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Don Thomison

San Antonio,TX

Summary

Resilient Special Education Teacher familiar with challenges associated with teaching special needs children. Remains positive under times of stress or conflict. Works well with classroom teachers to develop accommodations and special techniques for mainstream classroom inclusion.

Overview

40
40
years of professional experience

Work History

Behavior Specialist

Southwest ISD
1999.08 - 2022.06
  • Supervised student behavior during daily academic routines to secure safety of students and staff.
  • Consulted regular education classroom teachers to develop curriculum modifications and intervention strategies.
  • Developed intervention plans based on established guidelines and individual needs.
  • Trained district teachers and staff on how to determine students in need of intervention services.
  • Improved behavior by modeling positive choices and teaching socially-acceptable options and improved effective interventions for educators.

Security Officer

Acme Security
1988.08 - 1999.06
  • Greeted guests professionally and courteously to cultivate welcoming atmosphere while making safety top priority.
  • Acted quickly during emergency situations to reduce opportunity for damage and injury.
  • Patrolled and monitored premises in company vehicle, on bicycle, and by foot.
  • Provided excellent customer service while addressing visitor inquiries or concerns related to facility safety or access control procedures.

Airman

USAF
1982.06 - 1988.06

* Completed preventive and reparative maintenance on aircraft electronics and computer systems.

  • Performed thorough visual and physical inspections of all electrical parts.
  • Completed quality assurance checks for service work and completed documentation outlining updates.

Education

Teaching Credentials - Education

The University of Texas At San Antonio
San Antonio, TX
06.2002

Bachelor of Science - Food And Nutrition

Texas State University
San Marcos, TX
08.1999

Skills

  • Student Records Management
  • Behavior Modifications
  • Progress Evaluations
  • Basic Clerical Knowledge
  • Multidisciplinary Collaboration
  • Crisis Prevention and Intervention
  • De-Escalation Techniques
  • Conflict Resolution Techniques
  • Verbal and Nonverbal Communication

Accomplishments

    Honorably discharged from USAF

    Member of Phi Upsilon Omicron for high academic standards


Timeline

Behavior Specialist

Southwest ISD
1999.08 - 2022.06

Security Officer

Acme Security
1988.08 - 1999.06

Airman

USAF
1982.06 - 1988.06

Teaching Credentials - Education

The University of Texas At San Antonio

Bachelor of Science - Food And Nutrition

Texas State University
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