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Sydney Thomas

Sydney Thomas

Experienced Educator and Collaborative Leader

Summary

Detail oriented, highly-organized Leader with proven success in improving operations and solving problems. Highly proficient in building lasting relationships with key decision makers, clients and team members to further company goals.

Overview

9
9
years of professional experience
6
6
years of post-secondary education
3
3
Certificates

Work History

Licensed Real Estate Agent

Compass
08.2019 - Current
  • Assist buyers with finding ideal homes by assessing needs, requirements, and budgets.
  • Interview clients and generate lists of potential properties meeting specific requirements from available listings.
  • Compare recently sold area properties to determine competitive market prices.
  • Design marketing campaigns through use of digital media and promotional items
  • Conducts informational open houses to help market for-sale properties and educate buyers about current market
  • Maintains relationships with lenders, inspectors, and other professionals.

Special Education Educator

Itutor
01.2022 - 02.2023
  • Conducted performance gap analysis to assess current state and prioritize performance issues based on student needs.
  • Created lessons and online testing materials to facilitate remote learning.
  • Worked cooperatively with other teachers, administrators, and parents to help students reach learning objectives.
  • Delivered effective and differentiated classroom instruction to range of neurodiverse students making up 60% of school population.
  • Communicated frequently with parents, students, and faculty to provide feedback and discuss instructional strategies.

Special Education Teacher

New Visions Charter School
12.2020 - 08.2021
  • Heavily contributed as valuable team member in collaborations of curriculum development for department trainings.
  • Modified general education curriculum for special-needs students using various instructional techniques and technologies.
  • Led activities that developed students' physical, emotional, and social growth.
  • Cultivated connections and strong student rapport to foster classroom engagement, in addition to recording student progress to inform parents and school administration.
  • Helped improve standardized test performance of Special Education students in ELA classes by 3%

Special Education Teacher

Olympus Academy
09.2015 - 08.2019
  • Created and developed a brand new Curriculum for an Elective course “Society & Culture”, which delved into the topics of College and Career Readiness, Current Events, and Relationships
  • Managed 100+ over-aged and under-credited students in Hybrid Learning environment.
  • Contributed to improving standardized test performance of Special Education students by 10%.
  • Awarded “Favorite Teacher” Award by student body for meaningful relationship building and mentorship.
  • Conducted evaluations to measure performance and progress of students, providing guidance for areas requiring improvement.
  • Worked cooperatively with other teachers, administrators, and parents to help students reach learning objectives.

Education

Master of Science - Education

Long Island University
Brooklyn, NY
05.2015 - 05.2017

Bachelor of Arts - Communications

Howard University
Washington, DC
08.2009 - 05.2013

Skills

Curriculum Development

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Certification

GOOGLE Project Management Certification

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Whether you think you can or whether you think you can’t, you’re right!
Henry Ford

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