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1. Iris Thomas
~~~Fluent in Spanish and English~~~
iristhomas2@yahoo.com (941) 224-6303
PROFILE
PROFESSIONAL STRENGTHS
 Experience managing multiple projects
 Demonstrated commitment to students and learning
 Excellent communication, presentation and interpersonal skills
 Outstanding organization, time management and follow-up skills
 Excellence in team building and creating environment for success
EDUCATION
Master in Educational Leadership Argosy University
Bachelor of Science in Management University of Phoenix
PROFESSIONAL SYPNOSIS
Humana Cares/Home
St/ Petersburg, FL
Health Care Coordinator
As a Humana Care Coordinator I have the responsibility to reach out to Humana members’ needs and requirements
to achieve and/ormaintain their health. Guide members and their families and facilitate interaction with resources
appropriately for their care and well-being. Work in collaboration with a multi-disciplinary team, employing a
variety of strategies,approaches and techniques to enable a member to manage their physical, environmental and
psycho-socialhealth issues.This process involved the developing of a care plan to collaboratively with member stay
up today with their wellbeing.
Manatee Glens Mental Health Clinic
Bradenton, FL
Diversion Counselor (Case Manager) Jan/2012 – Jan 2013
Understand the challenges families identified by Child Protective Services (CPS) have and to stabilize the family by
problem solving and managing the family members transition into community services and / or natural supports that
can meet the family’s needs. Develop a family plan to address family problems and issues.
Manatee Technical Institute (MTI)
Bradenton, FL
ESOL Teacher (Adult Class) 2010 – 2012
(Evening Job)

2.  Assess students throughout a 60 hour program. I will deliver the curriculum in interactive
ways to the students while remaining culturally sensitive.
 Additional responsibilities include:
 Teaching students language skills of structure, speaking, reading and writing
 Actively engaging students by running a dynamic and student-centered classroom
 Conducting placement testing and assessment at the beginning of a very session
 Attending professional development meeting with the academic director, supervisor and
other teachers
 Working with fellow instructors on lessons plans

Southeast High School
Bradenton, FL
Administrative Parent Liaison (Dean of Students) 2001- 2012
 Contribute to the analysis skills to plan, implement, and evaluate schoolprogramming, along with directing
staff efforts to implement critical goals and objectives toward optimizing academic results.
 Support the definition and dissemination of school-wide disciplinary policies and procedures to parents,
students,staff,and community, including proficiency communication organizational guidelines and
initiatives.
 Spearhead the coordination of comprehensive schoolservices and resources instrumental in promoting and
maintaining open communication, positive student attitudes,and compliance with established lines of
authority.
Palmetto Youth
Center
1998-1999
Bradenton, FL
Unit Director
 Supervised teachers,secretaries, bus drivers, custodians,and volunteerstaff for the after schooland
summer program.
 Recruited, trained and managed part-time staff, including their formal evaluation and assessing theirneeds
for ongoing professionaldevelopment
 Developed and maintained a strong relationship with the School Principal.
 Managed the schoolsite after school program budget
 Determined ongoing needs/interests ofstudents,parents and schoolstaff and reviewed and revised
programs to meet emerging needs/interest
 Developed youth programs for academics, mentoring, athletics, and career development for pre-teens and
teens.
Title I Migrant Program
Bradenton, FL 1986-1999

3. Home School Liaison
 Increased developed, monitored and implemented programs for increased family involvement
 Developed early intervention plan for migrant students
 Provided assistance as a liaison between the home and school
 Networked with otheragencies providing services to migrant students to ensure a coordinated service
delivery system
 Identified and recruited children who qualified for the Migrant Education Program.
 Maintained accurate and timely records
 Promoted activities between students,parents,educators and communities.
References
Chris Ward 813-323-3104
Steve Rainder Manatee High School 941-714-7300
Charles Whitfield Manatee Glens 941-465-7041
Dr. Jenifer Catlin Southeast High School 941-741-3366
Dr. George Spagnola Argosy University 941-379-0404