Della H. Thigpen, M. Ed. Email & Phone Number

Columbia, South Carolina, United States

Columbia, South Carolina, United States

I work with buyers to meet their real estate goals. I utilize contract writing and negotiating skills to protect the interests of clients within real estate deals. I use a variety of tools and strategies to lead generate and find new business, which include forming and building relationships and offering excellent customer service.

Chapin, South Carolina, United States

As Camp Director, I coordinate and manage a summer day camp for kids. I supervise staff members, create curriculum, communicate with all members of the camp community including families, staff members, and KE Camps main office to insure that all are well informed of the day-to-day activities. I manage the camp budget and handle the procurement of materials and supplies.

Columbia, South Carolina Area

In this capacity, I hire staff members and grow grade level for executing and expanding language immersion program for cultural and linguistic awareness. I provide funding to the educational institutes while serving as school coordinator for Magnet Schools Assistance Program (MSAP) grant initiatives. I stimulate professional growth and advancement of dual language teachers by organizing professional learning communities, workshops, and training sessions. I deliver insights by gathering and reporting data for the Magnet Schools Assistance Program (MSAP) grant office to make strategic decisions. Related Skills: Language Immersion Program Handling, Grant Providing, Magnet Schools Assistance Program (MSAP) Grant Initiative, Workshop and Training Organization, Student Diversity Optimization Following are some of the highlights of the value I brought to Richland County School District One:☛ Grew program approx. 15% in a year through effective planning and implementation. ☛ Triggered 30% increase in student diversity by promoting language immersion program and recruiting students.☛ Supported students in reaching learning goals by creating standards-based curriculum with core focus on dual-language model for providing content-driven literacy instruction and project-based learning. ☛ Worked as chair of the language immersion advisory committee for directing and maintaining community partnerships with PTO, Richland County Public Libraries, and the University of South Carolina to boost organization visibility.

Washington, District Of Columbia, United States

In this capacity, I enhanced skills of the students by teaching proper grammar, writing, and reading comprehension of all subjects. I developed curriculum and lesson plans in line with varied needs of the students to meet learning goals. I delivered lessons by incorporating the use of audio-visual aids and various teaching techniques. I tracked students’ progress to quantify a student rate of improvement and responsiveness to instruction. Related Skills: Teaching Methodologies, Lesson Plans / Curriculum Development, Student Growth and Development Following is the highlight of the value I brought to Washington Yu Ying Public Charter School:☛ Facilitated 90% of students in attaining 80% growth during the course of school year by nurturing a positive learning environment and planning lessons.

Washington D.C. Metro Area

In this capacity, I mainstreamed education by designing a dual language and bicultural curricula with effective academic content for almost 250 students. I ensured the smooth running of school processes by efficiently handling day-to-day school tasks, such as staffing, scheduling, staffing, as well as maintaining discipline and parent communication. Related Skills: School Operations Handling, Staff Recruitment and Supervision, Parent-Teacher RelationshipsFollowing is the highlight of the value I brought to Washington Yu Ying Public Charter School:☛ Recruited and monitored 35 teachers to teach students, evaluate performance, and refine classroom practice.Additional experience as Art Teacher, Pre-K3 to 8th Grades at District of Columbia Public Schools and English Teacher, 5th and 6th Grades at Shanghai High School International Division.

M.Ed, Educational Leadership And Administration

M. Ed., Curriculum And Instruction

Bfa, Art Education