KellyAnne Thompson 

 
2312 Wing Haven Place, Midlothian, VA 23112 • (804) 467-4796   
thompskx@dukes.jmu.edu • https://kellyanneportfolio.weebly.com   
 
EDUCATION 
 
James Madison University (JMU), Harrisonburg, VA 
Master of Arts in Teaching     Expected May 2018    
Professional Education Licensure Program: Elementary Education (PreK-6) 
GPA: 4.0  
Bachelor of Science, Interdisciplinary Liberal Studies     May 2017  
Minors: Elementary Education and Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages 
Concentration: Math, Science, and Technology 
GPA: 3.93  
 
TEACHING AND CLASSROOM EXPERIENCE 
 
Student Teacher in 4th Grade  October 2017 – December 2017 
J. A. Chalkley Elementary School, Chesterfield, VA 
● Analyzed student assessment data to di erentiate math instruction for small groups of 5-7 
students and structured activities based on the data to meet their needs 
● Adjusted math and literacy instruction based on informal assessment data in order to revisit 
di cult topics and create more opportunities to practice the di cult skills 
● Integrated Kagan cooperative learning techniques such as numbered heads, turn and talk, and 
rally robin to encourage student-talk and increase student engagement  
● Promoted cross-curricular learning by incorporating science and Virginia studies content into whole 
group reading lessons and guided reading lessons 
● Incorporated breathing techniques, yoga, and music to support students who come from trauma 
● Utilized technology such as Google Classroom and Nearpod promote digital literacy skills 
 
Student Teacher in Kindergarten      August 2017 – October 2017 
J. A. Chalkley Elementary School, Chesterfield, VA 
● Strengthened classroom community through daily morning meeting activities that allowed students 
to share their feelings as well as interact with their peers 
● Improved whole group number talks that promoted subitising by allowing students to articulate 
their thinking and prove their reasoning 
● Created student-centered literacy activities for pairs of students to improve their concepts of word, 
concepts of print, letter recognition, and writing skills 
● Designed opportunities for students to grow their independence and collaboration skills by 
incorporating group work into math instruction 
● Managed classroom behaviors and upheld the school’s positive behavioral interventions and 
supports (PBIS) model by explicitly teaching and modeling expected behaviors, praising students 
for positive choices, and intervening on an individual basis when students needed more support 
 
Practicum Student in 5th Grade  January 2017 – May 2017 
Cub Run Elementary School, Penn Laird, VA 
● Implemented science and social studies lessons that were planned using backwards design  
● Led a small group of 3-4 students to provide supplemental math instruction 
 
Practicum Student in PreK        August 2015 – December 2015 
McGaheysville Elementary School, McGaheysville, VA 
● Conducted a case study on one student to track their emotional, social, physical, and cognitive 
development over the course of 4 months 

 
  
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JMU Study Abroad to Costa Rica     June 2015 – July 2015 
● Authentic Spanish-speaking experience with host family and locals in the community  
● Observed the teaching styles, structures, and practices of a Costa Rican Kindergarten teacher 
● Developed cultural awareness and appreciation through hands-on cultural experiences with host 
family and local community 
 
EDUCATIONAL EMPLOYMENT EXPERIENCE 
 
Math Tutor for JMU’s Math and Statistics Department, Harrisonburg, VA August 2016 – Present  
● Provided supplemental math instruction to college students by including multiple representations 
and prompting them to explain their reasoning 
● Communicated with 5 math professors in order to give the best possible support to over 300 
students across three di erent math courses 
● Collaborated with professors in order to grade student work in a valid and consistent manner 
● Di erentiated instruction by building relationships with students in order to uncover their personal 
preferences and needs  
 
Substitute Teacher at the Goddard School, Midlothian, VA May 2017 – August 2017 
● Assumed all duties and responsibilities of the classroom teacher in accordance with school policies 
● Sustained a positive classroom environment while maintaining normal classroom routines to ensure 
normalcy for students 
 
School Age Teacher at The Goddard School, Midlothian, VA May 2016 – August 2016  
● Conducted hands-on lessons in literacy, science, engineering, and arts for 17 school aged children in 
Kindergarten through 5th grade in order to maintain their academic skills throughout the summer 
● Managed and oversaw the safety of students on weekly field trips 
 
PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT EXPERIENCE 
 
Math Concentrators Club, Founding Member  September 2016 – Present 
● Attended professional development focused on teaching elementary mathematics 
● Participated in local family math nights to foster home-school connections and give parents 
strategies to support their students at home 
 
R.O.T.E. Program   September 2014 – September 2016 
● Weekly exposure to di erent classrooms and teaching styles in local schools 
● Engaged in after school activities and learned the importance of family and community 
involvement  
 
CAMPUS INVOLVEMENT 
 
Phi Mu Fraternity    September 2013 – May 2017  
● An active member of the Philanthropy and Sisterhood committees 
● Encouraged involvement between chapter members through philanthropic and sisterhood driven 
activities 
 
Phi Mu Fraternity, Vice President    January 2015 – January 2016 
● Presented weekly lessons to a chapter of 200 women that promoted the values of the fraternity: 
sisterhood, service, knowledge, and character 
● Integrated technological tools, such as Kahoot and interactive polls, to present the information in 
engaging ways