Yvette Thomas

Experienced in literacy development and effective communication, I have honed my skills in a supportive educational setting. Now transitioning into a new field, I aim to apply these transferable skills to make a positive impact. My goal is to create impactful learning experiences. As a reading resource teacher, I am dedicated to supporting administrators, teachers, and students through collaboration and effective resources. Utilizing data-driven decision-making, I will establish a quality literacy environment that fosters growth and success.

Collaborating with colleagues, parents, and community members to support students' learning.  

• 2023 - current: Anchor Mentor Teacher: Share ideas beyond the classroom. Guide and support new teachers on how to utilize the curriculum. Provide critical feedback while also encouraging and recognizing professional growth. Helps build the capacity of new teachers by facilitating their learning.
• 2022-2023: Professional Learning Team (PLT): Assist administration to lead monthly staff meetings. Regularly reviewing student data to identify strengths, weaknesses, and areas for improvement, using this information to inform instructional decisions. Identifying and participating in professional learning opportunities relevant to the team's needs.
• 2022-2023: TAM Internship Teacher. Supervised a senior from Lackey High School. Monitor intern to ensure the intern has completed the assigned duties. Evaluate intern's progress and provide feedback often. Monitor and approve weekly hours worked toward the required number of hours for the internship. Provide written evaluation of student a minimum of two times: mid and end of semester.