Resume
Benjamin Pittenger Thompson
Taipei American School
800 Chung Shan North Road Section 6
Shilin District
Taipei, Taiwan 111
[email protected]
OBJECTIVE
To guide children on their journey of discovery through an inquiry-based pedagogy that fosters a multicultural perspective through rigorous work in literacy, writing, science and social studies and to instill the values of honesty, respect, responsibility, and kindness.
EDUCATION
2008-2011 Michigan State University, Master of Arts in Education
1987-1991 Vassar College, Bachelor of Arts in Philosophy
EXPERIENCE
2009-2011 Fifth Grade Teacher, Taipei American School, Taipei, Taiwan
Develop curriculum and teach fifth grade content areas.
Lead the fifth grade team through departmentalization restructuring.
2004-2009 Elementary, English, Spanish Teacher, American School in Taichung, Taiwan
Taught third grade, Spanish and High School English and ESOL.
Developed blogs and websites to communicate with students and parents.
Coordinated WASC Accreditation process.
1996-2004 Elementary Bilingual Teacher, Zavala Elementary School, Austin, Texas
Taught third, fourth and fifth grade bilingual/ESOL and regular education classes.
Researched and designed curriculum for bilingual programs.
1994-1996 Elementary Teacher, Dahlstrom Intermediate School, Buda, Texas
Designed and implemented instruction for mixed-age bilingual/ESOL class.
Led the Language Proficiency Assessment committee.
PROFESSIONAL ACTIVITIES
2010-2011 Columbia University Teachers College Reading and Writing Project
2007 International Baccalaureate Middle Years Program Training
1997-2004 Mentor Teacher, University of Texas, Bilingual Education
1999 International Baccalaureate Primary Years Program Training
1998 Austin Chronicle Award for "Best Place to Find Young Filmmakers"
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