Ashton Thompson
Spartanburg
Summary
Dynamic educator with proven expertise in curriculum implementation and individualized instruction. Excelled in fostering academic curiosity through innovative teaching methods and collaborative learning. Demonstrated exceptional parent-teacher communication, significantly enhancing student engagement and performance. Innovative educator skilled in developing engaging lesson plans and enhancing student performance through feedback provision and vocabulary development. Experienced in collaborative curriculum design, aiming to create an inclusive environment that maximizes student engagement and learning outcomes.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
6th Grade ELA Teacher
Spartanburg School District 7
Spartanburg
08.2022 - Current
- Attended a variety of professional development workshops centered on learning goals, classroom management, student motivation, and engaging learning activities.
- Developed lesson plans that incorporated technology into instruction.
- Adapted teaching methods and materials to meet students' varying needs and interests.
- Collaborated with colleagues to design interdisciplinary curriculum units.
- Integrated technology tools to support student learning and engagement.
- Developed curriculum and learning materials to increase comprehension.
3rd Grade Elementary Teacher
Spartanburg School District 3
Spartanburg
08.2021 - 05.2022
- Incorporated literature circles into reading classes to encourage active participation from all students.
- Collaborated with colleagues to develop interdisciplinary lessons that maximized student engagement.
- Improved student engagement by implementing student-centered classroom management techniques to foster academic curiosity.
- Cultivated strong communication between home and school by maintaining an open dialogue with parents about their child's academic progress.
- Maintained accurate and comprehensive records of student performance and attendance.
Education
Master of Education - Literacy
University of South Carolina Upstate
Spartanburg, SC08-2024
Bachelor of Arts - Elementary Education
University of South Carolina Upstate
Spartanburg, SC05-2021
Doctor of Education - Curriculum And Instruction
Gardner Webb University
Boiling Springs, NCSkills
- Feedback provision
- Project-based learning
- Instructional technology
- Collaborative learning
- Individualized instruction
- Curriculum implementation
- Curriculum development
- Technology integration
- Professional collaboration
- Adaptive teaching
- Strategic planning
Certification
- Gifted and Talented Certified
- Read to Succeed Endorsement
- Co-Teacher at McCracken Middle School to ensure the inclusion of all Special Education students 2023 to current
Affiliations
- Children's Musical Director at Zion Hill Baptist
- Director of Children in Action at Zion Hill Baptist, leading students grades 3rd-5th in mission projects and biblical based teaching
- South Carolina Teaching Fellow Recipient and graduate from USC Upstate
Accomplishments
- Two-time recipient of iReady Reading Champion for McCracken Middle School in Spartanburg School District 7 for the 2022-2023 and 2023-2024 school year.
- Served on the Framework Forward Committee for Spartanburg School District 7 as an educator for McCracken Middle School from spring of 2023 to the spring of 2024.
Timeline
6th Grade ELA Teacher
Spartanburg School District 7
08.2022 - Current
3rd Grade Elementary Teacher
Spartanburg School District 3
08.2021 - 05.2022
Master of Education - Literacy
University of South Carolina Upstate
Bachelor of Arts - Elementary Education
University of South Carolina Upstate
Doctor of Education - Curriculum And Instruction
Gardner Webb University