Jan Marie Thomas
Farmington,UT
Summary
Enthusiastic and compassionate educator with communication and interpersonal skills necessary to lead classrooms and execute lesson plans. Provides instruction and guidance to students of all ages. Creates positive classroom environments and effectively manages student behavior by being knowledgeable in child development. Skilled at working closely with students to maintain progression and control behavioral issues. Committed to keeping up with lesson plans while keeping classrooms fun.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
Work History
Substitute Teacher
Davis School District
08.2023 - Current
- Followed classroom plans left by class teacher to continue student education and reinforce core concepts.
- Upheld classroom routines to support student environments and maintain consistent schedules.
- Kept students on-task with proactive behavior modification and positive reinforcement strategies.
- Repeatedly requested as substitute teacher by teachers based on excellent past referrals and trusted performance.
Kindergarten Teacher's Assistant
Salt Lake School District
08.2012 - 05.2013
- Helped teacher prepare instructional material and displays.
- Cleaned, organized and restocked classroom to maintain an organized learning environment.
- Enforced rules and instructions to maintain discipline.
- Assisted students in developing deeper understanding of course concepts by providing one-on-one support.
- Conducted SIPPS reading program groups.
- Conducted weekly testing and recorded results to accurately individualize students needs.
Teacher
Salt Lake School District
06.2012 - 08.2012
- Worked with students in 4th grade to review core subjects learned during the school year.
- Kept students on-task with proactive behavior modification and positive reinforcement strategies.
- Incorporated exciting and engaging activities to achieve student participation and hands-on learning.
- Supported student physical, mental, and social development using classroom games and activities.
After School Paraprofessional
Salt Lake School District
01.2012 - 05.2012
- Delivered personalized educational, behavioral, and emotional support to individual students to enable positive learning outcomes.
- Kept classrooms clean, neat, and properly sanitized for student health and classroom efficiency.
- Prepared curriculum and activities to engage students as a group.
- Assisted students in developing deeper understanding of course concepts by providing one-on-one support.
- Assisted in maintaining engaging and respectful educational environment by promoting discipline and cooperation.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Speech Communication
University of Utah
Salt Lake City, UT07.2011
Skills
- Instructional Technology
- Adept at Working with Special Needs Children
- Policy Creation
- Verbal and Written Communication
- Individual and Group Instruction
Timeline
Substitute Teacher
Davis School District
08.2023 - Current
Kindergarten Teacher's Assistant
Salt Lake School District
08.2012 - 05.2013
Teacher
Salt Lake School District
06.2012 - 08.2012
After School Paraprofessional
Salt Lake School District
01.2012 - 05.2012
Bachelor of Science - Speech Communication
University of Utah
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