Dana Thomas

• Participated in ongoing professional development opportunities to stay current on educational trends and best practices, enhancing overall teaching effectiveness.
• Assessed student understanding regularly using various formative assessment techniques, adjusting instruction accordingly for optimal results.
• Planned lessons according to district standards to cover requirements and prepare for standardized tests.
• Assessed student progress by administering tests and evaluating results.
• Promoted a positive learning environment by implementing effective classroom management strategies and maintaining consistent expectations.
• Drove student learning by establishing clear classroom plans and group objectives, as well as actionable strategies to achieve each goal.
• Built positive relationships with parents to involve families in educational process.
• Served as a mentor for new teachers, providing guidance on curriculum planning, classroom management techniques, and effective teaching strategies.
• Integrated social-emotional learning strategies into daily lessons, fostering empathy and emotional intelligence among students.
• Established strong parent-teacher relationships to ensure open lines of communication regarding student progress and needs.
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Taught first grade in 2006 and looped with my students the following year and taught second grade.