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Carolyn Joan Thompson
18832 Stefani Ave
Cerritos, CA 90703
cthompson@pesoftware.com
419-828-2144
Over one hundred units
Community College Limited Service
Butte College, Butte
Bachelor of Art
California State University, Chico
Major: Physical Education
Minor: Sociology
Standard Secondary Life
California State University, Chico
Associate of Art
Monterey Peninsula Junior College, Monterey
Sport and Physical Education Advocacy -SPEAK- NASPE
Teacher Effectiveness Student Achievement
American Red Cross Certified Instructor
Community First Aid and CPR
Rio Hondo Chapter, Whittier
California Academy for Physical Education
Project Reach
Montebello Unified School District
Middle School Program Quality Review
1992- 1999
Physical Education-Health Careers Academy- Bell Gardens H.S. - Montebello Unified School District (M.U.S.D.)
1988-89
Physical Education-Bell Gardens H.S.-M.U.S.D.
1983-97
Physical Education-Department Chairperson-Bell Gardens H.S.-M.U.S.D.
1982-83
Physical Education-North Monterey County H.S.- North Monterey County School District (N.M.C.S.D.)
1970-82
Physical Education-Gridley High School- Gridley Unified School District (G.U.S.D.)
1969-70
Physical Education-Wheatland High School- Wheatland Unified School District (W.U.S.D.)
2002-2003
Grant Coordinator &endash; Nutrition and Physical Activity &endash; M.U.S.D.
1999-2002
Teacher on Special Assignment &endash; State Testing Facilitator, Bell Gardens High School
2001-2002
Coach for Middle School Demonstration Program - CDE
John Marshall Middle School, Long Beach
1998-2001
Coach for Middle School Demonstration Program - CDE
Vista Campana Middle School, Apple Valley
1995-98
Coach for Middle School Demonstration Program - CDE
Lake Center Middle School, Santa Fe Springs
1994-96
Mentor for Physical Education Montebello Unified School District
1993-96
Coach for Middle School Demonstration Program - CDE
Garvey Intermediate School, Rosemead
1990-91
Teacher on Special Assignment-M.U.S.D., Design Comprehensive Health Education Curriculum
1986-88
Teacher on Special Assignment-M.U.S.D., Acting Coordinator for Physical Education and Recreation
1995-
Coach for Middle School Demonstration Project, California Department of Education, Lake Center Middle School, Santa Fe Springs
1993-96
Coach for Middle School Demonstration Project, California Department of Education, Garvey Intermediate School, Rosemead
1988-92
Cross Country League Champions, CIF Prelims, CIF Finals, Bell Gardens High School
1986-89
Track and Field Discus Coach, CIF Prelims, CIF Finals, State Finals, Bell Gardens High School
1982-83
Track and Field League Champions, North Monterey County High School, Castroville
1972-75
Track and Field League Champions, Gridley High School, Gridley
1970-82
Field Hockey, Volleyball, Basketball, Dance Production, Track & Field, Gridley High School, Gridley
1999
Thompson, C.J. "High School Teacher Leader" in "The New Leadership Paradigm for Physical Education." AAHPERD Reston Virginia.
