Kimberley Thomas
Fayetteville
Summary
Experienced High School Math Teacher bringing 35-year background instructing students. Expertise in classroom oversight, course planning and behavior management. Successful at collaborating with teachers, administrative leaders and support specialists to meet individual student needs. Committed to encouraging higher-order thinking to increase student performance. I have taught Precalculus for 15+ Years and very knowledgeable on all concepts and a very detailed-oriented individual with exceptional communication and project management skills.
Overview
35
35
years of professional experience
Work History
Math Teacher
Fayetteville Public Schools
08.1990 - Current
- Kept classroom environments consistent and focused on learning by establishing and enforcing clear objectives.
- Adapted teaching style to accommodate diverse learning needs, resulting in improved academic performance for all students.
- Collaborated with colleagues to create interdisciplinary lesson plans, promoting a deeper understanding of mathematical connections across subjects.
- Implemented data-driven instruction by analyzing student performance data to inform lesson planning and differentiation strategies.
- Established positive relationships with parents through regular communication regarding student progress, fostering a supportive home-school partnership.
- Mentored students on individual basis to help develop math skills.
- Organized extracurricular math clubs and competitions to promote enthusiasm for mathematics beyond the classroom setting.
- Helped students make good decisions about course choices for educational and vocational goals.
- Created detailed syllabus to outline teaching methods, learning objectives, and exam dates.
- Attended teacher conferences and workshops to stay abreast of new developments in math education.
Education
Master of Arts - Management
Webster University
St. Louis, MO08-2007
Bachelor of Science - Mathematics
University of Arkansas
Fayetteville, AR05-1990
Skills
- Adapting to different learning styles
- Group and individual instruction
- Motivating and encouraging
- Student performance evaluations
- Positive role model and mentor
- Lesson planning
- High school math
- PLC Leader
- Proficient Proofer
- Department Chair
- Mu Alpha Theta Sponsor
- AP Calculus endorsed
- Efficient Grader
Timeline
Math Teacher
Fayetteville Public Schools
08.1990 - Current
Master of Arts - Management
Webster University
Bachelor of Science - Mathematics
University of Arkansas
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