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Vicky Thomas

Finchville,Kentucky

Summary

Energetic and innovative educator with a proven record of student growth and achievement in mathematics. Experienced in designing teaching tools to encourage challenged and special needs students to be successful. Passionate about inspiring students to become enthusiastic, lifelong learners.


Overview

31
31
years of professional experience

Work History

Math Intervention Teacher

Spencer County Board Of Education
Taylorsville , Kentucky
07.2021 - Current
  • Design and implement engaging lessons plans that reach struggling math students. Lessons are learner centered and give students relevant experiences by employing cooperative learning as well as real world math application.
  • Continually reflect on, adapt, and supplement instruction in order to propel a diverse group of students with varied needs to educational success.
  • Constantly communicate with core math teachers to align instruction, assess students progress, and plan for interventions. Managed over 80 students a day at varying levels.

K-5 Teacher

Spencer County Board Of Education
Taylorsville, Kentucky
08.1993 - Current

Impacted student achievement by tutoring and integrating math into classroom activities.

  • Integrated real-world experiences into lessons, connecting academic content to students'' everyday lives for increased engagement and relevance.
  • Collaborated with colleagues to design interdisciplinary lesson plans, reinforcing key concepts across multiple subjects.
  • Managed classroom behavior effectively through clear expectations, consistent routines, and fair consequences for misbehavior.
  • Led after-school tutoring sessions for struggling learners, providing additional support and resources to help them succeed academically.
  • Assessed student understanding regularly using formative assessments, adjusting instruction as needed to address knowledge gaps and promote skill mastery.
  • Supported students'' social-emotional growth by fostering a safe and inclusive classroom environment where all voices were valued and respected.
  • Increased assessment scores across all content areas.

Math Portfolio Chair

Spencer Countty Elementary
Taylorville , KY
08.1993 - 08.1997

Developed Math Prompts for assessments, monitored student growth and scored and reported to the district.

  • Developed long-term strategic plans to guide organizational growth and success.
  • Helped record, compile, summarize and analyze data.
  • Recruited, developed and retained excellent faculty to meet organizational goals.
  • Composed and transcribed well-written reports, emails, and technical documents with minimal supervision.

Cub Club

Spencer County Elementary
Taylorsville, KY
08.2021 - Current
  • Supported classroom activities, tutoring, and reviewing work.
  • Led tutoring workshops for groups of students with related tutoring needs.
  • Assisted program director in preparing for tutoring sessions.

Several Leadership Roles

Spencer County Public Schools
Taylorsville , KY
08.1993 - Current

Kentucky Mathematics Leadership Council

Ovec Math Cadre

Curriculum Mathematics Chair

District Leadership Team

Grade Level Chair

Math Content Specialist

SBDM Member

Student Teacher Mentor

K-tip Mentor

Presentor at district and regional conferences

Campbellsville Teacher of the Year

Wrote two grants with a total of 11,000.00 to purchase materials for programs.

Math Tutor/reading tutor

  • Skilled at working independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
  • Used strong analytical and problem-solving skills to develop effective solutions for challenging situations.
  • Applied effective time management techniques to meet tight deadlines.
  • Adaptable and proficient in learning new concepts quickly and efficiently.
  • Worked effectively in fast-paced environments.
  • Learned and adapted quickly to new technology and software applications.
  • Passionate about learning and committed to continual improvement.
  • Demonstrated respect, friendliness and willingness to help wherever needed.
  • Cultivated interpersonal skills by building positive relationships with others.

Education

Bachelor of Arts - Reading Teacher Education Rank 1

Continuing Education Ovec Option
Shelbyville Ky
08.2004

Master of Arts - Masters of Education

University of Louisville
Louisville, KY
08.1999

Bachelor of Arts - Elementary Education

Northern Kentucky University
Highland Heights, KY
12.1992

Skills

  • Student engagement
  • Learner centered lessons
  • Success with at risk, below 30% population
  • Rigor and higher level thinking
  • Rapport with students
  • Teaming with other educators
  • Classroom management strategies
  • Technology integration
  • Student Motivation
  • Parent-teacher collaboration
  • Small Group Instruction
  • Mental Math Strategies
  • Summative Assessments
  • Number Sense Development

Timeline

Cub Club

Spencer County Elementary
08.2021 - Current

Math Intervention Teacher

Spencer County Board Of Education
07.2021 - Current

K-5 Teacher

Spencer County Board Of Education
08.1993 - Current

Math Portfolio Chair

Spencer Countty Elementary
08.1993 - 08.1997

Several Leadership Roles

Spencer County Public Schools
08.1993 - Current

Bachelor of Arts - Reading Teacher Education Rank 1

Continuing Education Ovec Option

Master of Arts - Masters of Education

University of Louisville

Bachelor of Arts - Elementary Education

Northern Kentucky University
Vicky Thomas