Lowanda Thomas
Richardson,TX
Summary
Highly-motivated employee with desire to take on new challenges. Strong work ethic, adaptability, and exceptional interpersonal skills. Adept at working effectively unsupervised and quickly mastering new skills.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Special Education Secretary
RICHARSON ISD
Richardson, Texas
10.2024 - Current
- Managed daily correspondence for special education department staff and parents.
- Scheduled meetings and maintained calendars for special education team members.
- Organized and filed student records following district guidelines and confidentiality policies.
- Provided administrative support to the special education department by preparing reports and managing data entry.
- Provided assistance during crisis situations involving disabled children in order to maintain a safe learning environment for all involved.
- Attended monthly staff meetings regarding current events in the field of special education.
- Responded promptly to emails from parents or guardians concerning their child's educational program or other matters related to their child's disability.
- Organized meetings between teachers, administrators, students, parents, and outside professionals to discuss individual student needs.
- Handled incoming calls and directed callers to appropriate department or employee.
Special Education Aide
Richardson ISD
Richardson, Texas
09.2022 - Current
- Supported students with disabilities during classroom activities and transitions.
- Assisted teachers in implementing individualized education plans for students.
- Provided personal care support to students as needed throughout the day.
- Participated in training sessions to enhance skills in special education practices.
- Participated in supervision of students during lunch, physical education, and after-school extracurricular activities to maintain peaceful and productive environment.
- Monitored student progress, recorded data, and provided feedback to teachers.
Dat Camp Counselor
City of Richmond Parks and Recreation Department
Richardson, Texas
05.2024 - 08.2024
- Supervised camper activities to ensure safety and engagement.
- Facilitated group games and team-building exercises to promote cooperation.
- Participated in training sessions to learn safety protocols and emergency procedures.
- Engaged children in arts and crafts, singing, sports activities, games and field trips while maintaining safe environment.
- Encouraged camper participation in recreational activities through enthusiastic leadership style.
Education
Some College (No Degree) - Social Work
Milwaukee Area Technical College
Milwaukee, WISkills
- Clear communication
- Task prioritization
- Crisis management
- Organized scheduling
- Confidential recordkeeping
- Data entry
Affiliations
- crafting
Certification
- Certificate of training course completion FOR CHILDREN DIRECTOR
Timeline
Special Education Secretary
RICHARSON ISD
10.2024 - Current
Dat Camp Counselor
City of Richmond Parks and Recreation Department
05.2024 - 08.2024
Special Education Aide
Richardson ISD
09.2022 - Current
Some College (No Degree) - Social Work
Milwaukee Area Technical College
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