Danica Thomas
Los Angeles,CA
Summary
Proven leader in educational program management, adept at fostering collaborative learning and building strong relationships, significantly enhanced mentor/tutoring programs at Stiles Hall. Skilled in classroom management, effective teaching practices, lesson planning, and ensuring a safe, positive learning environment. Excelled in advancing parent communication and demonstrating a commitment to improving elementary education outcomes.
Overview
23
23
years of professional experience
Work History
Elementary Education Teacher
LAUSD
08.2006 - Current
- Planned lessons and educated students according to district standards to cover requirements and prepare for standardized tests.
- Built positive relationships with parents to involve families in educational process.
- Designed daily lesson plans customized to student needs.
- Helped students develop self-esteem and life skills by fostering healthy conflict-resolution, critical thinking, and communication.
- Maintained knowledge of school curricula, standards and policies to correctly prepare students for higher grade levels.
- Completed professional development courses to stay current on best practices in elementary education, applying new techniques to improve teaching methods.
Program Director
Stiles Hall
05.2003 - 07.2005
- Managed and developed yearly programmatic strategic plans for six different afterschool mentor/tutoring programs for at risk youth in Oakland and Berkeley unified school districts.
- Scheduled and supervised staff meetings to discuss new ideas and update participants on program details and milestones.
- Recruited and trained staff and volunteers to upgrade collective team skills.
- Provided ongoing direction and leadership for program operations.
- Collaborated with various teams to uncover issues, identify applicable solutions, and offer guidance.
- Monitored program performance to identify areas for improvement.
- Advanced community outreach efforts by forging strong relationships with local partners.
Program Coordinator
Stiles Hall
09.2001 - 12.2002
- Facilitated regular meetings with team members to discuss progress updates, address challenges, and brainstorm solutions for ongoing success.
- Maintained detailed records of program activities and participant data, ensuring compliance with internal policies and external regulations.
Education
Bachelor Of Arts - Cultural Anthropology & Mass Communications
University of California, Berkeley
Berkeley, CATeacher Education - Elementary Education
New College of California
San Francisco, CASkills
- Classroom Management
- Collaborative learning
- Parent-Teacher Communication
- Relationship Building
- Lesson Planning
- Elementary Education
- Progress Reporting
- Multitasking Abilities
- Safe, Positive Learning Environment
Timeline
Elementary Education Teacher
LAUSD
08.2006 - Current
Program Director
Stiles Hall
05.2003 - 07.2005
Program Coordinator
Stiles Hall
09.2001 - 12.2002
Bachelor Of Arts - Cultural Anthropology & Mass Communications
University of California, Berkeley
Teacher Education - Elementary Education
New College of California