Tess Thomas

Worked with the special education team to help create IEP's, Progress Reports, and Evaluations within the Big Timber Grade School District.

• Utilized technology effectively to enhance instruction methods and provide engaging learning experiences.
• Proven ability to learn quickly and adapt to new situations.
• Worked well in a team setting, providing support and guidance.

Was a family caregiver for my grandfather.

• Conducted assessments to determine comprehensive understanding of materials.
• Taught reading comprehension and writing tactics to improve reading and writing skills.
• Offered one-on-one and small group instruction to foster opportunities for flexible and differentiated learning.
• Structured activities for interactive learning, reading understanding and fluency skills.
• Designed lesson plans for phonics, fluency, vocabulary and comprehension for students weekly with assessments and detailed schedules.
• Tracked learning progress to optimize tutoring methods and help students achieve goals.
• Motivated students towards learning and studying to build self-confidence and reduce fear of failure.
• Met with parents to discuss student progress and address concerns.

• Monitored student behavior and role-modelled interactions to foster skills development of social skills.
• Collaborated with faculty to evaluate and update curriculum, adapting to new instructional techniques.
• Helped student work through individual problems and challenges, encouraging perseverance.
• Carried out classroom observations and teacher meetings to monitor student progress, reporting changes to parents promptly.
• Developed curriculum to meet student needs and accommodate IEP requirements.
• Communicated with administrators, families and students to discuss progress, address challenges and offer support.
• Conducted student assessments to formulate learning plans, reviewing and updating based on developing needs.
• Documented incidents and resulting interventions, maintaining accurate records for reference.

• Supported general education teachers and administrators in implementing strategies to meet needs of students with IEPs and 504s.
• Collaborated with families to provide resources for children.
• Coordinated activities and events to promote student retention and recognize achievements of excelling students.
• Maintained contact with parents to address concerns and needs of children.
• Facilitated IEP and 504 meetings by using family-centered, strength-based approach.
• Interpreted and analyzed academic data to maintain student development and retention.
• Assisted struggling students to maintain progress levels by designing individualized lesson plans focused on areas for improvement.
• Used technology to maintain student records and prepare reports.
• Conferred and resolved education-related issues and problems with students, parents and school officials.
• Designed or used assessments to monitor student learning outcomes.
• Collaborated with teachers to conduct behavioral assessments and intervention plans for students.
• Led and managed child study teams to develop plans and interventions to support students academically and socially.
• Responsible for planning instruction, adapting curriculum to specific student needs, participating and working closely as a team member.
• Case manage the identified students' programs which includes developing individual education plans, 504s, behavior plans, managing and assigning duties to paraprofessionals within the classrooms to assist IEP requirements and needs, and must work closely with parents of these students.