Mary E. Thompson
Louisville,KY
Summary
Professional educator with a passion for literature and writing. Adept at developing engaging lesson plans, assessing student progress, and adapting teaching methods to meet diverse needs. Strong focus on collaboration with colleagues to enhance educational outcomes. Reliable and adaptable, ensuring effective learning environments.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
Work History
8th Grade ELA Teacher
Carrithers Middle School
08.2023 - Current
- Designed creative lesson materials that captured students'' interest while supporting mastery of key concepts related to grammar, vocabulary, and literary analysis.
- Evaluated student performance using formative and summative assessments to adjust instruction as needed for optimal results.
- Managed classroom behavior effectively, utilizing proactive strategies to maintain a productive learning atmosphere.
- Participated in ongoing professional development opportunities to stay current on best practices in ELA education and curriculum trends.
- Supported diverse learners with differentiated instruction to accommodate various learning styles and abilities.
- Helped students develop academic, social and emotional skills for long-term success.
- Completed in-service and additional training to maintain professional growth.
- Implemented differentiated instruction to meet needs of diverse learners.
- Provided one-on-one attention to students, while maintaining overall focus on entire group.
- Communicated with parents and guardians regarding student progress and behavioral issues.
- Devised and implemented classroom management strategies, maintaining safe and pleasant learning environment.
6th Grade ELA Teacher
Waimea Canyon Middle School
08.2022 - 11.2022
- Developed strong relationships with parents and guardians, maintaining open lines of communication about student progress and academic achievements.
- Provided individualized support for struggling learners through targeted interventions and one-on-one tutoring sessions.
- Collaborated with colleagues to develop interdisciplinary units, enriching students'' overall educational experience.
Substitute Teacher
Scoot Education
11.2021 - 08.2022
- 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.
- Developed strong rapport with students through consistent encouragement and support, fostering a positive learning atmosphere conducive to academic growth.
- Maintained day-to-day classroom management and discipline to promote learning initiatives.
- Supervised lunchroom and recess activities.
- Provided support to special education students in inclusive classrooms, developing accommodations and modifications to meet their unique needs.
Demonstration Teaching
Mayfair High School
08.2021 - 10.2021
- Assisted with day-to-day operations, working efficiently and productively with all team members.
- Passionate about learning and committed to continual improvement.
- Managed time efficiently in order to complete all tasks within deadlines.
- Paid attention to detail while completing assignments.
- Learned and adapted quickly to new technology and software applications.
Preclinical Demonstration Teaching
Buena Vista High School
01.2021 - 04.2021
- Proven ability to learn quickly and adapt to new situations.
- Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.
- Demonstrated respect, friendliness and willingness to help wherever needed.
- Adaptable and proficient in learning new concepts quickly and efficiently.
- Learned and adapted quickly to new technology and software applications.
- Developed and maintained courteous and effective working relationships.
Paraprofessional
Pleasant Ridge Elementary
08.2019 - 08.2020
- Oversaw students in classroom and common areas to monitor, enforce rules, and support lead teacher.
- Improved classroom management by assisting teachers with behavioral interventions and monitoring student progress.
- Supervised students during non-instructional periods such as lunch, recess, or field trips, ensuring safety at all times.
- Fostered a positive learning environment by establishing strong rapport with students, parents, and faculty members.
- Enhanced student support by delivering one-on-one and small group assistance in various subjects.
- Supported special education teachers in implementing accommodations and modifications for students with diverse learning needs.
- Delivered personalized educational, behavioral, and emotional support to individual students to enable positive learning outcomes.
- Implemented behavior management techniques effectively to maintain a structured learning environment conducive to student success.
- Promoted a respectful classroom culture by modeling appropriate behavior and reinforcing positive interactions among peers.
- Kept classrooms clean, neat, and properly sanitized for student health and classroom efficiency.
- Enhanced classroom efficiency through organizing instructional materials, managing daily schedules, and preparing resources for lessons as needed.
- Prepared instruction materials, constructed bulletin boards, and set up work areas.
