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Devon Thompson

Math Teacher

Kindle Education

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Data curator, carefully curating insights like precious artifacts.

My Work

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DataLab

Exploring the History of Lego

DataLab

Investigating Netflix Movies and Guest Stars in The Office

DataLab

Project: Visualizing the History of Nobel Prize Winners

DataLab

Project: Exploring NYC Public School Test Result Scores

DataLab

Project: Investigating Netflix Movies

DataLab

Exploring the History of Lego

DataCamp Course Completion

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Courses

Introduction to Python
Introduction to SQL
Understanding ChatGPT
Intermediate SQL

My Work Experience

Where I've interned and worked during my career.

Private Prep | Sep 2023 - Present

Tutor

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Houghton Mifflin Harcourt | Jul 2023 - Present

Instructional Coach

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Achievement First | Jul 2016 - Jun 2023

8th Grade Science Teacher

• Awarded “Distinguished & Exemplary Teacher” from the Achievement First Public Charter Network for exceptional performance in student growth, classroom observations, and feedback from students, peers, leaders, and families over 2 consecutive years • Developed and digitized a dynamic science curriculum tailored to diverse student needs and integrated cutting-edge online tools, achieving a 91% average student mastery on assessments for 160-180 students yearly • Executed an in-depth analysis of various student metrics using Excel and Tableau and synthesized findings into actionable weekly reports that outlined prevailing trends and recommended strategic interventions that enhanced student outcomes • Led and designed 4 comprehensive Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion professional development trainings for 50+ teachers, addressing distinct community needs and equipping educators with vital skills to boost student and community engagement and support • Collaborated with the strongest science educators in a selective committee representative of 41 schools to develop exemplar teacher models, evaluation rubrics, and professional development strategies that improved science assessment outcomes across the Achievement First Public Charter School Network • Launched a student-peer mentorship program that successfully paired 8th graders with at-risk 5th graders, resulting in improved academic and behavior outcomes
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Newark Public Schools | Aug 2015 - Jun 2016

Elementary School Science Teacher

• Coordinated the school’s first science fair for 600 students in grades K-8, and supervised 6 teachers to design grade-level appropriate science experiments aligned to the curriculum • Utilized robust data analysis tools to pinpoint student misconceptions and design tailored interventions, achieving a 24% increase in final assessment scores • Appointed to coach data-driven small group math instruction (3 groups with 6 students per group) to boost scores on the NJ PARCC test with 100% of students scoring proficient or above • Supervised Newark EXCEL after-school program, servicing 35 students with enrichment curricula and tutoring

Teach For America | May 2014 - Jun 2016

2014 TFA Corps member

• Selected from competitive pool to join national teacher corps of recent college graduates and professionals who commit two years to teach in urban public schools • Developed teaching skills through intensive summer training program and taught summer school for Teach For America, resulting in concrete gains in student achievement for students in Philadelphia public schools

Prep for Prep | Jun 2015 - Aug 2015

Science Teacher and Literature/Writing Conference Teacher's Assistant

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Newark Public Schools | Aug 2014 - Jun 2015

Middle School Science Teacher

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Davidson College | Aug 2011 - May 2014

Spanish Tutor

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SUNY Downstate Medical Center | Jun 2013 - Aug 2013

Summer Intern

• Assisted in an experiment concerning Clinical Applications of Cancer Stem Cell Niche Exploration • Retrieved tumor samples from the operating room for the experiment • Shadowed Transplant Surgeon and interacted with hospital personnel • Analyzed the application of Gallbladder cancer for the experiment using statistical data and medical research

St. Luke's-Roosevelt Hospital | Jun 2012 - Aug 2012

Summer Intern

• Trained and directed hospital staff in emergency evacuation procedures, using cutting-edge equipment to safely evacuate non- ambulatory patients, resulting in improved staff preparedness metrics and compliance with the Joint Commission accreditation standards Summer 2012 • Created and published the Hospitals Staff Satisfaction Monthly Newsletter, fostering a positive work environment and boosting staff morale

Prep for Prep | Sep 2008 - Aug 2011

Summer and School Year Advisor

• Advocated for students in staff and faculty meetings as well as composed written evaluations on student progress, family life and program recommendations for 10-15 students • Acted as a role model for the students as well as a teacher’s assistant and tutor in Math, Latin and Science classes • Functioned as a unit leader in charge of 20-25 students, preparing unit periods to discuss racial/ethnic/socioeconomic issues facing minorities • Met daily with each student to discuss progress in classes and to aid in the transition to the program

My Education

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Bachelor of Arts (BA) in Hispanic Studies & Pre-Medical ConcentrationDavidson College | 2014

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