REGINALD THOMAS
Houston,TX
Summary
Data-Driven Administrator offering 19 years of expertise in educational leadership. Committed to supporting the vision and mission and the success of all students, faculty, and stakeholders with the focus on student achievement.
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Associate of At Risk
Spring ISD - Dekaney High School
Houston, TX
10.2023 - Current
- Provided coaching sessions for teachers on best practices for classroom organization and management as well as effective instructional strategies.
- Monitored average daily attendance rate daily.
- Monitored teacher attendance to improve culture and performance.
- Evaluator for the Social Studies Department.
- Resolved various situations to cultivate strong student and parent relationships.
- Facilitator of the DAEP process and re-integration of youth from Juvenile Justice System.
Lead Principal
Proviso Township District Proviso West School
Hillside, IL
10.2022 - 10.2023
- Managed school administration operations and organized teacher schedules, student registration processes and class orientation assemblies.
- Oversaw theschool budget, documented changes, and tracked expenses to allocate and manage school funds.
- Worked with teachers to constantly assess and improve student achievement results.
- Built relationships with internal and external stakeholders.
- Developed procedures for student dismissal and staff assignments to minimize student fights and other altercations.
- Worked with the campus administrators at to promote a positive, caring learning environment.
- Used appropriate and effective techniques to encourage parent and community involvement.
- Supported co-teaching models for students in general education classroom environments.
- Assisted in monitoring special education programs and related services to ensure compliance with federal and state regulations and local district policies and procedures.
- Conducted restoratives circles to resolve conflict on campus.
Dean of Instruction
Houston ISD- Kashmere High School
Houston, TX
07.2020 - 10.2022
- Facilitated the implementation of HB4545 on campus.
- Worked with staff to systematically identify and respond to at risk students; made referrals to appropriate community agencies.
- Presented resources and opportunities to teaching staff for further professional development and curriculum training courses.
- Hired, trained, developed, and retained team members and faculty.
- Conducted instructional observations, recorded observations, and conducted conferences with staff that result in diagnostic and prescriptive feedback for growth and improved performance.
- Accounted for the accuracy and verification of all student program data and reports.
- Identified, applied, and monitored research based instructional interventions (and language scaffolds) based on student data that promoted school effectiveness.
- Oversaw the special education and Us History department.
- Oversaw the athletic department and trained coaches.
Assistant Principal
Spring ISD - Westfield High School
Houston, TX
07.2016 - 07.2020
- · Lead professional development and evaluation of educational programs.
- Observed employee performance, recorded observations, and conducted evaluation conferences.
- Supervised teachers, paraprofessionals, and support staff to improve day to day operations.
- Assisted principal in interviewing, selecting, and orienting new staff.
- Helped integrate the use of technology in teaching and learning process in daily lessons.
- Monitored and modeled instructional processes to ensure that program activities are related to program outcomes.
- Participated in the development of the tiering of teachers and coordination of teaching coaching.
- Monitored, evaluated, and ensured the implementation of Individual Education Programs and inclusive practices.
- Welcomed and honored parents and engaged them in their children’s learning as active participants of the IEP team.
- Led restorative circles on campus to reduce conflict between students.
Academy Coordinator
Spring ISD - Westfield High School
Houston, TX
07.2013 - 07.2016
- Led the program which consisted of 4 teachers and 80 at risk students.
- Promoted a climate and culture that fostered a belief in high expectations for all staff and students.
- Over 96 percent of students finished the program and graduated.
- Monitored the curriculum delivery, pacing and alignment.
- Provided social-emotional resources to meet students’ needs.
- Facilitated the implementation of the supports and interventions inside the class.
- Coordinated and communicated with all departments to schedule school and community events, field trips, and facility usage.
- Led data conversations with individual teachers to meet student achievement.
Teacher/Coach
Spring ISD - Westfield High School
Houston, TX
07.2004 - 07.2013
- Measured student progress to encourage mastery of school district/state/national standards.
- Cultivated student awareness and ownership of personal performance.
- Ensured accommodations and modifications were made to ensure growth and development of all students.
- Organized the procedures for effective classroom management.
- Practiced positive discipline techniques that help students gain self-control and responsibility for their action.
- Maintained accurate records for student evaluation and progress.
Education
Master of Education - Administration
Prairie View A & M University
Prairie View, TX12.2009
Bachelor of Science - Physical Education
Western Illinois University
Macomb, IL12.2003
Associate of Arts - Physical Education
Kilgore College
Kilgore, TX05.2000
Skills
- Instructional Leader
- Discipline Management
- Staff Development and Leadership
- Increased Student Attendance
- Data-Driven Instruction
- Academic Modeling
- Strategic Planner
- Increased Graduation Rate
- School Community Relations
- Recruiting and Hiring
- Talent Recruitment
Certification
- Physical Education K-12
- Education Administration Type 75
References
- Dr. Sharon Williams, Deputy Superintendent of Schools (615) 306-1160
- Dr. James Henderson, Former Superintendent (972) 795-0484
- Dr. Debra Thomas, MTSS Coordinator (708) 828-1793
- Jaime Jaramillo, Grade Level Assistant Principal (773) 544-7593
Accomplishments
- Increased the graduation rate from 80% to 88% during the 2022-2023 school year.
- Increased five essential survey student participation rates from 60.6% to 92% during the 2022-2023 school year.
- Implemented PLCs for all departments on campus.
- Implemented policies and procedures that stabilized the campus.
- Received Bronze completion status for having over 66% complete FAFSA’s.
Timeline
Associate of At Risk
Spring ISD - Dekaney High School
10.2023 - Current
Lead Principal
Proviso Township District Proviso West School
10.2022 - 10.2023
Dean of Instruction
Houston ISD- Kashmere High School
07.2020 - 10.2022
Assistant Principal
Spring ISD - Westfield High School
07.2016 - 07.2020
Academy Coordinator
Spring ISD - Westfield High School
07.2013 - 07.2016
Teacher/Coach
Spring ISD - Westfield High School
07.2004 - 07.2013
Master of Education - Administration
Prairie View A & M University
Bachelor of Science - Physical Education
Western Illinois University
Associate of Arts - Physical Education
Kilgore College
- Physical Education K-12
- Education Administration Type 75
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