled in developing age-based curricula, assessing child development, and maintaining accurate student records. Compassionate and kind professional, motivated to enhance learning experiences and create a stimulating, fun environment. Committed to helping students develop a passion for learning.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
Work History
Lead Teacher
School District of Philadelphia
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
08.2024 - Current
- Developed lesson plans aligned with curriculum standards and student needs.
- Facilitated classroom activities that promoted student engagement and collaboration.
- Assessed student performance through regular evaluations and feedback sessions.
- Collaborated with parents to discuss student progress and address concerns.
- Managed classroom behavior using positive reinforcement strategies.
- Organized educational events to foster community involvement in school programs.
- Worked with students one-on-one to boost skills in weak areas and grasp new concepts.
- Selected optimal curricula and planned daily lessons to meet needs of children with various developmental levels.
Substitute Teacher
Kokua Education
Philadelphia, PA
01.2023 - 03.2024
- I worked between 1 and 4 days per week during the school year, substitute teaching for classrooms of 20 or more students from grades K to 8.
- Quickly interpreting lesson plans.
- Maintain a positive learning environment.
- Left notes behind for teachers, detailing any issues during the lessons, and where to find completed work.
- Educated students in various subjects to provide seamless transition during absence of head teacher.
Teaching Assistant
Saint Columba
Bloomsburg, PA
08.2023 - 12.2023
- Help the teacher with planning materials, homework assignments, and handouts.
- Maintain student attendance.
- Help maintain classroom management.
- Assist in daily activities outside the classroom.
- Facilitated small group discussions to enhance student understanding and engagement.
- Assisted teachers in preparing instructional materials and classroom activities.
Student Teacher
Memorial Elementary
Bloomsburg, PA
03.2022 - 05.2022
- Design units and lessons aligned with, and exceeding, Common Core State Standards.
- Create a positive behavior management plan activity that engages students to limit their behavior in the classroom.
- Interacting with parents daily through letters sent home and in person.
- Establish rapport with students and families from different cultural origins by creating a positive and respectful environment, and encouraging dialogue through regular communication.
- Designed engaging lesson plans aligned with curriculum standards.
- Established and enforced rules for behavior and procedures to maintain order among students.
- Accepted constructive criticism and feedback with positivity in areas requiring improvement.
- Encouraged positive relationships between students by promoting collaboration within groups.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Education
Bloomsburg University
Philadelphia, PA12.2023
Skills
- Problem solving
- Enthusiastic
- Consistent
- Parent communication
- Time management
- Fluent in Swahili
- Digital literacy (technology)
- Classroom management
- Lesson planning
Passions
Professional and ethical elementary teacher who has worked across all subject areas and different curriculums. Excited for all the growth I will continue to make in the education field.
Affiliations
- NAACP Health Committee
- FDI Fredrick Douglass Institute Winner Creative Writing Award
Timeline
Lead Teacher
School District of Philadelphia
08.2024 - Current
Teaching Assistant
Saint Columba
08.2023 - 12.2023
Substitute Teacher
Kokua Education
01.2023 - 03.2024
Student Teacher
Memorial Elementary
03.2022 - 05.2022
Bachelor of Arts - Education
Bloomsburg University