Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Certification
Accomplishments
Affiliations
References
Timeline
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KAHLA THOMAS

KAHLA THOMAS

WEST POINT,MS

Summary

Experienced educator specializing in lesson planning, classroom management, and technology integration. Proven ability to enhance student engagement through tailored instructional strategies that address diverse learning needs.

Overview

26
26
years of professional experience
5
5
Certifications

Work History

Teacher

West Point Consolidated School District
WEST POINT, MS
08.2013 - Current
  • Developed engaging lesson plans tailored to diverse student needs.
  • Facilitated classroom discussions to foster critical thinking and collaboration
  • Coordinated with parents and staff to support student development and learning goals.
  • Organized educational activities that enhanced students' social and emotional skills.
  • Utilized technology tools to enhance instruction and student engagement.
  • Mentored new teachers in classroom management and instructional techniques.
  • Participated in professional development workshops to improve teaching practices.
  • Built and strengthened positive relationships with students, parents, and teaching staff.
  • Provided individualized instruction to meet the needs of all students.
  • Supervised after school activities such as clubs or sports teams.
  • Planned field trips to enrich students' educational experiences outside of the traditional classroom setting.
  • Used videos, lectures and moderated discussions to engage students during class.

Paraprofessional

Starkville High School, Starkville School District
Starkville, Mississippi
08.1999 - 07.2013
  • Assisted teachers in classroom management and student engagement activities.
  • Organized educational materials and resources for effective lesson delivery.
  • Monitored student behavior and implemented positive reinforcement techniques.
  • Applied positive reinforcement to redirect negative behaviors.
  • Provided guidance to students in the classroom setting.
  • Offered students personalized educational, behavioral, and emotional support.

Education

Bachelor of Arts - Education

Mississippi State University
Starkville, MS
12-2010

Skills

  • Lesson planning
  • Classroom management
  • Technology integration
  • Individualized instruction
  • Student assessment
  • Curriculum development
  • Professional development
  • Relationship building
  • Adaptability to change
  • Social-emotional learning training
  • Flexible and adaptive
  • Community involvement
  • Growth mindset
  • Verbal and written communication
  • Special needs students
  • Parent and teacher conferences
  • Clear public speaking skills

Certification

Teacher Licenses-State of Mississippi

Accomplishments

Teacher of the Year- 2017---Presented excellent educational leadership in and out of the classroom.

Affiliations

National Honor Society Adviser- August 2015-present

References

References available upon request.

Timeline

Teacher

West Point Consolidated School District
08.2013 - Current

Paraprofessional

Starkville High School, Starkville School District
08.1999 - 07.2013

Bachelor of Arts - Education

Mississippi State University
KAHLA THOMAS