School District Early Childhood

Alyssa Thomas

Alyssa Thomas

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Mercer, PA 16137 ***************@*****.***

EDUCATION

Slippery Rock University, Slippery Rock, PA Graduation: December 2020 Bachelor of Education, Major: Early Childhood (PK-4) GPA: 3.645/4.0 Minor: Special Education Dean’s List: 5 Semesters

LETRS Module 1 Training January 2022

KEY SKILLS

o Communication

o Time Management

o Leadership

o Flexible

o Motivated

o Organized

WORK EXPERIENCE

North Star School District, Boswell, PA August 2022-Present Fifth Grade ELA Teacher

● Plan and execute lessons to meet the needs of all students

● Educate fifth grade students in English Language Arts

● Establishing trusting relationships with students Divine Mercy Catholic Academy- West Campus, Johnstown, PA August 2021-August 2022 Third Grade Teacher

● Plan and execute lessons to meet the needs of all students

● Educate third grade students in all subjects

● Establishing trusting relationships with students The Learning Lamp, Jennerstown, PA May 2019-August 2021 Group Supervisor/Assistant Director

● Cared for children ages 0-12 years old and ensure overall health and safety is achieved

● Ensured facility is kept clean and concise to keep a professional look

● Taught mini lessons on various topics to children to engage learning North Star School District, Boswell, PA December 2020-February 2021 Long-term Substitute Teacher

● Constructed lesson plans for third grade students

● Educated third grade students with math and reading MTSS

● Ensured the safety of 65 third grade students during the school day Camp Harmony, Hooversville, PA May 2014-August 2018 Adventure Staff/ Maintenance

● Facilitated high and low ropes throughout summer camps to children ages 7-14

● Collaborated with staff to maintain camp clean and safe for children Alyssa Thomas

ACADEMIC SKILLS

Slippery Rock Area School District, Slippery Rock, PA August 2020-November 2020 Student Teacher

● Developed new skills for classroom management by observing my cooperating teacher in a first-grade classroom

● Became flexible while teaching virtually in a fourth-grade classroom Butler Area School District, Butler, PA October 2019-November 2019 Field Student

● Oversaw a first-grade classroom by assisting teacher with lesson plans and taught children

● Supported children that needed extra support to promote academic success New Castle School District, New Castle, PA October 2018 Observing Field Student

● Learned key teaching skills by observing teacher interacting with special needs classroom and different lesson plans that were implemented

Mohawk School District, New Castle, PA October 2018 Observing Field Student

● Became knowledgeable of different ways to teach reading and math to second grade students Loreto, Pittsburgh, PA September 2017

Observing Field Student

● Interacted with Head Start children to get a better understanding of early childhood development LEADERSHIP AND DEVELOPMENT

North Star School District, Boswell, PA August 2023-Present MTSS team

● Regularly review and analyze data with the MTSS team

● Identify areas of success and areas that need improvement North Star School District, Boswell, PA

Cougar Connections

● Regularly attended meetings about ways to make the school a positive place for students and teachers

● Planned and organized monthly incentives for students Early Childhood Club, Slippery Rock University August 2017-Spring 2020 Member

● Attend bi-weekly meetings to learn more about professional development and education strategies

● Collaborate with members to expand knowledge about various education approaches

● Develop strong time management skills by attending different events on and off campus planned through organization

CAMPUS LEADERSHIP AND DEVELOPMENT (continued)

Special Olympics, Slippery Rock University September 2018 Member

● Volunteered my time and helped children and adults play games during their breaks from competing

● Arranged with members game ideas to facilitate and play with the athletes Special Olympics, Slippery Rock University September 2019 Committee Member

● Present during weekly meetings to plan how the event was going to pan out

● Oversaw members who volunteered during the day of the event to make sure everything was running smoothly throughout the day

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