Kadeer Thomas
Syracuse,New York
Summary
Ambitious student pursuing school counseling degree eager to contribute developed knowledge in mentoring roles. Skilled in a social and emotional building in education settings. Adaptable and driven with a strong work ethic and the ability to thrive in team-based or individually motivated settings.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
Work History
Pax Partner
Contact Community Services
East Syracuse, NY
07.2024 - Current
- Provided individualized feedback to help teachers improve their instructional methods.
- Designed activities that promote critical thinking skills among students.
- Provided guidance and support to youth regarding educational, behavioral, social, and emotional issues.
- Developed and implemented skill-building activities to build students' abilities.
4th Grade Teacher
Valor Preparatory Academy
Concord, NC
01.2024 - 07.2024
- Implemented positive behavior management techniques designed to promote learning in the classroom setting.
- Provided instruction in math, language arts, science and social studies to a class of 25 fourth grade students.
- Developed creative lesson plans that incorporated technology and differentiated instruction for all levels of learners.
- Maintained accurate records of student attendance, grades, assessments, discipline referrals and other pertinent information.
- Created a safe classroom environment conducive to learning by enforcing school rules and regulations.
Social Emotional Learning Teacher
Veritas
Charlotte, NC
07.2023 - 12.2023
- Assisted students with developing self-awareness and understanding of how their emotions affect their daily lives.
- Provided individualized support for those struggling with social or emotional problems, helping them develop strategies for dealing with these issues.
- Instructed classes on topics related to health and wellness including nutrition, exercise, stress relief techniques and sleep hygiene.
- Developed and implemented curriculum to teach life skills such as budgeting, communication, problem-solving and decision-making.
Social Emotional Learning Teacher/Teachers Assistant
Eastside Stream Academy
11.2022 - 06.2023
- Assist and coach students within a consultation framework to increase coping skills and study skills to support academic success
- Assist the administration in crisis intervention and emergency response teams
- Support administrators, teachers, and other school staff in identifying root causes of student behavioral issues and ways to meet students social and emotional needs
- Assisted primary teachers to manage classrooms
- Instructed Social and Emotional learning lesson plans.
Support Services Provider
Hillside Work Scholarship
Syracuse
01.2022 - 04.2022
- Provides support services for HW-SC students who are preparing for the transition from high school to military, trade school, employment, and college
- Supports general oversight and actual implementation of career, post-secondary, academic, and/or employment programming and facilitation
- Actively develops and maintains partner relationships with employers and community associations to engage in opportunities for HW-SC students such as job shadowing, internships and career speakers, and pre-apprentice trade opportunities.
Education
Bachelors of Arts (Human Development) -
SUNY Oswego
01.2020
High School Diploma -
Institute Of Technology At Syracuse Central
Syracuse, NY06-2016
Skills
- Behavior Modeling
- Behavioral Interventions
- Youth development
- Youth supervision
- Mentoring abilities
- Social skill development
- Positive Reinforcement
- Building rapport
Activitieshonorscertifications
- Member, Alumni Association
- Deans List (2018-2020)
- First Aid/CPR
Timeline
Pax Partner
Contact Community Services
07.2024 - Current
4th Grade Teacher
Valor Preparatory Academy
01.2024 - 07.2024
Social Emotional Learning Teacher
Veritas
07.2023 - 12.2023
Social Emotional Learning Teacher/Teachers Assistant
Eastside Stream Academy
11.2022 - 06.2023
Support Services Provider
Hillside Work Scholarship
01.2022 - 04.2022
Bachelors of Arts (Human Development) -
SUNY Oswego
High School Diploma -
Institute Of Technology At Syracuse Central
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