Joy Thom Email & Phone Number

Canby, Oregon, United States

Portland, Oregon Metropolitan Area

Lake Oswego, Oregon

Tigard, Oregon

Oversee all daily activities for pre-kindergarten students.Comprehensive educational planning that is interest based, focused on kindergarten preparedness, developmentally appropriate and fun.Write weekly curriculum plans that meet state guidelines for certified childcare facilities.Regularly assess and observe student growth and development educationally, socially, emotionally and physically.Responsible for daily written and verbal communication with parents regarding students' achievements, struggles and the development of personal growth strategies.Build and maintain authentic relationships with students that fosters trust, safety, security and students' ongoing social/emotional growth.Direct activities of teacher's assistant to further classroom and student goals.

Portland, Oregon Area

Developed, implemented and maintained recovery goals for residential women’s program. Wrote and led experiential learning activities for spiritual and therapeutic development.Recruited, screened, trained and supported staff, volunteers, and community partners in utilizing their strengths and expertise to meet organizational goals.Led staff in compassionate, knowledgeable and Christ centered 24/7 residential services. Facilitated weekly staff meetings, training, team building and client assessments. Partnership Team member, highly involved in multi-site collaboration regarding staff and volunteer training and communications. Built trusted relationships through teaching, listening, laughter and encouragement.

Portland, Oregon Area

Developed and directed experiential learning activities for elementary children affected by homelessness, parental substance abuse and trauma. Supported family healing through play, emphasizing social emotional skill development.Collaborated with parents, staff and service providers to meet each child’s specific needs.Conducted interviews and reference checks for volunteer selection. Presentation team member, presenting to groups about organizational history, philosophy and partnership opportunities.

Wasilla, Alaska

Responsible for church programs for 200-300 children.Managed staff of preschool program and therapeutic program for families.Recruited, screened, trained and managed volunteers in elementary program.Created, distributed and taught elementary student lessons that achieved unit themes, met student needs and organizational aims in fun and captivating ways.Built and maintained high levels of parental trust and excitement.

Emba, Non-Profit/Public/Organizational Management

B.S., Educational Ministries, Bible, Theology