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Alison Thomas

Alison Thomas

Santa Cruz,Colombia

Summary

Detail-oriented team player with strong organizational skills. Ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously with a high degree of accuracy.

Overview

9
9
years of professional experience

Work History

Real Estate Agent

Compass
05.2021 - Current
  • Established positive flow of communication with agents, clients, attorneys and personnel involved in closing transactions.
  • Developed and implemented marketing strategies to maximize sales and attract new clients.
  • Negotiated, facilitated, and managed real estate transactions.
  • Performed home evaluations and developed competitive market analysis for individual homes.
  • Marketed and sold property for clients by hosting open houses and advertising online and in print.
  • Studied property listings, interviewed prospective clients, accompanied clients to properties and discussed condition of sales.

Fifth Grade Teacher

San Jose Unified School District
08.2018 - 05.2021
  • Worked one-on-one with students to determine strengths, weaknesses, and learning patterns.
  • Provided individualized and diversified instruction to support student comprehension and assist with navigating challenges.
  • Built positive relationships with parents to involve families in educational process.
  • Taught students subject-specific material, learning strategies, and social skills.
  • Promoted exploration of building blocks of learning by leading diverse, hands-on activities.

Fifth Grade Teacher

The Columbus School, American International School
07.2016 - 06.2018
  • Implement Lucy Calkins Units of Study Readers’ and Writers’ Workshop curriculum as well as Bridges in Mathematics curriculum
  • Collaborate with grade level teachers to analyze data and create action plans
  • Utilize various educational strategies for ELLs/multiple types of learners
  • Create and plan science and social studies units
  • Promote efficacy through student-led feedback

Fourth and Fifth Grade Teacher

Peres Elementary School
08.2013 - 06.2016
  • Created and implemented curriculum following the Common Core Standards
  • Differentiated and provided scaffolds for a variety of English language learners
  • Promoted collaboration through think-pair shares and group work
  • Facilitated an active learning environment through positive and immediate feedback
  • Organized and worked with small groups to improve fluency and math skills
  • Created and maintained procedures and interventions for classroom management
  • Integrated technology in lessons and student learning
  • Utilized efficacy methodology to promote student engagement and motivation
  • Organizations/Activities

Education

Multiple Subject Teaching Credential (CLAD) - Elementary Education

San Jose State University
05.2013

Bachelor of Arts - Sociology

University of California
06.2009

Skills

  • Positive Interactions
  • Family Involvement
  • Materials Sourcing
  • Technology Integration
  • Problem-Solving Skills
  • Team Collaboration
  • Digital Marketing
  • Excellent Teamwork
  • Print Media

Organizations/Activities

Peres School Improvement Team                       

         August 2014 – June 2016

  • Collaborated with other grade level leaders to improve school culture and academics
  • Organized and ran student book clubs to promote reading
  • Summarized the Lucy Calkins Units of Study into lesson plans to provide teachers with accessible resources to teach writing

Peres Girls Empowerment Group                                  

August 2015 – June 2016

  • Developed and planned curriculum centered around efficacy and empowerment for female students
  • Informed parents of progress in the form of newsletters and conferences
  • Led weekly discussions and activities that worked to foster community and leadership

Timeline

Real Estate Agent

Compass
05.2021 - Current

Fifth Grade Teacher

San Jose Unified School District
08.2018 - 05.2021

Fifth Grade Teacher

The Columbus School, American International School
07.2016 - 06.2018

Fourth and Fifth Grade Teacher

Peres Elementary School
08.2013 - 06.2016

Multiple Subject Teaching Credential (CLAD) - Elementary Education

San Jose State University

Bachelor of Arts - Sociology

University of California
Alison Thomas