Jason Thompson

***** ******** **. ****** *****, AL

251-***-****

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Passionate Teacher with more than 25 years of experience developing and implementing diverse curriculums covering a wide range of subjects. Highly skilled at motivating students through positive encouragement and reinforcement of concepts via interactive classroom instruction and observation. Successful in helping students develop strong literacy, numeracy, social and learning skills. Education

University of West Alabama

Master's Degree in Secondary Collaborative Special Education Livingston, Alabama Graduated July 2019

Mississippi State University

Bachelor's Degree - Elementary Education

Starkville, Mississippi

Graduated May 1997

Completed Bachelor's degree in Elementary Education with emphasis on Science and Social Studies. Highly Qualified also in Middle School Math. Praxis: P-12 Physical Education

Employment History

Gulf Shores Elementary School

Teacher/Bus Driver

Gulf Shores, AL

August 2023 - currently

4th/5th Grade Math & Science

STEAM PLT, Math PLT

Elberta Middle/High School

Teacher/Bus Driver

Elberta, Alabama

August 2019 – May 2023

7th Grade Life Science (2019-2022) Bus Driver

7th Grade Special Education Teacher (2023) Bus Driver Academic Advisor/Athletic Director – EMS. Academic Advisor/Asst. Athletic Director – EHS. DragonFly and also GoFan responsibilities for EHS.

* Completed training courses to keep up to date with new teaching methods and developments in the field.

* Worked collaboratively with other teachers to review data and develop instructional strategies to address student learning objectives.

* Adapted teaching methods and materials to meet students' varying needs and interests.

* Pursued professional development continually by attending educational conferences and teacher training workshops.

Gulf Shores Middle School

Teacher/Bus Driver

Gulf Shores, Alabama

August 2005 – 2019

Teacher - 7th Grade Math and 8th Grade Pre-Algebra Inclusion Math from 2005-2018. 7th Grade Life Science 2018-2019.

Bus Driver - 2015 to 2019

Academic Advisor/Athletic Director - 2015 to 2019. Coach - GSMS Basketball, Soccer, Track Coach - GSHS Soccer, Cross Country

Mobile County Public School

Teacher

Mobile, Alabama

August 2003 – May 2005

Teacher - Self contained 4th Grade

J Larry Newton School

Teacher/Coach

Fairhope, Alabama

August 2000 – May 2003

Teacher - 6th/7th Math, Science, Literature

Coach - Volleyball, Basketball, Soccer, Track

Whatley Elementary School

Teacher

Birmingham, Alabama

August 1999 – May 2000

Teacher - Self contained 4th Grade

Professional Skills

Group and Individual Instruction: Advanced

Meets Alabama's NCLBs Highly Qualified Teacher requirements: Advanced Alabama Teaching Certificate with Elementary Ed endorsement: Advanced Creative Learning Strategies: Advanced

Positive Learning Environment: Advanced

Differentiated Instruction: Advanced

SMART board/Clear Touch aptitude: Intermediate

Computer Proficient: Advanced

AMSTI trained in Math & Science: Intermediate

References

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