Thomas Levy

Experience

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  Straniero Construction

  Jun 2000 - May 2003

  General construction
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  Essex County Correctional

  Aug 2000 - Feb 2002

  Exterminator ( Alliance pest control)
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  Union City Public Schools

  Aug 2003 - Jun 2009

  Special Education Teacher

  *Implemented modifications expressed in the Individualized Education Programs. *Instructed and devised lessons sensitive toward multiple intelligences and learning styles, encouraged cooperative learning, and incorporating the use of technology and project based instruction.

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  DUE Season Charter School of Camden, NJ

  Aug 2006 - Jun 2007

  General Education Teacher

  • Discipline Committee Member-Established and implemented school wide discipline procedures and policy. • Intervention Referral Committee Member (IR&S)- Devised interventions and modifications geared for at-risk students.• Supervised an after school club where students corresponded with a Marine Unit serving in Iraq.• Interview Committee Member- Interviewed and recommended prospective candidates for employment at D.U.E Season Charter School.

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  The School District of Philadelphia

  Aug 2009 - Jun 2013

  Special Education Teacher

  Developed and implemented research-based instructional strategies to transform an underperforming school in the City of Philadelphia. Served as a Turn-Around Specialist , hand-selected to pioneer the program, which is now a national model for restoring failing schools. Contributed to rich learning environments and student success utilizing modern, learner-centered instructional design and assessment strategies. Improved PSSA test scores by 8% after implementing researched-based methods and supplemental instruction that supported students struggling in specific subject areas like math or reading. Applied data-driven insight to increase student achievement and support curriculum decision-making. Facilitated training to raise awareness differentiated instruction methods for over school leaders. Part of a turn-around team responsible for taking over a failing middle school in the City of Philadelphia. Show less

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  Pennsauken Township Public Schools

  Aug 2011 - Jun 2012

  Special Education Teacher: Behavioral Disabilities: 5th and 6th grades.

  • Participated in the IMPACT GRANT• Worked tirelessly to ensure that the material being taught was relevant to the lives of my students and that each lesson actively engaged each student in the learning process.• Differentiated instruction to accommodate the diverse needs of my students.• Conducted walk-throughs as part as a team to collect instructional data to be used to better assist teachers in improving classroom instruction.

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  Gloucester County Special Services Education Foundation

  Jun 2013 - Aug 2014

  Teacher for Migrant Educational Summer Program

  Summer school teacher responsible for teaching 5th and 6th grade migrant students many of who come from Haiti and Mexico.Developed instructional activities that met the unique needs of these children and ensured that they received the extra help they needed in order to achieve the same standards expected of their non-migratory peers.

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  Trenton Board of Education

  Aug 2013 - Aug 2014

  Special Education Teacher

  Delivered instruction, assessments, and program planning for a self-contained classroom with groups of up to [insert figure] students. Fostered enhanced support for students with special needs, including behavioral and learning disabilities. Created highly engaging units, primarily through cross-curricular activities, project-based lessons, and "real-life" material.Supported student's social and intellectual growth by cultivating an environment of mutual respect and open communication in a caring and diplomatic manner.Maximized the impact of course material by integrating technology into lesson plans and the classroom culture. Show less

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  Camden City School District

  Sept 2014 - now

  Role Overview:- Pioneered district-wide career and college readiness initiatives tailored to local business needs.- Managed all program facets, from operations to curriculum evaluation, and strengthened community ties. **Key Achievements**:- Revitalized Camden City School’s CTE Department within a year, aligning most programs with Perkin's Funding, resulting in 16 approvals.- Introduced labor market-aligned CTE pathways in fields such as Allied Health, Biomedical, TV and Radio Production, Engineering, and more.- Collaborated with district leaders, local businesses, universities, and trade groups to synchronize programs with workplace needs.- Established pivotal partnerships for training in high-demand, high-skilled careers, including Pharmacy Technician, EMT, Patient Care Technician and Early College programs.- Initiated an Early College drive, harmonizing it with Career Pathways and post-secondary credentials.- Demonstrated influential leadership, nurturing deep ties with a diverse community base.- Assessed CTE programs and staff for alignment with local, federal, and Perkin's Funding standards; provided compliance correction advisories.- Authored and oversaw grants exceeding $1,000,000.- Led the creation of a human capital ecosystem, linking Camden Public Schools with post-secondary education and local businesses. Show less Special Education Department Chair, responsible for overseeing operations, inclusive of hiring, training, P&L management, reporting, teacher evaluations, and tracking program performance. Served on the Quality School Accountability Continuum (QSAC) review to evaluate district performance, identify key areas of improvement and solutions for continuous improvement. Notable Achievements: Recognized as the only teacher in the Northeast region of Philadelphia to be awarded by the former Secretary of Education, Arne Duncan, for excellent contributions to WWHS and the district. Summer Planning Committee member that established valuable business and community partnerships to raise over $80K for classroom materials and roughly $300K for the entire school.Established a student-run teacher's lounge and academic program that cultivated new life skills and training for student participants. Developed corporate partnerships, which later received state-wide recognition and publicity from ABC Action News, CBS News Radio, and more.Served as the 11th Grade Advisor that organized and funded WWHS's first Junior Prom, an accomplishment that was later selected to be highlighted on the Today Show 2019. Secured and coordinated the distribution of over $1M in donations for computers and equipment after assessing school-wide technology needs and facilitating fundraising efforts. Grant Proposals & Funding: Civil War Trust ($250), Ross ($500), Lowe's ($5K), and Walmart ($1K). Show less

  • Senior Lead Educator for Career and Technical Education (Supervisor)

    Dec 2019 - now

  • Special Education Teacher

    Sept 2014 - Dec 2019