Mindi Thibodeaux
Church Point,LA
Summary
Compassionate Pre-K and SPED Teacher with extensive experience in fostering supportive learning environments and managing classroom behavior. Skilled in differentiated instruction, lesson planning, and collaborating with parents and faculty. Bringing a strong commitment to addressing diverse learning needs and enhancing student engagement through interactive teaching methods.
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
Work History
Teacher, Pre-K
Acadia Parish School Board
Central Rayne Kindergarten
08.2021 - Current
- Developed strong relationships with students, parents, and colleagues by maintaining open lines of communication and fostering a supportive learning environment.
- Managed classroom behavior effectively by establishing clear expectations, modeling appropriate conduct, and consistently enforcing established rules and consequences.
- Implemented differentiated instruction to accommodate diverse learning needs, ensuring each student had an equal opportunity for success.
- Fostered positive learning environment that encouraged student curiosity and critical thinking.
- Created and developed lesson plans to meet students' academic needs.
- Developed and implemented classroom routines to address varying student needs.
- Enhanced classroom engagement through the use of interactive teaching methods, such as hands-on activities.
- Identified struggling students and provided additional support through individual and small group sessions and modified activities as needed.
- Maintained accurate records of student progress, attendance, and behavior to facilitate ongoing communication with parents about their child''s educational journey.
Teacher, Pre-K
Acadia Parish School Board
Crowley Kindergarten
08.2012 - 05.2021
- Differentiated instruction to accommodate diverse learning needs, ensuring each student had an equal opportunity for success.
- Identified struggling students and provided additional support through tutoring sessions and modified lesson plans.
- Fostered positive learning environment that encouraged student curiosity and critical thinking.
- Consulted with ESL instructor to support English Language Learners, fostering a more inclusive classroom.
- Created and developed lesson plans to meet students' academic needs.
- Helped students explore concepts with engaging, learning-focused activities.
- Communicated frequently with parents, students, and faculty to provide feedback and discuss instructional strategies.
- Participated in department meetings to provide input to colleagues about student achievement and improvement.
SPED Teacher (Developmentally Delayed Class)
Acadia Parish School Board
Central Rayne Kindergarten
08.2004 - 05.2012
- Partnered with parents and guardians to develop strategies for supporting their child's learning at home, enhancing overall student success.
- Collaborated with other teachers and support staff to provide a comprehensive educational experience for all students.
- Delivered effective and differentiated classroom instruction to a range of neurodiverse students.
- Instructed students with physical and cognitive disabilities.
- Facilitated small group instruction to address individual learning needs.
- Collaborated with other educators to develop instructional strategies.
- Designed individual education plans to encourage student growth according to different learning abilities and needs.
- Conducted regular assessments of student progress, adjusting instructional methods as needed to optimize learning outcomes.
Education
Bachelor's Degree - Special Education Early Intervention
University of Louisiana At Lafayette
Lafayette, LA05.2004
Skills
- Classroom Management
- Critical Thinking
- Lesson Planning
- Motivating students
- Differentiated Instruction
- Student-Centered Learning
- Group and individual instruction
- Curriculum Implementation
- Student assessment
- Student rapport
- Cultural Sensitivity
- Special Needs Students
- Faculty Collaboration
- Special Education
- Serving Diverse Communities
- Positive Learning Environment
- Diversity and Inclusion
- Parent-Teacher Communication
- Technology Integration
Timeline
Teacher, Pre-K
Acadia Parish School Board
08.2021 - Current
Teacher, Pre-K
Acadia Parish School Board
08.2012 - 05.2021
SPED Teacher (Developmentally Delayed Class)
Acadia Parish School Board
08.2004 - 05.2012
Bachelor's Degree - Special Education Early Intervention
University of Louisiana At Lafayette