Ricky Thompson

Dedicated educator with eleven years of education experience and five years of classroom teaching experience. Ready to serve students and families in the community. Trained in various subject areas including middle school math, humanities, and science. Experienced with exceptional education students, mindfulness training, and behavior management. Passionate about creating inclusive learning communities and helping all students reach their potential.

Math & Science Teacher - Nashville, Tennessee Schools - Nashville, Tennessee

(2020)

Taught Math & Science to students across multiple grade levels. Established structured classroom environments and provided time for independent student work. Instructed guided reading portions in both Math & Science with phonetic pronunciation of words. Worked with Exceptional Education (EE) students and provided mindfulness training for students with aggression disorder and Autism diagnoses.

• Taught Math & Science to second graders, third graders, fourth graders, fifth graders and seventh graders
• Established structured classroom and time for students to engage in independent work
• Trained in Guided Reading Portion of both Math & Science where students phonically pronounce words in a given passage
• Familiar with Exceptional Education (EE) students
• Trained in mindfulness for students diagnosed with aggression disorder and/or Autism
• Received certification-training in Restraint Behavior Control

Teacher Training - Education - Citizen Schools - National Teacher Training (2018 - 2020)