Ta’Lisha Thomas
Indianapolis
Summary
Dynamic educator with a proven track record at Academy For Young Achievers, excelling in classroom management and innovative lesson planning. Leveraged critical thinking and relationship-building skills to enhance student engagement and achievement. Recognized for developing collaborative learning experiences, contributing to a significant improvement in student performance assessments.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Teacher
Academy For Young Achievers
10.2022 - Current
- Developed strong relationships with students, parents, and colleagues by maintaining open lines of communication and fostering a supportive learning environment.
- Managed classroom behavior effectively by establishing clear expectations, modeling appropriate conduct, and consistently enforcing established rules and consequences.
- Enhanced classroom engagement through the use of interactive teaching methods, such as group projects and hands-on activities.
- Maintained accurate records of student progress, attendance, and behavior to facilitate ongoing communication with parents about their child''s educational journey.
- Differentiated instruction to accommodate diverse learning needs, ensuring each student had an equal opportunity for success.
- Assessed student performance regularly using both formative and summative assessments to inform future lesson planning.
- Collaborated with other teachers to plan interdisciplinary units that connected subjects and promoted deeper understanding among students.
- Identified struggling students early on and provided additional support through tutoring sessions and modified lesson plans.
- Continuously pursued professional development opportunities such as workshops or conferences to stay current in educational trends.
- Organized extracurricular activities such as clubs or field trips that enriched students' learning experiences outside traditional classroom settings.
- Integrated cultural awareness into lessons by incorporating diverse perspectives and materials into the curriculum.
- Mentored new teachers, sharing best practices and providing guidance to help them adapt to their new roles successfully.
- Conducted ongoing professional development in educational technology, keeping teaching approach current and effective.
- Improved student engagement by incorporating interactive learning technologies into lesson plans.
Teacher
Kindercare
03.2022 - 10.2023
- Developed strong relationships with students, parents, and colleagues by maintaining open lines of communication and fostering a supportive learning environment.
- Managed classroom behavior effectively by establishing clear expectations, modeling appropriate conduct, and consistently enforcing established rules and consequences.
- Enhanced classroom engagement through the use of interactive teaching methods, such as group projects and hands-on activities.
- Maintained accurate records of student progress, attendance, and behavior to facilitate ongoing communication with parents about their child''s educational journey.
- Differentiated instruction to accommodate diverse learning needs, ensuring each student had an equal opportunity for success.
- Assessed student performance regularly using both formative and summative assessments to inform future lesson planning.
- Collaborated with other teachers to plan interdisciplinary units that connected subjects and promoted deeper understanding among students.
- Identified struggling students early on and provided additional support through tutoring sessions and modified lesson plans.
- Continuously pursued professional development opportunities such as workshops or conferences to stay current in educational trends.
- Organized extracurricular activities such as clubs or field trips that enriched students' learning experiences outside traditional classroom settings.
- Integrated cultural awareness into lessons by incorporating diverse perspectives and materials into the curriculum.
- Mentored new teachers, sharing best practices and providing guidance to help them adapt to their new roles successfully.
- Served on school committees focused on curriculum development, teacher evaluations, or community outreach initiatives to contribute positively to the overall school climate.
HHA
Senior Home Companions
03.2022 - 05.2024
- Maintained a clean and safe living environment for patients, reducing the risk of accidents or infections.
- Assisted patients with personal hygiene tasks such as bathing, grooming, and dressing, promoting dignity and selfconfidence.
- Improved patient comfort by providing compassionate and attentive care in various daily activities.
- Transported patients safely to appointments, errands, or social outings, ensuring timely arrival and an enjoyable experience.
- Monitored vital signs regularly, promptly reporting any abnormalities or concerns to supervising medical professionals.
- Managed household chores such as laundry, meal preparation, and light cleaning, allowing clients to focus on their health and wellbeing.
- Facilitated communication between patients, families, and healthcare providers by serving as a reliable source of information about the client''s progress and needs.
- Prevented bedsores in immobile clients by regularly repositioning them and ensuring proper skin care was administered.
