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Thomas Seka

Ambler,PA

Summary

Passionate educator with broad experience in developing and implementing engaging lesson plans tailored to students' learning abilities. Strengths include effective communication, classroom management, and curriculum development. Notable for fostering positive learning environments!

Overview

29
29
years of professional experience

Work History

Second Grade Teacher (Retired in 2025)

Lower Merion School District
Ardmore, PA
08.2000 - 06.2025
  • Built and strengthened positive relationships with students, parents, and teaching staff.
  • Participated in professional development workshops related to teaching methods or curriculum changes.
  • Collaborated with colleagues to plan lessons that integrate various subject areas into a cohesive unit of study.
  • Created and enforced child-based, hands-on curriculum to promote student interest and receptive learning.

Fifth Grade Teacher

Fairfax County Schools
Fairfax, VA
08.1996 - 08.2000
  • Designed engaging lesson plans aligned with state standards and student needs.
  • Integrated new technology into lessons to enhance student engagement and learning outcomes.
  • Provided individualized support to students with diverse learning needs.

Education

Master of Education - Elementary Education, Grades K-8

Chestnut Hill College
Philadelphia, PA
06-1996

Master of Arts - Political Science

Saint Vincent College
Latrobe
08-1992

Skills

  • National Writing Fellow, Pennsylvania Writing and Literature Project, West Chester University, 2015
  • Studied fine arts at Seton Hill College, Greensburg, PA
  • Active musician: guitar, bass, ukulele Taught after school ukulele workshops
  • Helped develop ELA, social studies, and cultural proficiency curricula, Lower Merion School District
  • Experienced in using the Zones of Regulation to promote positive interactions with students
  • Golfer, skier, bird-watcher, Latin percussionist, pickleball enthusiast

Timeline

Second Grade Teacher (Retired in 2025)

Lower Merion School District
08.2000 - 06.2025

Fifth Grade Teacher

Fairfax County Schools
08.1996 - 08.2000

Master of Education - Elementary Education, Grades K-8

Chestnut Hill College

Master of Arts - Political Science

Saint Vincent College