KELLY THOMASON
Educator
Lewisville,TX
Summary
Leader, educator, services coordinator with experienced communication skills able to translate difficult concepts into understandable segments anyone can comprehend, brings project management, negotiation savvy and heart to companies needing a liaison or ambassador. Background includes optimizing courses and improving classroom instruction with a proactive and positive mentality. Well-versed in different approaches, instructional techniques and curriculum choices.
Overview
29
29
years of professional experience
Work History
Language Arts Teacher
LEWISVILLE ISD - Highland Village Elementary
Highland Village, TX
03.2001 - 05.2023
- Through multiple modalities, taught writing, reading, speaking & listening skills to develop students’ comprehension foundation, assessed learning progress by administering academic/ standardized exams, introduced conflict resolution/critical thinking/self-esteem activities to increase student self-awareness, fostered effective strategies to meet required Texas/school/ grade objectives, established classroom plans/policies- including discipline & management effectiveness- while collaborating with administrators, counselors, other teachers & parents for client success
- Led children to explore, learn & expand on educational concepts while resolving students’ behavior/academic issues; promoted self-learning, creative self-expression & social development through games, art, crafts, music, storytelling & kinetic activities
- Administratively, provided extensive reports & grade documentation per student plus any Individual Education Plan (IEP) required by district/law
- Attended yearly professional development/continuing education sessions & met all in-service mandates
- Specialized Experience: Special Needs learners, those requiring Diversity & Inclusion support, Gifted & Talented
- Leadership: Highland Village Elementary PTA Board Member Team Leader 3 yrs- 5th grade; 1 yr- 4th grade, Summer School Leader/Tutor
- Member: ATPE Teachers Union.
SERVICES COORDINATOR
NORTH TEXAS EARLY INTERVENTION SERVICES
Denton, TX
01.1997 - 01.2001
- Connected families with services required per their child’s special needs; birth-3yr olds with developmental delays due to prematurity/Down’s Syndrome/Speech-Language-Motor Skill issues
- Case management duties entailed family/service communications, scheduling, reporting & filing with the state.
ADMIN ASSISTANT
PEOPLE TO PEOPLE MINISTRIES
Dallas, TX
01.1994 - 01.1997
- Duties included phone calls and providing correspondence to families & inmates in federal/ state prison, documenting & reporting.
- Coordinated appointments, meetings and conferences.
- Prepared and prioritized calendars and correspondence.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Elementary Education
08.1988
CERTIFIED ELEMENTARY TEACHER- GRADES 1-6. CERTIFIED ESL SUPPLEMENTAL- GRADES 1-6. -
Skills
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office, Google Suite, WebEx/Zoom
- Curriculum Development
- School Curriculum Evaluation
- Strong Presentation Skills
- Interpersonal and Written Communication
- Relationship Building
- Organizational Skills
- Instructional Materials Creation
- Academic Requirements Knowledge
- Differentiated Instruction
- Problem-solving skills
- Literacy skills
Work Availability
monday
tuesday
wednesday
thursday
friday
saturday
sunday
morning
afternoon
evening
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Timeline
Language Arts Teacher - LEWISVILLE ISD - Highland Village Elementary
03.2001 - 05.2023
SERVICES COORDINATOR - NORTH TEXAS EARLY INTERVENTION SERVICES
01.1997 - 01.2001
ADMIN ASSISTANT - PEOPLE TO PEOPLE MINISTRIES
01.1994 - 01.1997
HARDING UNIVERSITY - Bachelor of Arts, Elementary Education
- CERTIFIED ELEMENTARY
TEACHER- GRADES 1-6. CERTIFIED ESL SUPPLEMENTAL- GRADES 1-6.,
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