Christie Thompson
Liberty
Summary
Dynamic Lead Child Care Teacher at Pickens County Adult Learning Center, adept at enhancing literacy and numeracy through engaging, play-based activities. Proven ability to foster parent-teacher communication and support diverse learning needs, while maintaining a safe, organized classroom environment. Strong collaborator with excellent problem-solving skills and a commitment to student development.
Overview
2026
2026
years of professional experience
Work History
Lead Child Care Teacher
Pickens County Adult Learning Center
- Encouraged critical thinking skills among students by integrating problem-solving tasks into various subject areas.
- Supported diverse learning needs by differentiating instruction for each child based on their individual strengths and challenges.
- Fostered a positive learning atmosphere within the classroom by promoting respect for diversity among students through culturally responsive teaching methods.
- Enhanced children''s communication skills by incorporating sign language and visual aids in daily activities.
- Contributed to a positive school culture by participating in staff meetings, professional development opportunities, and collaborative planning sessions.
- Increased parent involvement in school events by organizing family-focused workshops, celebrations, and volunteer opportunities.
- Established strong relationships with parents through open lines of communication, regular updates, and informative parent-teacher conferences.
- Managed classroom resources effectively to ensure adequate supplies were available for all planned activities without exceeding budget constraints.
- Boosted children''s literacy and numeracy skills through engaging hands-on activities and materials.
- Facilitated smooth transitions between activities by using songs, visual cues, and verbal reminders to keep children engaged while minimizing disruptions.
- Improved classroom management by implementing consistent routines, clear expectations, and positive reinforcement strategies.
- Developed age-appropriate lesson plans that integrated play-based learning opportunities for cognitive, social-emotional, physical, and creative development.
- Assisted with the ongoing evaluation and revision of curriculum materials to ensure alignment with state standards and best practices in early childhood education.
- Established positive relationships with students and families.
- Monitored classroom to verify safe and secure environment.
- Organized and supervised large and small group activities.
Special Education Paraprofessional
School District Of Pickens County
06.2023 - Current
- Developed strong rapport with students by demonstrating empathy, patience, and understanding during daily interactions both inside and outside the classroom setting.
- Managed challenging behaviors using de-escalation techniques to maintain a safe and productive learning environment for all students involved.
- Assisted in the implementation of effective behavior management techniques, resulting in a more focused and positive classroom environment.
- Collaborated with teacher to create customized classroom environment integral to students' needs.
- Monitored student classroom and outdoors activities to promote student safety.
- Maintained positive attitude and affirmatively communicated with each student.
- Interacted physically and verbally with students throughout each day.
- Offered student support through special accommodations, extra assistance, and assessments.
Education
Health Information Management
Greenville Technical College
Greenville, SCN/A - Medical Transcription
Everett Community College
Everett, WA05.2016
Skills
- Classroom organization
- Parent-teacher communication
- Social skills development
- Outdoor play supervision
- Fine motor skills
- Age-appropriate activities
- Gross motor skills
- Early childhood education
- Special needs support
- Literacy development
- Instructional skills
- Child assessment
- Language development
- CPR training
- Documentation and reporting
- Teamwork
- Teamwork and collaboration
- Problem-solving
- Problem-solving skills
- Strong work ethic and dependable
- Time management
- Attention to detail
- Problem-solving abilities
- Multitasking Abilities
- Reliability
- Excellent communication
- Organizational and planning skills
- Team collaboration
- Organizational skills
- Classroom management
Accomplishments
Support staff employee of the year 23/34 school year.
Timeline
Special Education Paraprofessional
School District Of Pickens County
06.2023 - Current
Lead Child Care Teacher
Pickens County Adult Learning Center
Health Information Management
Greenville Technical College
N/A - Medical Transcription
Everett Community College
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