- Supported clients with cognitive impairments through engaging mental exercises designed to maintain brain health and function.
- Increased patient satisfaction levels by consistently going above-and-beyond in providing exceptional care tailored to individual preferences.
- Boosted patient morale with a positive attitude, effective communication, and active listening skills to address concerns and validate emotions.
- Trained new HHA staff members on best practices for patient care delivery and documentation procedures.
- Reduced hospital readmission rates by closely monitoring patients'' conditions at home and responding quickly to potential issues.
- Administered medications accurately and on time, ensuring optimal treatment effectiveness.
- Educated patients and family members on proper nutrition, exercise routines, and self-care techniques to promote overall wellness.
- Assisted patients with dressing, grooming and feeding needs, helping to overcome, and adapt to mobility restrictions.
- Encouraged patients to participate in safe physical activity to help boost mood and improve overall wellness.
- Assisted disabled clients to support independence and well-being.
- Monitored client health by performing routine pulse, temperature and blood pressure checks.
- Followed nutritional plans to prepare optimal meals.
- Traveled to clients' homes to complete healthcare services and promote continuity of care.
- Performed laundry, grocery shopping and other light housekeeping duties as instructed by client.
- Provided mobility assistance such as walking and regular exercising.
- Completed entries in log books, journals, and care plans to accurately document and report patient progress.
- Provided transportation and appointments management.
- Developed individual care plans for clients based on specific needs.
- Monitored changes in clients' conditions to report concerns to supervisor.
- Assisted clients with living independently through skill-building and mentoring in areas such as housekeeping adaptations and preparation of healthy meals.
- Transported clients for medical and personal outings.
- Helped clients with managed home care, ensuring efficacy of care by monitoring health status.
- Communicated regularly with clients' families to provide updates on health and wellbeing.
- Utilized universal precautions and infection control principles in all aspects of care.
- Administered medications in accordance with doctor's instructions.
- Assisted with end-of-life care.
- Improved patients' comfort with massage and application of topical treatments.
- Scheduled and coordinated medical appointments.
- Developed and implemented care plans for clients.
- Constructed cognitively stimulating activities.
Education
High School Diploma -
Lew Wallace High School
Gary, IN05-2001
Skills
- Classroom management
- Relationship building
- Critical thinking
- Lesson planning
- Motivating students
- Student engagement
- Behavior management
- Parent-teacher communication
- Positive role model and mentor
- Growth mindset
- Public speaking
- Classroom instruction
- Collaborative learning
- Child development
- Group and individual instruction
- Curriculum implementation
- Student assessment
- Small group instruction
- Learning strategies
- Innovative lesson planning
- Curriculum development
- Social-emotional learning training
- Classroom technology
- Student needs assessment
- Project-based learning
- Performance assessments
- Student rapport
- Cooperative learning experience
Accomplishments
- Dynamic Teaching Techniques - Instructed students in academic subjects using variety of techniques such as phonetics, multisensory learning and repetition to reinforce learning.
- Targeted Development - Met with parents and guardians to discuss children's progress and to determine priorities and resource needs.
- Curriculum Development - Tailored educational curriculum to students with range of learning styles, disabilities, strengths and weaknesses. Developed innovative semester lesson plans and practical application exercises for classroom, reversing scores on Physical Science tests from 65% average to 87% average.
Certification
- Early Childhood Educator Certificate – National Association for the Education of Young Children.
- Child Development Associate (CDA) - Council for Professional Recognition.
- First Aid/CPR/AED Instructor Certification – American Red Cross.
Timeline
Teacher
Academy For Young Achievers
10.2022 - Current
Teacher
Kindercare
03.2022 - 10.2023
HHA
Senior Home Companions
03.2022 - 05.2024
- Early Childhood Educator Certificate – National Association for the Education of Young Children.
- Child Development Associate (CDA) - Council for Professional Recognition.
- First Aid/CPR/AED Instructor Certification – American Red Cross.
High School Diploma -
Lew Wallace High School
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