Timi Thomas
Educator
Hattiesburg,Mississippi
Summary
Results-driven Educator with 20-year record of success and communication, planning and problem-solving abilities required for delivering exceptional education to students while maintaining supportive and structured learning environments. Polished in developing and implementing student-focused practices and technological strategies to enhance classroom settings. Boosts student engagement through experiential learning, team collaboration and digital approaches.
Overview
32
32
years of professional experience
Work History
Educator
Pearl River Valley Opportunity, Inc.
, Mississippi
08.2022 - Current
- Encouraged positive self-esteem and mutual respect for others while instilling joy of learning and discovery.
- Designed curriculum, lesson plans and instructional materials for classroom teaching.
- Managed and organized class records and reports.
- Communicated with parents and guardians about student daily activities, behaviors and related issues.
- Enforced rules for behavior and procedures for maintaining order among students.
- Evaluated data and used measurements to plan, coordinate and advance student progress.
- Planned classroom activities to enable students to work independently, in small groups and in large groups.
- Encouraged students to explore learning opportunities while persevering through challenging tasks.
- Conveyed and utilized strong communication and interpersonal skills to establish positive rapport with students, parents and fellow educators.
- Identified weakness and strengths to create strategic student improvement plans.
- Maintained safe, clean and organized classroom environment.
- Established positive relationships with students, parents, fellow teachers and school administrators.
- Adapted teaching methods and instructional strategies to promote learning in students of differing skill levels.
- Tracked attendance, assignments, grades and class participation for students.
Educator
Hattiesburg Public School District
Hattiesburg, MS
11.2010 - 04.2021
- Encouraged positive self-esteem and mutual respect for others while instilling joy of learning and discovery.
- Designed curriculum, lesson plans and instructional materials for classroom teaching.
- Managed and organized class records and reports.
- Evaluated data and used measurements to plan, coordinate and advance student progress.
- Modified course content and complexity to meet individual and group goals.
- Identified weakness and strengths to create strategic student improvement plans.
- Conveyed and utilized strong communication and interpersonal skills to establish positive rapport with students, parents and fellow educators.
- Enforced rules for behavior and procedures for maintaining order among students.
Educator
Mt. Olive Christian School
Hattiesburg, MS
08.2006 - 11.2010
- Encouraged positive self-esteem and mutual respect for others while instilling joy of learning and discovery.
- Designed curriculum, lesson plans and instructional materials for classroom teaching.
- Managed and organized class records and reports.
- Evaluated data and used measurements to plan, coordinate and advance student progress.
- Conveyed and utilized strong communication and interpersonal skills to establish positive rapport with students, parents and fellow educators.
- Enforced rules for behavior and procedures for maintaining order among students.
- Developed lessons, activities and materials to cover required course material.
- Built and strengthened positive relationships with students, parents and teaching staff.
Educator
New Orleans Public Schools
New Orleans, LA
01.1992 - 08.2006
- Encouraged positive self-esteem and mutual respect for others while instilling joy of learning and discovery.
- Designed curriculum, lesson plans and instructional materials for classroom teaching.
- Managed and organized class records and reports.
- Evaluated data and used measurements to plan, coordinate and advance student progress.
- Communicated with parents and guardians about student daily activities, behaviors and related issues.
- Identified weakness and strengths to create strategic student improvement plans.
- Planned classroom activities to enable students to work independently, in small groups and in large groups.
- Instructed students individually and in groups, utilizing various teaching methods.
- Established positive relationships with students, parents, fellow teachers and school administrators.
Education
Master of Science - Early Childhood Education
Walden University
Minneapolis, MN04-2024
Master of Arts - Elementary Education
Grand Canyon University
Phoenix, AZ10-2021
Bachelor of Arts - English Literature
William Carey University
Hattiesburg, MS05.2017
Bachelor of Science - Business Administration And Management
Southern University At New Orleans
New Orleans, LA05.1991
Skills
- Academic discipline
- Curriculum development
- Peer interaction
- Student interaction
Affiliations
- Member of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc.
- Member of Phi Beta Lambda
- Member of Phi Beta Kappa National Honor Society
Accomplishments
- Created a highly effective new program that significantly impacted efficiency and improved operations.
- Recognized as Employee of the month for outstanding performance and team contributions.
- Created a successful technique for teachers and non-English speaking students to communicate through a Capstone Project while in Graduate School.
Timeline
Educator
Pearl River Valley Opportunity, Inc.
08.2022 - Current
Educator
Hattiesburg Public School District
11.2010 - 04.2021
Educator
Mt. Olive Christian School
08.2006 - 11.2010
Educator
New Orleans Public Schools
01.1992 - 08.2006
Master of Science - Early Childhood Education
Walden University
Master of Arts - Elementary Education
Grand Canyon University
Bachelor of Arts - English Literature
William Carey University
Bachelor of Science - Business Administration And Management
Southern University At New Orleans
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