Kasia Thomas
New Castle
Summary
Exceptional secondary math teacher, dedicated to fostering academic success in the classroom while empowering students to take ownership of their learning. Known for innovative teaching methods, developing critical thinking skills, and consistently implementing effective pedagogy. Committed to using research-based practices. Highly respected teacher receiving reputable evaluation scores according to the Teacher Learning Framework (TLF). Passionate participant in projects and learning communities built to improve student success and teacher improvement.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
Work History
Special Education Math Teacher
Colonial School District
New Castle, DE
10.2016 - Current
- Developed a classroom environment in which high expectations and standards are emphasized
- Developed positive relationships with students through empathetic listening skills, patience, and genuine interest in their academic success
- Created access to curriculum for all students utilizing research-based differentiated instruction meeting unique learning needs of individual students
- Mentored and collaborated with fellow educators on best practices for teaching mathematics.
- Consistently participating in staff meetings, professional development opportunities, and extracurricular activities.
Middle School Team Leader (8th Grade)
Colonial School District
New Castle, DE
08.2016 - Current
- Developing and implementing our Middle School Action Plan including daily, weekly and monthly incentives (i.e Trips, Guest speakers, Staff vs. Student games), Restorative Practice (i.e Morning Circle with daily temperature checks and questions, Restorative sheets/ talks replacing harsh discipline, Morning check-ins/goal writing and End of the Day checkouts), Student of the Month and Honor Roll recognition, organized hallway transitions (assigning staff to post to monitor student behaviors), Beginning of the Year Vision Board Activity and End of the Year Move-Up Ceremony.
- Holding solution driven weekly Team Meetings discussing concerns/ issues involving behavior and classroom instruction, announce reminders, discuss student IEPs, plan activities
- Providing assistance and support to new paras and teachers joining the Middle School Team (i.e observing classes and giving feedback and allowing my classroom to be observed, pushing into classes teacher may be struggling with, ensuring supplies needed are received, providing tutorials for usage of district data service programs such as IEP plus, IMS, I-Tracker and DSC)
Education
Master of Science - Curriculum And Instruction
Western Governors University
Salt Lake City, UT07-2025
Master of Education - Multicultural Education
Eastern University
PA05-2017
Bachelor of Arts - Mathematics And Secondary Education
Eastern University
PA05-2015
Skills
- Fostering Classroom Environment Conducive to Learning
- Lesson Planning
- Discussion Facilitation (Open-Ended Questioning)
- Implementing Differentiated Learning
- Analyze and Implement Standards-Based Curriculum
- Implementing Research-Based Practices
- Problem-Solving and Adaptability
- Communication and Teamwork
Conference Presentations
- 2018 S.T.E.P (Supporting Teacher Effectiveness Project) presented to colleagues at the end of each academic year and to the Board of Education in 2018 (2018-2022)
Conference Attendance
- NCSM Conference (September 2025)
Professional Affiliations and Memberships
- National Council of Supervisors of Mathematics (NCSM) member (2025)
Certifications and Licenses
- Special Education - (2015)
- Secondary Math (K-8) - (2015)
Timeline
Special Education Math Teacher
Colonial School District
10.2016 - Current
Middle School Team Leader (8th Grade)
Colonial School District
08.2016 - Current
Master of Science - Curriculum And Instruction
Western Governors University
Master of Education - Multicultural Education
Eastern University
Bachelor of Arts - Mathematics And Secondary Education
Eastern University
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