Dallas Thompson
Lewistown
Summary
Passionate Teacher with experience developing and implementing diverse curricula 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.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
Work History
Teacher 9-12
Laurel Life
08.2022 - Current
- Collaborated with colleagues to refine curriculum and improve instructional practices for grades 9-12 students focusing on core subjects (Math, Science, History, English.)
- Analyzed student performance data to identify areas for improvement in teaching methods.
- Maintained accurate records of student progress, attendance, and behavior to facilitate ongoing communication with parents about their child''s educational journey.
Behavior Coach
Laurel Life
08.2019 - 07.2022
- Developed individualized behavior intervention plans to enhance student engagement and learning outcomes.
- Collaborated with educators and parents to implement effective behavior management techniques.
- Implemented crisis intervention strategies to de-escalate challenging situations effectively in school settings.
Youth Counselor
Central Counties Youth Center
10.2018 - 08.2019
- Observing residents for mental health problems, drug and alcohol withdrawal, and severe behavioral problems.
- Monitoring behavior of youths in detention, and handling crisis situations whenever conflict arises.
- Youth counselors have the ability to resolve crisis situations using Safe Crisis Management.
Information Technology Assistant. Summer Employee
Philipsburg Osceola Area School District
06.2014 - 08.2016
- Installed CAT 5 and CAT 6 ethernet cables through buildings and wiring them down to ports for desktop computers.
- Assisted in the implementation of new technology initiatives to enhance learning environments across the district.
- Streamlined IT support processes for increased efficiency and reduced downtime.
Education
Bachelors of Science - Social Work
Slippery Rock University of Pennsylvania
Slippery Rock, PA05.2018
High School - undefined
Philipsburg Osceola Area High School
Philipsburg, PA06.2014
Skills
- Classroom management
- Relationship building
- Critical thinking
- Lesson planning
- Student engagement
- Behavior management
- Parent-teacher communication
- Growth mindset
- Public speaking
- Classroom instruction
- Conflict resolution
- Student-centered learning
Timeline
Teacher 9-12
Laurel Life
08.2022 - Current
Behavior Coach
Laurel Life
08.2019 - 07.2022
Youth Counselor
Central Counties Youth Center
10.2018 - 08.2019
Information Technology Assistant. Summer Employee
Philipsburg Osceola Area School District
06.2014 - 08.2016
High School - undefined
Philipsburg Osceola Area High School
Bachelors of Science - Social Work
Slippery Rock University of Pennsylvania
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