ERIC E. THOMAS
Teacher
Washington,DC
Summary
To obtain a rewarding career in Elementary Education where my experience in promoting the educational welfare of children can create a positive environment for learning and educational maturation.
Overview
23
23
years of professional experience
5
5
Certifications
1
1
Language
Work History
Office Manager
National Child Research Center
Washington, DC
07.2023 - 06.2025
- Managed telephone systems and efficiently handled message delivery for staff and administrators.
- Provided comprehensive secretarial support to school administrators, including scheduling, correspondence, and document management.
- Coordinated visitor check-ins, ensuring a professional and welcoming experience while confirming appointments and providing necessary assistance.
- Monitored and maintained accurate school inventories, ensuring adequate stock levels and timely replenishment of supplies.
- Handled office opening and closing procedures, ensuring smooth operational transitions and security protocols.
- Oversaw maintenance and troubleshooting of office equipment, ensuring optimal functionality for daily operations.
- Provided backup support for kitchen staff during peak hours, assisting with meal preparation and cleanup.
- Assisted in traffic control and carpool management, ensuring safe and efficient flow of vehicles during student drop-off and pick-up.
- Collaborated in the execution of on-campus events, assisting with logistics, setup, and coordination to ensure successful activities.
Resource Teacher
National Child Research Center
Washington, DC
04.2014 - 06.2023
- Substitute Teaching Responsibilities
- Early Birds: Facilitated a morning enrichment program beginning at 8:00 a.m., incorporating games, storytelling, snacks, and outdoor play for early arrivals.
- Lunch Bunch: Supervised a lunchtime social experience where children brought meals from home and engaged in peer interactions.
- Rest Time: Guided a restful period for children aged 4½ to 5, offering audiobooks and independent reading as options for quiet relaxation.
- Later Gators: Led after-school activities until 5:00 p.m., balancing physical play (e.g., outdoor games) with individual, creative pursuits such as art, puzzles, and cooking.
- Family Engagement & Administrative Support
- Father/Fatherly Figures Program: Assisted in organizing community service events that encouraged quality time between fathers (or father figures) and their children, reinforcing the school’s community-centered values.
- Administrative Support: Provided front office coverage and performed general administrative tasks as needed, contributing to the smooth daily operations of the school.
Preschool Teacher
Knowledge Universe Inc., CCLC at The Children's House CDC
12.2011 - 05.2013
- Early Childhood Educator – Roles & Responsibilities
- Lesson Planning & Implementation: Designed and delivered biweekly lesson plans aligned with developmental milestones and curriculum goals, fostering a structured yet flexible learning environment.
- Child Development Documentation: Created individualized daily reports for parents, detailing each child’s experiences, behaviors, and progress.
- Assessment & Evaluation: Conducted both formal and informal assessments to monitor children's development, documenting progress at mid-year and year-end intervals.
- Activity & Material Preparation: Prepared and organized materials for daily programming, including small and large group activities, as well as outdoor play.
- Mealtime Facilitation: Supported children in family-style dining, promoting independence, social interaction, and healthy habits.
Teacher, Education Administrator
Executive Child Development Center
05.2004 - 04.2010
- Planned, led, and coordinated the academic and nonacademic activities of preschool and child care centers and programs.
Teacher, Education Administrators
Nation’s Capital Child and Family Development
03.2003 - 05.2004
- Plan and implement an age-appropriate curriculum
- Complete daily reports and parent boards
- Plan prepare meals
- Administrative duties
Teacher, Education Administrators
Bright Horizons
05.2002 - 03.2003
- Planned and implemented lesson plans based on the company's curriculum baseline.
- Conducted formal and informal observations for assessments of children’s social and academic development.
- Conducted open houses, which included: guided classroom tours, displaying children’s work, completing daily information reports, and parent information boards.
- Participated in training programs, conferences, and courses that further professional growth.
- Planned, prepared, and distributed meals.
Education
General High School Curriculum -
06-1983
Skills
Curriculum development
Childcare administration
Experience in early childhood care
Certification
Child Development Associate-Preschool Endorsement, 2018-05
Accomplishments
Child Development Associate-2018
Certified Food Safety Manager's License-2025
Timeline
Office Manager - National Child Research Center
07.2023 - 06.2025
Resource Teacher - National Child Research Center
04.2014 - 06.2023
Preschool Teacher - Knowledge Universe Inc., CCLC at The Children's House CDC
12.2011 - 05.2013
Teacher, Education Administrator - Executive Child Development Center
05.2004 - 04.2010
Teacher, Education Administrators - Nation’s Capital Child and Family Development
03.2003 - 05.2004
Teacher, Education Administrators - Bright Horizons
05.2002 - 03.2003
Chamberlain Career Development Center - General High School Curriculum,
Work Availability
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