Melissa Thompson's Resume
Melissa Thompson
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Objective
To secure a teaching position at the middle school level grades 6-8 in mathematics and science.
Education
Michigan State University, East Lansing, Michigan
Oakland University, Rochester, Michigan
Major in Mathematics
Minor in Science
Certification
Teaching Experience
Pathfinder School Pinckney, Michigan
August 2012 - Present
Middle School Teacher
Contentnea-Savannah K-8 School Kinston, North Carolina
September 2009 - June 2010
Middle School Teacher
Jack Harvey Elementary Utica, Michigan
January 2009 - April 2009
Student Teaching Internship.
Fourth grade Student Teaching field placement
September 2008 - December 2008
Additional Teaching Experiences:
Hart Middle School Rochester, Michigan
September 2008 - December 2008
Rochester Community Schools
Seventh grade science placement.
Huron Elementary Macomb, Michigan
January 2008 - April 2008
Chippewa Valley School District
Second grade field placement.
YMCA Service Learning Academy Detroit, Michigan
September 2007 - December 2007
Detroit Public Schools
Fourth grade field placement.
Davis Junior High Utica, Michigan
April 2007 - May 2007
Utica Community Schools
Seventh and ninth grade mathematics volunteer.
Whitman Elementary Pontiac, Michigan
January 2007 - April 2007
Pontiac School District
First grade field placement.
Alcott Elementary Pontiac, Michigan
September 2005 - December 2005
Pontiac School District
Fourth Grade Field Placement
Ojibwa Elementary Macomb, Michigan
October 2005 - May 2007
Chippewa Valley School District
Coached Science Olympiad Events
Work Experience
Heart of the Hills Swim Club Manager
March 2009 - September 2009
Rochester Hills, Michigan
Mathematics Tutor
September 2005 - June 2009
Rochester, Michigan
Heart of the Hills Swim Club Assistant Manager
May 2008 - September 2008
Rochester Hills, Michigan
Swim Instructor/Lifeguard
June 2002 - October 2007
Rochester Community Schools Rochester, Michigan
Computer Skills
Memberships
Certifications & Activities
Awards
Philosophy
Education is the “well rounded” development of a child’s cognitive, social, and emotional skills. An upbeat, warm, and engaging classroom with specific goals and outcomes is key for successful learning.
To secure a teaching position at the middle school level grades 6-8 in mathematics and science.
Education
- Masters in Educational Technology
Michigan State University, East Lansing, Michigan
- Bachelor of Science in Elementary Education
Oakland University, Rochester, Michigan
Major in Mathematics
Minor in Science
Certification
- Michigan Provisional Teaching Certificate
- Elementary Education K-5 All Subjects
- Mathematics Endorsement 6th – 8th
- Science Endorsement 6th – 8th
Teaching Experience
Pathfinder School Pinckney, Michigan
August 2012 - Present
Middle School Teacher
- Taught 7th grade mathematics
- Taught 7th grade science
- Implement technology in daily lessons
- Student one-to-one use of laptops
- Taught the state curriculum
- Attend Professional Development meetings
- Weekly communication with parents regarding student progress
- Communication through teacher webpage
- Weekly planning and implementation of lessons with 7th grade teachers
Contentnea-Savannah K-8 School Kinston, North Carolina
September 2009 - June 2010
Middle School Teacher
- Taught 6th grade mathematics
- Taught 7th grade mathematics
- Taught 7th grade science
- Worked cooperatively with the 6th and 7th grade teams
- Taught the state curriculum
- Implemented technology into daily lessons
- Incorporated Accelerated Math into mathematics lessons
- Communicated with parents regularly through assignment folders, progress reports, agendas, phone calls
- Followed weekly pacing guide preparing students for end of year standardized test
Jack Harvey Elementary Utica, Michigan
January 2009 - April 2009
Student Teaching Internship.
- Recipient of the 2009 DTE Energy Foundation Mini Grant Award.
- Coached after school Science Olympiad team.
- Incorporated engaging lessons that met the curriculum and GLCE’s.
- Worked cooperatively with grade level teachers planning units.
- Co-Sponsored after school Mathematics Club.
Fourth grade Student Teaching field placement
September 2008 - December 2008
- Instructed lessons in mathematics.
- Assisted with small group instruction.
- Attended the Michigan Science Teachers Association conference.
- Created bulletin boards for academic projects.
Additional Teaching Experiences:
Hart Middle School Rochester, Michigan
September 2008 - December 2008
Rochester Community Schools
Seventh grade science placement.
Huron Elementary Macomb, Michigan
January 2008 - April 2008
Chippewa Valley School District
Second grade field placement.
YMCA Service Learning Academy Detroit, Michigan
September 2007 - December 2007
Detroit Public Schools
Fourth grade field placement.
Davis Junior High Utica, Michigan
April 2007 - May 2007
Utica Community Schools
Seventh and ninth grade mathematics volunteer.
Whitman Elementary Pontiac, Michigan
January 2007 - April 2007
Pontiac School District
First grade field placement.
Alcott Elementary Pontiac, Michigan
September 2005 - December 2005
Pontiac School District
Fourth Grade Field Placement
Ojibwa Elementary Macomb, Michigan
October 2005 - May 2007
Chippewa Valley School District
Coached Science Olympiad Events
Work Experience
Heart of the Hills Swim Club Manager
March 2009 - September 2009
Rochester Hills, Michigan
- Hire and review records of lifeguards.
- Train staff on safety polices and procedures.
- Develop staff by requiring monthly audits.
Mathematics Tutor
September 2005 - June 2009
Rochester, Michigan
- Tutored Middle School and High School students in mathematics.
Heart of the Hills Swim Club Assistant Manager
May 2008 - September 2008
Rochester Hills, Michigan
- Supervised employees to make sure they were on task.
- Organized and set up club activities throughout the summer.
Swim Instructor/Lifeguard
June 2002 - October 2007
Rochester Community Schools Rochester, Michigan
- Responsible for teaching swimming lessons to both children and adults.
Computer Skills
- Microsoft word, PowerPoint, Excel.
- Technology Tools: iMovie, GarageBand, Weebly, Animoto, Jing, Today’s Meet.
- SmartBoard
- Document Camera
- Currently working on Masters in Educational Technology.
- MAC and PC proficient.
Memberships
- Michigan Education Association
- Michigan Science Teachers Association
Certifications & Activities
- CPR/AED certification (Child & Infant).
- Project Wild
- Science Olympiad Utica Community Schools
- Science Olympiad Chippewa Valley School District
- Oakland University Athletic Band (pep band)
Awards
- Recipient of the 2009 DTE Energy Foundation Mini Grant Award
Philosophy
Education is the “well rounded” development of a child’s cognitive, social, and emotional skills. An upbeat, warm, and engaging classroom with specific goals and outcomes is key for successful learning.