Abgela Thomas
North Benton,Ohio
Summary
Dedicated educator with over ten years of experience teaching in an Early Head Start Classroom fostering positive learning environments and enhancing child development through age-appropriate activities. Skilled in parent leverage expertise in fine and gross motor skills communication and documentation, ready to development to support a new team. Eager to contribute to a role as an educator in early child development.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Paraeducator
Columbiana County Educational Service Center
Lisbon, OH
09.2025 - Current
Work with a certified teacher to provide instructional support, specialized assistance, and direct services to students.
Help manage behaviors, implement lesson plans, and support students with disabilities.
Lead Teacher
First Baptist Nursery and Child Care Center
Alliance, Ohio
09.2014 - Current
- Established positive relationships with parents by engaging them in their child's education.
- Followed licensing guidelines and company standards to optimize daily care of children.
- Created and maintained a positive learning environment for all students, including those with special needs.
Education
Associate in Science (A.S.) - Early Childhood Education
Stark State College
Canton, Ohio05.2014
High School Diploma - undefined
Leetonia Exempted village schools
Leetonia, Ohio06.1988
Diploma - Early Childhood Education
Columbiana County Career and Technical Center
Lisbon, Ohio06.1988
Skills
- Documentation and record keeping
- Fine motor skills development
- Gross motor skills development
- Parent communication
- Age-appropriate activities
- Positive reinforcement
Certification
- First Aid certified Valid until 10/04/26
- Child Abuse training Valid until 02/18/26
- CPR certified 10/04/26
- Communicable disease training Valid until 08/28/26
Timeline
Paraeducator
Columbiana County Educational Service Center
09.2025 - Current
Lead Teacher
First Baptist Nursery and Child Care Center
09.2014 - Current
Associate in Science (A.S.) - Early Childhood Education
Stark State College
High School Diploma - undefined
Leetonia Exempted village schools
Diploma - Early Childhood Education
Columbiana County Career and Technical Center