TOMISHA KING
Education
UPPER MARLBORO,MD
Summary
Talented program coordinator and instructor, knowledgeable leader, and passionate about facilitating exceptional student experiences in higher education. Brings 20 years of valuable expertise in vocational coaching, curriculum and instruction. Attentive to detail with experience in coordinating projects, programs and improvements. Skilled in working under pressure and adapting to new situations and challenges to best enhance the organizational brand.
Overview
22
22
years of professional experience
16
16
years of post-secondary education
2
2
Certifications
Work History
Program Coordinator
PRINCE GEORGE’S COUNTY PUBLIC SCHOOLS, LARGO HIGH
Largo, MD
07.2020 - Current
- Establishes clear goals and objectives related to the School Improvement Plan;
- Plans and prepares lessons, assignments and instructional materials; establishes learning objectives consistent with appraisal of student needs, curriculum framework, and knowledge of human growth and development;
- Evaluates student progress using appropriate assessment techniques; prepares, administers and corrects evaluations and assessments, and records results;
- Selects and uses appropriate instructional strategies including, but not limited to, lectures, group discussions, demonstrations, modeling and multimedia teaching aids to present subject matter to students;
- Maintains order and discipline in the classroom conducive to effective learning and takes all necessary safety precautions to protect students, equipment, materials and facilities;
- Creates a classroom environment that provides for student involvement in the learning process and enables each student to achieve learning objectives;
- Counsels students when academic and adjustment problems arise;
- Confers with parents and students regarding progress/problems of assigned students; arranges and participates in teacher-parent or teacher-student conferences as necessary;
- Maintains accurate and complete records as required by law, Board Policy and Administrative Procedures;
- Monitors appropriate use and care of equipment, textbooks, materials and facilities;
- Attends and actively participates in staff/faculty meetings and provides input regarding the planning of instruction goals, objectives and methods;
- Improves skill and knowledge base in current trends, research and methodology in instructional techniques, technology, multi-cultural content, problem solving and interdisciplinary connections;
- Plans and supervises purposeful assignments for paraprofessional educators, student teachers, and volunteers;
- Participates in career & technical student organization, fundraising, continuous school improvement activities, advisory committee meetings, and pro-active professional development workshops and seminars;
- Assists in creating practicum and job shadowing experiences for seniors;
- Provides students with broad, transferable concepts and job skills, such as job search, interviewing and resume writing skills;
- Collaborates with the school and Talent Ready Program team members to implement the program with fidelity, implement content literacy standards uniformly across the curricular areas, and produce and implement multi-disciplinary, project-based learning experiences for students;
- Participates with Talent Ready Program team members to develop appropriate intervention and enrichment strategies for identified students for use in the classroom and through other delivery methods (e.g., after-school); and
- Performs other duties as assigned.
Computer Discoveries Teacher
Oxon Hill Middle School
Ft. Washington, MD
08.2017 - 06.2020
- Participated in career & technical student organization, fundraising, continuous school improvement activities, advisory committee meetings, and pro-active professional development workshops and seminars;
- Assisted in crating practicum and job shadowing experiences for seniors;
- Provided students with broad, transferable concepts and job skills: such as job search, interviewing, and resume writing skills;
- Collaborated with the school's Career and Technical Education (CTE) team and Central Office to fully implement the CTE model with fidelity and implement content literacy standards uniformly across the curricular areas;
- In conjunction with the school's CTE team and Central Office, produces and implements multi-disciplinary, project-based learning experiences for students;
- Participated with CTE team members to develop appropriate intervention and enrichment strategies for identified students for use in the classroom and through other delivery methods (e.g., after-school)
STEM Integrations II Teacher, G3 Teacher Leader
NICHOLAS OREM MIDDLE SCHOOL
Hyattsville, MD
08.2016 - 06.2017
- Provided opportunities for students to develop safe and appropriate skills and awareness in a wide range of traditional and contemporary technologies.
- Provided opportunities for students to learn about the past, present and future of technology and organizes and facilitates learning activities that are action-oriented and thematically related to different technological systems such as electrical, electronics, mechanical, structural, bio, thermal, fluid, optical, and mechanical/technologies.
- Assisted students in developing the habits of mind necessary for them to become lifelong learners with the ability to question, investigate, design, experiment, and evaluate.
- Provided for instruction of students by developing, selecting, and modifying instructional plans and materials and presenting them using instructional techniques that meet the needs of all students.
- Delivered curriculum through an online Learning Management System (LMS).
Project Lead the Way STEM Teacher
General James Gholson Middle School
07.2015 - 06.2016
- Facilitated and delivered online learning experience through a dynamic mix of live sessions, as well as interactive and collaborative cohort-based opportunities that help build lasting professional learning communities.
- Incorporated authentic, meaningful, and best-in-class online facilitation practices that ensure the quality delivery of course content.
- Provided meaningful learning experiences for students that reinforced the in-demand, transportable skills needed to thrive in life beyond the classroom.
After-School Coordinator
General James Gholson Middle School
Landover, MD
01.2015 - 01.2016
- Demonstrated successful experience organizing groups and events, making presentations, working with volunteers and/or community organizations, and coaching others in doing so all desired.
- Broad knowledge of parent involvement programs and techniques.
- Worked closely with administrators, family, community members and staff to align family engagement practices with school improvement plans and overall school priorities.
- Supported the principal and school staff in facilitating a needs assessment for the school, students, and parents/families, identifying focus areas and creating a customized action plan for increasing student, family and community engagement.
- Developed and/or facilitating staff development on current family engagement research, best practices and effective utilization of resources.
- Coordinated/facilitated workshops and academic events to help educate parents about academic expectations and to equip parents with strategies that will help them help their students to be more successful in school.
