MAGDA THOMPSON

ad4zxv@r.postjobfree.com 856-***-**** Lumberton, New Jersey 08048

Summary Resourceful Department Manager with more than 6 years of experience optimizing teacher preparation to yield student achievement and overseeing language operations platforms. Skilled in coaching teachers, updating/reviewing data to prepare for ACCESS of ELLs and revising curriculum as per assessment results. Disciplined and systematic professional thrives in high-pressure, team-based atmospheres.

Skills Time Management

Critical Thinking

Verbal and Written Communication

Decision Making

Employee Training Program

Flexible and Adaptive

Excellent Classroom Management

Conflict Resolution

Parent and Student Communication

Student-Centered Learning

Effectively Work With Parents

Schedule Management

Creative Lesson Plan Development

Curriculum Development

Fluent in Spanish

Experience Manager of Bilingual/ESL/World Language 08/2014 - Current Camden City School District Camden, NJ

Coach teachers and leaders to ensure effective implementation of the Dual language program

Monitor schools to ensure fidelity of language allocation Develop curriculum for both Bilingual and ESL content based instruction for grades K-8th Conduct professional development to promote creativity and higher order thinking skills to increase language proficiency

Worked with school administrators to determine course needs and set frameworks. Improved student learning by defining and articulating learning outcomes and analyzing performance metrics and measurements.

Offered subject matter expertise on curriculum design, selection and purchasing. Interview candidates certified in Bilingual and ESL Meet with vendors to evaluate resources to support our curriculum content Interact positively with staff to demonstrate professional conduct expectations of teaching and administrative personnel.

Encourage and voice positive feedback to mentor and motivate new teachers. Visit classrooms to evaluate teacher instructional techniques as part of the quarterly evaluation cycle.

Presented resources and opportunities to teaching staff for further professional development and curriculum training courses.

Develop strong relationships with community stakeholders, leaders and families to encourage collaboration in meeting our academic goals.

Guide instruction by mentoring teachers to improve leadership and teaching effectiveness. ACCESS for ELLs District Test Coordinator

Facilitated staff meetings to convey policy changes and hear employee input. Meet with students to address their concerns, encourage them, guide and assist, resulting in M

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improved academics.

Collaborate with administrators to deepen their understanding of bilingual education Develop and track benchmarks for measuring student progress to guide teachers maximize teaching potential.

Teacher 09/2006 - 06/2014

Bridgeton Public Schools Bridgeton, NJ

Differentiated instruction according to student skill level. Graded projects, exams and assignments to track student progression. Designed individualized curricula for academically underachieving students. Worked one-on-one with at-risk students on core subjects. Attended in-service training and professional development courses to stay on top of policy and education changes.

Involved parents in student education by cultivating strong relationships. Improved student engagement by implementing student-centered classroom management techniques to foster academic curiosity.

Maintained calm, positive classroom environment through gentle discipline and enthusiastic attitude to encourage learning and studying among student. Established and enforced rules for behavior and procedures to maintain order among students. Engaged students and boosted understanding of material using focused instructional strategies and hands-on activities.

Created and enforced child-based, hands-on curriculum to promote student interest and receptive learning.

Supervised students throughout day, both in classroom and outside during breaks. Enhanced lessons with smart board technology, iPads and computers to address common core goals.

Utilized behavior management skills to foster environment conducive to student learning. Encouraged student critical thinking and discussion using variety of teaching techniques. Adapted teaching methods and instructional strategies to promote learning in students of differing skill levels.

Met with parents and guardians to discuss student progress and areas for improvement. Education and

Training

Bachelor of Arts: Criminal Justice 05/1998

Temple University Philadelphia, PA

Master of Arts: Teacher Leadership

Rowan University Glassboro, NJ

Languages Spanish:

Native/ Bilingual

English:

Native/ Bilingual

Hebrew:

Limited

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