Ruth D. Thomas
Drexel Hill
Summary
Dynamic Special Education Teacher with a proven track record at Chester Community Charter School, adept at IEP implementation and fostering team collaboration. Skilled in utilizing evidence-based assessments to enhance student learning outcomes, while effectively communicating with parents to support individualized education plans. Committed to empowering students with disabilities through tailored instructional strategies.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
Work History
Special Education Teacher
Chester Community Charter School
Pennsylvania
08.2019 - Current
- Instructional and classroom management
- Adhere to the curriculum and lesson plans
- Compliance with organizations school regulations
- Maintained accurate records of student progress towards IEP goals.
- Adapted curriculum materials as needed to meet individualized student needs.
- Developed Individual Education Plans for students with disabilities.
- Communicated regularly with parents regarding their child's progress.
- Created and implemented compliant IEPs, progress reports and state-specific special education documentation.
- Utilized technology resources such as online programs and assistive devices.
- Monitored the educational progress of each student according to established timelines.
- Conducted small group and individual classroom activities with students based on differentiated learning needs.
Outreach Program Coordinator
The Buds of Promise Outreach Ministry
01.2013 - Current
- Facilitate academic support tutoring and self-management training.
- Outreach & Promotion of community network events and health-care services.
Workshop Facilitator
County of Delaware Services for the Aging/COSA
Eddystone
11.2018 - 01.2021
- Self-Management Resource Center (SMRC)
- (SMRC) Workshops and Training
- Teach/Facilitate community-based workshops
Education
M.D. - Special Education
Holy Family University
Philadelphia, PA05-2026
Skills
- Teacher certification and emergency permit
- Grades PK-12 and 4-8
- Certified nursing assistant
- Science expertise
- Photography skills
- IEP implementation
- Team collaboration
- Evidence-based assessment
Volunteer Experience
County of Delaware Services for the Aging/COSA, Eddystone, PA, Workshop Facilitator, 11/01/18, 12/31/21, Teach/Facilitate community-based workshops
Skills Certifications
- Teacher Certification, EMERGENCY PERMIT SUBJECT AREA(S) APPROVED: Grades PK-4 (2825), Grades 4-8 (All subjects 4-6, English Language Arts and Reading 7-8) (3100)
- Certified Nursing Assistant
- Science
- Photographer
Timeline
Special Education Teacher
Chester Community Charter School
08.2019 - Current
Workshop Facilitator
County of Delaware Services for the Aging/COSA
11.2018 - 01.2021
Outreach Program Coordinator
The Buds of Promise Outreach Ministry
01.2013 - Current
M.D. - Special Education
Holy Family University