Staci Thomas
Jarrell,TX
Summary
Experienced and compassionate Special Programs Teacher skilled in addressing the unique academic and emotional needs of each student. Provides targeted or intensive reading intervention services, utilizing the principles and practices of Structured Literacy for individual students and small groups. Delivers appropriate and personalized instruction to establish strong foundations for lifelong learning. Ensures compliance with federal and state laws, particularly in accordance with IDEA. Utilizes excellent communication skills and a patient nature to provide positive reinforcement within team-based, structured environments.
Overview
24
24
years of professional experience
Work History
Dyslexia Interventionist
KISD
05.2023 - Current
- Provides individual and small group instruction to students with dyslexia, using evidence-based strategies.
- Develops and implemented IEPs for students with dyslexia, in accordance with district policies.
- Monitors student progress through assessments, data collection, and analysis of results.
- Designs lesson plans focused on phonological awareness, decoding, encoding, fluency, comprehension, and written expression skills.
- Collaborates with classroom teachers on best practices for teaching reading, writing to struggling readers, writers.
- Participates in multidisciplinary teams including special educators and administrators to develop interventions tailored to each individual student's unique needs.
Special Programs Interventionist
Killeen ISD
05.2021 - 05.2023
- Used student performance data to design instructional services that appropriately address and accelerate the learning of students struggling to achieve
- Collaborated with teachers, campus administrators, and other appropriate staff to ensure that students are provided with challenging and meaningful instructional programs that will enable them to perform satisfactorily on state assessments
- Created explicit and structured activities using targeted lesson strategies that enhanced student literacy and mathematical ability
- Collaborated with teachers, parents, administrators, social workers, psychologists, and other professionals to create comprehensive intervention plans.
- Maintained detailed records of all intervention activities and results.
- Attended IEP meetings, parent conferences, faculty meetings, and other events related to intervention efforts.
Classroom Teacher
Killeen ISD
06.2016 - 06.2021
- Facilitated small group instruction to accommodate individual learning styles.
- Conducted assessments to evaluate student progress and modify instruction accordingly.
- Collaborated with other teachers, administrators, and parents to ensure student success.
- Established clear objectives for all lessons, units, and projects.
- Designed lessons to incorporate the needs of special populations of students including Gifted Students, English Language Learners, etc.
Substitute Teacher
Prince George County ISD
02.2010 - 01.2014
- Provided instruction and guidance to students in the absence of a regular teacher.
- Implemented school policies and procedures in the classroom.
- Encouraged positive behavior among students through effective communication techniques.
Civil Engineer
United States Air Force
11.2000 - 11.2006
- Responsible for the sustainable construction and maintenance of facilities; mechanical, electrical, and waste disposal systems; hazardous waste management; runways and roads
- Provided leadership and technical abilities to support combat operations through expertise in mobility, counter-mobility, and survivability operations
- Support the designing and construct of critical infrastructure such as base camps, roads, bridges, airfields, and ports.
Education
M.D. - Special Education With Educational Diagnostician
Lamar University
Beaumont, TX07-2026
No Degree - Texas Dyslexia Academy
Texas Education Agency
Austin, TX04-2025
Dyslexia Reading System
Wilson Academy
Austin, TX10-2023
TEA Dyslexia Professional Learning Program Certificate -
Texas Education Agency
Austin, TX03.2023
Bachelor of Science - Education
Liberty University
Lynchburg, VA07.2015
Skills
- Focuses on building foundational literacy skills like phonological awareness, phonics, fluency, and spelling through structured literacy approaches
- Utilizes small group or individual instruction to address specific needs and improve reading abilities
- Regularly assesses student progress to track their development and adjust interventions as needed
- Creates specific learning plans based on each student's unique needs and weaknesses
Timeline
Dyslexia Interventionist
KISD
05.2023 - Current
Special Programs Interventionist
Killeen ISD
05.2021 - 05.2023
Classroom Teacher
Killeen ISD
06.2016 - 06.2021
Substitute Teacher
Prince George County ISD
02.2010 - 01.2014
Civil Engineer
United States Air Force
11.2000 - 11.2006
M.D. - Special Education With Educational Diagnostician
Lamar University
No Degree - Texas Dyslexia Academy
Texas Education Agency
Dyslexia Reading System
Wilson Academy
TEA Dyslexia Professional Learning Program Certificate -
Texas Education Agency
Bachelor of Science - Education
Liberty University
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