Larry D. Thomas
Sugar Land,TX
Summary
A dedicated educator with 15+ years of experience educating special education students. Providing a combination of organization and communication skills, to implement effective strategies for campus improvement. Results-driven educational professional with proven track record in delivering effective intervention strategies. Recognized for excellent problem-solving abilities and strong communication skills, ensuring impactful interventions.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Behavior Management Interventionist
Goose Creek Consolidated Independent School District
08.2024 - Current
- Developed and implemented tailored intervention strategies for diverse student needs for 9 elementary schools.
- Collaborated with multiple teachers to identify at-risk students and monitor progress. Provided training and support to staff on effective intervention techniques.
Special Education Instructional Specialist
Goose Creek Consolidated Independent School District
07.2022 - 07.2024
- Collaborate with staff to implement appropriate instructional strategies according to district requirements for 18 elementary schools.
- Organized professional development workshops for educators, focusing on best practices in instruction and assessment for elementary and secondary schools.
In Class Support - Klentzman Intermediate School
Alief Independent School District
08.2014 - 06.2022
- Collaborated with general education teacher to successfully provide support and implement universal design for learning.
- Developed and implemented Individual Education Plans and Behavior Intervention Plans for 25 students per grade level.
Summer School Coordinator
Alief Independent School District
06.2019 - 06.2020
- Coordinated summer school programs for 200 students, ensuring alignment with educational standards and school district objectives.
- Developed schedules and curricula, enhancing student engagement and learning outcomes.
- Oversaw budget management for summer school initiatives, optimizing resource allocation.
Principal Intern
Alief Independent School District
08.2018 - 05.2019
- Oversaw safety protocols during emergency situations, ensuring prompt response times from all staff members involved in crisis management procedures.
- Provided ongoing support for special education services by assisting teachers in creating and implementing individualized education plans for students with disabilities.
- Coordinated school events that fostered community engagement and parental involvement in education.
REACH Teacher - Chambers Elementary School
Alief Independent School District
08.2013 - 06.2014
- Self-Contain 3rd and 4th grade classroom teacher for students with Autism.
- Developed engaging lesson plans tailored to diverse learning styles and needs.
In Class Support - Owens Intermediate School
Alief Independent School District
01.2011 - 06.2013
- Collaborated with general education to jointly plan, deliver and modify instruction.
- Prepared / Maintained / Implemented student Individual Education Plan.
Behavior Specialist - North Shore Elementary
Galena Park Independent School District
08.2008 - 05.2011
- Developed and implement effective reach-based strategies to manage the students Behavior Intervention Plans.
- Analyzed campus RTI data trends to inform decision-making and improve behavioral outcomes within the school environment.
Education
Doctor of Education - Educational Administration
Texas Southern University
Houston, TX12-2025
Master of Education - Educational Administration
Texas Southern University
Houston, TX01.2019
Bachelor of Arts - Mass Communications
Southern University A&M College
Baton Rouge, LA01.1998
Skills
- Instructional leadership
- Classroom management
- Organizational skills
- Problem-solving skills
- Instructional coaching
- Staff training
- Collaborative and Team-oriented
- Communication and interpersonal skills
- IEP management
- Special education
Certification
Generalist (EC-6), Special Education, English as a Second Language Supplemental, Principal Certification, Crisis Prevention and Intervention Instructor
Awards
Jerry Vase Memorial Scholarship awarded by the Gulf Coast Administrators of Special Education. This scholarship is for a current special education administrator working towards a doctorate or superintendent's certification so that he or she may provide services to students in the public school setting.
Timeline
Behavior Management Interventionist
Goose Creek Consolidated Independent School District
08.2024 - Current
Special Education Instructional Specialist
Goose Creek Consolidated Independent School District
07.2022 - 07.2024
Summer School Coordinator
Alief Independent School District
06.2019 - 06.2020
Principal Intern
Alief Independent School District
08.2018 - 05.2019
In Class Support - Klentzman Intermediate School
Alief Independent School District
08.2014 - 06.2022
REACH Teacher - Chambers Elementary School
Alief Independent School District
08.2013 - 06.2014
In Class Support - Owens Intermediate School
Alief Independent School District
01.2011 - 06.2013
Behavior Specialist - North Shore Elementary
Galena Park Independent School District
08.2008 - 05.2011
Bachelor of Arts - Mass Communications
Southern University A&M College
Doctor of Education - Educational Administration
Texas Southern University
Master of Education - Educational Administration
Texas Southern University
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