Pamela Thimsen
Wayzata,Minnesota
Summary
Motivated middle school teacher with extensive experience delivering curriculum using engaging teaching methods. Passionate about sharing insightful lessons on grammar, spelling, writing processes, and other key areas. Committed to helping students reach their full potential. Strong foundation in fostering engaging learning environments. Proven track record of designing and implementing innovative lesson plans to enhance student understanding. Demonstrated ability to adapt teaching methods to meet diverse student needs while maintaining a positive classroom atmosphere.
Overview
2025
2025
years of professional experience
Work History
Summer School Teacher
Wayzata District 284
- Taught Language Arts to rising 6th grade students
- Title One teacher Worked with students entering grade 6 that struggled in Reading
6th Grade ELA Teacher
Central Middle School
08.2022 - 06.2024
- Company Overview: Wayzata District 284
- Read closely from rich and challenging content including fiction, nonfiction and poetry
- Developed multimedia presentations using videos, slideshows and other technology
- Graded papers and other assignments with strong attention to detail in a timely manner
- Plan and implement content collaboratively with the other sixth grade ELA teachers
- Establish relationships and connections with students and their families
- Wayzata District 284
Reading Intervention Teacher
Central Middle School
08.2018 - 08.2022
- Company Overview: Wayzata District 284
- Teach iLit 45 Reading Curriculum to students in grades 6-8
- Identify specific students that need reading support that are below grade level
- Work collaboratively with different teachers in all three grades and in Special Education
- Establish relationships and connections with at risk students and their families
- Follow the Tier 1, 2 and 3 intervention plan the district has established
- Wayzata District 284
Resource Special Education Teacher
West Middle School
08.2016 - 06.2018
- Company Overview: Wayzata District 284
- Teach Reading, and Math to a special population of students with cognitive disabilities in grades 6-8
- Complete Due Process paperwork in a timely manner
- Work collaboratively with many teachers
- Establish relationships and connections with students
- Guide and demonstrate functional life skills
- Effectively communicate with families
- Wayzata District 284
SDC Special Education Teacher
West Middle School
08.2015 - 06.2016
- Company Overview: Wayzata District 284
- Teach Reading, and Math to a special population of students with cognitive disabilities in grades 6-8
- Complete Due Process paperwork in a timely manner
- Work collaboratively with many teachers
- Establish relationships and connections with students
- Guide and demonstrate functional life skills
- Effectively communicate with families
- Wayzata District 284
Reading Teacher Grades 6-8
West Middle School
08.2012 - 06.2015
- Company Overview: Wayzata District 284
- Teach Read 180 to students in grades 6-8
- Teach specific Reading intervention to those students below grade level
- Member of the PST (Problem Solving Team) to identify at risk students
- Work collaboratively with different teachers in all three grades
- Establish relationships and connections with at risk students
- Follow the RTI plan the district has established
- Wayzata District 284
Learning Support Teacher Grades K-6
Glen Lake Elementary
08.2009 - 08.2012
- Company Overview: Hopkins District 270
- Teach specific Reading intervention to those students below grade level
- Teach specific Math intervention to those students below grade level
- Work collaboratively with 21 different teachers in 7 grades (K-6)
- Establish relationships and connections with at risk students
- Follow the RTI plan the district has established
- Hopkins District 270
Education
Bachelor of Science Degree - Elementary Education, Social Studies
Minnesota State University, Mankato
Mankato, Minnesota01.1994
Skills
- Teaching strategies
- Project-based learning
- Knowledgeable about Mac
- Hands-on learning
- Licensed in K-12 Learning Disabilities
- Licensed in K-12 Reading
- Licensed in K-6 Elementary Education
- Curriculum Implementation
- Individualized Instruction
- IEP familiarity
- Proficient in Canvas, Skyward, Google Drive
- Team Collaboration
- Verbal and written communication
- Parent-teacher communication
- Student engagement
- Classroom management
Timeline
6th Grade ELA Teacher
Central Middle School
08.2022 - 06.2024
Reading Intervention Teacher
Central Middle School
08.2018 - 08.2022
Resource Special Education Teacher
West Middle School
08.2016 - 06.2018
SDC Special Education Teacher
West Middle School
08.2015 - 06.2016
Reading Teacher Grades 6-8
West Middle School
08.2012 - 06.2015
Learning Support Teacher Grades K-6
Glen Lake Elementary
08.2009 - 08.2012
Summer School Teacher
Wayzata District 284
Bachelor of Science Degree - Elementary Education, Social Studies
Minnesota State University, Mankato
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