Stephani Thompson
Port Hadlock
Summary
- Experienced professional in education with a strong foundation in instructional leadership, classroom management, technology, and program implementation. Brings 15 years of experience supporting student success through effective organizational systems, and inclusive practices. Adept at dynamic instruction in traditional and eLearning environments while collaborating with colleagues and utilizing local resources to improve student success.
- Professional, reliable, and proactive leader with a strong work ethic and the ability to quickly adapt to new systems and responsibilities.
- Fifteen years of experience in secondary education, primarily dedicated to classroom teaching, Advanced Placement and comprehensive Social Studies programs, curriculum development, and evidence based educational methodologies.
- Highly developed organizational, time-management, and operational planning skills that support efficient school and program administration.
- Committed to fostering a supportive, equitable, and inclusive school culture through people first leadership and student-centered practices.
Overview
25
25
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Certificated Substitute/Long Term Substitute 10th Grade ELA
Sequim School District/Sequim High School
Sequim, Washington
09.2022 - Current
Freelance Grant Writer
09.2018 - Current
- Professional Development in Education
Certificated Substitute
Chimacum School District
Chimacum, Washington
11.2017 - 05.2023
- All grades, all subject areas
11th Grade US History, 9th Grade World Studies & Geography, 10th Grade Western Civilization
Sequim High School
Sequim, Washington
08.2008 - 06.2012
Olympic Online Academy (Currently OPA), Alternative Online Credit Retrieval Program Instructor and Facilitator
Sequim High School
08.2008 - 06.2010
Test Assessor for NBPTS
National Board for Professional Teaching Standards
Oklahoma City, OK
06.2004 - 08.2008
- Federal Way, Washington
10th Grade US History & Government, 11th Grade US History, 10th Grade Pre-AP US History, 11th Grade AP US History
Putnam City High School
Oklahoma City, OK
08.2005 - 05.2008
8th Grade Pre-AP US History & 7th Grade World Geography
Astec Charter School
Oklahoma City, OK
08.2003 - 05.2005
Upward Bound Instructor – Psychology & History
Oklahoma City Community College
Oklahoma City, OK
06.2004 - 08.2004
8th Grade US History Teacher
Washington Irving Middle School
San Antonio, TX
08.2001 - 05.2003
- San Antonio Independent School District
Education
M.D. - Educational Administration
Eastern Washington University - Educational Leadership
Cheney, WA12-2026
Post Baccalaureate Teacher Certification - Secondary Education
Texas Tech College of Education
Lubbock, TX05.2001
Bachelor of Arts - Political Science
Texas Tech University
Lubbock, TX12.2000
Skills
- Certified in Secondary Education with endorsements in Government, ELA, Social Studies, Humanities and Reading Currently completing a TESOL certification
- Successfully secured grant funding as a freelance agent for both educational institutions and non-profit organizations that generated positive financial impact
- Experience teaching in an eLearning online environment with a strong background in information technology
- Completed 15 successful years of teaching in three states including several school related responsibilities and duties such as extra-curricular sponsorship, including spearheading the Youth and Government Program at Putnam City High School and serving as a Department Chair for 5 years
- Planned and instructed several subject areas using a wide variety of teaching aids, motivational, and implementation strategies to engage students in active learning
- Incorporated learning modality principles into classroom and individual instruction Developed and conducted inter-grade activities Utilized several forms of pedagogy (Marzano, Bell, Literacy First, etc) in classroom instruction
- Oversaw the implementation of an afterschool STEM program called The ASTEC STEAM Co- Lab Program which focused on sharpening students’ technological skills while providing an outlet for healthy creative expression
- Highly adaptable and committed professional with a proven ability to work effectively with diverse, low-income, first-generation, and underrepresented student populations
- Strong collaborator who builds positive relationships with faculty, staff, administrators, community partners, and students to achieve program and student success goals
- Excellent communicator, both orally and in writing, capable of clearly conveying information to native and non-native English speakers
- Skilled planner and organizer, able to design, coordinate, and implement programs, workshops, and activities that enhance student learning and engagement
- Solution-oriented and proactive problem-solver, able to anticipate challenges and implement strategies to support student achievement and program effectiveness
- Experienced mentor and advocate, dedicated to fostering an inclusive, supportive, and culturally responsive environment for all students
- Demonstrates initiative, professionalism, and reliability in managing multiple priorities and responsibilities within dynamic educational setting
Certification
- Washington State Residency Teacher Certification
Endorsements in Secondary Social Studies, ELA, and Humanities and Reading I & 2
- Washington State Lifetime Substitute Certification
Endorsements in Government, US History, ELA
- Texas State Teacher Certification
Endorsements in Secondary Social Studies
- Oklahoma State Teacher Certification
Endorsements in US History, Oklahoma History, Government, Economics, & World Secondary Education
Timeline
Certificated Substitute/Long Term Substitute 10th Grade ELA
Sequim School District/Sequim High School
09.2022 - Current
Freelance Grant Writer
09.2018 - Current
Certificated Substitute
Chimacum School District
11.2017 - 05.2023
11th Grade US History, 9th Grade World Studies & Geography, 10th Grade Western Civilization
Sequim High School
08.2008 - 06.2012
Olympic Online Academy (Currently OPA), Alternative Online Credit Retrieval Program Instructor and Facilitator
Sequim High School
08.2008 - 06.2010
10th Grade US History & Government, 11th Grade US History, 10th Grade Pre-AP US History, 11th Grade AP US History
Putnam City High School
08.2005 - 05.2008
Test Assessor for NBPTS
National Board for Professional Teaching Standards
06.2004 - 08.2008
Upward Bound Instructor – Psychology & History
Oklahoma City Community College
06.2004 - 08.2004
8th Grade Pre-AP US History & 7th Grade World Geography
Astec Charter School
08.2003 - 05.2005
8th Grade US History Teacher
Washington Irving Middle School
08.2001 - 05.2003
Post Baccalaureate Teacher Certification - Secondary Education
Texas Tech College of Education
Bachelor of Arts - Political Science
Texas Tech University
M.D. - Educational Administration
Eastern Washington University - Educational Leadership
Grants & Fellowships
- 2015 Red Lodge Transition Center for Women (RLTC) Second Chance Grant (collaborative), Awarded $33,000 (divided over a three year period), to the Healing the Sacred Hoop and Positive Indian Parenting programs to prevent future incarceration through educating families and individuals, and providing advocacy among Native communities.
- 2017 ArtsFund NonProfit Community (NCR) Grant, Awarded $13,250 to the Community Wellness Project in Chimacum WA. Funding secured for the Food Education and Entrepreneurship Directive (FEED). Funding secured for professional readiness for rural teenagers geared towards students on trade school trajectories.
- 2004 Perkins CTE New Program Grant, Awarded $50000 to the STEM Program at ASTEC Charter School in Oklahoma City. Funding secured to purchase Smartboards for three classrooms.