Reeba Thompson

802 W. 5th St. #10 Redfield, SD 57469

(605) 750-0055, reeba.thompson@k12.sd.us

CERTIFICATION
South Dakota Elementary Education Certification, June 2016
South Dakota Special Education Certification, June 2016

EDUCATION
Dakota State University, Madison, SD
Bachelor of Science in Education for K-8 Elementary Education / K-12 Special Education, May 2016
Minors: Reading, Technology
Endorsement in Kindergarten
Graduating GPA: 3.3

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
Redfield School District, Redfield, SD
Third Grade Teacher, August 2016-May 2017
Teach lessons in all subject areas using a variety of curricula, teaching strategies, and assessment methods,
incorporating the Common Core State Standards.
Incorporate technology into lessons through means of iPads, laptops, Promethean Board, and J-Touch Board.
Administer successful classroom management and behavior management plans with a class size of 21 students.
Develop appropriate and professional relationships with students and parents through e-mail, face-to face contact, and
phone communication.
Differentiate instruction to meet student needs, including one student on an Individual Education Plan.
Participate actively in staff meetings and in-service meetings.
Assess students using but not limited to Phonics Screeners and the DIBELS assessment.
Participate as a member of an Accelerated Reader Committee

TEACHING-RELATED EXPERIENCE
McCook Central School District, Salem, SD
Student Teacher, August 2015-May 2016
Create and teach lessons in all subject areas using a variety of curricula, teaching strategies, and assessment methods,
incorporating the Common Core State Standards.
Incorporate technology into lessons through means of iPads and Smartboard.
Administer successful classroom management and behavior management plans with a class size of 18 students.
Develop appropriate and professional relationships with students and parents through e-mail, face-to face contact, and
phone communication.
Differentiate instruction to meet all needs, including one ELL student and three students on Individual Education Plans.
Participate actively in staff meetings and in-service meetings.
Teach enthusiastically in K-5 and 6-12 resource room with both pull-out and push-in programs.
Design, plan and implement lessons for small groups of varying skill levels based on Common Core State Standards.
Assess students using but not limited to Woodcock-Johnson, Brigance Inventory of Early Development, DIBELS.
Participate in referral process for referring students for special education, and develop, write, and participate in IEP
meetings with parents and other professionals.

VOLUNTEER EXPERIENCE
Parker Public Library, Parker, SD
Leader of Elementary Summer Reading Program, Summer 2013
Planned weekly interdisciplinary exercises encompassing history, reading, science, and art at varying levels for children
in grades Kindergarten-6th grade.
Organized story time to strengthen comprehension skills such as making connections and predictions, and asking
questions.
Encouraged critical thinking through stimulating discussions
Parker Community Vacation Bible School, Parker, SD
Music Leader, June 2013, June 2014
Compiled age-appropriate and lesson-related music and actions for Preschool-Kindergarten age children
ACADEMIC AWARDS AND HONORS
Presidents Honors List for Academic Achievement (7 times)