Brandi Thomas
New Caney
Summary
Innovative Instructional Coordinator with background in designing effective curriculum and developing comprehensive training programs for diverse learning environments. Possess strong skills in technology integration, instructional strategies, and collaborative leadership to enhance educational outcomes. Significant impact made through improving curriculum standards and teacher effectiveness, leading to better student performance and engagement across various subjects. Hardworking educator experienced in collecting and evaluating data on students and courses in order to make effective plans and materials decisions. Looking for a challenging new role with room for advancement.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
School Counselor/504 Coordinator/SPED Referral Packet Coordinator
Dr. E.R. Richter Elementary School
Dayton
07.2024 - Current
- Provide individual and group counseling to address academic, social, and emotional needs of students.
- Design and implement SEL lessons aligned with school-wide initiatives and character traits.
- Serve as a resource for students, teachers, and parents to address challenges and foster a positive school environment.
- Conduct conflict resolution and peer mediation sessions to promote a safe and inclusive school climate.
- Oversee the implementation and compliance of Section 504 plans for eligible students.
- Facilitate 504 meetings, including initial evaluations, annual reviews, and updates.
- Collaborate with teachers, parents, and administrators to ensure accommodations are effectively implemented.
- Maintain accurate documentation and ensure timely submission of required reports and paperwork.
- Manage and streamline the referral process for special education evaluations.
- Ensure all required documentation, including parent consent and teacher input, is complete and compliant with district and state guidelines.
- Collaborate with teachers and specialists to gather supporting data for referrals.
- Track timelines and communicate updates with parents, staff, and students to maintain efficient processing.
- Conduct professional development sessions for staff on topics such as accommodations, behavior interventions, and SEL strategies.
- Act as a liaison between families and external resources to support student needs.
- Support campus-wide initiatives, including behavior interventions, attendance programs, and crisis response planning.
- Actively participate in school improvement committees and collaborate with administration to achieve school goals.
- Successfully developed a tracking system to improve compliance with 504 and SPED timelines.
- Increased teacher awareness of 504 accommodations through targeted training and resources.
- Supported the successful resolution of multiple complex student cases by integrating counseling expertise with 504/SPED processes.
Scorer
Pearson
04.2024 - Current
- Evaluate student responses to open-ended questions in a reliable manner and scores according to customer supplied scoring guide.
- Successfully internalizes training and customer scoring guide.
Curriculum and Instruction Writer
Christian Covenant Academy
06.2024 - 08.2024
- Created dynamic, scripture-based units that integrate biblical truths with best instructional practices, mastery learning, and personalized education.
- Design, develop, and revise curriculum materials, lesson plans, assessments, and instructional guides.
- Ensure curriculum aligns with state and national educational standards, learning objectives, and best pedagogical practices.
- Collaborate with educators, subject matter experts, and instructional designers to create engaging, research-based learning experiences.
- Integrate differentiation strategies, universal design for learning (UDL), and culturally responsive teaching practices.
- Conduct research on instructional trends, emerging technologies, and best practices to enhance curriculum effectiveness.
- Develop instructional materials that support multiple learning modalities, including print, digital, and multimedia formats.
- Review and edit existing curriculum content for accuracy, clarity, and alignment with learning objectives.
- Work closely with stakeholders to ensure curriculum meets institutional, district, or organizational goals.
- Maintain consistency in tone, voice, and structure across curriculum content.
- Participate in pilot testing and gather feedback to refine instructional materials.
6th & 7th Grade ELAR Teacher (2022-2023), 6th & 7th Grade Science Teacher (2023-2024)
Woodridge Forest Middle School
New Caney
06.2022 - 06.2024
- Consult frequently with classroom teachers on matters relating to reading instruction using our progress-monitoring instrument as a base.
- Design interventions and write lesson plans detailing methods and materials.
- Assist in the evaluation of ongoing programs and make recommendations for change.
- Assist teachers and other administrators and/or supervisors in implementing the school reading program.
- Help teachers diagnose reading strengths and weaknesses and match these skills with appropriate techniques and materials.
- Keep the parents informed as to the purposes and progress of the reading program.
- Work with support staff and school administrators to facilitate the coordination of the reading program with the total curriculum.
- Consult with curriculum committees studying such topics as textbook selection, vocabulary development, concept development, supplementary materials and the development of study skills.
- Promote interest in reading.
- Track and analyze data across standards while implementing in-class tracking system and individual student trackers to increase investment and accountability.
- Collaborating with specialist education teachers for creating innovative methods of learning as per the students' abilities and requirements, and identifying the root of behavioral learning problems in students.
- Filing and maintaining all forms of physical and computerized documents, records, and reports of the students for general and academic records.
