Donna Thomason

1100 SW 13
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Street Cooper, TX 75432 dthom007@aol.com
(469) 556-9901

Elementary School Teacher
Patient Self Motivated Highly Effective

Enthusiastic educator with a proven ability to teach, motivate and direct students while maintaining high interest
and achievement. Identifies approaches to learning that foster in-classroom participation and support overall
teaching goals and objectives. Focused with an unyielding commitment to excellence and the ability to work in a
team-oriented environment where innovative ideas are shared. Maintains firm behavioral management
techniques. Possesses excellent interpersonal and communication skills to develop commendable rapport with all
members of the school community.

Areas of proficiency include:
*Highly Motivated *Technology Integration
*Use of Manipulatives *Provides Diverse Experiences
*Organized *Leadership Skills
*Strong Planner *Thrives In Challenging Environments

Professional Recognition and Accomplishments

Campus Instructional Leadership Team Member Administrative Team Member - Grade Level Chair
Campus New Teacher Support Chair - Facilitator for Alternative Certification Program
New Teacher Mentor Student Teacher Host
Recipient of grants from Junior League of Dallas - Recipient of grants from DonorsChoose.com
Teacher of the Year

Education & Credentials

Master of Education (1995) Early Childhood Education
Texas A&M University, Commerce, TX

Bachelor of Arts (1990) Elementary Education
Texas A&M University, Commerce, TX

Texas Educator Certificate Provisional Elementary Self-Contained (Grades 1-8),
Elementary English (Grades 1-8)
English as a Second Language Supplemental (Grades 1-8)


Experience

5
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Grade Science Teacher, Larry G. Smith Elementary School, Dallas, Texas 2013 Present
Mathematics/Science Instructional Coach, Larry G. Smith Elementary School, Dallas, Texas 2011 2013
3
rd
Grade Reading/Language Arts Teacher, Larry G. Smith Elementary School, Dallas, Texas 2010 2011
4
th
Grade Math/Science Teacher, Hawthorne Elementary School, Dallas, Texas 2004 2010
2
nd
Grade Self Contained, Pleasant Grove Elementary School, Dallas, Texas 1996 2004
2
nd
Grade Self Contained, Edward Titche Elementary School, Dallas, Texas 1992 1996
3
rd
Grade Self Contained, Mark Twain Elementary School, Dallas, Texas 1990 1992