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Davidson Thomas

Harrisburg,PA

Summary

Driven educator with experience at Centro Cultural Brasil-Haití, adept in peer collaboration and grammar teaching. Excelled in enhancing student engagement and language proficiency through innovative teaching methods, contributing to curriculum development and fostering strong home-school connections. Demonstrated success in boosting student confidence and academic performance in English, French, and Spanish. Highly motivated team player with passion for helping others. Possesses excellent organizational and communication skills and provides individualized assistance and support. Experienced in delivering guidance and education on various topics such as academics, behavior management and technology. Experienced in providing staff support in educational or childcare environments. Worked with children individually and in small groups while providing basic reading, writing and math instruction and other education-related activities as assigned. Demonstrated ability as Paraprofessional to foster positive relationships with students, parents and colleagues. Committed to providing culturally responsive support, meeting diverse needs of students. Patient demeanor creates environment where students feel comfortable asking questions while learning new concepts.

Overview

3
3
years of professional experience

Work History

English as a Second Language Teaching Assistant

State Univerity of Haiti
01.2023 - Current
  • Connected with parents during conferences or other events to discuss the progress of their child''s English language development.
  • Enhanced student comprehension by incorporating visual aids and interactive activities into lesson plans.
  • Assisted in the preparation of classroom materials, resources, and assessments to ensure effective delivery of lessons and accurate measurement of student progress.
  • Developed strong relationships with students, fostering a positive learning atmosphere and encouraging open communication about academic struggles or concerns.
  • Participated in ongoing professional development workshops to stay up-to-date with best practices in teaching English as a Second Language.
  • Guided small group sessions focused on targeted language skills, promoting peer collaboration and student confidence in their abilities.

Teaching French and Spanish

Centro Cultural Brasil-Haití
03.2021 - 01.2023
  • Supported students'' language development by designing and implementing targeted learning activities.
  • Managed grading responsibilities efficiently while providing constructive feedback on written assignments and oral presentations for continuous improvement.
  • Promoted a positive learning environment by establishing clear expectations and maintaining consistent classroom management strategies.
  • Developed relationships with parents to support their involvement in their child''s education, resulting in stronger home-school connections.
  • Organized extracurricular activities related to Spanish culture, such as cooking classes, film screenings, and field trips, enriching the overall learning experience of students.
  • Contributed to curriculum development efforts by researching innovative teaching methodologies and incorporating them into lesson plans for maximum impact on student learning.
  • Utilized authentic materials from various Spanish-speaking countries to expose students to diverse perspectives and cultural nuances within the language.
  • Boosted student engagement with interactive teaching methods and multimedia presentations.
  • Collaborated with fellow teachers to create dynamic, immersive lessons that fostered cultural understanding and appreciation.
  • Served as a mentor for new teaching assistants, sharing best practices in lesson planning and classroom management for optimal results.
  • Assisted in the creation of assessment tools tailored to evaluate each student''s mastery of course objectives effectively.
  • Increased student confidence in speaking Spanish through regular conversational practice sessions.
  • Evaluated student progress regularly, adjusting instructional techniques to address individual needs and ensure success.
  • Enhanced language skills by providing individualized instruction and feedback to students.
  • Copied, organized and distributed classroom assignments or other paperwork.
  • Mentored and tutored individual students needing additional help.
  • Organized materials in classroom spaces based on lecture plans, activity stations or other requirements outlined by teachers.
  • Encouraged small groups to discuss topics and explore concepts through hands-on activities.
  • Taught courses under guidance of senior instructors.

Education

Bachelor of Arts - Language Arts Teacher Education

Higher Training Teacher College/ UEH
Port-au-Prince, Haiti
07.2021

Skills

  • Peer Collaboration
  • Grammar Teaching
  • Student Engagement
  • Speaking Practice
  • Online Teaching
  • Pronunciation coaching
  • Writing instruction
  • Effective Communication
  • Classroom support
  • Teacher Support and Collaboration

Reading, playing guitar and basketball

I have 3 main hobbies : Reading, playing guitar and basketball.

First, I read litterature, civilicivilisation, American culture  and history. Next, I love playing Jazz and blue. Ultimately, I play basketball as my favorite sport.


Quote

Every problem is a gift—without problems we would not grow.
Tony Robbins

Timeline

English as a Second Language Teaching Assistant

State Univerity of Haiti
01.2023 - Current

Teaching French and Spanish

Centro Cultural Brasil-Haití
03.2021 - 01.2023

Bachelor of Arts - Language Arts Teacher Education

Higher Training Teacher College/ UEH
Davidson Thomas