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Tanya Thomas
Transitioning Educator
Bradenton,FL
Summary
Versatile Educator with focus on researching and implementing data-driven solutions to improve student success, increase program satisfaction, and improve efficiency of programs. Designed and delivered professional development, training, and consulting services to school staff and district personnel. Empathetic and accommodating in design and implementation of hands-on lessons, catering to diverse learning abilities. Proficient in employing constant communication, patience and positive reinforcement in team efforts to deliver exceptional educational tools, fostering academic achievement.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
6
6
years of post-secondary education
3
3
Certifications
Work History
Special Needs Teacher
School District Of Manatee County
Bradenton, FL
09.2011 - Current
- Oversaw the education and case management of student success through development, compliance, maintenance, and implementation of data collection, lesson plans, academic and behavior assessments and interventions, and Individualized Education Plans (IEPs).
- Studied and researched relevant educational topics to address classroom, program and district deficiencies, including: the effects of social and emotional learning on student well-being, the impact of teacher training on student learning, and of classroom design on student learning.
- Documented and analyzed data on program components, instructional design, student behaviors, interventions, and outcomes to improve instruction and teaching strategies.
- Provided guidance and assistance to stakeholders at the school and district levels in planning, developing and implementing research and development activities for the education and behavior management of special needs students throughout the district.
- Worked with contracted service providers to determine appropriate services, educational products and programs for students.
- Collected and analyzed observational, experimental, simulation and derived data to track services, goals and present levels of progress quarterly to ensure students were receiving services and that the cost of those services was reported accurately through their Matrix of Services.
- Researched, designed and implemented adult training sessions on all of the above to various and relevant team members, stakeholders, administration, community members and support staff.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Psychology
Winona State University
Winona, MN 09.2003 - 05.2009
Skills
Research
Program Management
Activity Planning
Interdisciplinary team collaboration
Documentation
Special Education
Professional Development
Software
Certification
State of Florida Department of Education Teaching Certificate
Timeline
Agile MBA
05-2022
Autism Endorsement
02-2019
State of Florida Department of Education Teaching Certificate
06-2014
Special Needs Teacher
School District Of Manatee County
09.2011 - Current
Bachelor of Arts - Psychology
Winona State University
09.2003 - 05.2009