Tiffany N. Thomas
Bronx
Summary
Educator with 19 years of experience teaching a diverse group of students in urban communities in New York City. Proven commitment to lead and support staff towards achieving school wide priorities and goals. Proven dedication to maintain high expectations and contribute towards anti-racism work by upholding core values. As a leader, devoted to ensuring all students receive a bias free and high-quality education, and all staff are supported throughout their daily work.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Principal
East Harlem Scholars Academy
07.2022 - Current
- Cultivate a data-driven academic culture to maximize student performance
- Coach and develop leadership team
- Directly supervise two Assistant Principals, Director of Operations, Director of Inclusive Learning, and Director of School Culture & Family Engagement.
- Collaborate with instructional leaders to develop comprehensive professional development
- Foster a school community where restorative practices are actively modeled
- Develop and maintain strong relationships with students, families, and school community members
- Develop the schedule and assures proper coverage of all posts, transitions, arrivals
- Oversees and coordinate with leadership team on key school functions including but not limited to parent-teacher conferences, family engagement events, and other school initiatives
Assistant Principal
East Harlem Scholars Academy
01.2019 - 07.2022
- Directly manage 8-10 teachers and facilitate bi-weekly check-ins and collaborative planning meetings
- Design and facilitate professional development workshops
- Create and maintain systems of accountability for teachers with planning and responsive data analysis
- Work collaboratively with instructional coaches to design scope and sequence and analyze school wide data
- Provide actionable feedback to teachers after instructional observations and reviewing lesson plans
- Develop pacing calendar aligned to curriculum and Common Core Standards
Dean of Instruction
East Harlem Scholars Academy
08.2018 - 01.2019
- Directly manage six teachers and facilitate bi-weekly check-ins
- Work collaboratively with the network curriculum team to design interim assessments and unit overviews
- Provide targeted and actionable feedback after instructional observations and reviewing lesson plans
- Coordinate academic intervention support for students
Fourth Grade Team Lead
East Harlem Scholars Academy
08.2015 - 08.2018
- Taught in a collaborative team teaching classroom with general and special education students
- Designed and executed rigorous lesson plans aligned to the N.Y.S Common Core Standards
- Facilitated weekly co-planning and grade team meetings
- Provided guidance about instructional practices and best next steps during crucial conversations
- Collaborated with instructional coaches to analyze students' data
English Language Arts Teacher
Harlem Children's Zone Promise Academy
07.2011 - 07.2015
- Taught 5th and 6th grade English Language Arts
- Co-designed English Language Arts curriculum
- Differentiated instruction to meet the needs of all students
- Maintained a class website to effectively communicate with students, families, and colleagues
General Education Teacher
New York City Department of Education
09.2006 - 06.2010
- Taught 2nd grade in an Integrated Co-teaching classroom
- Taught 3rd - 6th grade in a General Education classroom
Education
Master of Science - Literacy Education
College of New Rochelle
New York, NY01.2007
Bachelor of Arts - Childhood Education and English Language Arts
Hunter College
New York, NY01.2006
Skills
- Instructional Practices
- Leadership Development
- Time Management
- Professional Development
- Curriculum Development
- Microsoft Office
- Google Drive
Certification
New York State Professional Certification, Childhood 1-6, 09/01/11
Timeline
Principal
East Harlem Scholars Academy
07.2022 - Current
Assistant Principal
East Harlem Scholars Academy
01.2019 - 07.2022
Dean of Instruction
East Harlem Scholars Academy
08.2018 - 01.2019
Fourth Grade Team Lead
East Harlem Scholars Academy
08.2015 - 08.2018
English Language Arts Teacher
Harlem Children's Zone Promise Academy
07.2011 - 07.2015
General Education Teacher
New York City Department of Education
09.2006 - 06.2010
Bachelor of Arts - Childhood Education and English Language Arts
Hunter College
New York State Professional Certification, Childhood 1-6, 09/01/11
Master of Science - Literacy Education
College of New Rochelle
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