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Gretchen Thomasson

Clarksville,VA

Summary

Motivated Elementary School Teacher with experience guiding students with proven teaching methods and positive interactions. Enthusiastic about helping students understand subject materials and educating on social and general learning skills. Kind and caring attitude when communicating with children. Dedicated educator with expertise in classroom management, data driven instruction, lesson planning, and team collaboration. Proven ability to engage students through diverse instructional strategies and educational technology.

Overview

26
26
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Elementary School Teacher

Stride K12
District of Columbia
10.2017 - Current
  • Created engaging lesson plans aligned with curriculum standards and diverse student needs.
  • Implemented varied instructional strategies to cater to different learning styles.
  • Evaluated student progress regularly and delivered constructive feedback for improvement.
  • Collaborated with parents and guardians to enhance student development and achieve learning objectives.
  • Managed classroom behavior through positive reinforcement and effective conflict resolution techniques.
  • Facilitated small group activities to support individualized instruction.
  • Utilized technology to enhance teaching methods and student engagement.
  • Implemented multiple methods to improve student educational success.

Special Education Teacher

Mecklenburg County Public Schools
Boydton, Virginia
08.2017 - 10.2020
  • Developed individualized education plans for students with diverse learning needs.
  • Collaborated with specialists to implement effective teaching strategies and interventions.
  • Created engaging lesson plans tailored to various learning styles and abilities.
  • Monitored student progress through assessments and adjusted instruction as needed.
  • Facilitated communication between parents, teachers, and support staff regarding student needs.
  • Organized inclusive classroom activities promoting social skills and peer interaction.
  • Maintained accurate records of student progress towards IEP goals.
  • Adapted curriculum materials as needed to meet individualized student needs.
  • Conducted assessments of student performance and provided feedback to parents.

Assistant Director

Island Dolphin Care
Key Largo, FL
07.2005 - 03.2017
  • Assisted in developing therapeutic programs for children with special needs.
  • Managed daily workflow of personnel by assigning tasks, tracking progress and providing assistance when needed.
  • Established standards of excellence for customer service delivery throughout the organization.
  • Developed and managed a team of 10 employees to ensure efficient operations of the organization.
  • Conducted individual and group therapy sessions for diverse client populations.
  • Developed personalized treatment plans addressing specific client needs and goals.
  • Educated clients on evidence-based treatments to enhance their understanding of the therapeutic process.

Special Education Teacher

Calvert County Public Schools
Prince Frederick, Maryland
08.2001 - 08.2005
  • Developed individualized education plans for students with diverse learning needs.
  • Collaborated with specialists to implement effective teaching strategies and interventions.
  • Created engaging lesson plans tailored to various learning styles and abilities.
  • Monitored student progress through assessments and adjusted instruction as needed.
  • Facilitated communication between parents, teachers, and support staff regarding student needs.
  • Maintained accurate records of student progress towards IEP goals.

Special Education Teacher

Anne Arundel County Public School System
Annapolis, MD
07.1999 - 07.2001
  • Developed and implemented individualized education plans for students with special needs.
  • Identified learning needs of students with disabilities and implemented appropriate interventions.
  • Maintained accurate records of student progress towards IEP goals.
  • Adapted curriculum materials as needed to meet individualized student needs.

Education

Bachelor of Science - Special Education

University of Maryland
College Park, MD
05-1999

Master of Science - Reading & Literacy

Capella University
Online
06-2026

Skills

  • Classroom management
  • Lesson planning
  • Team collaboration
  • Educational technology
  • Instructional design
  • Student assessment
  • Differentiated instruction
  • Interactive learning

Certification

  • Trained in the Orton Gillingham Approach to LIteracy Instruction: Completed 60 Hours of Orton-Gillingham training through the Institute for Multi-Sensory Education in 2021
  • Outreach with Virtual Virginia Training: Completed 20 hours of training on the use of Virtual Virginia’s online educational platform in 2020

Accomplishments

  • Kappa Delta Pi Member
  • National Society of Leadership and Success Member
  • Delta Kappa Gamma Member and 2nd Vice President, Beta Phi Chapter

Timeline

Elementary School Teacher

Stride K12
10.2017 - Current

Special Education Teacher

Mecklenburg County Public Schools
08.2017 - 10.2020

Assistant Director

Island Dolphin Care
07.2005 - 03.2017

Special Education Teacher

Calvert County Public Schools
08.2001 - 08.2005

Special Education Teacher

Anne Arundel County Public School System
07.1999 - 07.2001

Bachelor of Science - Special Education

University of Maryland

Master of Science - Reading & Literacy

Capella University

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