Thomas Lombardo
Glastonbury
Summary
Experienced with creating and implementing tailored education plans that address diverse student needs. Utilizes collaborative strategies to work effectively with teachers, parents, and support staff. Knowledge of best practices in special education and resource management to ensure optimal student development.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Head Boys Basketball Coach
Middle School of Plainville
Plainville, CT
11.2022 - Current
- Developed and implemented strategic training programs to enhance player performance and teamwork.
- Led game strategy sessions, fostering critical thinking and decision-making among players.
- Coordinated scheduling for practices and games, ensuring optimal use of facilities and resources.
- Mentored assistant coaches, promoting professional development and cohesive coaching strategies.
Special Education Resource Teacher
Middle School of Plainville
Plainville, CT
01.2021 - Current
- Taught self-contained 7th and 8th grade Mathematics.
- Developed and implemented an Individualized Education Plan (IEP) for student whom I case manage.
- Collaborated with classroom teachers, tutors, specialists, and admin on current progress of each student weekly.
- Lead PPT meetings to plan and discuss progress and future services.
- Proctor Achievement Evaluation Examination using Wechsler Individual Achievement Test (WIAT-III), Comprehensive Mathematical Abilities Test (CMAT) and Test of Written Language (TOWL-4).
Lead Basketball Coach Basketball Clinic
Wheeler YMCA
Plainville, CT
10.2021 - 03.2024
- Supervision of children ages 3 to 10 during group instructional drills.
- Facilitates a fun atmosphere for children to learn the skills of basketball.
- Design skill-centered drills to focus on children of all skill abilities and learning levels.
Registered Behavioral Technician
Middle School of Plainville
Plainville, CT
11.2020 - 01.2021
- Observed and recorded student behavior and data collection through session notes, Antecedent-Behavior-Consequence & Partial/Whole Interval Recording.
- Recorded student data on graphs for the use of the behavior intervention team.
- Met with the behavior team to discuss trends, concerns, and changes in the behavior intervention plan.
- Ran one-to-one teaching sessions for students.
Special Education Paraprofessional
Linden Elementary School
Plainville, CT
09.2019 - 11.2020
- Implement Individualized Education Plan to students on caseload.
- Gathered data on student progress and behavior.
- Provided academic support to the classroom teacher in implementing daily routines.
BELL Teacher Assistant
West Hartford YMCA
West Hartford, CT
06.2020 - 08.2020
- Assist teacher with conducting lessons, managing the classroom management and creating classroom material.
- Empower students learning through the STEM curriculum to enhance their academic and social successes.
- Facilitate group activities for campers during teambuilding and free time.
Bus Monitor
Linden Elementary School
Plainville, CT
12.2017 - 06.2020
- Facilitate a safe environment on the bus ride to and from school.
- Assisting with the creation of behavior plains for select students who showed a pattern of impaired behavior choices.
Building Substitute Teacher
Linden Street School
Plainville, CT
09.2017 - 08.2019
- Conduct teacher and classroom activities in absence of primary teacher.
- Supervised students during outdoor activities during lunch hours.
- Aided students with their class work during instructional time.
- Worked alongside our BCBA and RBT's during instructional time.
Varsity Boys Basketball Assistant Coach
Plainville High School
Plainville, CT
11.2017 - 03.2019
- Supervision of student athletes during practice, games, and transportation.
- Conducted team camaraderie and building exercises.
- Mentored player through the struggles of being a student athlete.
Education
M.Ed. - Special Education
University of Hartford
West Hartford, CT12-2021
BSED - Secondary Education History
Central Connecticut State University
New Britain, CT05-2017
Skills
- Individualized education plans
- Positive behavior supports
- Executive functioning support
- Inclusion strategies
- Math interventions
- Parent-teacher communication
- Progress monitoring
- Classroom management
Certification
- Safety Care Behavioral Safety & De-Escalation Training, QBS (2026-Present)
- Special Education K-12 165 Certification, CT DOE (2021-Present)
- SEL Strategies of Uncertainty/Stress, Yale (2020-Present)
- Registered Behavioral Technician, BACB (2020-2021)
- PMT Certification, PMT Associates (2019-2025)
- Five Year Renewable Coaching Permit, CIAC (2017-Present)
- First Aid/CPR/AED, The American Red Cross (2017-Present)
- Module 15 Concussions & Neck Injuries, CIAC (2017-Present)
Timeline
Head Boys Basketball Coach
Middle School of Plainville
11.2022 - Current
Lead Basketball Coach Basketball Clinic
Wheeler YMCA
10.2021 - 03.2024
Special Education Resource Teacher
Middle School of Plainville
01.2021 - Current
Registered Behavioral Technician
Middle School of Plainville
11.2020 - 01.2021
BELL Teacher Assistant
West Hartford YMCA
06.2020 - 08.2020
Special Education Paraprofessional
Linden Elementary School
09.2019 - 11.2020
Bus Monitor
Linden Elementary School
12.2017 - 06.2020
Varsity Boys Basketball Assistant Coach
Plainville High School
11.2017 - 03.2019
Building Substitute Teacher
Linden Street School
09.2017 - 08.2019
M.Ed. - Special Education
University of Hartford
BSED - Secondary Education History
Central Connecticut State University