Kwame Thomas
Raleigh,NC
Summary
Hard worker with computer training looking for career-oriented position. Brings demonstrated strengths in technical operations, user support and basic programming. Eager to achieve company goals while further developing skills. Qualified graduate and emerging professional eager to build industry career. Quick learner with great people skills and focus on problem-solving. Handles complex assignments without complaint and works great under pressure. Mindful Middle School Teacher accomplished in preparing students for future through use of new technologies. History of encouraging students to engage in group work and to solve problems in team-driven approach.
Overview
31
31
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Secondary Social Studies Teacher
Wake County Public Schools
Temple Hills , MD
08.2007 - Current
- Social Studies - Sixth and Seventh Grade
- Creative Lesson Planning
- Maintain Classroom Management & Behavioral Interventions
- Student Goal-Setting & Progress Monitoring
- Work with all students with their individual learning styles
- Developed instructional aids for classroom use and encouraged student participation.
- Utilized technology to enhance student education and grasp of materials.
Certified Notary Public
State Of North Carolina
Raleigh, United States
07.2019 - Current
- Checked documents and identifying credentials for all parties.
- Administered oath to document signers to obtain affirmation of truth.
- Updated journal with names and dates for permanent record.
- Looked for signs of fraud or coercion and refused notarization.
- Administered oath to document signers to obtain affirmation of truth
Social Studies/ Science Teacher
Prince Georges County Public Schools
08.2000 - 06.2007
- Seventh and Eighth Grade
- Recognized for Teaching Excellence, Enthusiastic in Instruction and for “Above-and-Beyond”
- Commitment to maximizing learning outcomes and student success
- Maintained awareness of relevant current events and quickly incorporated study into curriculum.
- Educated students regarding national and global social issues and influencing factors.
- Devised lesson plans reflecting student educational, cultural and language diversity.
- Established and communicated clear learning objectives and expectations to students.
- Utilized technology to enhance student education and grasp of materials.
Founding Member/ Middle School Teacher
Roots Public Charter School
Washington, DC
07.1999 - 06.2000
- Middle Grades 5th-8th
- Prepared Lesson Plans for all subjects
- Taught Math, Science, Language Arts, Social Studies Physical Education, Health and Kiswahili
- Worked with administrators on behavioral issues to support needs of students.
- Built learning and citizenship skills to help with personal growth in addition to increasing academic knowledge.
- Kept classroom organized, clean, and safe for students and visitors.
- Prepared and implemented lesson plans covering required course topics.
- Kept classroom environments consistent and focused on learning by establishing and enforcing clear objectives.
- Administered assessments and standardized tests to evaluate student progress.
Social Studies Teacher
Baltimore City Public Schools
Baltimore, MD
08.1997 - 06.1999
- Worked with students in Detention on their classroom behavior and social skills
- Created lesson plans and made adjustments based on overall class performance throughout year.
- Established and supported positive educational environment for student learning.
- Consulted with teachers in other disciplines to identify and adopt successful instructional strategies.
- Utilized curriculum which reflected diverse educational, cultural and linguistic background of student body.
- Worked with principal's office on disciplinary and safety issues.
Developer
Electronic Data Systems
01.1994 - 07.1997
- Trained and transitioned new call center agents
- Assisted residential and business calling card account holders with billing and fraud investigations
- Maintained accurate records of all new agent contacts
- Collaborated with IT team and other support staff to develop new training methods.
- Coordinated with project management on database development timelines
- Discussed issues with team members to provide resolution and apply best practices
Education
BA - History
North Carolina Central University
Skills
- COMPUTER SKILLS
- Google Drive, Microsoft Office Applications, Outlook, MAC applications, Power School
- PERSONAL SKILLS
- Research, Public Speaking, Office Negotiating, Organizational Skills, Multi-Tasking, Analyzing,
- Real Estate, Appraisal Trainee, Business Negotiating
- Organizational Abilities
- Positive Reinforcement Strategies
- Response to Intervention Understanding
- Social Studies
- IEP Familiarity
- Academic Performance Evaluations
- Professional Development
- MS Office Proficiency
- Character Education
- Verbal Crisis Prevention Intervention
- Group Dynamics
Certification
https://bcert.me/soqddeycg
Certified Scrum Master
Work Availability
monday
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morning
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evening
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Quote
The opposite of a true statement is a false statement, but the opposite of a profound truth may well be another profound truth.
Niels Bohr
Timeline
Certified Notary Public
State Of North Carolina
07.2019 - Current
Secondary Social Studies Teacher
Wake County Public Schools
08.2007 - Current
Social Studies/ Science Teacher
Prince Georges County Public Schools
08.2000 - 06.2007
Founding Member/ Middle School Teacher
Roots Public Charter School
07.1999 - 06.2000
Social Studies Teacher
Baltimore City Public Schools
08.1997 - 06.1999
Developer
Electronic Data Systems
01.1994 - 07.1997
BA - History
North Carolina Central University
CSM- Certified Scrum Master
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