MIKALA THOMAS WORK EXPERIENCE

Elementary School Para-Educator, Emotional Disturbance Classroom

Live Oak Middle School
Teacher
August 2016 - June 2017 Live Oak, California

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· Adapted curriculum to address & meet individual goals for children as
identified in their individualized education plans.
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· Worked directly with the Lead Teacher & teacher assistants in
implementing developmentally appropriate learning experiences tailored
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· Established productive relationships with students by actively supporting
them with academics & behavior management.
· Supported each child's social and emotional development & encouraged
students to pursue their interests.
EDUCATION

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Bachelor of Arts
· Worked with students to reinforce learning of skills or materials through
daily and weekly check-ins.
Education
California State University, Substitute Para-Educator

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Chico
Sutter County Superintendent of Schools
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January 2016 - August 2016 Sutter County, California
Chico, California
· Facilitated physical, emotional, & developmental care & education for
children by being a trusted, reliable resource.
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Associate in Science Assisted in answering students questions to help the lead teacher
maintain a flow during their lesson.
Social and Behavioral Science
· Supported special needs students in mainstream classes.
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Yuba Community College

2014 - 2016 · Worked with individual students & small groups of students to reinforce
learning of materials.
Marysville, California
· Worked with the lead teacher in conjunction with other teacher assistants
to ensure collaboration in helping students learn.
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Certificate
Early Childhood Education
Butte Community College
2012 - 2014
Oroville, California
Child Development Associate Teacher
Smart Start, Yuba City Unified School District
July 5, 2016 - July 29, 2016 Butte Vista School, Yuba City, California
· Worked with a team of 1 Kindergarten teacher and 2 teacher's aides to
prepare a large class of 4 year old students with no prior school experience
for kindergarten.

SKILLS
Planning Curriculum & Lesson Plans
Collaboration & Teamwork
Creative Problem Solving
Behavior Management
CERTIFICATIONS
Core Subjects EC-6 #291
· Assisted with lesson plans & aligning plans with structured goals to
improve student performance.
· Created lesson plans & activities that supported physical development,
academic readiness, & socialization skills.
Preschool Teacher
Mother Goose Preschool
November 2013 - January 2016 Yuba City, California
· Created developmentally appropriate lesson plans which promoted
physical, mental, and social development.

ESL/Supplemental #154
Science of Teaching Reading #293
PPR 160
· Communicated with children's parents or guardians about daily activities,
behaviors, and any related issues.
· Provided a variety of materials and resources for children to explore,
manipulate and use, both in learning activities and in imaginative play.