Kelly Thomason
Educational Specialist
Lewisville,Texas
Summary
Accomplished Educator with 29 years of expertise in guiding child development by serving as an inspirational figure and encouraging role model to students with diverse needs. Expert in leading and supporting children overcoming challenges by continually assessing students formally and informally, identifying behavior issues and adapting lessons in creative ways to highlight learning strengths. Committed to providing orderly atmosphere, calm environment, safety and structure in classroom while teaching children how to adapt to surroundings.
Overview
29
29
years of professional experience
2
2
Certification
Work History
Fourth and Fifth Grade Teacher
Highland Village Elementary - Lewisville ISD
Highland Village, TX
03.2001 - Current
- Taught lessons encompassing skill-building activities in speaking, writing, reading and listening
- Created spreadsheets using Microsoft Excel for daily, weekly and monthly reporting
- Assessed student learning progress and comprehension with routine tests and standardized examinations
- Drove student learning by establishing clear classroom plans and group objectives, as well as actionable strategies to achieve each goal
- Stayed abreast of new trends in education by attending professional development courses and in-service trainings
- Helped students develop self-esteem and life skills by fostering healthy conflict-resolution, critical thinking and communication
- Collaborated with administrators on classroom policies, management strategies and discipline
Third Grade Teacher
GARDEN RIDGE ELEMENTARY - Lewisville ISD
Flower Mound, TX
08.1992 - 06.1993
- Planned lessons according to district standards to cover requirements and prepare for standardized tests.
- Taught students subject-specific material, learning strategies and social skills
- Established and enforced rules of behavior to drive social development and maintain positive interactions.
- Organized classroom supplies and decorated walls to create fun, nurturing settings and meet learning needs.
- Built positive relationships with parents to involve families in educational process.
- Sourced supplies to fill gaps in student activities.
Third Grade Teacher
DAVID G. BURNET ELEMENTARY - Dallas ISD
Dallas, TX
08.1990 - 06.1992
- Drove student learning by establishing clear classroom plans and group objectives, as well as actionable strategies to achieve each goal
- Expertly arranged and implemented remedial programs for students requiring extra help, prepared, administered, and graded tests, assignments to evaluate students' progress.
- Promoted exploration of building blocks of learning by leading diverse, hands-on activities
- Established and enforced rules of behavior to drive social development and maintain positive interactions.
- Assessed student learning progress and comprehension with routine tests and standardized examinations.
- Built positive relationships with parents to involve families in educational process.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Elementary Education
Harding University
Searcy, AR08.1988
Skills
- Proficient in Microsoft Word and Excel, Google Docs, Slides, and Spreadsheet
- Technology integration
- Lesson Planning
- Problem-solving skills
- Relationship building
- Time management
- Organizational skills
- Differentiated instruction
- Team collaboration
- Special education
- Group and individual instruction
Certification
- Certified Elementary Teacher - Grades 1-6
- ESL Certified (Supplemental) - Grades 1-6
Timeline
Fourth and Fifth Grade Teacher
Highland Village Elementary - Lewisville ISD
03.2001 - Current
Third Grade Teacher
GARDEN RIDGE ELEMENTARY - Lewisville ISD
08.1992 - 06.1993
Third Grade Teacher
DAVID G. BURNET ELEMENTARY - Dallas ISD
08.1990 - 06.1992
Bachelor of Arts - Elementary Education
Harding University
- Certified Elementary Teacher - Grades 1-6
- ESL Certified (Supplemental) - Grades 1-6
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