Dominique Thomas
Port Saint Lucie
Summary
Versatile Special Education Teacher with focus on individual student needs across academia and emotional development. Empathetic and accommodating in design and implementation of hands-on lessons, catering to diverse learning abilities. Proficient in employing constant communication, patience and positive reinforcement in team efforts to deliver exceptional educational tools, fostering academic achievement.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Behavior Specialist
Broward County Public Schools
08.2013 - 03.2023
- Conducted assessments of students to determine individual needs.
- Supervised student behavior during daily academic routines to secure safety of students and staff.
- Improved behavior by modeling positive choices and teaching socially-acceptable options.
- Utilized positive reinforcement to maximize desired behavior and educational outcomes.
- Implemented behavior modification techniques to improve student social and academic performance.
- Helped students with special needs integrate into general classroom environments by advocating for individual requirements and helping teachers solve problems.
Substitute Teacher
Broward County Public Schools
08.2013 - 08.2014
- Enforced school and class rules to maintain order in classroom.
- Followed classroom plans left by class teacher to continue student education and reinforce core concepts.
- Monitored student behavior and administered discipline as needed.
- Attended professional meetings, educational conferences or teacher training workshops to improve professional competence.
- Followed lesson plans designed by absent teachers.
- Distributed textbooks, workbooks, papers and pencils to students.
- Implemented classroom management techniques to maintain positive learning environment.
- Developed and implemented behavior management plans for students with challenging behavior.
- Kept students on-task with proactive behavior modification and positive reinforcement strategies.
- Kept accurate and current attendance records and assignment sheets to maintain file compliance.
- Upheld classroom routines to support student environments and maintain consistent schedules.
- Monitored student performance and provided feedback to inform instruction.
Property Manager
Dom and Jerry Cleaning Services
05.2019 - Current
Education
Bachelor of Arts - General Studies
Florida Atlantic University
Boca Raton, FL05.2016
Skills
- Behavior Management
- Fine Motor Skills
- Communication Disorders
- Competent in Smart Board Technology
Certification
- Certified Property Manager, Dom and Jerry Cleaning Services- May 2019- Current
Timeline
Property Manager
Dom and Jerry Cleaning Services
05.2019 - Current
Behavior Specialist
Broward County Public Schools
08.2013 - 03.2023
Substitute Teacher
Broward County Public Schools
08.2013 - 08.2014
Bachelor of Arts - General Studies
Florida Atlantic University