- Working in accordance with the latest classroom teaching policies implemented by the state and national legislation, and school regulations.
8th Grade Interventionist
Woodcreek Middle School
Humble
06.2021 - 06.2022
- Provided targeted intervention and support for eight-grade students struggling with English Language Arts skills.
- Developed individualized instructional plans based on student assessments and needs.
- Utilized evidence-based strategies to enhance reading comprehension, vocabulary, writing skills, and grammar mechanics.
- Delivered small-group and one-on-one instruction addressing specific needs like decoding and fluency.
- Scaffolded instruction to accommodate diverse learning needs, including English language learners.
- Monitored progress through ongoing assessments and adjusted instructional plans as necessary.
- Collaborated with teachers and interventionists to align strategies with classroom instruction.
- Communicated regularly with parents and stakeholders regarding student progress and at-home skill reinforcement.
8th Grade ELAR Teacher
Yes Prep - Northline Campus
Houston
06.2019 - 06.2020
- Developed objective lesson plans and assessments to achieve 85% mastery across grade level.
- Delivered engaging instructional materials while fostering a positive learning environment.
- Assigned homework and conducted tests to evaluate student progress effectively.
- Executed instructional programs with emphasis on higher-order thinking activities.
- Prepared assignments and test materials, evaluating results for continuous improvement.
- Created innovative teaching methods tailored to diverse learning styles and backgrounds.
- Utilized available curriculum resources to monitor and assess student learning abilities.
- Provided language reference books to support student comprehension and success.
6th Grade ELAR Teacher
International Leadership of Texas
Houston
07.2018 - 06.2019
- Designed challenging curriculum to foster overall language development and critical thinking skills.
- Implemented quality instruction that promoted higher-order thinking among students.
- Delivered interactive learning materials, enhancing student engagement and participation.
- Assigned homework and conducted assessments to evaluate student progress systematically.
Substitute Teacher (Long Term)- Spanish I
Klein ISD: Kleb Middle School
Spring
02.2018 - 05.2018
- Direct the learning procedure in the direction of accomplishing curriculum objectives and goals as implied in the lesson plans for projects, lessons or units assigned.
- Make use of instructional procedures and materials which are most suitable for attaining lesson goals.
- Go through the attendance according to the procedures of the school.
- Ensure an orderly and tidy classroom and may need to keep tables and chairs well arranged and clear of the chalkboard.
- Adhere to all procedures, guidelines, and policies followed by regular teachers in line with recommended teaching procedure.
Education
Master of Arts - Educational Counseling
Grand Canyon University
Grand Canyon, AZ05.2024
Bachelor of Arts - Management Marketing
University of Houston-Downtown
Houston, TX01.2016
Skills
- Strategic market planning
- Marketing communication
- Presentation development
- Microsoft Access
- Microsoft Word
- Microsoft Excel
- Microsoft PowerPoint
- Bullhorn software proficiency
- Crisis intervention strategies
- Behavioral analysis techniques
- Individual counseling skills
- Collaborative teamwork
- Curriculum development and design
- Data analysis expertise
- Social-emotional learning strategies
- Community outreach initiatives
- Career advising and support
- Student support services
- Enrollment planning strategies
- College selection assistance
- Therapeutic counseling techniques
- Suicide prevention training
- Group facilitation skills
- Emotional support strategies
- Leadership training programs
Certification
- K-12 Educational Counseling
- Mental Health Deescalation
- 4-8 Core Subjects
- CPR
- First Aid
Awards
- High Personal Sales in the region and area (Enterprise)
- #1 Intern in the Region and area (Enterprise)
- Gilman Scholarship
Languages
English
Full Professional
Spanish
Limited
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
School Counselor/504 Coordinator/SPED Referral Packet Coordinator
Dr. E.R. Richter Elementary School
07.2024 - Current
Curriculum and Instruction Writer
Christian Covenant Academy
06.2024 - 08.2024
Scorer
Pearson
04.2024 - Current
6th & 7th Grade ELAR Teacher (2022-2023), 6th & 7th Grade Science Teacher (2023-2024)
Woodridge Forest Middle School
06.2022 - 06.2024
8th Grade Interventionist
Woodcreek Middle School
06.2021 - 06.2022
8th Grade ELAR Teacher
Yes Prep - Northline Campus
06.2019 - 06.2020
6th Grade ELAR Teacher
International Leadership of Texas
07.2018 - 06.2019
Substitute Teacher (Long Term)- Spanish I
Klein ISD: Kleb Middle School
02.2018 - 05.2018
Master of Arts - Educational Counseling
Grand Canyon University
Bachelor of Arts - Management Marketing
University of Houston-Downtown
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