Jennifer Thompson

504 Second St, Oxford, MI 48371

248-318-6108, jethomp2@oakland.edu
Link to Web Portfolio: http://jenniferthompsonatoakland.weebly.com/

Philosophy Every Student is unique and has the ability to grow through the implementation of a variety of learning
techniques. Nurturing an environment of confidence and fostering the dreams of each student is essential
to a successful classroom.

Education Oakland University, Rochester Michigan April 2017

Bachelor of History in Secondary Education, Spanish Minor, American Studies Concentration
GPA 3.48
Oakland Community College, Auburn Hills, MI May 2012
Associates in Liberal Arts

Teaching
Experience
Pontiac High School
Student Teacher
Teach 3 subjects including American History, World History, and Street Law
Weekly observation and debrief meetings with Institute for Research and Reform in Education
Representative.
Differentiated instruction for special populations including students with IEPs and English Language
Learners.

InterVarsity Christian Fellowship at Oakland University, Rochester, MI

Small Group Leader August 2013 April 2015
Engage members in discussion and inductive reasoning through religious passages.
Promote upcoming events on campus.
Foster new relationships through follow-up communication.
Mentor upcoming leaders.
Coordinate meetings
Encourage a multicultural environment.

American Studies Student Group at Oakland University, Rochester, MI

Secretary August 2012 April 2014
Vice President August 2014 April 2015
Founding Member
Promote group during New Student Orientation
Organize and present in annual spring conference.

Abbot Middle School, West Bloomfield, MI

Tutor with the AVID Tutoring Program September 2013 November 2013
Facilitate academic discussion among students in order to bring them to a deeper understanding of
their subject content.
Group size ranging from 6-8 students in 6th 8th grade.

Holly High School, Holly, MI

Observer in History Classroom September 2013 November 2013
Sit in on classes of 20 - 30 students.
Grade Papers
Create alternate versions of tests for Special Education Program.

Employment The Goddard School, Oxford, MI May 2015 Present

Assistant Teacher, Ages 6 weeks 6 yrs.
Assist lead teacher in carrying out the FLEX Learning Program Curriculum.
Manage classrooms of 4 20 students.
Skills Inspiration MS Word MS PowerPoint Smart Board Technology
iMovie MS Excel MS Outlook
Google Docs Moodle Google Classroom

Professional
Development Goddard Systems University Webinars: Professionalism and Ethics in a Positive Work Environment
Webinar, Positive Discipline Webinar, Creating Positive Environments, Infant and Toddler
Interactions Webinar, and STEAM Webinar.