Kimberlin V. Thompson
***** ******* **., ******* *****, CA 92691/ Phone: 337-***-**** / Email:
*************@*****.***
Professional Summary: Resourceful Human Resources Manager offers employee relations and business management expertise paired with first-rate communication and problem-solving abilities. Strategic and well-rounded professional seasoned in managing and overseeing various aspects of HR. Commended for building trusting relationships within organization to support business needs Skills:
Crisis Management
Youth Behavior Management
Student Centered Learning
Parent and Caregiver Rapport
Self-motivated
Kind and Empathetic Educator
Creative Learning Strategies
Youth Mentoring and Tutoring
Curriculum Development
Experience with Special Needs
Counseling ‘Best Practices’
Strong Written and Verbal
Communicator
Enterprise Resource Planning
Family Resource Management
Knowledge of Federal/State
employment regulations
Microsoft Office Suite
Confidentiality Maintenance
Staff Development
Organizational Development
Performance Management
Strategic Planning
Staff Supervision
Education:
Ashford University Master of Arts 2016 San Diego, CA Teaching and Learning with Technology
Ashford University Bachelor of Arts 2014 San Diego, CA /Early Childhood Experience
Teacher
St. Landry Parish School Board/Opelousas, LA/ August 2013 - Current
● Create lesson plans to teach students a subject.
● Assess students to evaluate their abilities, strengths, and weaknesses.
● Teach lessons they have planned to an entire class or to smaller groups.
● Grade students' assignments and exams.
● Communicate with parents or guardians about their child's progress.
● Established positive relationships with parents to ensure effectiveness
● Provided individual instruction to meet the needs of all students
● Assessed students performance through tests, quizzes and other assessments
● Monitored students behavior in classrooms, hallways, cafeteria, playgrounds
● Maintained a safe and orderly learning environment
● Enforced school rules and regulations in order to maintain an appropriate learning environment
● Utilized technology based learning tools to enhance classroom instruction
● Instructed students in academic subjects such as social studies, ELA/Language Arts and history.
● Prepared lesson materials/plans, bulletin board displays and demonstrations.
● Worked closely with IEP’s with and without BIPs students
● Instructed up to 169 students individually and in groups per year.
● Modified the general education curriculum for special-needs students based upon a variety of instructional techniques and technologies.
● Met with parents to resolve conflicting educational priorities and issues.
● Met regularly with parents and guardians to discuss children’s progress.
● Adapted teaching methods and materials to meet students' varying needs and interests.
● Encouraged critical thinking skills and problem-solving strategies among students
● Collaborated with colleagues to plan lessons that integrate various subject areas into a cohesive unit of study
● Participated in professional development workshops related to teaching methods or curriculum changes
MHP/Counselor
Truthful Rehabilitation Center Opelousas, LA/July 2015 - December 2018
• Collaborated with other counselors to devise programs and activities based on developmental and academic levels.
• Utilized cognitive behavior therapy to assist youth in redirecting poor habits.
• Supervised individuals in a small group or one-on-one to cultivate safety and structure.
• Monitored youth behavior and offered guidance and support.
• Drafted reports for family and caregivers to document progress, challenges and therapy milestones.
• Provided guidance and advice to help cultivate self-esteem and community involvement.
• Advocated for troubled youth to provide access to resources.
• Communicated with troubled youth and offered resources and programs to surmount challenges.
• Liaised with parents and caregivers to provide updates on progress and behavior.
• Mentored youth members and taught sustainable habits and coping mechanisms.
• Consulted with trained highly skilled mental health and medical staff.
• Developed goal-oriented psycho educational and activity therapy groups to improve client’s level of functioning.
• Met with parents to resolve conflicting educational priorities and issues.
• Adapted teaching methods and materials to meet students' varying needs and interests.
• Developed and taught lessons on relevant children’s books, poems, movies, and themes to promote student growth and development.
● Facilitated Communication between school personnel, parents and guardians, therapists, psychiatrists, and other professionals involved in the students care
References will be provided when needed