Thomas Pierce
Summary
Passionate, driven, and empathetic professional committed to empowering youth by fostering resilience, emotional well-being, and effective coping strategies. Dedicated to creating inclusive, supportive environments that enable young individuals to navigate challenges and thrive in all aspects of life.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
Work History
Program Coordinator
Travis County Summer Youth Employment Program
11.2023 - Current
- Designed and implemented a work-based learning program serving >400 students annually, ensuring accessibility for students with physical, cognitive, and emotional diversabilities
- Designed and delivered comprehensive job readiness training programs for youth, equipping them with essential skills and knowledge for successful entry into the workforce
- Empowered students in internship placements by employing a strengths-based approach to enhance employment readiness, fostering confidence and skill development tailored to individual abilities and career aspirations
Registered Behavior Technician II
Action Behavior Centers
01.2023 - 10.2023
- Intervened with clients' maladaptive behaviors by reinforcing therapeutic alternatives and coping mechanisms
- Kept accurate records by documenting progress and adhering to prescribed behavior plan
- Treated clients and families with respect and dignity
3rd and 4th Grade Section Leader, Counselor
Camp Doublecreek
05.2011 - 08.2023
- Facilitated small and large group games for campers of a wide range of ages
- Created schedule of activities for ~90 campers on a weekly basis
- Engineered creative solutions to accommodate campers with a wide range of special needs to ensure success in a camp environment
- Created and executed policies and procedures to align with core values of the organization
Spanish Teacher
Cy-Fair ISD, Pflugerville ISD, & Leander ISD
08.2015 - 06.2022
- Developed and wrote curricula in both Spanish and English, often sharing curriculum with other teachers
- Conducted foreign language exams to determine fluency and comprehension
- Collaborated with teammates to design and implement lesson plans using a variety of differentiated instructional methods
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Spanish
University of Mary Hardin-Baylor
Belton, TXMaster of Social Work -
University of Houston
Houston, TX06-2026
Skills
- Effective written and verbal communicator, proficient public speaker
- Patient
- Responsive to dynamic workplace conditions
- Bilingual - English and Spanish
Timeline
Program Coordinator
Travis County Summer Youth Employment Program
11.2023 - Current
Registered Behavior Technician II
Action Behavior Centers
01.2023 - 10.2023
Spanish Teacher
Cy-Fair ISD, Pflugerville ISD, & Leander ISD
08.2015 - 06.2022
3rd and 4th Grade Section Leader, Counselor
Camp Doublecreek
05.2011 - 08.2023
Bachelor of Arts - Spanish
University of Mary Hardin-Baylor
Master of Social Work -
University of Houston
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