Thomas Van Dyke III
Houston,TX
Summary
Energetic Academic professional driven to promote student learning outcomes through engaging curriculum and innovative teaching techniques. Well-versed in coordinating in-class instruction, activities and exams to reinforce core concepts and gauge student comprehension. Attentive to individual student requirements with expertise in adapting to varied learning modalities.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
4th Grade Math and Science Teacher
Houston Independent School Distict
Houston, TX
08.2023 - 06.2024
- Participated in professional development workshops related to math and science education methods.
- Administered tests, quizzes and other assignments to gauge students' learning and knowledge of course materials.
5th Grade Reading Teacher
Eckert Elementary
Houston, TX
01.2020 - 05.2022
- Collaborated with students and parents to formulate short- and long-term goals for the school year
- Attended workshops and professional developments to stay current on district policies and best practices
- Maintained administrative reports and submitted them in a timely manner.
- Integrated technology into daily lessons to engage students in their learning process.
5th Grade Science & ELA Teacher
Pecan Springs Elementary
Austin, TX
01.2018 - 01.2020
- Collaborated with community organizations to form an after school skateboarding program that provided students with skateboards, protective gear, and obstacles every Monday afterschool
- Integrated technology in my classroom to increase student engagement and allow parents to participate in student's daily work
- Used various methods such as oral presentations, workshops, discussions, etc to provide instructions to individual students and class
- Worked with other staff to identify and address student health, behavioral, and learning issues.
Dyslexia Interventionist
Houston ISD
Houston, TX
08.2022 - 06.2023
- Developed and implemented IEPs for students with dyslexia, in accordance with district policies.
- Maintained detailed records of student progress towards goals outlined in IEPs.
- Communicated regularly with parents about their child's progress toward meeting established goals.
Education
Certification - UI/UX Design
Rice University
Houston, TX12-2022
Bachelor of Science in Interdisciplinary Studies-Generalist EC-6th -
Prairie View A&M University
Certification
Professional Educator License Illinois
Elementary Education Grade 1 through Grade 6
(IEIN: 1403333)
Applying for my ESL license from Texas to transfer to Illinois
Languages
- English (Fluent)
- Spanish (intermediate)
Volunteer Experience
- Boys and Girls Club of Austin, 2018-01-01, 2019-12-31
- Austin YMCA, 2018-01-01
Timeline
4th Grade Math and Science Teacher
Houston Independent School Distict
08.2023 - 06.2024
Dyslexia Interventionist
Houston ISD
08.2022 - 06.2023
5th Grade Reading Teacher
Eckert Elementary
01.2020 - 05.2022
5th Grade Science & ELA Teacher
Pecan Springs Elementary
01.2018 - 01.2020
Certification - UI/UX Design
Rice University
Bachelor of Science in Interdisciplinary Studies-Generalist EC-6th -
Prairie View A&M University
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