Tanya Thomas-Reust
Educator
Summary
Industrious, forward-thinking educator with a solid history of successfully stepping into diverse classroom environments and supporting students with solid lectures, discussions and activities. Over nine years of classroom experience at the elementary and middle school levels implementing intervention strategies and discipline management techniques to enhance student success. Strong leader with history of making small but powerful changes to campus climate. Track record of success with student initiatives through relationship building with students, staff and parents.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
6
6
years of post-secondary education
Work History
ENL TEACHER, MENTOR TEACHER, ADMINISTRATION INTERN
Indianapolis Public Schools
Indianapolis, IN
07.2017 - Current
- Demonstrated leadership skills in 18 month administration internship.
- Increased ESL students' reading levels by integrating and altering lesson plans for students needing extra guidance.
- Attended workshops to learn about student motivation, equity, and engaging learning activities.
- Developed ESL curriculum to improve students' conversational abilities.
- Promoted critical thinking to build subject engagement and interaction.
- Supported students holistically to achieve academic success.
- Maintained inclusive learning environment to enable students to gain maximum benefit from lessons.
ESL INSTRUCTIONAL AIDE
Franklin Township Community School Corporation
Indianapolis, IN
01.2013 - 05.2016
- Provided ,ENL support during classes, group lessons, and classroom activities.
- Created lesson materials, visuals, and digital presentations to supplement lesson plans.
- Applied specialized ENL teaching techniques to reinforce social and communication skills.
- Supported student learning objectives through personalized and small group assistance.
Education
Master of Science - Educational Studies
Purdue University
West Lafayette, IN 05.2021 - 08.2022
Certification - Building Administration Licensure
Purdue University
West Lafayette, IN 05.2021 - 08.2022
Master of Science - Curriculum And Instruction
Purdue University
West Lafayette, IN 08.2019 - 05.2021
Certification - Teaching English As A Second Language (ESL)
Purdue University
West Lafayette, IN 08.2019 - 05.2021
Skills
ENL Education Teaching & Instruction Learner Engagement, Evaluation & Inclusion Individual Educational Programs (IEPs) Student Goal setting & Progress Monitoring Curriculum Development & Creative Lesson Planning Classroom Management & Behavioral Interventions
undefinedAdditional Information
WIDA Certification, State of Indiana, current
Responsive Instruction Certification, Equitable Education Solutions, 2021
Girl Scout Leader, 2013-2017
Mouster's Degree, Walt Disney Internship Program, 1991
Timeline
Master of Science - Educational Studies
Purdue University
05.2021 - 08.2022
Certification - Building Administration Licensure
Purdue University
05.2021 - 08.2022
Master of Science - Curriculum And Instruction
Purdue University
08.2019 - 05.2021
Certification - Teaching English As A Second Language (ESL)
Purdue University
08.2019 - 05.2021
ENL TEACHER, MENTOR TEACHER, ADMINISTRATION INTERN
Indianapolis Public Schools
07.2017 - Current
ESL INSTRUCTIONAL AIDE
Franklin Township Community School Corporation
01.2013 - 05.2016
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