Joan Thomas

• Provided warm, supportive environment for developing academic, social, and emotional growth.
• Promoted growth mindset in classroom by encouraging over 30 students per year to set goals, embrace challenges, and persevere through obstacles.
• Evaluated and assessed student progress regularly, providing constructive feedback and adapting teaching methods accordingly.
• Communicated effectively with parents and guardians, maintaining open lines of communication regarding student progress and addressing concerns as needed.
• Established positive classroom environment through effective classroom management strategies, fostering respect and cooperation among students.
• Designed and presented lesson plans in one or more academic subjects using variety of teaching techniques to appeal to various learning styles within assigned grade level.
• Assisted in creating safe and nurturing classroom environments that promoted emotional well-being and academic growth for all students.
• Participated in after-school tutoring programs, offering individualized support for students struggling academically.
• Utilized data-driven instruction techniques to analyze student performance trends and adjust teaching methods accordingly for optimal results.
• Collaborated with teachers and therapists to develop individualized educational plans for each student, ensuring optimal progress.
• Established open communication and positive relationships with students, parents, peers, and administrative staff.

Volunteered tutoring students including at-home student.

• Proven ability to learn quickly and adapt to new situations.
• Self-motivated, with strong sense of personal responsibility.
• Used strong analytical and problem-solving skills to develop effective solutions for challenging situations.