Stacy Thompson
Sellersburg,IN
Summary
History of successfully planning, delivering and assessing both reading and math intervention plans. Knowledgeable about a wide range of successful strategies. Versatile and dedicated teacher with focus on individual needs of students. Accommodating in design and implementation of lessons. Committed to providing differentiated instruction to meet students needs.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
Work History
Reading Therapist
The Speech Spot
2021.07 - 2023.05
- Used approaches such as Orton Gillingham and The Science of Reading to achieve dramatic results with students.
- Monitored student performance to evaluate effectiveness of instructional strategies.
- Worked closely with parents and guardians to address students' progress.
- Tracked progress according to goals for interventions.
- Performed assessments and analyzed results to spot students in need of further help.
- Wrote and delivered customized instruction to individual students and groups.
Professional Photographer
Self Employed
2014.06 - 2023.05
- Provided excellent customer service and account regulation, strengthening client relations and boosting revenue.
- Developed long and short-term business needs while driving customer feedback for process improvements.
- Photographed high-quality images for various print and digital projects.
- Planned and prepared for on-location and studio shoots.
- Utilized natural and artificial lighting to capture desired images and maintain quality.
- Facilitated printing of images for client's portfolio.
- Researched new camera equipment and accessories.
- Monitored trends in photography to stay current in industry.
- Selected and set up appropriate props, backdrops, and lighting.
- Captured stunning images for variety of projects.
- Assisted clients in selecting poses, wardrobe and backgrounds to photograph different looks, concepts and locations.
- Scheduled studio appointments to shoot wide variety of subjects.
VIPKID ESL Teacher
VIPKID
2018.01 - 2019.12
- Educated students in basics of English grammar and conversational speaking.
- Created and delivered engaging lesson plans to accommodate different learning styles.
- Coached students on English pronunciation and intonation for eloquent conversation.
- Developed and taught ESL curriculum to improve students' conversational abilities.
- Adopted new technologies and online platforms to facilitate student learning.
- Employed kinesthetic, visual and auditory approaches to make lessons interesting and interactive.
Elementary Instructional/Assessment Coordinator
Ernie Pyle Elementary School
2011.05 - 2014.06
- Monitored testing sites and regulation adherence.
- Coordinated with administrators about matching assessments with curriculum.
- Analyzed testing data and identified problematic areas.
- Evaluated programs and monitored implementation and compliance with regulations to achieve objectives.
- Prepared materials for lessons, assignments, and assessments, and evaluated, corrected and graded student performance to identify gaps in skills or knowledge and set realistic goals.
- Worked one-on-one with students to determine strengths, weaknesses, and learning patterns.
- Provided individualized and diversified instruction to support student comprehension and assist with navigating challenges.
- Developed and implemented discipline strategies to maintain classroom order.
- Evaluated individual student abilities and created action plans based on current level and desired growth goals to support preparedness for transition to next grade level.
- Drove student learning by establishing clear classroom plans and group objectives, as well as actionable strategies to achieve each goal.
Elementary School Teacher
Hartsfield Elementary School
2007.07 - 2011.05
- Provided warm, supportive environment for developing academic, social, and emotional growth.
- Established open communication and positive relationships with students, parents, peers, and administrative staff.
- Designed and presented lesson plans in one or more academic subjects using variety of teaching techniques to appeal to various learning styles within assigned grade level.
- Created lesson plans to correlate with state curriculum standards and devised educational programs to meet educational objectives.
- Created and presented clever lessons to engage students and focus on core subjects necessary for personal and academic growth.
- Prepared and administered grade-specific tests and examinations regulated by school district to monitor students' growth and to report progress to parents.
- Maintained knowledge of school curricula, standards and policies to correctly prepare students for higher grade levels.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Elementary Education
Olivet Nazarene University
Bourbonnais, IL05.2007
Skills
- Assessments Understanding
- Tracking Response to Intervention
- Differentiating Instruction
- Individualized Support
- Innovative Lesson Planning
Timeline
Reading Therapist
The Speech Spot
2021.07 - 2023.05
VIPKID ESL Teacher
VIPKID
2018.01 - 2019.12
Professional Photographer
Self Employed
2014.06 - 2023.05
Elementary Instructional/Assessment Coordinator
Ernie Pyle Elementary School
2011.05 - 2014.06
Elementary School Teacher
Hartsfield Elementary School
2007.07 - 2011.05
Bachelor of Arts - Elementary Education
Olivet Nazarene University
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