Samantha Thomas
Baltimore,MD
Summary
Talented Special Education Teacher versed in crisis management and establishing direct, clear and helpful boundaries with students of varying emotional and intellectual capacities. Creates and maintains educational atmosphere that encourages effective student learning and supports school programs and goals. Demonstrates knowledge and best practices in differentiating instruction. Gained knowledge in Education Policy to increase advocacy skills outside of the classroom.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Special Education Teacher
Kennedy Krieger Institute
Baltimore, MD
09.2017 - Current
- Provide academic instruction in core areas; perform assessments and gather relevant data to create recommendations in Individualized Education Plans (IEPs)
- Present data and recommendations to multiple audiences; track and monitor academic progress data to guide classroom instruction; maintain communication with multiple members of classroom team; manage classroom staff members, ranging from two to five individuals; evaluated curriculum programs as part of the Reading Intervention Workgroup
- 2021-2022 school year- became the Health and Wellness Teacher. Provided relevant health information to students in range of abilities in grades K-8.
Resident Teacher
Urban Teachers/City Teaching Alliance
Baltimore, MD
06.2017 - 08.2017
- Provided English and Language Arts instruction to students in summer programs while learning educational theory and practice
- Applied new techniques and strategies to determine effectiveness
Literacy Lab Tutor
Americorps, The Literacy Lab
Baltimore, MD
08.2016 - 06.2017
- Assessed students to determine needs and best-fitting intervention program and delivered interventions in 1-to-1 settings
- Track data to ensure progress and guide decision-making
- Collaborating with fellow tutors and supervisors to learn new and strengthen acquired skills
Education
Graduate Certificate - Education Policy
University of Massachusetts - Dartmouth
North Dartmouth, MA12-2023
Master of Arts - Teaching, Special Education Grades 1-8
Goucher College
Towson, MD05-2021
Bachelor of Science - Health Studies, Chronic Illness
James Madison University
Harrisonburg, VA05-2015
Some College (No Degree) - Elementary Education And Special Education
Johns Hopkins University
Baltimore, MDSkills
- Parent Communication
- Material Selection
- Presentation Adjustments to Fit Intended Audience
- De-Escalation Techniques
- Data Management
- Conflict Resolution Techniques
- Conducting Assessments
- Teamwork and Collaboration
- Strong Analytical Skills
Certification
- Maryland Advanced Professional Certificate; issued 07/01/2021
Timeline
Special Education Teacher
Kennedy Krieger Institute
09.2017 - Current
Resident Teacher
Urban Teachers/City Teaching Alliance
06.2017 - 08.2017
Literacy Lab Tutor
Americorps, The Literacy Lab
08.2016 - 06.2017
Graduate Certificate - Education Policy
University of Massachusetts - Dartmouth
Master of Arts - Teaching, Special Education Grades 1-8
Goucher College
Bachelor of Science - Health Studies, Chronic Illness
James Madison University
Some College (No Degree) - Elementary Education And Special Education
Johns Hopkins University
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