Derlyne Thomas
Wellington
Summary
Goal driven manager with 4 years leading teams and strategic growth. Customer relationship strategies, sales and budget management, and exceeding business objectives.
Innovative Science Teacher with 13 years strong background in curriculum development and classroom management. Utilizes project-based and inquiry-based learning strategies to cultivate curiosity and critical thinking in students. Leverages experience in team leadership to foster a collaborative and supportive learning environment.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Science Teacher: Anatomy & Physiology, Biology, and Environmental Science
Broward County Public Schools
Deerfield Beach
10.2015 - Current
- Assisted in creating a safe and nurturing classroom environment that promoted emotional well-being and academic growth for all students.
- Enhanced classroom environment by incorporating hands-on activities and real-world applications of scientific concepts, fostering deeper student engagement.
- Encouraged student participation in laboratory experiments, facilitating practical understanding of scientific principles.
- Designed interactive activities that stimulated student interest and curiosity in scientific concepts, promoting active learning.
- Cultivated positive relationships with students, parents, and staff to optimize instruction and support learning outcomes.
Assistant Branch Manager
Hertz Rental Car
Miami Beach
06.2011 - 10.2015
- Supported Branch Manager with daily tasks, ensuring smooth branch functioning and effective communication amongst team members.
- Trained and developed new team members in alignment with branch service standards and objectives.
- Monitored daily branch activities, quickly identifying areas requiring improvement or corrective action to maintain operational excellence.
- Managed branch size of over $100,000 in deposits and team of 12 full and part-time employees.
Science Teacher: Anatomy & Physiology and Biology
Miami-Dade County Public Schools
08.2008 - 06.2010
- Created safe and nurturing classroom environment fostering emotional well-being and academic growth for all students.
- Enhanced classroom environment for effective learning through hands-on activities and real-world applications of scientific concepts.
- Encouraged student participation in laboratory experiments to enhance scientific knowledge.
- Developed interactive activities to stimulate student interest and curiosity in scientific concepts.
- Cultivated positive relationships with students, parents, and staff to optimize instruction and support learning outcomes.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Biology
Barry University
Miami, FL12-2007
Skills
- Faculty Collaboration and Support
- Inquiry-based learning
- Technology Integration
- Classroom Management
- Curriculum Development
- Enforcing Rules and Expectations
- Multi-Cultural Awareness
- Project-based learning
- Learning Style Accommodations
- Customer relationship management
- Data analysis
- Team building
- Product and service sales
- Staff management
- Sales growth
- Customer relations
- Policy administration
- Sales strategies
- Project management abilities
Certification
- Biology 6-12 License, 2015 to Present
- ESE Certification, 2015 to Present
Websites
Languages
- English, Native or Bilingual
- French, Native or Bilingual
- Spanish, Professional Working
- Creole, Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Science Teacher: Anatomy & Physiology, Biology, and Environmental Science
Broward County Public Schools
10.2015 - Current
Assistant Branch Manager
Hertz Rental Car
06.2011 - 10.2015
Science Teacher: Anatomy & Physiology and Biology
Miami-Dade County Public Schools
08.2008 - 06.2010
Bachelor of Science - Biology
Barry University