Mandi Thomas
HOUSTON,TX
Summary
A dynamic, accomplished, and energetic leader with a proven record of accomplishment of implementing innovative approaches to make positive impacts across organizational systems. An accomplished scholar and relationship builder, adept at cultivating mutually beneficial collaborations that lead to phenomenal results. Provides strong direct leadership, coaching, and mentoring to multiple campuses and stakeholders while ensuring high standards of instruction that result in an exemplary education experience for all children.
Overview
28
28
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Special Services Coordinator
Alief ISD
Houston, Texas
08.2016 - Current
- Designs and conducts professional developments virtually and in person for school personnel on differentiation, specially designed instruction, and data analysis
- Assists in developing support to teachers on researched based strategies to improve child outcomes
- Improves teacher practices and increases quality of instruction by providing whole group, small group, and one on one coaching support
- Serves as a resource for information regarding special services, programs, and policies
Coach
NZone Sports
Houston , Texas
07.2016 - Current
- Coordinates and directs youth sport leagues for children ages 3-12 which teaches children basic skills, rules, values, and sportsmanship in various sports
- Mentors players to foster sense of healthy competition and confidence focusing on skill-building.
- Enforces discipline both on and off-field to lead team with highest personal standards
- Supervises academic progress of student-athletes and scheduled tutoring services when needed
- Cultivates community and media relations through social media and other communication channels to support program
- Encourages everyone to cultivate strong work ethic by demonstrating diligence, patience and respect for others
Campus Compliance Coordinator
Fort Bend ISD
Sugarland, Texas
08.2014 - 07.2016
- Helped implement Early Learning Guidelines in Early Childhood Special Education in self-contained and inclusive environments
- Assisted teachers and instructional para professionals with implementing developmentally appropriate curriculum and environment to toddlers
- Supported teachers and campus personnel in implementation of appropriate strategies to meet needs of students with individual education plans
- Ensured compliance with all local, state, and federal laws and regulations relating to special education, 504, response to intervention, and state testing
Teacher
Alief ISD
Houston, Texas
02.2000 - 07.2014
- Implemented variety of teaching methods such ass mini lessons, discussions, centers, flexible grouping, and individualized instruction to accommodate different academic learning levels and styles
- Employed broad range of research based instructional techniques to retain student interest and maximize individual learning
- Provided students with appropriate learning activities and experiences to help them fulfill their full potential to intellectual, emotional, physical, and social growth
Education
MBA - Business Adminstration
University of Houston - Victoria
Victoria, TXBachelor of Science - Elementary Education
South Carolina State University
Orangeburg, SCSkills
- Conducting Professional Development
- Mentoring/Coaching
- Data Analysis
- Needs Determination
- Student Records Maintenance
- School Administration
- School Improvement Development
- Student Ability Evaluation
Certification
Principal Certification
Special Education
English as a Second Language
Elementary Education Self Contained
Physical Education
Health
Timeline
Special Services Coordinator
Alief ISD
08.2016 - Current
Coach
NZone Sports
07.2016 - Current
Campus Compliance Coordinator
Fort Bend ISD
08.2014 - 07.2016
Teacher
Alief ISD
02.2000 - 07.2014
MBA - Business Adminstration
University of Houston - Victoria
Bachelor of Science - Elementary Education
South Carolina State University
Principal Certification
Special Education
English as a Second Language
Elementary Education Self Contained
Physical Education
Health
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