Darlene Thomas
Chandler
Summary
Dedicated educator with a strong foundation in developing engaging lesson plans and implementing collaborative teaching strategies. Proven ability to maintain open communication with parents and build supportive classroom cultures to drive student success.
Overview
41
41
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Educator 1st Grade Teacher
Legacy Traditional Schools
Mesa, AZ
07.2021 - Current
- Developed engaging lesson plans aligned with state standards to enhance student learning outcomes.
- Implemented innovative teaching strategies to foster critical thinking and collaboration among students.
- Designed curriculum-aligned assessments to measure student progress and inform
- Maintained open lines of communication with parents and guardians regarding student progress and classroom happenings.
- Facilitated a positive learning environment, establishing clear expectations and a supportive classroom culture.
- Met regularly with the team of teachers to discuss best practices and develop innovative teaching strategies.
- Utilized data-driven instruction to target areas of weakness and continuously improve student performance throughout the school year.
- Tutored students 1 day a week who had challenges in either Reading and or Math to help improve comprehension of 1st grade skills.
Sales Associate
Dillard's
3101 W. Chandler Blvd. Chandler, AZ 85226
06.2019 - 07.2021
- Delivered exceptional customer service to enhance shopping experiences and drive repeat business.
- Maintained in-depth knowledge of product lines to assist customers in making informed purchasing decisions.
- Collaborated with team members to achieve sales targets through effective merchandising strategies.
- Trained new associates on sales techniques and store policies to ensure consistent service quality.
Teacher, Grade 1
Mesa Public School District
Mesa, AZ
08.1985 - 01.1995
- Developed engaging lesson plans tailored to diverse learning styles and abilities.
- Implemented effective classroom management strategies to promote positive student behavior.
- Facilitated hands-on learning activities that enhanced critical thinking and collaboration skills.
- Assessed student progress through formal and informal evaluations, adjusting instruction as needed. District and Curriculum Assessments
- Developed strong relationships with parents, maintaining open communication to support student success both inside and outside the classroom.
Education
Master of Arts - Education
Arizona State University
Tempe, AZ05-1991
Bachelor of Arts - Education
Arizona State University
Tempe, AZ 12-1980
Skills
- Problem-solving
- Team collaboration
- Relationship building
- Classroom management
Certification
- Certified Arizona State Teacher -2030
- Substitute Teacher Certificate- does not expire
Timeline
Educator 1st Grade Teacher
Legacy Traditional Schools
07.2021 - Current
Sales Associate
Dillard's
06.2019 - 07.2021
Teacher, Grade 1
Mesa Public School District
08.1985 - 01.1995
Master of Arts - Education
Arizona State University
Bachelor of Arts - Education
Arizona State University