William Thompson
New York
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
Work History
Head Teacher (Parental Leave)
Little Red Schoolhouse
02.2024 - Current
- Leading a classroom of 12 students between ages 7-8
- Working collaboratively within grade level and specialist to promote learning between 2nd grade classrooms
- Responsible for overseeing a separate math enrichment group and a reading group
- Created a social studies curriculum focusing on the needs of a city and its residents with a focus on civil infrastructure
- Mentoring and assisting an associate teacher to facilitate the realization of their ideas, while also guiding in how to manage a second-grade classroom
Upper Camp Unit Head
Bank Street Summer Camp
01.2023
- Oversaw three camper groups that were in either 3rd, 4th, or 5th grade
- Point person for any parent/guardian contact regarding campers in my unit
- This would range from walking through a tough day their child had to being the point of contact if there needed to be any early pickup or late arrival
- Collaborated with three head counselors to address any challenges or inquiries they encountered regarding their assigned groups or families
- Helped counselors navigate interpersonal conflicts and talked to them about what it means to be working in a progressive setting
Paraprofessional Aide
Bank Street School for Children
01.2019
- Provided one-on-one support for 5 year child
- Worked with teachers to help all students learn
- Assisted teachers in transitions, setting up learning stations, and engaging students with inquisitive thoughts
- Provided guidance, transition between activities, communicating with family 2x/week
Associate Counselor
Little Red School House
01.2015
- Managed the group when the head counselor was away
- Enhanced proficiency in conflict resolution techniques tailored specifically for interactions with younger campers
- Developed multiple new ideas for lessons with head counselor
Associate Teacher
Little Red Schoolhouse
01.2022 - 01.2024
- Collaborated with the head teacher to execute curriculum for students between the ages of five and six years old
- Designed and implemented food science curriculum for students ages 5-6
- Curriculum focused on food preservation with an emphasis on the process of pickling
- Successfully led the students throughout the day when the head teacher is absent
- Navigated conflicts between students and communication with their parental guardians
- Assisted and led conferences and student focused meetings.
Associate Teacher
Bank Street School for Children
01.2019 - 01.2022
- Worked in tandem with headteachers to make a curriculum for students between the ages of 5 and 7 years old
- Designed and implemented science curriculum for students ages 5-7
- Made a curriculum focusing on city streets and road safety for ages 6-7
- Smoothly led the students throughout the day when the head teacher is absent
- Navigated conflicts between students and communication with their parental guardians
- Contributed to and led conferences.
Science Head Camp Counselor
Bank Street Summer Camp
01.2018 - 01.2022
- Developed STEAM curriculum for rising first and second grade students
- Supervised two junior counselors and twenty campers
- Maintained daily communication with families and camp leadership
- Mentored junior counselors and provided input for their future growth
Substitute Teacher
Bank Street School for Children
01.2017 - 01.2019
- Worked as a substitute for the Lower and Middle school divisions of Bank Street
- Would also be a substitute for specialists, the library, and gym
- Responsibilities varied for each role
After School Supervisor & Woodworking Specialist
Bank Street School for Children
01.2016 - 01.2019
- Lead activities for students between ages 4-7
- These would range from crafts to field trips
- Managed a group of four associates who worked under my supervision
- Engaged in discussions with teachers to assess additional requirements or preferences for students participating in the After School program.
Woodworking Specialist
Belmont Day School Camp
01.2011 - 01.2013
- Managed group sizes between five and fifteen
- Managed a cohort of campers ranging from second to fourth grade
- Helped to construct a curriculum for the campers
- Developed and implemented a diverse curriculum spanning an eight-week duration.
Education
M.S.Ed - Early Childhood General Education
Bank Street College of Education
New York, NYBFA - Photography
Maine College of Art
Portland, MESkills
STEAM Education
undefinedTimeline
Head Teacher (Parental Leave)
Little Red Schoolhouse
02.2024 - Current
Upper Camp Unit Head
Bank Street Summer Camp
01.2023
Associate Teacher
Little Red Schoolhouse
01.2022 - 01.2024
Paraprofessional Aide
Bank Street School for Children
01.2019
Associate Teacher
Bank Street School for Children
01.2019 - 01.2022
Science Head Camp Counselor
Bank Street Summer Camp
01.2018 - 01.2022
Substitute Teacher
Bank Street School for Children
01.2017 - 01.2019
After School Supervisor & Woodworking Specialist
Bank Street School for Children
01.2016 - 01.2019
Associate Counselor
Little Red School House
01.2015
Woodworking Specialist
Belmont Day School Camp
01.2011 - 01.2013
M.S.Ed - Early Childhood General Education
Bank Street College of Education
BFA - Photography
Maine College of Art
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