Sherasa Thomas Email & Phone Number

Dallas/Fort Worth Area

Directs and oversees all aspects of the regional A WORLD OF DIFFERENCE® Institute and other regional educational priorities and programs. Coordinates, adapts and delivers regional training programs and design educational anti-bias initiatives and programs tailored to the regional communities. Generates revenue through fee-for-service and fundraising efforts. Staffs and facilitates the regional Education Advisory Committee and/or lay leader engagement with educational programs.

8737 King George Drive Dallas, Texas

Managed a target of $4-6 Million in top-line revenue across six business units. Was responsible for managing Integrated Services Delivery Model, debt management services, and economic empowerment center.

Irving, Texas, United States

Worked collaboratively with the Program Leadership Team on both continuing and new educational initiatives that impact the academic life of youth through the mentoring process. Helped establish and strengthen school partnerships and develop systems for academic records retention and evaluation; enhanced academic-focused training for staff, mentors and parents; and coordinated the team of Educational Consultants as they developed and supported strategies that mentors can use to help their mentees academically. Supervised the Educational Consultants as they structured their individual sessions, provided information to, and provide general support for the Big and Little matches—all toward the purpose of enhancing the academic life of the student.

Irving, Texas

*Provided Educational Consultations for targeted students, *Worked with agency leadership to establish/strengthen effective partnerships with targeted schools and school districts, *Developed and conducted specific training for staff, mentors and parents regarding ways to achieve greater educational impact through mentoring *Served as a liaison between the school and community entities*Advised agency leadership on educational policies and procedures*Promoted strategic educational initiatives*Produced educational material and information for electronic and other distribution for the agency

Garland, Texas, United States

5 years teaching experience in 7th grade Texas History; 7th Grade Team leader- coordinates grade level activities for students; manage team activities for teachers; act as liaison between the school administration and the 7th grade teachers; Trainer and Social Studies Representative for the Delta Systems Curriculum used to train educators on teaching ESOL students; Campus Improvement Team representative;Other responsibilities include;• Campus Representative for the District Educational Improvement Committee• Sponsor and Coordinator for the campus Multi Cultural Activities• Campus Sponsor for Mock Trial club• Creator and Sponsor for Just Us Girls- a mentoring group for girls focused on discussing teen issues, teaching social skills and expanding experiences through enrichment and exposure.

Certified by the State of Texas in Elementary Education; Certified to teach Talented & Gifted students; 4 Years Elementary Teaching Experience (Grades 1-3); 3 Years Experience in Curriculum Development; 2 Years Teaching Experience in Early Childhood Education; Certified through DISD for the Mix-Aged Curriculum; Worked within a multi-ethnic population and community; Other responsibilities and skills included:• President of the Multicultural Committee – interfaced with various community leaders to produce culturally educational events, developed and published monthly schedules for cultural observances and community activities, circulated memos and reports of monthly agendas and minutes to the staff• Grade Level Representative for the School Community Council – developed curriculum to implement a volunteer program, solicited corporate sponsorship, set up parent training center and community resource center • Member, Curriculum Writing Team for School to Careers – developed schedule and agenda for team; adhered to departmental requirements for skill enhancements; incorporated skill development and performance based work requirements into usable paradigms for the classroom

M.P.A., State And Local Of Government, Non Profit Management

Activities and Societies: Delta Sigma Theta Sorority ,Inc. National Forum for Black Pubilc Administrators,(NFBPA) Public Administrators.

B.A., History, Sociology

Activities and Societies: Carter G. Woodson History Association, President Volunteer for State Representative Wilkerson, re election.