Tarsha Thomas
Lancaster ISD
Dallas,TX
25
Years of experience
2
years of post-secondary education
In my current and previous role as a Teacher and Reading Intervention Aide (RTI) I have attained over 20+ years of experience as an educator. In each role I have been responsible for designing and implementing curriculums for students of different ages and education levels. My curriculum design included reading, math, social studies, writing, etc.…, Due to my many years of experience as an educator I have continued to be loyal, dependable, dedicated, teachable, and able to work independently or as part of a team.
Work History
PreK Headstart
- Assist lead teacher with daily tasks
- Co-teach small groups with curriculum
- Assist with classroom management
- Assist with life-skills and learning activities
- Worked well in a team setting, providing support and guidance.
- Paying attention to detail while completing assignments.
Response to Intervention (RTI) Aide
4 Years 11 Months- Guided kindergarten students needing extra help to achieve learning objectives
- Assisted kindergarten teachers in developing reading skills for students through interactive lessons
- Aide in teaching kindergarten students letters, numbers, and sounds, fundamentals of reading
- Collaborated with educators to assess student needs and tailor instructional strategies
- Maintain reports for each individual student's daily progress
- Monitored student progress, providing feedback and adjustments to intervention plans, with the teacher
Teacher
20 Years 3 Months- Managed classrooms of 10 to 22 students during teacher absences
- I collaborated with other staff members to plan and schedule student lesson plans to help promote student’s engagement
- Taught students in the after-school program.
- Scheduled and facilitated parent-teacher conferences, enhancing communication on children's academic progress
- Taught students in the after-school program to support academic development.
- Created well-balanced lesson plans for students of various age ranges, covering reading, math, writing, and social studies.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Educational Studies
- Kappa Delta Pi Honor Society
- cum laude graduate 3.67
- Dean's List [Spring 1991]
Skills
Curriculum development
Instructional delivery
Classroom organization
Assessment participation
Activity coordination
Enrichment programs
Crisis response planning
Community outreach
Staff development
Employee engagement
Resource allocation
Facility maintenance
Accomplishments
Lancaster ISD
- Staff of the Month 2 times within a 12 month period
- Paraprofessional of the Year 2024
Mary L Rush Children's College @IBOC
- Received Team Player of the Year Award for 3 years 2000-2003
Timeline
PreK Headstart
Lancaster ISD
08.2026 - CurrentRead More
Grand Canyon University
Bachelor of Science from Educational Studies
10.2024 - CurrentRead More
Response to Intervention (RTI) Aide
Lancaster Independent School District
08.2021 - 07.2026Read More
Teacher
The Mary L. Rush Children’s “College” and the IBOC Christian Academy
04.2001 - 07.2021Read More
Paul Quinn College
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University of North Texas
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El Centro College
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Awards
Lancaster Independent School District: Received Staff of the Month 2 times within a 12-month period., Mary L. Rush Children’s College @ IBOC: Received Team Player of the Year Award for 3 years