Staci Thomas
Jarrell,Texas
Summary
Well-rounded and compassionate Special Programs Teacher skilled at addressing each student's unique academic and emotional needs and creating effective lesson plans to accommodate special circumstances. Provides appropriate and individualized instruction to build foundations for lifelong learning. Compassionate and caring in delivery of personalized, hands-on support and lessons targeted to specific learning needs and strengths. Leverages strong communication skills and patient nature to provide positive reinforcement in team-based, structured environments. Employs variety of instructional techniques and strategies aligned with instructional objectives to meet needs of all students.
Overview
23
23
years of professional experience
Work History
Dyslexia Interventionist
KISD
Killeen, TX
05.2023 - Current
- Provided individual and small group instruction to students with dyslexia, using evidence-based strategies.
- Developed and implemented IEPs for students with dyslexia, in accordance with district policies.
- Monitored student progress through assessments, data collection, and analysis of results.
- Trained parents on how to support their children's academic needs at home.
- Created lesson plans focused on phonological awareness, decoding, encoding, fluency, comprehension, and written expression skills.
- Advised classroom teachers on best practices for teaching reading, writing to struggling readers, writers.
- Participated in multidisciplinary teams including special educators and administrators to develop interventions tailored to each individual student's unique needs.
Special Programs Interventionist
Killeen ISD
Killeen , TX
05.2021 - 05.2023
- Used student performance data to design instructional services that appropriately address and accelerate the learning of students struggling to achieve
- Collaborated with teachers, campus administrators, and other appropriate staff to ensure that students are provided with challenging and meaningful instructional programs that will enable them to perform satisfactorily on state assessments
- Created explicit and structured activities using targeted lesson strategies that enhanced student literacy and mathematical ability
- Collaborated with teachers, parents, administrators, social workers, psychologists, and other professionals to create comprehensive intervention plans.
- Maintained detailed records of all intervention activities and results.
- Attended IEP meetings, parent conferences, faculty meetings, and other events related to intervention efforts.
Classroom Teacher
Killeen ISD
Killeen, TX
06.2016 - 06.2021
- Facilitated small group instruction to accommodate individual learning styles.
- Conducted assessments to evaluate student progress and modify instruction accordingly.
- Collaborated with other teachers, administrators, and parents to ensure student success.
- Established clear objectives for all lessons, units, and projects.
Substitute Teacher
Prince George County ISD
02.2010 - 01.2014
- Provided instruction and guidance to students in the absence of a regular teacher.
- Implemented school policies and procedures in the classroom.
- Encouraged positive behavior among students through effective communication techniques.
Civil Engineer
United States Air Force
11.2000 - 11.2006
- Responsible for the sustainable construction and maintenance of facilities; mechanical, electrical, and waste disposal systems; hazardous waste management; runways and roads
- Provided leadership and technical abilities to support combat operations through expertise in mobility, counter-mobility, and survivability operations
- Support the designing and construct of critical infrastructure such as base camps, roads, bridges, airfields, and ports.
Education
M.D. - Applied Digital Learning
Lamar University
true05-2024
Dyslexia Reading System Cert. Introduction Course
Wilson Academy
10-2023
TEA Dyslexia Professional Learning Program Certificate -
Texas Education Agency At Austin
03.2023
Bachelor of Science - Education
Liberty University
Lynchburg, VA07.2015
Skills
- Differentiated Instruction
- Collaboration
- Professional Growth
- Classroom Management
- Data Driven Instruction
- Progress Monitoring
Timeline
Dyslexia Interventionist
KISD
05.2023 - Current
Special Programs Interventionist
Killeen ISD
05.2021 - 05.2023
Classroom Teacher
Killeen ISD
06.2016 - 06.2021
Substitute Teacher
Prince George County ISD
02.2010 - 01.2014
Civil Engineer
United States Air Force
11.2000 - 11.2006
M.D. - Applied Digital Learning
Lamar University
Dyslexia Reading System Cert. Introduction Course
Wilson Academy
TEA Dyslexia Professional Learning Program Certificate -
Texas Education Agency At Austin
Bachelor of Science - Education
Liberty University
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