Susan Thomas
Tracy City
Summary
Results driven leader with extensive experience in instructional coaching and staff development. Skilled in fostering relationships, analyzing performance data, and implementing effective strategies that drive student success and improve teaching methodologies.
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
Work History
Federal Programs Supervisor/ Safe School Director
Grundy County Board Of Education
Coalmont, TN
03.2023 - Current
- Oversaw daily operations to ensure compliance with educational standards and district policies.
- Implemented safety protocols ensuring adherence to regulations within educational facilities.
- Oversaw daily operations of the department, ensuring smooth workflow and timely completion of tasks.
- Conducted performance evaluations for staff members, identifying areas of improvement and strengths.
- Developed and oversaw the spending of numerous budgets.
- Helped to oversee Capitol Projects to completion.
- Helped in the development of new district initiatives to improve instruction and achievement scores throughout the district.
- Helped develop the district improvement plan each year.
- Complete state and federal reports each year in a timely and correct manner.
Instructional Coach
Grundy County Board Of Education
Coalmont, TN
08.2020 - 03.2023
- Developed and implemented instructional strategies to enhance student engagement and learning outcomes.
- Collaborated with educators to analyze student performance data and identify areas for improvement.
- Facilitated professional development workshops, promoting best practices in teaching methodologies.
- Conducted classroom observations and provided constructive feedback to support teacher growth and effectiveness.
- Coordinated with academic teams to develop interventions for students requiring additional support or resources.
- Coached teachers to improve practices through professional development and modeling instructional strategies.
- Analyzed student data, diagnosed instructional needs, and identified research-based instructional strategies.
- Built and maintained positive relationships with students, parents, colleagues and administrators.
- Coordinated school-wide events including parent-teacher conferences, open houses, literacy nights, enriching community connections.
- Dealt with student discipline.
- Attended and participated as a team member in IEP, 504, and truancy meetings.
- Developed schedules for the school year.
Classroom Teacher
Grundy County Board Of Education
Coalmont, TN
08.2006 - 08.2020
- Fostered a positive classroom environment promoting student growth and collaboration.
- Engaged with parents and the community to support student success through regular communication and involvement opportunities.
- Implemented differentiated instruction strategies, ensuring all students were able to access the curriculum and make progress in their learning.
- Established clear expectations for behavior and classroom management, creating a respectful and productive learning atmosphere.
- Participated in ongoing professional development opportunities, staying current on best practices in education and refining instructional techniques accordingly.
- Developed strong relationships with parents through regular communication, promoting involvement in their child''s education.
- Conducted small group interventions for struggling learners, providing targeted support that led to increased academic achievement.
- Assessed student progress using various assessment tools, adjusting instruction as needed to address identified areas of need.
- Planned lessons, activities and trips to cover all required course material.
- Collaborated with parents, administrators and counselors to develop improvement plans for struggling students.
- Created and developed lesson plans to meet students' academic needs.
- Met with students, parents and administrators to address and resolve students' behavioral and academic issues.
Education
Master of Science - Instructional Leadership
Tennessee State University
Nashville, TN08-2021
Bachelor of Science - Early Childhood Education
University of Tennesee Chattanooga
Chattanooga, TN08-2006
Master of Science - Elementary Education
University Of Tennesee - Chattanooga
Chattanooga, TN07-2013
Skills
- Training and mentoring
- Goal oriented
- Staff management
- Decision-making
- Staff development
- Relationship building
- Priority management
- Time management
- Effective communication
- Professionalism
Timeline
Federal Programs Supervisor/ Safe School Director
Grundy County Board Of Education
03.2023 - Current
Instructional Coach
Grundy County Board Of Education
08.2020 - 03.2023
Classroom Teacher
Grundy County Board Of Education
08.2006 - 08.2020
Master of Science - Instructional Leadership
Tennessee State University
Bachelor of Science - Early Childhood Education
University of Tennesee Chattanooga
Master of Science - Elementary Education
University Of Tennesee - Chattanooga