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
Time Management
Collaboration
Project Coordination
Interpersonal Communication
Schedule Management
Presentation ability
Flexible and Adaptable
Certification
GOOGLE Project Management Certification
Work Availability
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Quote
Whether you think you can or whether you think you can’t, you’re right!
Henry Ford