Kirsten Thomas
Education Coordinator at Emerald Cove Outdoor Science(ECOS) Institute- Claim this Profile
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Kathleen Reyes
Kristen is an effective communicator and has excellent facilitation and organizational skills. She thrives in dynamic environments and makes great effort to build interpersonal relationships. As a student coordinator Kristen co-managed a team of Resident Advisors (RAs) and was responsible for their training and professional development in: Diversity and Inclusion, Leadership, Community Development, and Conflict and Resolution Management. She successfully planned and executed several events and assisted in other resident geared activities. Kristen is a highly invested collaborator who always takes initiative and provides quality work.
Anna Aguilar Gardner
Kirsten is always driven to develop her skills as a teacher. She arrived at our school as a recent graduate and a daunting task of teaching students who have historically been academic underperformers. Kirsten stepped up to the plate in the classroom and in our community; she has lead engaging inquiry based classes, organized class trips to local universities, and creating a sexual education curriculum that includes social and emotional development. Kirsten has a wonderful rapport not only with the rest of the staff but also her students. Her ability to connect with her students, while still delivering advanced content are truly superior. She is a dynamic teacher who supports her students by providing a wide opportunities for her student to experience scientific phenomena, and also express their knowledge. She is constantly seeking out new opportunities to develop her content knowledge and her effectiveness in the classroom- her enthusiasm for teaching is contagious and makes our school a vibrant community.
Kathleen Reyes
Kristen is an effective communicator and has excellent facilitation and organizational skills. She thrives in dynamic environments and makes great effort to build interpersonal relationships. As a student coordinator Kristen co-managed a team of Resident Advisors (RAs) and was responsible for their training and professional development in: Diversity and Inclusion, Leadership, Community Development, and Conflict and Resolution Management. She successfully planned and executed several events and assisted in other resident geared activities. Kristen is a highly invested collaborator who always takes initiative and provides quality work.
Anna Aguilar Gardner
Kirsten is always driven to develop her skills as a teacher. She arrived at our school as a recent graduate and a daunting task of teaching students who have historically been academic underperformers. Kirsten stepped up to the plate in the classroom and in our community; she has lead engaging inquiry based classes, organized class trips to local universities, and creating a sexual education curriculum that includes social and emotional development. Kirsten has a wonderful rapport not only with the rest of the staff but also her students. Her ability to connect with her students, while still delivering advanced content are truly superior. She is a dynamic teacher who supports her students by providing a wide opportunities for her student to experience scientific phenomena, and also express their knowledge. She is constantly seeking out new opportunities to develop her content knowledge and her effectiveness in the classroom- her enthusiasm for teaching is contagious and makes our school a vibrant community.
Kathleen Reyes
Kristen is an effective communicator and has excellent facilitation and organizational skills. She thrives in dynamic environments and makes great effort to build interpersonal relationships. As a student coordinator Kristen co-managed a team of Resident Advisors (RAs) and was responsible for their training and professional development in: Diversity and Inclusion, Leadership, Community Development, and Conflict and Resolution Management. She successfully planned and executed several events and assisted in other resident geared activities. Kristen is a highly invested collaborator who always takes initiative and provides quality work.
Anna Aguilar Gardner
Kirsten is always driven to develop her skills as a teacher. She arrived at our school as a recent graduate and a daunting task of teaching students who have historically been academic underperformers. Kirsten stepped up to the plate in the classroom and in our community; she has lead engaging inquiry based classes, organized class trips to local universities, and creating a sexual education curriculum that includes social and emotional development. Kirsten has a wonderful rapport not only with the rest of the staff but also her students. Her ability to connect with her students, while still delivering advanced content are truly superior. She is a dynamic teacher who supports her students by providing a wide opportunities for her student to experience scientific phenomena, and also express their knowledge. She is constantly seeking out new opportunities to develop her content knowledge and her effectiveness in the classroom- her enthusiasm for teaching is contagious and makes our school a vibrant community.
Kathleen Reyes
Kristen is an effective communicator and has excellent facilitation and organizational skills. She thrives in dynamic environments and makes great effort to build interpersonal relationships. As a student coordinator Kristen co-managed a team of Resident Advisors (RAs) and was responsible for their training and professional development in: Diversity and Inclusion, Leadership, Community Development, and Conflict and Resolution Management. She successfully planned and executed several events and assisted in other resident geared activities. Kristen is a highly invested collaborator who always takes initiative and provides quality work.
