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Phaedra D. Thompson

Pine Bluff,AR

Summary

Results-focused Educator specializing in building productive relationships and strong support networks around students.

Overview

28
28
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Educator

Arkansas Correctional School District
Pine Bluff, AR
08.2020 - Current
  • Evaluated data and used measurements to plan, coordinate and advance student progress.
  • Modified course content and complexity to meet individual and group goals.
  • Conveyed and utilized strong communication and interpersonal skills to establish positive rapport with students and fellow educators.
  • Encouraged students to explore learning opportunities while persevering through challenging tasks.

Resource Math Teacher

Pine Bluff School District
Pine Bluff, AR
08.2019 - 06.2020
  • Developed and maintained individualized skill-appropriate lesson plans to promote and build student confidence.
  • Collaborated with general education teachers to include students in classroom activities.
  • Established and maintained dynamic working relationships with students and parents to support classroom objectives.
  • Teamed with general education teachers to plan and implement curriculum, state and district-wide assessments.

Math Instructional Specialist

Pine Bluff School District
Pine Bluff, AR
08.2016 - 06.2019
  • Assisted teachers in disaggregating and analyzing formative and summative data.
  • Assisted in the development of curriculum guides.
  • Assisted in the selection of textbooks, books, equipment, and other instructional materials.
  • Contributed to positive academic and social tone of school by demonstrating professionalism and enthusiasm for academic community.
  • Upheld commitment to educational excellence and fostered an atmosphere of mutual respect and trust.
  • Collaborated with teachers and administrators to discuss the academic needs of students.
  • Facilitated teacher learning through co-planning of lessons, modeling, and coaching teachers using the gradual release model.

Elementary School Teacher

Pine Bluff School District
Pine Bluff, AR
08.1996 - 06.2016
  • Taught students subject-specific material, learning strategies, and social and citizenship skills.
  • Stayed abreast of changes to school and district policies, as well as new trends in education, by attending professional development courses and in-service trainings.
  • Contributed to positive academic and social tone of school by demonstrating professionalism and enthusiasm for academic community.
  • Modified the general education curriculum for special-needs students based on various instructional techniques and technologies.
  • Built positive relationships with parents to involve families in the educational process.
  • Assessed student progress by administering tests and evaluating results.

Education

Master of Science - Educational Administration

University of Arkansas, Fayetteville
Fayetteville, AR
07-1995

Bachelor of Science - Elementary Education

Jackson State University
Jackson, MS
05-1994

Skills

  • Group and individual instruction
  • Lesson Planning
  • Differentiated Instruction
  • Student relations
  • Data Analysis
  • Clerical Support
  • Interpersonal and written communication

Certification

  • Elementary - Standard - Grade Levels 1 - 6
  • Elementary Principal - Standard - Grade Levels K - 9
  • P. E. & Health - Standard - Grade Levels K - 12

Timeline

Educator

Arkansas Correctional School District
08.2020 - Current

Resource Math Teacher

Pine Bluff School District
08.2019 - 06.2020

Math Instructional Specialist

Pine Bluff School District
08.2016 - 06.2019

Elementary School Teacher

Pine Bluff School District
08.1996 - 06.2016

Master of Science - Educational Administration

University of Arkansas, Fayetteville

Bachelor of Science - Elementary Education

Jackson State University

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