1997
Mohnsen, B.S. & Thompson, C.J. "Using Video Technology Strategies," Strategies
1996
Mohnsen, B.S., Thompson, C.J. and Mendon, K. "Effective Ways to Use Technology," Teaching Secondary Physical Education Vol 2, Issue 1
1995
Thompson, C.J. "Assessment Ideas in Physical Education," Ideas II Action, AAHPERD Reston Virginia
1994
Thompson, C.J. "Physical Education and Health Education; Teaming Together in Curriculum Design," California Curriculum News Report
1994
Mohnsen, B.S. &Thompson, C.J. "Teaching Biomechanics in Physical Education Through Interactive Laser Disk," The Computing Teacher
1993
Program Quality Review Writing Team, Secondary Physical Education, California Department of Education
1992
Thompson, C.J. "It's Up To You," CAHPERD Journal. March, 1992
1990
Thompson, C.J. "Celebration of NGWSD Set for February," CAHPERD Journal. January, 1990
1990
Thompson, C.J. "How To Use The Reinforcement Principles In Coaching," CAHPERD Journal. March, 1990
1988
Model Curriculum Standards for Physical Education, California Department of Education
1986
K-12 Physical Education Curriculum, Montebello Unified School District
1981
K-12 Physical Education Curriculum, North Monterey County School District
1999
Perkins New and Innovative Funds - $5000
1997
Medi-Cal Collaborative Special Projects - $10,000
1997
Block B Grant - $24,000
1996
Partners in Education City of Commerce - $2500
1995
Technical Preparation Grant Health Services - $30,000
1990-92
California Schools Investment Grant , Restructuring - $90,000
1984
California Teachers Instructional Improvement Grant - $2000
1999-2002
Middle and Secondary School Physical Education Council - NASPE
1997
CAHPERD Conference Manager-Fall Physical Education Conference
1996
CAHPERD Conference Planning Committee - Fall Physical Education Conference
1994-2000
Demonstration School Coach - Department of Education
1993-94
CAHPERD State Conference Co-Program Chair, San Diego
1993-94
WASC Steering Committee Member, Bell Gardens H.S
1992-94
Curriculum and Instruction Committee, Bell Gardens H.S.
1991-92
Southern District CAHPERD President
1990
State Coordinator, National Girls and Women in Sports Day
1990
CAHPERD President- Unit 413 San Gabriel Valley
1989-90
CAHPERD Vice President, Girls and Women in Sports
1984-85
Director, California Physical Education Workshop, Cal Poly, San Luis Obispo
1983
Assistant Director, California Physical Education Workshop, Cal Poly, San Luis Obispo
2004
Speaker, "Use of Cameras and Camcordes in Physical Education "
Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates Technology and Sports Conference
2003
Speaker, "Learn How To Create A Positive Learning Environment While Having Fun"
CAHPERD State Conference, Sacramento
2002
Speaker, "Curriculum and Standards: Connections, Realities and Frustrations"
Oakmont High School District, Roseville
2002
Speaker, "Curriculum Standards and Measurable Assessment Tools"
Jordan High School, Long Beach Unified School District
2001
Speaker, "Effective Teaching of Biomechanics and Motor Learning",
Orange County Department of Education
2001
Speaker, "Preparing Future Educators in A Physical Education Elective"
CAHPERD State Conference, Santa Clara
2000
Speaker, "Focus on Effective Teaching with a Camcorder",
Speaker, " How to Develop a Fitness Lab for Use in Secondary Schools",
Southwest District AAHPERD, Hawaii
1999
Speaker, "Implementation of the National Standards Using Fitness Technology"
Speaker, "Leading Physical Education into the 21st Century"
Speaker, "Hands on Instructional Technology for Middle and High School Physical Education",
AAHPERD National Convention, Boston
1999
Speaker, "Analysis of Motor Skills Using a Camcorder"
CAHPERD State Conference, Monterey
1998
Speaker, "Secondary Education Fitness Facilities: The Operation and Maintenance, Teaching and Learning, and Facility Funding"
AAHPERD National Convention, Reno
1998
Speaker, "Shape the Future-Retool Your Fitness Program"
CAHPERD State Conference, San Diego
1997
Speaker, "Technology Devices and Their Use in Physical Education",
National Conference on Technology in Physical Education and Sport, Muncie, Indiana
1997
Speaker, "Focus on Learning with a Camcorder", National Conference on Technology in Physical Education and Sport, Muncie, Indiana
1997
Speaker, "Implementing the National Standards in Middle and High School Physical Education" AAHPERD Convention, Saint Louis, MI
1997
Speaker, "Biomechanic Analysis," High School Extravaganza, CAHPERD State Conference, Los Angeles
1996
Speaker, "Assessing What Students Know and Are Able to Do," CAHPERD, Fall Physical Education Conference, Sacramento
1996
Speaker, "Matching Instructional Strategies to Physical Education Content and Standards," California Middle School Physical Education Workshop, Fullerton
1996
Speaker, "Moving into the Future: What Do We Teach Now?" California Middle School Physical Education Workshop, Fullerton
1996
Speaker, "Articulation of Movement Forms with Movement Concepts and Principles," NASPE Standards Conference, Pittsburgh PA.