Anna Aguilar Gardner
Kirsten is always driven to develop her skills as a teacher. She arrived at our school as a recent graduate and a daunting task of teaching students who have historically been academic underperformers. Kirsten stepped up to the plate in the classroom and in our community; she has lead engaging inquiry based classes, organized class trips to local universities, and creating a sexual education curriculum that includes social and emotional development. Kirsten has a wonderful rapport not only with the rest of the staff but also her students. Her ability to connect with her students, while still delivering advanced content are truly superior. She is a dynamic teacher who supports her students by providing a wide opportunities for her student to experience scientific phenomena, and also express their knowledge. She is constantly seeking out new opportunities to develop her content knowledge and her effectiveness in the classroom- her enthusiasm for teaching is contagious and makes our school a vibrant community.
Experience
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Emerald Cove Outdoor Science(ECOS) Institute
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United States
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Primary and Secondary Education
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1 - 100 Employee
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Education Coordinator
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Aug 2022 - Present
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CONVEX LA
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Norway
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Advertising Services
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Brand Outreach Manager
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Dec 2022 - Mar 2023
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Grotz LLC
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United States
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Media Production
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Brand Partnership Manager
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Nov 2021 - Nov 2022
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Select Advisors Institute
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United States
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Strategic Management Services
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1 - 100 Employee
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Brand Strategist
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Jan 2022 - May 2022
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Wildwood School
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United States
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Primary and Secondary Education
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1 - 100 Employee
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Advisor
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Jul 2020 - Jan 2022
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KIPP SoCal Public Schools
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United States
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Education Administration Programs
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500 - 600 Employee
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Middle School Science Teacher
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Jul 2019 - Jul 2020
6th Grade Science 6th Grade Science
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Cerritos College
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Higher Education
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700 & Above Employee
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STEM Middle School Module Writer
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Jun 2019 - Jul 2019
Updated curriculum for a partnership with Cerritos College, CSULB and two K-12 districts. Developed instructional materials and coordinated implementation with program directors. Connected ideas, lesson plans, and NGSS middle school standards to improve an already existing STEM module. Updated curriculum for a partnership with Cerritos College, CSULB and two K-12 districts. Developed instructional materials and coordinated implementation with program directors. Connected ideas, lesson plans, and NGSS middle school standards to improve an already existing STEM module.
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Resolute Academy
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Primary and Secondary Education
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1 - 100 Employee
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Middle School Science Teacher
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Jul 2017 - Jun 2019
7th and 8th Grade Science 7th and 8th Grade Science
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Cal Poly Pomona Foundation, Inc.
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United States
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Education Management
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1 - 100 Employee
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Student Coordinator
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Jul 2014 - Jun 2017
Supervised a team of 7 Residential Advisors, a team of 6 Community Development staff, and 6 Managerial Assistants. Served on an “on-duty” rotation as a responder to residential and facility emergencies. Supervised a team of 7 Residential Advisors, a team of 6 Community Development staff, and 6 Managerial Assistants. Served on an “on-duty” rotation as a responder to residential and facility emergencies.
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Cal Poly College of Science & Mathematics
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United States
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Higher Education
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1 - 100 Employee
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General Chemistry CHM 121 Teacher Assistant
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Mar 2015 - Jun 2015
Designed, assessed and retaught formative and summative assessments for CHM 121 course. Led tutoring sessions with up to 15 college students. Designed, assessed and retaught formative and summative assessments for CHM 121 course. Led tutoring sessions with up to 15 college students.
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Mad Science
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Education Administration Programs
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100 - 200 Employee
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Instructor
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Jul 2010 - Aug 2014
Site coordinator for after school program with 150 students. Developed and modified a hands-on curriculum for 3 summer camp programs, 4 units of academic year programs, each consisting 7 lesson plans, focusing on physics, chemistry, biology and their real world applications. ● Differentiated instruction in class setting for all ELL and IEP students, from grades preschool-8th ● Trained 30 new and current employees on procedures and curriculum and mentored them throughout their employment Show less
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Education
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2018 - 2019
California State University-Long Beach
Single Subject Science Credential, Science Teacher Education/General Science Teacher Education -
2011 - 2017
California State Polytechnic University-Pomona
Bachelor's degree, Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies
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