Maria Thomas

Experience

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  Hachette / Edicial

  Mar 1991 - Dec 1998

  Graphic Designer

  Created visual concepts, using computer software, Photoshop, Illustrator, Page Maker, QuarXPress, to communicate ideas that inspire, inform, and captivate consumers by design page layouts for books, brochures, and other items that were printed. Developed the overall layout and production design for various applications such as advertisements, brochures, magazines.

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  DIGIGRAPH

  Apr 1998 - Nov 2002

  Photo Editor

  In charge of coordinating photo assignments by selecting, editing, and positioning photos, and publishing images in print publications. Dynamic worker with an excellent visual, communication, and organizational skills, as well as a strong adherence to deadlines.

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  Electromagazine

  Mar 2003 - Mar 2005

  Graphic Designer

  Design and composition of the magazine and advertising.

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  Empowering Ideas

  Dec 2005 - now

  Graphic Designer

  In charge of management and production.

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  Shelby County Public Schools, Shelbyville KY

  Feb 2014 - now

  EL - Bilingual Instructor - Shelby County Public Schools

  K - 12 Coach in all subjects with emphasis on assisting students’s English learning. Serves as liaison with teachers concerning assignments, special tests and projects. Provides a check and proof reading of work to assigned students. Discusses announcements of the day, scheduled events of school and community with assigned students. Teaches conversational English through the questions of the students, including customs and rules of etiquette. Communicates with teachers on progress of students. Completes all local and state reports. Assists teachers in completing ESL/LEP referrals. Assists teachers in developing and implementing LEP plans. Assists ESL Consulting Teacher in administering LEP assessments. Other duties as assigned by principals or Director of student Programs and Services. Show less

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  Adobe Creative Educators program

  May 2018 - now

  Adobe Creative Educator