Micah Thomas
Sylvester,GA
Summary
Dynamic educator with experience at Chicago Public Schools and River Gardens, adept in differentiated instruction and student advising. Successfully fostered a supportive learning environment, enhancing student engagement through project-based learning and multimedia integration. Committed to nurturing independent learners, while promoting cultural sensitivity and emotional growth in diverse classroom settings.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
Work History
Elementary Islamic Teacher
River Gardens
08.2020 - 04.2022
- Facilitated stimulating and thought-provoking class discussions on topics pertaining to Islam.
- Provided a warm and supportive environment for student to develop spiritually, socially, and emotionally around Islam.
- Created lesson plans that implemented Quranic teachings as well as arts and craft in order for students to gain a deeper understanding of Islam.
High School History Teacher
Chicago Public Schools
08.2017 - 11.2018
- Produced engaging social studies lesson plans and activities to help students master Common Core learning objectives.
- Developed and implemented standards-based lesson plans and units of study aligned with Common Core Standards to assist students in understanding the nature of American civic culture.
- Collaborated with behavioral aides, teachers, psychiatrists and school nurses to assess student needs and strengths.
- Designed and implemented classroom management techniques and disciplinary procedures to maintain safety and promote learning in classroom.
- Promoted student learning by using research-based instructional strategies relevant to content to engage students in active learning and facilitate students' acquisition of key knowledge and skills.
- Designed curriculum based around the Common Core Standards to introduce students to various topics pertaining to US and World History.
- Utilized researched based learning to increase students historical literacy by 40%
Education
Masters of Teaching - Secondary Education (Social Studies)
University of South Carolina
Columbia, SC05-2017
Bachelor of Arts - History
University of South Carolina
Columbia, SC12-2015
Skills
- Cultural sensitivity
- Project-based learning
- Multimedia integration
- Student advising
- Differentiated instruction
- Religious leadership
- Analytical reasoning
Languages
Arabic
Elementary
Timeline
Elementary Islamic Teacher
River Gardens
08.2020 - 04.2022
High School History Teacher
Chicago Public Schools
08.2017 - 11.2018
Masters of Teaching - Secondary Education (Social Studies)
University of South Carolina
Bachelor of Arts - History
University of South Carolina
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