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Emily Thomas

Souderton,PA

Summary

Flexible and Collaborative Elementary School Teacher passionate about literacy and student growth. Skilled in analyzing data to plan and implement targeted instruction to meet the needs of all students. Excellent communication and relationship-building abilities.

Overview

7
7
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Elementary School Teacher

Pennridge School District
Perkasie, PA
08.2020 - Current
  • Taught first and second grade
  • Delivered targeted instruction through assessment-driven literacy small groups to enhance skill development
  • Led professional development sessions targeting literacy enhancement throughout the school and district.

Second Grade Classroom Teacher

Harrisonburg City Schools
Harrisonburg, VA
08.2017 - 06.2020
  • Experienced Classroom Teacher in a diverse public school
  • Designed instruction for and taught students with various needs and abilities
  • Classroom population including; special educations students, ESL and newcomer students, as well as significantly below grade level students

Education

Master of Arts - Reading Teacher Education

Slippery Rock University of Pennsylvania
Slippery Rock, PA
06-2023

Bachelor of Arts - Education Licensure PreK-3

Eastern Mennonite University
Harrisonburg, VA
04.2017

Elementary Education PreK-3 And Special Education

California University of Pennsylvania
California, PA

Skills

  • Flexible and Adaptive
  • Collaborative
  • Outgoing and Passionate
  • Targeted literacy instruction
  • Teaching literacy focused Professional Learning
  • Special Education Instructional Experience
  • ESL and Newcomer Instructional Experience
  • Behavior Support Experience

Affiliations

• Souderton Mennonite Church, Vacation Bible School teacher

• Eastern Shan State Myanmar, Created lesson plans and taught classes for over 1,025 students during “English Camp”

Certification

  • Dyslexia Awareness Training
  • K-12 Reading Specialist Certification
  • K-12 Instructional Coaching Endorsement

Timeline

Elementary School Teacher

Pennridge School District
08.2020 - Current

Second Grade Classroom Teacher

Harrisonburg City Schools
08.2017 - 06.2020

Master of Arts - Reading Teacher Education

Slippery Rock University of Pennsylvania

Bachelor of Arts - Education Licensure PreK-3

Eastern Mennonite University

Elementary Education PreK-3 And Special Education

California University of Pennsylvania
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