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 Dina C. Thomas,
B.A.
Marriage and Family Therapy Program
3404 Bon Aire Dr.
Monroe, LA. 71203
(318) 362-3003


Education

Master of Arts in Marriage and Family Therapy
University of Louisiana at Monroe. Monroe, Louisiana.
Anticipated date of graduation, May 2004.

Bachelor of General Studies
Northwestern State University. Natchiotoches, Louisiana.
Early Childhood Education, Liberal Arts,1997

Work Experience

Long-term Substitute Teacher, St. Martin Parish School Board - August 2001-May 2002.
Created and followed lesson plans. Instructed in all academic subjects. Collected and recorded monies brought in by students for a variety of activities. Took necessary disciplinary actions as needed. Monitored and recorded behavior problems. Maintained cumulative records for all students. All duties performed in 2-8 week intervals during absence of teacher due to maternity leave or personal illness for grades 1-3.

Third Grade Teacher, St. Martinville Primary School - July 2000-June 2001.
Responsible for instruction of twenty(20) third-grade students. Maintained cumulative records for all students. Created bulletin board displays. Utilized PC, overhead projector, VCR, copier, Thermofax, and ditto machine for class presentation. Monitored and recorded behavior problems. Assisted students and parents in conflict resolution. Visited homes and met with parents to aid in student progress. Participated in parent/student workshops for standardized test preparation. Attended professional development workshops including Educational Techonology. Collected and recorded monies from students for a variety of activities. Took necessary disciplinary actions as needed. Observed and supervised recreational activities.

Substitute Teacher, St. Martin Parish School Board - December 1997 - May 2000.
Performed all duties of the classroom teacher in his/her absence on an as needed basis. Attended professional development workshops when requested. Performed said duties for all grade levels K- 12.

Teacher, Years To Grow Youth Day Camp, Youngsville, LA - March 1998-July 1998.
Responsible for supervision of children age 4-11. Served lunches and clean up area after children eat. Supervised indoor and outdoor game activities. Cleaned bathrooms. Took care of minor first aid needs(i.e. clean and bandage cuts or scrapes; apply ice to bumps on the head).

Resident Assistant, Northwestern State University, Natchitoches, LA - February 1994 - May 1997.
Organized and facilitated meetings for dormitory residents. Planned meetings to discuss security measures for residents to follow. Conducted weekly health and safety checks of dorm rooms. Maintained records of residents on my wing of the dorm. Assisted residents in conflict resolutions. Provided support for residents dealing with grief from loss of a loved one. Attended workshops for development of leadership and interpersonal skills  

Community Involvement

Volunteer Tutor for primary and elementary school students.

Nursing Home Volunteer - Spent time reading, singing, and talking with residents.

Member- New Hope Church of God in Christ - Sunday School Superintendent, Choir Member, Public Relations Assistant

Special Interests

Traveling

Driving

Reading

Writing


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