Bus Driver Special Education
Resume:
Jason Thompson
***** ******** **. ****** *****, AL
**********@****.***
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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