Nanette Thomas
Los Gatos Ca. 95033
Objective: Seeking a Teaching Position
Education
Masters, Special Education, San Jose State University, San Jose, Ca. 1994 Learning Handicap Teaching Credential, SJSU 1990
Multiple Subjects Teaching Credential, SJSU 1985
B.A. Environmental Studies, SJSU 1984
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Teaching Experience
• Franklin–McKinley School District 1985 to present Worked as an Special Day Class Teacher
English Language Development Facilitator
California English Language Literacy Teacher
Resource Specialist K-8
Special Day Class Preschool Teacher
• San Jose State University, R.E.A.D.S. Program 1983-1985 Worked as a Student Teacher through the Work
Study program teaching General Education
Development (GED) and High School Equivalency
Test skills and strategies to adults as to successfully pass the tests.
Professional Development
• California Alternative Assessment Training (CAA) 2018
• OBC Safety Care Behavioral Training Certification 2017
• Integrated Early Literacy & Pyramid Model Training 2016 Affiliations/Memberships
• Council for Exceptional Children 1990
• California Association of Resource Specialists 2005
• California Teacher’s Association 1985
Interests
• Special Olympics
• Autism Speaks
• Parents Helping Parents
Experience
• Special Olympics: 1984 to present have worked in various capacities as a Trainer, Coach and Finish Line Hugger.
• Autism Speaks: Participated in Walk-A-Thons and assisted in raising funds for local chapters.
• Parents Helping Parents: Supported the organization by attending workshops. Taught parent workshops in language and literacy skills development and fine motor activities to engage the young child.