Drew L. Thomas
Kansas City,KS
Summary
Professional educator prepared for role with strong background in fostering student development and managing classroom dynamics. Valued for ability to collaborate effectively with colleagues and adapt to changing needs. Skilled in lesson planning, classroom management, and engaging diverse student populations. Known for reliability, excellent communication, and results-driven approach.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
Work History
Substitute Teacher
Olathe/Blue Valley Schools
10.2023 - Current
- Maintained changing classroom expectations for diverse age and subject groups
- Inspired students to find individual purpose in assignments and projects
- Eager to continue lessons under incompatible plans, and flexibility within schools.
Long Term Substitute Positions
- Aubrey Bend Middle School - 7th grade Math/Science
- August 2025 - Current
- Aubrey Bend Middle School - 6th Grade Math
- February 2025 - May 2025
- Cedar Hills Elementary - Computer Teacher
- February 2024 - March 2024
Shift Supervisor
Starbucks
06.2023 - 10.2023
- Directed other team members and placed them in appropriate positions
- Made sure the store ran smoothly and solved problems in the store and with guests
- Positive relationship with customers, especially regulars
Director
Roxy's Downtown Theatre
08.2021 - 06.2023
- Worked as a contracted Director, Actor, Props Designer, and Fight Choreographer
- Created schedules of over 20 employees, created a positive work environment
- Facilitated meeting with production team and staff
- Problem solver and mediator for productions
- Also served as a wait staff member for on call emergencies
Education
Masters - English Education
Rockhurst University
Kansas City, MO02-2026
BFA - Theatre Performance
Wichita State University
Wichita, KS05-2023
Skills
- Classroom management
- Adaptable
- Relationship building and management
- Student engagement
- Positive reinforcement
- Behavior management
- Creativity in teaching
- Lesson planning
- Parent-teacher communication
- Multi-subject instruction
- Instructional technology
- IEP documentation
Accomplishments
Worked as a continued long term substitute within the Blue Valley School District. Began long term as a Technology Sub for Cedar Hills Elementary in February of 2024. Then became a long term 6th grade Math substitute from February 2025 to then end of the calendar year and am currently teaching 7th grade Math and Science for the academic year of 2025-2026 at Aubrey Bend Middle School - 7th grade Math/Science. I created ample growth and saw stretch goals reached in all subjects, build relationships with students, staff, and parents as I fostered creative, critical thinking.
Timeline
Substitute Teacher
Olathe/Blue Valley Schools
10.2023 - Current
Shift Supervisor
Starbucks
06.2023 - 10.2023
Director
Roxy's Downtown Theatre
08.2021 - 06.2023
Masters - English Education
Rockhurst University
BFA - Theatre Performance
Wichita State University