1996
Speaker, "Moving into the Future," California High School Networks Project, Summer Academy, Los Angeles
1996
Speaker, "Physical Education Across the Curriculum and Aligning Instructional Standards," Los Angeles County Department of Education
1996
Speaker, "Role of Physical Education in the School Curriculum," San Diego Department of Education
1996
Speaker, "Quality Secondary Physical Education Program," Orange County Department of Education
1995
Speaker, "Health Education and Physical Education: Teaming It Together," Region VIII Post Conference, Los Angeles
1995
Speaker, "Future of Physical and Health Education," National Conference of School Administrators of Health and Physical Education, Arlington Heights, Illinois
1995
Speaker, "Use of Technology in Teaching Physical Education," AAHPERD National Convention, Oregon
1995
Speaker, SPORTIME Educational Inservices, "Secondary Physical Education," New Jersey, Oregon, Chicago, Hawaii, California
1994
Speaker, SPORTIME Educational Inservices, "Secondary Physical Education," Colorado, Texas, Illinois
1994
Speaker, "Historical Perspective of Physical Education," Health and Physical Education Curriculum Writing Workshop, Region 9, San Diego
1994
Speaker, "Self-Image and Personal Development," Fall Physical Education Conference, Sacramento
1994
Speaker, "Movement Patterns in Motor Learning," Colorado Symposium, University of Northern Colorado
1994
Speaker, " A Historical Perspective of Physical Education," California Department of Education Leadership Conference, Asilomar
1994
Speaker, "Physical Education and Health Education : Team Members in Restructuring," California Department of Education Leadership Conference, Asilomar
1994
Speaker, "Using Technology in Physical Education: The Next Step," Southwest District AAHPERD Conference, Utah
1994
Speaker, "Comprehensive Physical Education: Bring Together the Subdisciplines," CAHPERD Conference, San Diego
1994
Speaker, "Using Technology for Authentic Assessment," AAHPERD Convention, Colorado
1993
Speaker, "Golf and It's Links," California Physical Education Workshop Cal Poly, San Luis Obispo
1993
Speaker, "Authentic Assessment in Physical Education," California Academy for Physical Education, Fullerton
1993
Speaker, "Teaching Biomechanics in Physical Education Through Computer Use and Laser Disk Technology," Computer Using Educators Conference, Palm Springs
1993
Speaker, "Restructuring and Physical Education," CAHPERD Conference, Monterey
1993
Speaker, "Teaching Biomechanics in Physical Education," Central District, CAHPERD Conference, San Luis Obispo
1997-98
Coordinator, Wellness Center, Bell Gardens High School
1993- 1999
Coordinator, ARC Blood Drive, Los Angeles Chapter, Health Careers Academy, Bell Gardens
1991
Speaker, Health Fair, All Parents Conference, Montebello Unified School District
1991
Speaker, Growing Healthy Showcase, American Lung Association, Montebello Unified School District
1991
Coordinator, Great America Smoke Out, American Cancer Society, Montebello Unified School District
1991
Coordinator, Heart At Work, American Heart Association, Montebello Unified School District
California Association for Health, Physical Education, Recreation and Dance
American Alliance for Health, Physical Education, Recreation and Dance
Computer Using Educators
California Teachers Association
Parent Teacher Association
National Teachers Association
1994
National Winner: National Association for Sport and Physical Education Secondary School Physical Education Teacher of the Year
1994
CAHPERD Honor Award Recipient
1994
County of Los Angeles Healthy Fitness Leader Award
1994
Montebello Unified School District Board of Education, National Teacher of the Year Recognition Award
1994
Southwest District AAHPERD Secondary Teacher of the Year
1993
California Academy for Physical Education, Associate Certificate of Recognition
1993
CAHPERD Outstanding Secondary Physical Educator of the Year
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