Brooke Thomas
Ft. Myers,FL
Summary
Innovative, motivated, highly disciplined, and versatile professional with 18 years experience in establishing working partnerships with professionals seeking to obtain a Director position where I can utilize my knowledge and skills to inspire staff, motivate students and work collaboratively with all stakeholders to ensure the safety, security, and well-being of students within the School District of Lee County.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
ASSISTANT PRINCIPAL
Gulf Elementary School
04.2021 - Current
- Managed and assisted in daily operations of the school with 1,150 students and 125 employees
- Partnered with principal to administer school program in alignment with vision and goals, providing positive, high-expectation academic environment.
- Analyzed data, monitored student academic achievement, and personal development
- Evaluated/coached all staff members
- Evaluated staff performance against established benchmarks, providing actionable feedback for improvement purposes.
- Coordinated safety and school security for all staff and students
- Simultaneously managed a wide range of projects to successful completion
- Cultivated a positive culture with shared goals of mutual understanding and team building, where all voices were heard and appreciated
- Mentored new teachers in navigating their roles within the school system effectively.
- Supported a positive school culture by addressing student behavior concerns promptly and effectively.
- Proficient in oral, written, and electronic communication skills.
DEAN
Gulf Elementary School
11.2020 - 04.2021
- Lead member of our Safety Team charged with the implementation of a plan for a secure and safe campus
- Assisted and monitored the bus ramp to provide a safe, positive environment for students and staff
- Facilitated building positive relationships between our bus drivers, students, and staff
- Supervised school-wide discipline problems focusing on Restorative Practices with staff and students including parents.
ESE Resource Teacher
Gulf Elementary School
08.2020 - 11.2020
- Worked with special needs students in the general education setting to assist with their individual needs
- Mentored special needs students with severe behavioral needs to assist with behavior regulation and de-escalate behaviors
- Held parent meetings for Individualized Education Plans and worked with families to provide a positive and successful school environment for their child
- Assisted and monitored the bus ramp to provide a safe, positive environment for students and staff
- Help build positive relationships between bus drivers, students, and staff
- Assisted in creating a safe and nurturing classroom environment that promoted emotional well-being and academic growth for all students.
- Implemented differentiated instruction strategies to meet the diverse needs of all learners in the classroom.
Behavior Specialist
G. Weaver Hipps Elementary School
10.2015 - 07.2020
- Reduced classroom disruptions through careful observation and analysis of student behaviors, leading to tailored interventions.
- Provided crisis intervention support during critical incidents, deescalating situations and ensuring the safety of all involved parties.
- Attended district meetings for behavior support
- Created IEP schedule for entire school by working with ESE staff and staffing specialist
- Wrote and held IEPs for grades K-5
- Member of Principal’s Leadership Team and assisted in all administrative duties and school operations
- Served as a liaison between families and schools regarding concerns about student behavior, working collaboratively towards mutually beneficial solutions.
- Participated in the creation of yearly budget
- Conducted parent conferences for academic and behavioral needs
- Helped create school-wide schedules (master schedule, AM/PM duty schedules, para schedules, etc.)
- Assisted teachers in behavior management for their classroom
- Enhanced teacher-student relationships by providing guidance on effective communication and rapport-building techniques.
- Assisted in recruiting, interviewing, and hiring staff for the school
- Attended Lee County Job Fairs to recruit and hire new staff
- ESE Team Leader with facilitation of PLC and weekly team meetings
- Facilitated and supervised the implementation of Leader in Me certification
- Assisted in creating a school-wide discipline plan in order to decrease negative interactions with teachers and students
- Developed collaborative relationships with parents, teachers, and students in order to best serve our community
- Liaison for morning drop off, dismissal, ESE, 2nd grade, 4th grade, behavior, extended day tutoring, intervention groups for grades 3-5
- Monitored and interpreted school-wide data in order to better help our teachers meet our School Improvement Goals
- Well versed in district wide curriculum, intervention, district and state regulations
- Testing coordinator for school
- APPLES mentor
- TEACH certified
- Attended CHAMPS training
- CPR and AED certified.
Education
Masters of Education - Educational Leadership
American College of Education
Indianapolis, IN12.2016
Bachelor of Science - Psychology
Illinois State University
Normal, IL05.2005
Skills
- Instructional Leadership
- Parent Engagement and Communication
- Student achievement
- Data-Driven Instruction
- Relationship building and networking
- Team Collaboration
- Compassion and Empathy
- Coaching and Mentoring
References
- Mrs. Kimberly Verblaauw, Principal, Gulf Elementary, KimberlyAV@leeschools.net, (239) 549-2726/(239) 989-1493
- Mrs. Leah Hall, Assistant Principal, Gulf Elementary, LeahMH@leeschools.net, (239) 549-2726/(239) 848-6007
- Mrs. Aida C. Saldivar, Retired Principal from School District of Lee County, AidaCSaldivar@gmail.com, (239) 822-0251
Certification
- Life Including Variable Annuity License - 11/2025
- Elementary Education K-6 Certification- 6/2027
- Exceptional Student Education K-12 Certification - 6/2027
- ESOL: English as a Second Other Language K-12 Certification - 6/2027
- Educational Leadership Certification - 6/2027
Timeline
ASSISTANT PRINCIPAL
Gulf Elementary School
04.2021 - Current
DEAN
Gulf Elementary School
11.2020 - 04.2021
ESE Resource Teacher
Gulf Elementary School
08.2020 - 11.2020
Behavior Specialist
G. Weaver Hipps Elementary School
10.2015 - 07.2020
Masters of Education - Educational Leadership
American College of Education
Bachelor of Science - Psychology
Illinois State University
- Life Including Variable Annuity License - 11/2025
- Elementary Education K-6 Certification- 6/2027
- Exceptional Student Education K-12 Certification - 6/2027
- ESOL: English as a Second Other Language K-12 Certification - 6/2027
- Educational Leadership Certification - 6/2027
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