DOROTHY THOMAS
Educator
Clifton Heights,PA
Summary
Compassionate, creative and effective Teacher with valuable experience in classroom administration, professional development and project planning. Equipped with extensive background in versatile education environments. Student-centric instructor, academic facilitator and motivational coach. Competent at performing independently or as member of teaching team. Well-versed in classroom and online technologies.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
Work History
Lead Teacher
The Learning Experience
02.2024 - Current
- Assisted in creating a safe and nurturing classroom environment that promoted emotional well-being and academic growth for all students.
- Established positive relationships with parents through regular communication regarding student progress, collaborating on strategies for academic success at home and school.
- Supported students in developing social skills through structured activities and positive reinforcement techniques.
- Maintained patience and level-headedness in diverse situations to support student development and personal growth.
Lead Teacher for Young Toddlers Division and Pre-School
The Goddard School
07.2021 - Current
- Responsible for opening and closing the classroom
- Maintaining the safety, security, development of each child
- Administrative duties as needed including but not limited to signing the students in and out of the classroom and updating parents with anything necessary about their child's needs and any other information
- Earned 100% Quality Assurance for our classroom out of all 4 Young Toddler classes
- Maintained the cleanliness of the classroom and the morale
- Created and communicated Lesson planning with Director of Education and Teacher Assistant for the class
- Guided children with daily activities diapering, hand washing and sanitizing
- Keeping parents updated daily about their child(ren) as well as pictures throughout the day on Tadpoles
- Complies with all state, school, and class rules and regulations
- Attended all training classes, parent conferences, and faculty meetings
- Trained any teacher aides in the classroom and direct them as to what duties need to be carried out throughout the day
- Planned daily activities that are developmentally appropriate for young children.
Teacher's Assistant-Young Toddler Division
The Malvern School
01.2021 - 07.2021
- Worked with the lead teacher to monitor the class schedule
- Assisted the Lead Teacher with any and all lesson preparation by getting materials ready and set up equipment
- Revised lesson material with students individually or in small groups
- Ensured the classroom environment was safe and clean
- Oversaw students during non-classroom times including in-between classes, during lunch, and on field excursions
- Collaborated with lead teacher to recognize issues students are facing and recommend solutions
- Documented student progress and communicated with parents to keep them informed
- Help lead teachers to create lesson plans
- Complied with state, school, and class rules and regulations
- Attended all training classes, parent conferences, and faculty meetings.
Lead Teacher for Toddler Division
Chester Brook Academy
03.2020 - 07.2021
- The primary caregiver for up to four children in the classroom
- Engage children in activities and play that stimulates their development
- Appropriately always supervise children while keeping them safe
- Assist children with activities of daily life restroom use, diapering, hand washing
- Approach parents daily and speak with them about their child(ren)
- Creating and maintaining an environment that is clean, organized, and safe for all children
- Establish a professional level of rapport with each family to provide quality care and friendly service
- Supervise teacher aides in the classroom and ensure they are following program policy and customer service expectations
- Train any teacher aides in the classroom and direct them as to what duties need to be carried out throughout the day
- Plan daily activities that are developmentally appropriate for young children
- Conduct child assessments and facilitate parent-teacher conferences
- Attend and engage in occasional parent participation events and other events that may be on nights and/or weekends
- Prepare monthly parent newsletters and weekly lesson plans according to policy
- Be responsible for daily sheets and the daily activities pertaining to eating, sleeping, and diaper changing
- Always maintain a professional self-image and project the values of the organization.
Lead Teacher
Precious Creations
12.2017 - 03.2020
- Plan and implement daily, weekly, and monthly lesson plans and activities that promote child development and engage children in learning while striving to work within Pennsylvania Preschool Curriculum Standards
- Take children outside every day in all weather conditions
- Introduce children to the components and functions of ecosystems
- Promote nature exploration and instill a lifelong love of the outdoors
- Facilitate daily routines such as free play, snack, naps, and circle time
- Sing songs, read stories, play games, supervise play, and practice exceptional classroom management
- Support teaching staff by modeling superb classroom management, providing feedback to improve teachers' skills, organize and facilitate staff meetings and teacher trainings
- Create weekly staff schedule and call-in substitutes when staff are sick
- Communicate with parents regularly about their children's growth and progress as well as providing center and curriculum updates
- Organize and facilitate special events (holiday parties, special guests, etc.)
- Delegate tasks such as leading activities, taking supply inventory, restocking supplies, and basic cleaning of the facility
- Conduct and log emergency drills.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Early Childhood Education, Undergraduate
University of Phoenix
Philadelphia12.2025
Associates Degree in Business Administration
Peirce College
05.2012
Skills
- Excel
- EPIC
- IDX
- Tadpoles
- Leap Board Curriculum
- Outlook
- Power Point
- Publisher
- Quicken
- Quick Books
- Microsoft 365
Timeline
Lead Teacher
The Learning Experience
02.2024 - Current
Lead Teacher for Young Toddlers Division and Pre-School
The Goddard School
07.2021 - Current
Teacher's Assistant-Young Toddler Division
The Malvern School
01.2021 - 07.2021
Lead Teacher for Toddler Division
Chester Brook Academy
03.2020 - 07.2021
Lead Teacher
Precious Creations
12.2017 - 03.2020
Bachelor of Science - Early Childhood Education, Undergraduate
University of Phoenix
Associates Degree in Business Administration
Peirce College