(214) 405-6362
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cthompson@mckinneyisd.net
2108 Camden
McKinney, TX 75070
EDUCATION
Region 10 Professional
Educator Prep. Program for
School Counselors (2018)
M.A. ENGLISH (2001)
Southern Methodist University,
Dallas, Texas
B.S. English Education (1995)
The University of Arkansas at
Pine Bluff, Pine Bluff, Arkansas
LEADERSHIP
504 Campus Specialist (2016-18)
RTI Coordinator (2016-18)
English Dept. Chair (2017)
Co-Coordinator, EOC Camp (2016)
Curriculum Writing Team (6 yrs)
Team Leader (2008-2017)
AWARDS
CAMPUS TEACHER OF THE YEAR
(2011)
Dowell Middle School
NEW SECONDARY TEACHER OF
THE YEAR (1996) Sherman ISD,
Sherman High School
PROFESSIONAL
MEMBERSHIPS &
CONFERENCES
MEMBER, American School
Counselor Association
Region 10 Counselor Symposium
(2017)
AVID Counselor Strand (2018)
Christie
Thompson, M.A.
www.christiethompson.weebly.com
School Counselor
PROFESSIONAL SUMMARY
Dedicated school counselor with wide-ranging experience
providing students with academic, social, and emotional
guidance - including 20 years of classroom teaching, 504, and
RTI expertise. Excels at collaborating with parents and educators
to develop and implement individualized and comprehensive,
school-wide programs that positively impact a wide variety of
students, removing barriers to their academic success.
EDUCATION AND CERTIFCATION
• Certification date, May 2018: 15 hours of field-based
experience, 206 hours of direct instruction/coursework, and
69.8 direct hours and 186.75 indirect hours
• TExES School Counselor Exam – score of 279/300 (93%)
• Graduate Assistant (Southern Methodist University)
• Magna Cum Laude (University of Arkansas, Pine Bluff)
• ESL Supplemental Certificate (2008)
• Lifetime Valid Texas Teaching Certificate - Secondary
English/Language Arts (1996)
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
SCHOOL COUNSELOR
Faubion Middle School, McKinney, TX / 2018 - current
• Establish a voluntary mentorship program where 42 teachers
built relationships with struggling students
• Develop a New Student Ambassador program
• Counsel students daily on short-term crisis situations & refer
parents to outside resources when necessary
• Consult with students about academic, emotional, and social
issues
• Compile data and respond through guidance, individual, and
group lessons
• Identify and monitor At-Risk students
CLASSROOM TEACHER (English/Language Arts)
• Dowell Middle School, McKinney ISD (2004-2018)
• MISD High School EOC Writing Camp (2013-2015)
• Rice Middle School, Plano ISD (2001-2003)
• Bridge Program Freshman Writing Instructor, University of
Arkansas, Pine Bluff (2000)
• Haggard Middle School, Plano ISD (1997-1999)
• Sherman High School, Sherman ISD (1995-1997)