LINDSAY THOMAS
Stratford,CT
Summary
Dedicated/student-focused teaching professional committed to providing comprehensive, well-balanced/engaging learning environment; hard working, organized, & trusted educator striving to collaborate with all members of school community to meet student needs promoting school philosophy.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Second Grade Co-Taught Teacher
Norwalk Public Schools
Norwalk, CT
08.2021 - Current
- Developed goals and objectives for IEPs and collected progress monitoring data alongside special education teacher
- Tracked behavioral and academic data for students with IEPS
Second Grade Teacher
Kendall Elementary School
Norwalk, CT
08.2019 - 08.2021
- Planned and implemented reading, writing, math, social studies, and science lessons that met the diverse needs of the students
- Worked with grade level colleagues, coaches, & special education teachers to provide differentiated instruction
Building Substitute Teacher
Cider Mill Elementary School
Wilton, CT
03.2019 - 06.2019
- Instructed Grades 3-5 classes in absence of regular teacher
- Followed teacher-given instructions continuing daily classroom routine
- Maintained continuity of lessons/instructions
5th Grade Multi-Subject Student Teacher
Cider Mill Elementary School
Wilton, CT
08.2018 - 12.2018
- Provided differentiated instruction
- Collaborated with grade level teachers/department specialists planning curriculum/lesson design
- Provided inclusive classroom for student academic/social needs
- Taught math using Singapore Mathematics Inquiry approach
- Taught Reading and Writing using Colombia Teacher’s College Reading/ Writing Workshops
- Communicated with parents alongside mentor teacher
Preschool Teacher
A Child's Place Preschool
Westport, CT
08.2010 - 05.2017
- Planned/implemented age appropriate lesson promoting social/emotional, physical, & cognitive growth
- Conducted ongoing parent/teacher conferences
- Planned/implemented daily lessons collaboratively
Preschool Teacher
Carousel Preschool
Norwalk, CT
08.2007 - 05.2010
- Cared for children’s basic need i.e. feeding, changing, toileting
- Provided materials/resources daily promoting children’s exploration
Education
Bachelor of Science - Education/English
Grand Canyon University
Phoenix, AZ12.2018
Associate of Science - Early Childhood Education
Norwalk Community College
Norwalk, CT08.2008
Skills
- SIOP
- All academics
- Google Suite/Microsoft Office
- Plan, teach, implement lessons with technology
- Strong classroom management, organizational/collaborative skills
- Responsive Classroom/Restorative Practices
- Differentiation & Assessment
- Workshop model of instruction
Certification
305 - Interim Initial Educator Certificate (Elementary Grades 1-6)
Trainings
· LETRS Training (Units 1-4)
· Yale Ruler
· Rethink ed
· SIOP
Timeline
Second Grade Co-Taught Teacher
Norwalk Public Schools
08.2021 - Current
Second Grade Teacher
Kendall Elementary School
08.2019 - 08.2021
Building Substitute Teacher
Cider Mill Elementary School
03.2019 - 06.2019
5th Grade Multi-Subject Student Teacher
Cider Mill Elementary School
08.2018 - 12.2018
Preschool Teacher
A Child's Place Preschool
08.2010 - 05.2017
Preschool Teacher
Carousel Preschool
08.2007 - 05.2010
Bachelor of Science - Education/English
Grand Canyon University
Associate of Science - Early Childhood Education
Norwalk Community College
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