Bridget E. Thomas, Phd Email & Phone Number

Fairfax, Va

Under various contracts for the U.S. Department of Education's Institute of Education Sciences (IES), work on initiatives such as the National Forum on Education Statistics, What Works Clearinghouse, Race to the Top Early Learning Challenge, Common Education Data Standards (CEDS), ERIC (Education Resources Information Center), and the Ready-to-Learn Television Program. Also served on contracts for CCSSO (Council of Chief State School Officers) and the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation. For all contracts, serve multiple roles including research and data analysis, writing and editing, presentation of current research and best practices, and facilitation of communication among federal, state, and district education agencies/groups.

Fairfax, Va

Taught undergraduate and graduate courses in Education Policy, Research Methods, and Psychology.• EDUC 872: Social Science Research and Education Policy (PhD level)• SPMT 618: The Psychology of Coaching (Master's)• PRLS 611: Social Psychology of Leisure (Master's)• EFHP 618: Exercise and Sport Psychology (Master's)• EDRS 631: Program Evaluation (Master's)• EDRS 590: Education Research (Master’s)• EDUC 303: Politics in American Education (undergraduate)• PRLS 450/SRST 450: Research Methods (undergraduate)• PRLS 317: Social Psychology of Play and Recreation (undergraduate)

Fairfax, Va

Designed research studies, collected and analyzed data, wrote and edited journal articles and grant proposals. Major projects included studies regarding teacher attrition and transition, education finance, and gender bias in school administration.

Washington, Dc

Researched education funding for the Committee on Education Funding (CEF). Edited Research Policy Notes, a regular publication of AERA’s Government Relations department. Helped write AERA’s member survey on FERPA (Family Educational Rights and Property Act) and analyzed results. Served as staff at the 2008 AERA Annual Meeting.

Manassas, Va

Taught in multi-age (3-5) preschool classroom in Reggio Emilia-inspired school. Used project approach that follows children’s natural interests to design activities in art, math, science, literacy, and other subjects.

Washington D.C. Metro Area

Taught SAT, SSAT and SAT 2 (Math and Literature) preparatory classes and individual tutoring sessions. Designed and facilitated review sessions, proctored examinations. Chosen to teach 2001 summer session at American University of Paris and special courses in DC Public Schools.

Leesburg, Va

Directed 10-week summer camp for 3- and 4-year-olds, ultimately serving more than 60 children. Managed counselor staff. Designed full curriculum, created projects and activities, and maintained resources. Wrote parent handbook and handled all parent communication. Gained CPR/First Aid certification and required staff adherence to safety regulations and state licensing requirements.

Served under multiple contracts with the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services’ Administration on Children, Youth, and Families (ACYF). Projects included the Annotated Bibliography of Head Start Research, Head Start PRISM, and the ACYF federal grant review process. Wrote and edited publications, designed trainings, recruited reviewers, facilitated meeting logistics.

Interviewed human resources executives and wrote original briefs for members from technology companies. Researched using multiple databases to address needs of stakeholders.

Flagstaff, Arizona

Associate for NSF-funded project to create multimedia educational software package. Conducted literature searches, collected data, and performed statistical analyses. Created extensive databases in medical and nursing informatics and multimedia education.

Flagstaff, Az

GA for Psychology of Women, Self and Identity, and Statistical Methods courses. Taught weekly statistics lab.

Herndon, Va

Prepared and taught lessons for preschool class. Assisted in student evaluations and parent meetings. Coordinated all student art projects.

Herndon, Va

Coordinated activities for and taught 4-year-old class at NAEYC-accredited center.

Charlottesville, Va

Worked in Pediatrics with Hospital Education Program. Served as liaison in Emergency Room to relay communication between hospital staff and patient families.

Charlottesville, Va

Assisted professors on experiments in obsessive-compulsive disorder and thought suppression. Tested participants and coded data. Assisted in experimental design.

Doctor Of Philosophy (Ph.D.), Education Policy

Dissertation: The Purpose of Preschool: Sociocultural Influences on Policy Development and Implementation. Chair: Penelope Earley, PhD..

Master Of Arts (M.A.), Psychology

Master's Thesis: Self-esteem, Sexuality and Perception of Sexual Coercion in Adolescent Females. Graduate Teaching Assistant, NAU.

Bachelor Of Arts (B.A.), Psychology

Research Assistant, UVA Department of Psychology Intern, UVA Medical Center, Patient Representative Department