Michele Tompkins
Oakland,CA
Summary
Early Childhood Teacher of the Deaf - Teacher Specialist
*Responsible for Program Development
*Teacher Support for Curriculum Development, Classroom
Management, Developmental and Social Emotional
Stages, Behavior Management
*Infant/ Toddler Initial Assessments and Individual Family
Service Plan Development
*Family Support and Training
*District Training on Infant/Toddler and Early Childhood
Programming for Deaf children
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Substitute Teacher
California School For The Deaf - Fremont
08.2018 - Current
Consultant: Home Visiting Curriculum
California School For The Deaf - Fremont
01.2017 - 01.2018
- Developed an on-line Parent-Infant Home Visit Curriculum for Early Start Teachers of the Deaf
Early Childhood Teacher Specialist
California School For The Deaf - Fremont
08.2009 - 08.2016
- Worked with teaching staff to evaluate individual progress and recommend appropriate learning plans.
- Developed and implemented behavior management plans.
- Developed innovative activities to engage young children in learning process.
- Collaborated with teachers, parents and administrators to facilitate positive outcomes for students.
- Established positive communication with parents in daily conversation and formal conferences.
- Observed children to identify individuals in need of additional support and developed strategies to improve assistance.
- Collaborated with teachers and therapists to develop individualized educational plans for each student, ensuring optimal progress.
- Served as a member of the school improvement team, collaborating with administration and staff to identify areas for growth and implement action plans for improvement.
Early Start Parent Infant Educator
CSD Fremont /Mission Valley SELPA
Education
Bachelor of Arts - English/Communication Arts
State University of New York, College At Brockport
Brockport, NYMaster of Arts - Education of The Deaf
SUNY College At Geneseo
Geneseo, NY05.1976
Skills
- Early Childhood/Infant Assessments
- Curriculum Implementation and Development
- Play-Based Learning
- Home Visiting
- Family Workshops
- Individual Family Service Plans
- Toddler Class (18 mos-3 yrs)
- Program Consultations
- American Sign Language Proficient
Accomplishments
Developed CSDF Early Childhood Parent Handbook
Co-Authored: Using the DRDP with Children Who Are Deaf or Hard of Hearing
Developed On-Line Early Start Home Visitor Curriculum for Deaf Infants and Their
Families
EHDI Presentations: ASL Language Play and Language Development
Kindergarten Readiness - What Does It Mean for a Deaf Child
Certification
State of California Teaching Credentials
Specialist - Communication Handicapped
Deaf and Hard of Hearing
Single Subject - English
Languages
American Sign Language
Native or Bilingual
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Substitute Teacher
California School For The Deaf - Fremont
08.2018 - Current
Consultant: Home Visiting Curriculum
California School For The Deaf - Fremont
01.2017 - 01.2018
Early Childhood Teacher Specialist
California School For The Deaf - Fremont
08.2009 - 08.2016
Early Start Parent Infant Educator
CSD Fremont /Mission Valley SELPA
Bachelor of Arts - English/Communication Arts
State University of New York, College At Brockport
Master of Arts - Education of The Deaf
SUNY College At Geneseo
State of California Teaching Credentials
Specialist - Communication Handicapped
Deaf and Hard of Hearing
Single Subject - English
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