Brianna Thomas
Academic Counselor at Uplift Education- Claim this Profile
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Experience
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Uplift Education
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United States
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Education Administration Programs
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700 & Above Employee
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Academic Counselor
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Jul 2022 - Present
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Teach For America
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United States
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Education Administration Programs
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700 & Above Employee
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Recruitment Manager
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Jan 2022 - Jul 2022
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Dallas Independent School District
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United States
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Primary and Secondary Education
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700 & Above Employee
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High School Social Studies Teacher
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Aug 2019 - Dec 2021
Dallas, Texas Instructed and monitored the progress of 190 students as teacher of World History, Government, and African American Studies Courses Exceeded the district’s passing rate on semester assessment of course performance by using targeted interventions and inquiry-based lessons Designed rigorous lessons that emphasized cultural identity and racial equity that led to 80% of students favorably reflecting on the curriculum Piloted African American Studies course and designed full course… Show more Instructed and monitored the progress of 190 students as teacher of World History, Government, and African American Studies Courses Exceeded the district’s passing rate on semester assessment of course performance by using targeted interventions and inquiry-based lessons Designed rigorous lessons that emphasized cultural identity and racial equity that led to 80% of students favorably reflecting on the curriculum Piloted African American Studies course and designed full course curriculum Collaborated with school administration to lead the campus racial equity and diversity task force that supported campus morale and culture Provided training to 175+ staff members on culturally responsive pedagogical practices to jumpstart the school-wide push for more equitable assessment measures Coached 21 colleagues as the Social Studies Department Chair by utilizing coaching conversations, offering curriculum support, and developing strong rapport and morale Show less
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Teach For America
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United States
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Education Administration Programs
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700 & Above Employee
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2019 Corps Member
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Jun 2019 - Jun 2021
Partnered with Teach for America Staff to promote TFA to existing and potential donors and stakeholders through in-person events and online marketing Featured speaker for Dallas ISD Voices and WFAA with a focus on promoting African American History and the importance Student Voice
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Auburn University
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United States
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Higher Education
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700 & Above Employee
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Student Employee
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May 2017 - Sep 2018
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Education
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Southern Methodist University
Master of Education - MEd, Urban Education -
Auburn University
Bachelor’s Degree, Political Science and Leadership -
University of the Virgin Islands
International Sustainability, Study Abroad