Shelia Thomas

• Deployed various assessment instruments and techniques to assist in identifying students eligible for special education services.
• Offered informative workshops for educators, school leaders and faculty members.
• Selected, administered and interpreted appropriate formal and informal assessments and evaluations.
• Applied knowledge of ethnic, linguistic, cultural and socioeconomic diversity for evaluation, planning, and instruction.

The ARD Facilitator is responsible for the coordination, planning, and preparation of compliance documents for students eligible for Special Education services. They are responsible for facilitating ARD meetings and assisting in the development of the students’ Individualized Education Programs (IEP) and completion of required ARD paperwork. They will communicate with campus staff and parents before and after ARD Committee meetings in preparation/follow-up activities.

• Met federal and state regulations for licensure and certification.
• Evaluated, scored and interpreted assessments and screening measures.
• Completed comprehensive assessments in addressing learning disabilities.
• Understood, used and remained abreast of best practices and therapy modalities within dyslexia field.
• provide specialized instruction and therapy to individuals with dyslexia, primarily aimed at helping them improve their reading, writing, and spelling skills.

• Company Overview: Dallas Independent School District
• Managed and supervised a team of educators and ensured that all student information was kept confidential and that student data, and related documentation was accurate and met district compliant standards.
• Created Inclusion schedules for the campus population of students with special needs and ensured that services provided was aligned with the students IEP.
• Provided support and assistance to teachers and staff working with students who exhibit behavior and problems in the classroom.
• Served as a mentor and coach to campus special education teachers.
• Provide consultation to general education teachers on best practices and research-based interventions for students with special needs.
• Continuously engaged with students, parents and community members to advance student outcomes.
• Collaborated with professional staff to identify and address student needs regarding health and learning styles.
• Maintained records and required accountability documentation and consistently exceeded district metrics and standards.

• Company Overview: Dallas Independent School District
• Developed, wrote and lead IEP meetings with parents and other professionals.
• Designed, planned and implemented math lessons for small groups of varying skill levels.
• Created individual behavior plans to reduce problem behavior.
• Prepared lessons that reflected accommodations for differences in student learning styles.
• Established rapport with students, parents and critical family members.
• Enhanced student engagement for learning math through maintaining collaborative learning classroom environment.
• Maintain accurate records of student information; compiled, maintained, and filed all reports, records, and other documents required by the school and district.