Joy Thomas, Ph.D.
Summary
Experienced administrator with over 20 years in educational settings with competencies in development, implementation and execution of strategic objectives. Adept at parent communication, conflict resolution and staff management. Known for collaborative approach and commitment to excellence. Brings positive attitude and commitment to continuous learning and growth.
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
English Language Arts and Reading Educator
Mesquite Independent School District
08.2019 - Current
- Served as administrator for summer school: recruited and retained staff, selected and categorized students for summer learning; communicated expectations to students, staff, and parents effectively on a consistent basis
- Made informed decisions to follow campus administration and district policies
- Handled disciplinary situations according to campus and district statutes
- Collaborated with colleagues to develop and revise curriculum, enhancing learning experience.
- Led department meetings to provide input to colleagues about student achievement and improvement.
- Familiar with change management process, deep knowledge of effective facilitation skills
- Comprehension of teaching methodologies and how to differentiate instructional coaching
- Profound understanding of the use of technology in the classroom
- Integrated balanced literacy, classroom management, data driven instruction
Sole Proprietor
LDC Book Editing and Consulting, LLC
01.2012 - Current
- Read, review and edit manuscripts
- Assist with planning, organizing, and preparing content for publication
- Keen knowledge of industry standards of grammatically and stylistically correct vocabulary.
- Consulted with customers to assess needs and propose optimal solutions.
- Participated in business events, conferences and trade shows to promote products and network with business owners and prospective clients.
- Researched trends and current innovations to determine competition and develop competitive pricing points.
- Designed business plan to define concept, short-term and long-term goals and strategies.
- Identified and qualified customer needs and negotiated and closed profitable projects with high success rate.
- Cultivated and strengthened lasting client relationships using strong issue resolution and dynamic communication skills.
Employment Coordinator/Educator
Oklahoma Department of Career and Technology Education
09.2005 - 08.2019
- Collaborated with technical instructors, administrators, community stakeholders and the business and industry community to increase workforce and economic development for targeted populations
- Assisted with planning and implementation of local workforce initiatives, planned and presented informational workshops at annual conferences on the impact of employment initiatives offered by community service agencies to help create, sustain and retain a viable workforce
- Served on committees and local community councils to create events to address work readiness
Graduate Teaching Assistant
University of Oklahoma
08.2008 - 12.2015
- Collaborated with course development; assisted in applied research to determine course effectiveness and areas for improvement
- Ensured course objectives met the National Council for Accreditation of Teacher Education (NCATE) Standard
- Instructed students to comprehend the legal, sociological, historical, and philosophical principles associated with schooling
- Oversaw student practicums to the completion of journal artifacts at the end of the semester
- Broadened student awareness of course content and its application in clinical practice
- Collaborated with other faculty and staff to improve teaching and learning by sharing resources and best practices.
- Planned and delivered lectures and course materials to communicate course content and provide students with subject matter knowledge.
Education
Master of Arts - Educational Administration
Texas A&M University-Commerce
Ph.D. - Educational Studies
University of Oklahoma
Master of Arts - Human Relations
University of Oklahoma
Bachelor of Arts - Mass Communications/Journalism
Northeastern State University
Skills
- Project Management
- Effective Communicator
- Published Academic Author
- Professional Development Speaker
- Accreditation Processes
- Practicum Supervisory Experience
- Instructional Strategies
- Technology Integration
Accomplishments
- Awarded Campus Future Administrator Certificate
- Recognition for MISD Learning Through Ownership for Continuous Learning
- Successful Completion Certificate for MISD Administrator's Internship Program
- Successful Completion of MISD Aspiring Assistant Principal Program
- Certificate of Completion for Mesquite Leadership Academy
- Summer School Administrator
- Lead Person for various Campus Committees
Certification
- Principal as Instructional Leader
- Performance Assessment for School Leaders
- English Language Arts and Reading 4-8
- English as a Second Language Supplemental 4-8
Timeline
English Language Arts and Reading Educator
Mesquite Independent School District
08.2019 - Current
Sole Proprietor
LDC Book Editing and Consulting, LLC
01.2012 - Current
Graduate Teaching Assistant
University of Oklahoma
08.2008 - 12.2015
Employment Coordinator/Educator
Oklahoma Department of Career and Technology Education
09.2005 - 08.2019
Master of Arts - Educational Administration
Texas A&M University-Commerce
Ph.D. - Educational Studies
University of Oklahoma
Master of Arts - Human Relations
University of Oklahoma
Bachelor of Arts - Mass Communications/Journalism
Northeastern State University
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