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Twyla Thomas

Fresno,Texas

Summary

Administrator with extensive experience in education, focusing on school performance and teacher development. Proven track record in mentoring educators and enhancing student engagement through innovative curriculum design. Expertise in leading educational programs across all grade levels, resulting in improved academic outcomes. Strong communication and strategic planning skills contribute to effective school operations and positive learning environments.

Overview

25
25
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Campus Testing Coordinator

Houston ISD
Houston, Texas
08.2017 - Current
  • Developed and distributed training materials on testing for faculty, staff, and students.
  • Conducted training workshops focusing on best practices for exam administration.
  • Prepared presentations that detailed effective testing practices.
  • Ensured secure storage of test materials, adhering to regulatory standards.
  • Maintained accurate records of all testing activities and plans.

Assistant Principal

Houston Independent School District
01.2014 - Current
  • Designed professional learning community and instructional framework to assist teachers in data-driven instruction.
  • Implemented centralized document storage system for teacher, staff, and administrator accessibility.
  • Evaluated teacher performance through classroom observations and comprehensive feedback sessions.
  • Developed school policies and procedures aimed at enhancing student achievement.
  • Monitored student behavior and discipline to ensure alignment with district regulations.
  • Coordinated faculty professional development activities to elevate instructional practices.
  • Mentored teachers to improve leadership skills and teaching effectiveness.
  • Conducted classroom visits to assess instructional techniques during annual evaluations.

Interim Principal

Houston Independent School District
08.2021 - 11.2021
  • Accepted the role and responsibilities of the building principal during the transition of administration.
  • I managed the purchases of programs to address student needs, including but not limited to the school’s EL population, TIER II, and TIER III students.
  • I’ve obtained two grants for the school (ST Math, Amazon Future Engineers Program) to support our Engineering and Math programs.
  • Developed and implemented a plan to support coaching and development for campus leaders.
  • Hired personnel to better support our SPED programs and HB4545; hired additional front office staff, and staggered arrival and departure times to ensure support was provided while students were on campus after contract hours.
  • Modeled how to lead professional learning communities with department chairs.
  • Offered optional professional development after contract hours to support teachers with instructional concerns, understanding the accountability system, and how to utilize formative and summative data to drive instruction.
  • Developed a system to correct unwanted behaviors that would address social and emotional learning through peer mediation and judgment, with a focus on building relationships with others.

Dean of Instruction

Houston Independent School District
07.2017 - 06.2020
  • Identified measures to guide the direction of the comprehensive educational program.
  • Uphold the mission, vision, and core values of the school community through daily decision-making and interactions with community stakeholders.
  • Identified resources benefiting the academic needs of all students by allocating school funds for improving the academic success of the school.
  • Support teachers with designing the instructional and cultural standard for lesson delivery, professional responsibilities, and progression monitoring of student and teacher data.
  • Create cultural and social opportunities for students to develop their social intellect.
  • Provide opportunities to support the social and emotional needs of students.
  • Manage the physical maintenance of the school facility.
  • Increased community involvement with school-related activities.
  • Provide and established opportunities that lead to an increase in parental/school leadership partnerships.
  • Managed and directed employee relations, decisions, and actions.

Instructional Coordinator

Houston Independent School District
07.2010 - 12.2013
  • Grade Level Administrator; Appraised Math and Science teachers after providing feedback and coaching to improve instructional practices and increase student test scores.
  • Implemented innovative discipline strategies to build culture and accountability with students.
  • Implemented a discipline strategy that held students accountable for academic and behavior expectations.

Math Teacher

Houston Independent School District
08.2005 - 06.2010
  • Prepared, taught, implemented Mathematics lesson plans and activities to address student learning at various levels.
  • Used data to drive instructional practices that increased Math scores from 38% to 80% in two years.
  • Designed lessons to support EL learners through the Sheltered Instruction Observation Protocol (SIOP).

Early Childhood Teacher

Academy of Accelerated Learning
Houston, TX
08.2004 - 06.2005
  • Prepared, taught, and implemented lesson plans to address the foundational skills of early childhood students as it relates to reading, writing, listening, speaking and creativity.
  • Supported bilingual students with language development relative to the English language.

Elementary Teacher

Iberia Parish School Board
New Iberia, LA
08.2001 - 06.2003
  • Developed and delivered lesson plans utilizing a broad range of appropriate differentiated techniques and strategies addressing all aspects of communication that develop each student’s abilities.
  • Responsible for all core content areas for 4th grade students and ensuring students met standard according to the state accountability LEAP Test.

High School Math Teacher

Orleans Parish School Board
New Orleans, LA
12.2000 - 06.2001
  • Provided math intervention and support for students that did not master the 8th grade state assessment.

Education

M.Ed. - Education Administration

Prairie View A&M University
Prairie View, TX
01.2009

B.S. - Psychology

Southern University and A & M College
Baton Rouge, LA
01.2000

Skills

  • Elementary, Middle and High School Experience
  • Instructional coaching and mentoring
  • Professional development
  • Performance evaluation and feedback
  • Standardized testing and assessment
  • Data-driven instruction
  • Coaching collaborative learning environments
  • Staff management
  • School culture enhancement
  • Testing Coordinator

Affiliations

  • Houston Association of School Administrators (HASA), Member
  • Association of Hispanic School Administrators (AHSA), Member

Professional Development

  • Principal Candidate Development Opportunity (PCDO), 05/2016
  • Leverage Leadership Coaching and Development Training, 05/2015
  • SIOP Research and Development Training, 05/2007

Certification

  • Generalist 4-8. Texas Education Agency
  • Administration and Supervision
  • T-TESS

References

References available upon request.

Timeline

Interim Principal

Houston Independent School District
08.2021 - 11.2021

Campus Testing Coordinator

Houston ISD
08.2017 - Current

Dean of Instruction

Houston Independent School District
07.2017 - 06.2020

Assistant Principal

Houston Independent School District
01.2014 - Current

Instructional Coordinator

Houston Independent School District
07.2010 - 12.2013

Math Teacher

Houston Independent School District
08.2005 - 06.2010

Early Childhood Teacher

Academy of Accelerated Learning
08.2004 - 06.2005

Elementary Teacher

Iberia Parish School Board
08.2001 - 06.2003

High School Math Teacher

Orleans Parish School Board
12.2000 - 06.2001

M.Ed. - Education Administration

Prairie View A&M University

B.S. - Psychology

Southern University and A & M College

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