Caitlyn Thomas
Sioux Falls,SD
Summary
Enthusiastic teacher with several years of experience instructing students with wide range of learning abilities. Committed to creating motivational and collaborative learning environments that encourage social and emotional growth. Strategic in blending organizational skills thorough educational background. Works well with children, parents, colleagues and supervisors.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
Work History
Teacher
Sioux Falls School District
Sioux Falls, SD
08.2024 - Current
- Developed and implemented lesson plans based on curriculum objectives.
- Assessed student performance through tests, quizzes, and other assessments.
- Provided individualized instruction to meet the needs of all students.
Lead Teacher
Kinder Academy
Sioux Falls, SD
05.2018 - 08.2024
- Developed lesson plans and activities to engage children in learning.
- Created a positive, nurturing environment for young students.
- Implemented behavior management strategies to encourage appropriate behaviors in the classroom setting.
- Communicated regularly with parents regarding their child's progress or behavioral issues.
Research Assistant
University of South Dakota Wellness Center
Vermillion, SD
08.2023 - 05.2024
- Performed literature reviews to ensure accuracy of results.
- Monitored progress of projects to ensure timely completion within budget constraints.
- Collaborated with other researchers in developing study designs, methods, and tools for data collection.
- Managed multiple research projects simultaneously while ensuring accurate record keeping.
Research Assistant
Wichita State University Cohen Honors College
Wichita, KS
08.2021 - 05.2023
- Conducted primary and secondary research to identify relevant information for project development.
- Prepared comprehensive reports summarizing research findings.
- Organized and analyzed qualitative and quantitative data using statistical software packages such as SPSS or STATA.
- Developed survey instruments to measure participant responses in experiments.
Education
Master of Education - Educational Psychology
Wichita State University
Wichita, KS05-2023
Bachelor of Science - Elementary Education
University of South Dakota
Vermillion, SD05-2021
Some College (No Degree) - Educational Psychology
University of South Dakota
Vermillion, SDSkills
- Student Engagement
- Small Group Instruction
- Classroom Instruction
- Curriculum Implementation
Timeline
Teacher
Sioux Falls School District
08.2024 - Current
Research Assistant
University of South Dakota Wellness Center
08.2023 - 05.2024
Research Assistant
Wichita State University Cohen Honors College
08.2021 - 05.2023
Lead Teacher
Kinder Academy
05.2018 - 08.2024
Master of Education - Educational Psychology
Wichita State University
Bachelor of Science - Elementary Education
University of South Dakota
Some College (No Degree) - Educational Psychology
University of South Dakota
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