- Assisted in the collection and analysis of data on student performance, contributing to ongoing progress monitoring efforts.
- Assisted classroom teacher in supervising snack time and indoor and outdoor play.
- Reported on student progress, behavior, and social skills to parents.
- Monitored students on field trips, handling roll call, and group movement to keep youths safe in public settings.
- Assisted in the administration of standardized testing, ensuring accurate assessment of student performance levels.
- Coordinated with teachers to monitor student progress, identifying areas for improvement.
- Utilized technology in classroom to enhance learning experiences.
- Facilitated small group tutoring sessions for students struggling in math and reading.
- Supported teachers in grading assignments, ensuring timely feedback for students.
- Fostered positive learning environment, managing classroom behavior effectively.
- Engaged with students during extracurricular activities, supporting their interests beyond classroom.
- Developed and maintained positive relationships with students, parents, and staff, enhancing school community.
- Provided one-on-one support to students with special needs, fostering supportive learning environment.
- Adapted teaching materials for special education students, meeting diverse learning needs.
- Helped teacher prepare instructional material and displays.
- Assisted students in developing deeper understanding of course concepts by providing one-on-one support.
- Enforced rules and instructions to maintain discipline.
Substitute Teacher
Greater Clark County School District
09.2016 - 08.2019
- 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.
- Developed strong rapport with students through consistent encouragement and support, fostering a positive learning atmosphere conducive to academic growth.
- Repeatedly requested as substitute teacher by teachers based on excellent past referrals and trusted performance.
- Kept students on-task with proactive behavior modification and positive reinforcement strategies.
- Maintained day-to-day classroom management and discipline to promote learning initiatives.
- Supervised lunchroom and recess activities.
- Boosted student engagement with interactive lessons, incorporating real-world examples and hands-on activities.
- Provided support to special education students in inclusive classrooms, developing accommodations and modifications to meet their unique needs.
- Increased student comprehension by utilizing differentiated instruction methods tailored to individual learning styles.
- Integrated technology into lesson plans, increasing student interest and participation in subjects.
- Encouraged critical thinking and problem-solving skills through project-based learning activities.
- Fostered positive classroom environment, managing student behavior and promoting respect.
- Contributed to positive school culture by participating in extracurricular activities and events.
- Provided substitute teaching services across multiple grade levels and subjects, maintaining educational continuity in absence of regular teachers.
- Adapted quickly to different classroom settings and teaching assignments, demonstrating flexibility and resourcefulness.
- Provided feedback to students on assignments and tests, offering constructive advice for improvement.
- Adapted teaching strategies to accommodate virtual learning environments, ensuring continuous education during remote periods.
- Maintained detailed records of student attendance, assignments, and progress for seamless transition back to regular teachers.
- Followed lesson plans designed by absent teachers.
- Enforced school and class rules to maintain order in classroom.
Education
Master of Arts - Teaching
Western Governors University
Salt Lake City, UT03-2022
Bachelor of Arts - English Literature
Indiana University Kokomo
Kokomo, IN12-2019
Skills
- Parent-teacher collaboration
- Collaborative teaching
- Teaching strategies
- Literary analysis
- Writing instruction
- Reading comprehension
- Multicultural education
- Classroom management
- Verbal and written communication
- Lesson planning
- Creative writing
- Individualized instruction
- Conflict resolution
Timeline
8th Grade ELA Teacher
Carrithers Middle School
08.2023 - Current
6th Grade ELA Teacher
Waimea Canyon Middle School
08.2022 - 11.2022
Substitute Teacher
Scoot Education
11.2021 - 08.2022
Demonstration Teaching
Mayfair High School
08.2021 - 10.2021
Preclinical Demonstration Teaching
Buena Vista High School
01.2021 - 04.2021
Paraprofessional
Pleasant Ridge Elementary
08.2019 - 08.2020
Substitute Teacher
Greater Clark County School District
09.2016 - 08.2019
Master of Arts - Teaching
Western Governors University
Bachelor of Arts - English Literature
Indiana University Kokomo
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