Special Education Teacher
General James Gholson Middle School
08.2012 - 06.2015
- Delivered effective and differentiated classroom instruction to range of neurodiverse students.
- Modified general education curriculum for special-needs students using various instructional techniques and technologies.
- Taught students across multiple classifications and degrees of special needs.
- Designed and implemented point system to encourage positive behavior.
- Provided life skills programming for students with moderate to severe autism.
- Worked with students with moderate to severe autism to increase life skills.
- Created learning and content strategies to meet needs of mentally and physically disabled students.
- Instructed students with physical and cognitive disabilities.
- Completed intensive leadership training and provided training to colleagues on applied behavior analysis.
Vocational Coaching Specialist
GOODWILL OF GREATER WASHINGTON
, Washington
01.2010 - 08.2012
- Conferred with potential employers to explain supported employment services and to solicit employment for client
- Instructed and assisted client, based upon assessment of client's needs in basic job application, and behaviors, such as job interviewing, résumé preparation, managing time, and arranging transportation, utilizing techniques, such as role playing, to prepare client for job development efforts
- Analyzed job factors and environment to determine need for workplace modifications and coaching/support needed to teach job to client.
Career Transition Instructor
Green Pathway Program DC
01.2010 - 01.2010
- Delivered employability skills training program including a culturally relevant curriculum, outline, lesson plans and job placement strategies
- Primarily focused on soft skills (e.g., communication, team work, time management, etc.)
- Provided assistance with individual assessments to identify needs and develop and implement plans to help students identify and achieve career goals
- Coordinated new student orientation for program participants
- Establish and maintain effective working relationships with all stakeholders (e.g., clients, employers, and community resources).
Special Education Instructor/Team Leader
SCHOOL FOR DEMOCRACY AND LEADERSHIP
Brooklyn, NY
01.2007 - 01.2009
- Delivered effective and differentiated classroom instruction to range of neurodiverse students.
- Modified general education curriculum for special-needs students using various instructional techniques and technologies.
- Designed and implemented point system to encourage positive behavior.
- Provided life skills programming for students with moderate to severe autism.
- Completed intensive leadership training and provided training to colleagues on applied behavior analysis.
Family Reunification Case Manager
LUTHERAN SOCIAL SERVICES OF MICHIGAN
Southfield, MI
01.2004 - 01.2007
- Provided a variety of child welfare casework services to children and to families to investigate, assess and re-mediate situations, allegations and reports.
- Conducted home visits to assess strengths and needs of families; contacts collateral source; reviews pertinent information; makes appropriate referrals. Responded to crisis situations and intervened to address immediate problems.
- Utilized various counseling and therapeutic techniques in an attempt to address social, environmental, emotional and medical problems.
- Maintained medical, physical, social and psychological histories; provided case management services to families, children and youth, both individually and in groups.
- Provided assistance in seeking employment, housing, financial assistance and other services for assigned caseload.
- Maintained statistical data which reflected an account of clients served, and the number and types of activities performed in order to provide services.
- Served as a member of an interdisciplinary team to provide written and oral case presentations regarding the impact of the child and/or the family’s condition and the psycho-social implications.
United States Marine
Department Of The Navy
Parris Island, SC
01.1998 - 01.2002
- Trained subordinates in basic military skills and respective military occupational specialties.
- Assisted fellow Marines with personal and professional development by ensuring they have the training and resources needed.
- Supervised subordinates to ensure unit facilities met Marine Corps standards and were properly maintained.
- Enforced the rules, policies and standards of physical appearance of the Marine Corps.
Education
ABD - School Improvement
University of Maryland
College Park, MD 01.2016 - Current
Administrator I Certification Program - School Leadership
University of Maryland
College Park, MD 07.2015 - 05.2017
Master of Science - Education/Special Education
Long Island University Brooklyn
Brooklyn, NY 08.2007 - 05.2009
Bachelor of Arts - Interdisciplinary Studies Social Science, Psychology
University of South Carolina
Beaufort, SC 01.1998 - 05.2003
Skills
Project coordination
undefinedCertification
Administrator I (STEM) Google Certified Educator Level I
Timeline
Program Coordinator
PRINCE GEORGE’S COUNTY PUBLIC SCHOOLS, LARGO HIGH
07.2020 - Current
Computer Discoveries Teacher
Oxon Hill Middle School
08.2017 - 06.2020
STEM Integrations II Teacher, G3 Teacher Leader
NICHOLAS OREM MIDDLE SCHOOL
08.2016 - 06.2017
ABD - School Improvement
University of Maryland
01.2016 - Current
Project Lead the Way STEM Teacher
General James Gholson Middle School
07.2015 - 06.2016
Administrator I Certification Program - School Leadership
University of Maryland
07.2015 - 05.2017
After-School Coordinator
General James Gholson Middle School
01.2015 - 01.2016
Special Education Teacher
General James Gholson Middle School
08.2012 - 06.2015
Vocational Coaching Specialist
GOODWILL OF GREATER WASHINGTON
01.2010 - 08.2012
Career Transition Instructor
Green Pathway Program DC
01.2010 - 01.2010
Master of Science - Education/Special Education
Long Island University Brooklyn
08.2007 - 05.2009
Special Education Instructor/Team Leader
SCHOOL FOR DEMOCRACY AND LEADERSHIP
01.2007 - 01.2009
Family Reunification Case Manager
LUTHERAN SOCIAL SERVICES OF MICHIGAN
01.2004 - 01.2007
Bachelor of Arts - Interdisciplinary Studies Social Science, Psychology
University of South Carolina
01.1998 - 05.2003
United States Marine
Department Of The Navy
01.1998 - 01.2002
Administrator I (STEM) Google Certified Educator Level I
Special Education: Grades 6-Adult
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