Thomas Centore
Johnston,RI
Overview
36
36
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Guidance Counselor
Cranston School Department
08.2010 - Current
- Managed caseloads efficiently while maintaining accurate records of all counseling sessions and interventions provided.
- Empowered students to take ownership of their education by teaching self-advocacy skills and fostering decision-making abilities.
- Conducted presentations at parent meetings, providing information on available resources and strategies for supporting student success.
Guidance Counselor
Cranston School Department
09.2006 - 06.2010
- Facilitated group sessions focused on topics such as stress management, academic skills development, career exploration, or relationship-building techniques.
- Organized career fairs and workshops to expose students to various professional opportunities and prepare them for post-secondary education.
- Served as a liaison between parents, teachers, administration, and outside agencies to ensure effective communication regarding student needs.
Middle School Social Studies Teacher
Cranston School Department
09.2005 - 06.2006
- Devised lesson plans reflecting student educational, cultural and language diversity.
- Assisted in organizing school-wide events such as assemblies or fundraisers which promoted a sense of community among students and staff.
4th Grade Elementary Teacher
Cranston School Department
09.1992 - 06.2005
- Assisted in creating a safe and nurturing classroom environment that promoted emotional well-being and academic growth for all students.
- Supported students in developing social skills through structured activities and positive reinforcement techniques.
6th Grade Elementary Teacher
Cranston School Department
09.1988 - 06.1992
- Assisted in creating a safe and nurturing classroom environment that promoted emotional well-being and academic growth for all students.
- Supported students in developing social skills through structured activities and positive reinforcement techniques.
Education
No Degree - K-12 Guidance Counselor Certification
Providence College
Providence, RI05.2006
Master of Science - Physical Education/Sports Admin
University of Rhode Island
Kingston, RI05.1999
Bachelor of Science - Elementary Education
Universtity of Rhode Island
Kingston, RI05.1988
High School Diploma -
Johnston High School
Johnston, RI06.1984
Skills
- Learning Strategies
- Individual Counseling
- Parent Meetings
- College Advising
Certification
- LIfetime Elementary Teaching Certification 1-6
- Middle School 6-8 Lifetime Certification
- School Guidance Counselor K-12 Current Certification in Rhode Island Current through June 2027
Playing Experience
- Johnston High School 1981-1984 Football-Basketball-Baseball Captain all three sports
- All-State Quarterback/Punter 1984
- All-Division Football, Basketball, Baseball
- Three year letterman in all three sports
- University of Rhode Island Football 1984-1987
- Two -Year Letterman 1986-1987
- Member of the 1984-1985 University of Rhode Island Teams inducted into URI Hall of Fame (Quarterback, Kicker, Punter)
Coaching Experience
Johnston High School-1988-2002
- Assistant Coach
- Defensive Coordinator 1988-1993
- Offensive Coordinator 1994-2002
- Assistant Special Teams Coordinator 1988-2002
- Served as Quarterback Coach, Running Backs Coach, Linebacker Coach,Defensive Back Coach and worked with all specialists throughout my fifteen years
Cranston High School East 2003-2019
- Head Football Coach
- Offensive Coordinator
RI Governors Cup Head Coach
- 2005 vs Connecticut
- 2013 East Head Coach vs RI West Team
RI Governors Cup-Assistant Coach
- 1999-2004, 2007, 2009, 2010
- Served as Defensive Coordinator or Special Teams Coordinator while an assistant
Director Rhode Island Football Academy
- 2003-Present
Team Accomplishments
- 2005 Division 2 League Co-Champions
- 2005 Division 2 Super Bowl Champions (School's 1st Football Championship since 1987)
- 2007 Division 2 Co-Regular Season Champions
- Playoff Appearances 2004-2009 While in Division 2
- Moved into Division 1 Conference in 2010
- Super Bowl Runner-Ups 2013 to RI Catholic School Powerhouse Bishop Hendricken (First Public School To Play in State Championship game since 2009 at the time)
- 2016 and 2017 Division 1B Co-Regular Season Champions with LaSalle Academy
- 2017 Division 1 Super Bowl Champions
- 2012, 2014 and 2016 reached Division 1 Semi-Final Game
- Ranked in Top 3 in Rhode Island from 2013-2017
Coaching Recognition
- 2005 Division 2 Coach of The Year
- Providence Gridiron Club Gilbane High School Coach of Year 2005
- Johnston High School Athletic Hall of Fame Inductee-2012
- Providence Gridiron Club Hall of Fame Inductee-2013
- Rhode Island Football Coaches Association Hall of Fame Inductee-2016
- Rhode Island Athletic Directors Association Male Coach Of The Year 2018
- Providence Gridiron Club Lawrence P. Gallogly Humanitarian Award Recipient -2022
Committees
Providence Gridiron Club
- Board Member 2002-2018
- Served at Vice President 2010-2012
Rhode Island Injury Fund
- Board Member 2012-2024
Rhode Island Football Coaches Association
- Vice President-2006-2008
- President-2009-2011
- Board Member 2003-2016
Emo DiNitto/ Rhode Island Football Foundation and College Hall of Fame
- Board Member 2005-2012
- Vice President 2012-2017
- President 2017-Present
Timeline
Guidance Counselor
Cranston School Department
08.2010 - Current
Guidance Counselor
Cranston School Department
09.2006 - 06.2010
Middle School Social Studies Teacher
Cranston School Department
09.2005 - 06.2006
4th Grade Elementary Teacher
Cranston School Department
09.1992 - 06.2005
6th Grade Elementary Teacher
Cranston School Department
09.1988 - 06.1992
No Degree - K-12 Guidance Counselor Certification
Providence College
Master of Science - Physical Education/Sports Admin
University of Rhode Island
Bachelor of Science - Elementary Education
Universtity of Rhode Island
High School Diploma -
Johnston High School
- LIfetime Elementary Teaching Certification 1-6
- Middle School 6-8 Lifetime Certification
- School Guidance Counselor K-12 Current Certification in Rhode Island Current through June 2027
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