Stephanie Thompson

OBJECTIVE

To obtain a challenging position in a classroom where I can grow and

learn with students while helping them master the skills they need to become
lifelong learners.

EDUCATION

Ferris State University, Big Rapids, MI

Elementary Education
Special Education Endorsement, December 2010
Certification: Learning Disabilities, K-12
Early Childhood Special Education Preschool Teacher
Morley Stanwood Elmementary School
Monitor a challenging class of preschoolers with special needs.
Implement behavior strategies to help with classroom management.
Interact with students, staff, and parents to communicate
Paraprofessional
Morley Stanwood Elementary School, ECSEP
Early Childhood Special Education Paraprofessional, Present
Monitor a challenging class of preschoolers with special needs.
Implement behavior strategies to help with classroom management.
Interact with students, staff, and parents to communicate.

TEACHING
EXPERIENCE
Professional Education Services Group, LLC (PESG)
Morley Stanwood Elementary School, ECSEP
Early Child Special Education Teacher, Winter 2014
Taught a challenging class of preschoolers with special needs.
Designed instruction that was suitable for learners at all levels during
whole and small group instruction.
I was able to communicate effectively with parents and families.
Professional Contract Management Inc. (PCMI)
Belding Migrant Summer Program, Belding, MI
Third/Fourth Grade Teacher, Summer 2013
Taught a combination class of third and fourth grade English Language
Learners and migrant students.
Designed instruction that was suitable for learners at all levels during
whole and small group instruction.
Monitored student progress with DRA 2 and Delta Math, along with my
own assessments.
Professional Education Services Group, LLC (PESG)
River City Scholars National Heritage Academy

Reading Interventionist Teacher, Spring 2013

Taught a combination class of kindergarten through fifth grade reading
skills.
Designed instruction that was suitable for learners at all levels during
whole and small group instruction.
Monitored student progress with Dibbles, along with my own
assessments.

Vera Wilsie Elementary, Newaygo, MI

Student Teacher, First Grade, January - April 2009
Taught in a self-contained classroom
Developed daily hands-on lessons that met the needs of each student.
Planned whole group, small group, and individual instruction
Participated in parent/teacher conferences and had input on report cards.
PROFESSIONAL
DEVELOPMENT
Nov.2013

Crisis Prevention Intervention (CPI) Training, October 2012

Classroom Management: Communication and Setting Expectations,
Everyday Counts Calendar Math, October 2011
Leslie Marquez Literacy Workstations, September 2011
Spelling Connections, August 2011
Debbie Diller Workstations, August 2011
Empowering Writers, August 2011
Differentiated Instruction Workshop, January 2010
Curriculum Crafter Training, November 2010
Adult & Child CPR/First Aid Certified, September 2012
Read About Training, June 2010