Beverly M. ThomasContact:P. O. Box 79265, Atlanta, GA 30357bfmthomas@yahoo.com404-984-3870 (cell)

PROFILEExperienced, caring, organized, resourceful, and dependable educator dedicated to helping students reach personal and academic potentials; Over 20 years of combined experience as a classroom teacher and of adult learners online

EDUCATION AND CERTIFICATIONSBachelor of Science, Alcorn State University (Business Education)Masters, Houston Baptist University (Liberal Arts) Georgia Clear/Renewable Teaching Certificate-L5, Business Education (valid through 2019)Texas Teaching Certificate, Business Composite (Lifetime)

TEACHING EXPERIENCE (1998-2015)Business Education Teacher -Cobb County Schools, Marietta, Georgia (School years: 2012-2013; 2014-2015)-Alief Independent Schools, Houston, Texas (School years: 1998-2009)Manage and organize professional classrooms to ensure that they are conducive to learning and development; foster cooperative and respective partnerships with parents/guardians and families of students, work as part of a team of educators and administrators to carry out the mission and vision of the school while taking advantage of professional growth opportunities; Some experience as department manager. High school and middle school courses taught have included: keyboarding, computer applications, business & technology, and business communications

Online Adjunct Instructor (part-time)-University of Phoenix Online (2005-2012)Taught liberal arts related courses (including beginning algebra) to adult learners in an asynchronous virtual environment; created a positive and supportive environment through use of proper communication and effective interpersonal skills; coached, monitored, and encouraged student engagement; responsible for grading and providing constructive feedback and monitoring of participation in online discussion forums

AREAS OF TEACHER/INSTRUCTOR PROFICIENCY-creative and effective lesson planning and design-effective classroom management and student behavior through rules and procedures establishment-technology integration using relevant technology to support instruction-ability to identify/select different instructional resources and methods to meet students' varying needs -support, counsel, and provide encouragement to students with academic issues-knowledge and understanding of inclusive education and individualized education plans-able to apply differentiated instruction to allow all learners to be successful-consult appropriate school administration and specialists in a timely manner to address the needs of struggling students-knowledgeable of strategies and practices that promote healthy parent-teacher partnerships-mentorship and support for new teachers-monitor and maintain student records and student progress-distance learning educator and support of adult learners-management of online class discussion forums

AWARDS/ACCOMPLISHMENTSLesson Plan of the Week- Education World Website (2003)Recognition for Mentorship of University of Houston student teachers (2004-2005)