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Overview
Work History
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Skills
Certification
Leadershipandengagements
Awards
Volunteer Experience
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ZOYA THOMAS

Jacksonville,FL

Summary

Certified Teacher seeking a position as an ESE/Early Elementary Teacher to utilize managerial experience and interpersonal skills, coupled with a passion for educating children.

Proficient in developing curriculum and implementing intervention strategies to enhance student success.


Overview

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Certification

Work History

Home Educator

08.2020 - Current
  • Created and executed varied and age appropriate lesson plans for multigrade level group
  • Researched multiple curricula, methodologies and perspectives as part of educational planning
  • Organized hands-on instructional activities to supplement textbook instruction to engage and motivate students
  • Led groups of students on field trips to enriching destinations, introducing to new experiences and broadening education
  • Adapted teaching methods and lesson plans to changing student needs.

Student Teacher (Intern)

River City Science Academy Innovation
01.2022 - 05.2022
  • Worked with classroom teacher to learn about current standards and best practices
  • Developed lesson plans that incorporated mandated topics and included immersive activities for student engagement
  • Monitored classrooms for safety and good behavior, offering students positive reinforcement to maintain discipline
  • Facilitated small group activities and one-on-one instruction to meet individual student needs.

Toddler Teacher (Temp)

Busy Bees Childcare
05.2019 - 08.2019
  • Assist administrators in developing center's classroom procedures to meet DCF Standard
  • Provide updates to parents and caregivers on students' progress.

Assistant VPK Teacher (Substitute)

DLC Nurse & Learn
09.2018 - 04.2019
  • Designed activities to meet learning objectives for students with diverse needs and abilities
  • Maintained classroom cleanliness and organization.

Lead Infant Teacher/VPK assistant

The Learning Experience
07.2015 - 12.2015
  • Organized classroom to create a structured setting to support group and independent learning
  • Implemented a daily schedule and lesson plans based on students' developmental needs
  • Maintained a positive and professional relationship with parents and coworkers.

Education

Education Preparation Institute - Teacher Certification

University of West Florida
05.2022

Associate of Science - Early Childhood Management

Florida State College At Jacksonville
04.2019

BBA - Management/Marketing (Double Major)

Florida Atlantic University
12.2015

Skills

  • Classroom Organization
  • Mathematics Instruction
  • Reading Intervention
  • Project-based learning
  • Student Motivation
  • Differentiated Instruction
  • Technology Integration

Certification

  • Florida Professional Educator
  • PreKindergarten/Primary, Age 3 through grade 3
  • Exceptional Student Education, grades K-12
  • Marketing, grade 6-12

Leadershipandengagements

  • FSCJ Early Childhood Education Club - President (2018 - 2019)
  • FSCJ International Club - Ambassador 2018 - 2019
  • Phi Theta Kappa Honor Society (FSCJ Chapter)
  • Council for Exceptional Children - Student Member

Awards

  • Chancellor Clark Maxwell Scholar Student of the Month: July 2018
  • FSCJ Student Leadership Award
  • FSCJ Inspirational Student Award
  • FSCJ President's List
  • LSF Head Start Volunteer Award
  • Dean's & President's List

Volunteer Experience

  • The Foundation Academy
  • Tiger Academy
  • DLC Nurse and Learn
  • LSF HeadStart

Timeline

Student Teacher (Intern)

River City Science Academy Innovation
01.2022 - 05.2022

Home Educator

08.2020 - Current

Toddler Teacher (Temp)

Busy Bees Childcare
05.2019 - 08.2019

Assistant VPK Teacher (Substitute)

DLC Nurse & Learn
09.2018 - 04.2019

Lead Infant Teacher/VPK assistant

The Learning Experience
07.2015 - 12.2015

Education Preparation Institute - Teacher Certification

University of West Florida

Associate of Science - Early Childhood Management

Florida State College At Jacksonville

BBA - Management/Marketing (Double Major)

Florida Atlantic University

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