Everine Thomas

Compassionate and driven professional with a multidisciplinary background in education, counseling, social work, and administration. Skilled in behavior management, mediation, therapeutic interventions, and academic instruction. Proven success in working with diverse populations including at-risk youth, families, and stakeholders across educational and correctional settings. Strong organizational and analytical skills, with a collaborative spirit and an ability to thrive under pressure.

Direct Care Professional at Devereux School (2022-09 – 2025-08)

• Supervised and supported students with atheism and behavioral challenges during school activities and therapeutic programs.
• Support and maintain classroom policies and procedures, while assisting student's by modeling appropriate behavior, providing emotional supports, and adopting a patient and friendly attitude.
• Work directly with students alongside educators and behavior analysts within a structured classroom environment. Providing basic counselling to students and implementing lessons prepared by the teacher.
• Implemented behavior management plans developed by clinical staff and reported on daily progress student's behavior and prepare critical report as requested.
• Utilize crisis physical intervention techniques under the direction of the teacher and as appropriate to the setting and the degree of threat to the safety of the student and others.
• Compiled daily reports on student behaviors to ensure safety and treatment fidelity.

Educator - Social Studies at Tacius Golding High School (2019-10 – 2020-09)

• Designed and implemented differentiated lesson plans to align with academic strategies and curriculum goal.
• Integrated technology to enhance instructional delivery and studies engagement.
• Conducted assessments to tailor instruction based on students' learning styles.
• Managed classroom behavior with positive reinforcement for over 30 students.
• Maintained parent-teacher communications to resolve academic or behavioral issues.
• Developed examinations, marked assessments, and imputed grades into the Ministry of Education database.

Educator - Health and Family Life Education at Tacius Golding High School (2021-08 – 2022-08)

• Designed and implemented differentiated lesson plans to align with academic strategies and curriculum goal.
• Integrated technology to enhance instructional delivery and studies engagement.
• Conducted assessments to tailor instruction based on students' learning styles.
• Managed classroom behavior with positive reinforcement for over 30 students.
• Maintained parent-teacher communications to resolve academic or behavioral issues.
• Developed examinations, marked assessments, and imputed grades into the Ministry of Education database.

Educator - Social Studies at St. Andrew Technical High School (2020-09 – 2021-04)

• Designed and implemented differentiated lesson plans to align with academic strategies and curriculum goal.
• Integrated technology to enhance instructional delivery and studies engagement.
• Conducted assessments to tailor instruction based on students' learning styles.
• Managed classroom behavior with positive reinforcement for over 30 students.
• Maintained parent-teacher communications to resolve academic or behavioral issues.
• Developed examinations, marked assessments, and imputed grades into the Ministry of Education database.

Probation Officer/Counsellor/Social Work (Practicum) at Department of Correctional Services (2019-02 – 2019-08)

• Provided individual and group psychotherapy sessions to support client mental health.
• Conduct social investigations, needs assessments, and community visits.
• Design and implemented treatment plans while tracking clients progress.
• Mediated cases and assessed client risk levels in court and office settings.
• Community Service Practicum.

Counsellor/Guidance Counsellor (Practicum) at Edit Bennett High School (2019-02 – 2019-06)

• Facilitated individual, family, and group counselling sessions.
• Performed psychological and mental assessments to support academic and personal development.
• Coordinated referrals to community organizations for student and family support.
• Conducted home visits and case documentation to inform intervention planning.

Clerical Assistant/Administrative Secretary at UWI Mona Campus - Examination Section (1998-04 – 2013-03)

• Provided administrative support for six physicians including correspondence, scheduling, and record keeping.
• Organized meetings, prepared minutes, and coordinated logistics for training sessions.
• Maintained student academic records and monitored departmental assets.
• Write letters and emails.
• Book conference rooms for teaching, conferences etc.
• Developed efficient filing systems and managed incoming/outgoing communications.
• Photocopy and print out documents on behalf of Head of Department Manager/Lecturers/Associate Lecturers/Adjunct Lecturers/Residents.
• Type and vet final examination papers.

Clerical Assistant/Administrative Secretary at UWI Mona Campus - Department of Medicine (2017-06 – 2018-08)

• Provided administrative support for six physicians including correspondence, scheduling, and record keeping.
• Organized meetings, prepared minutes, and coordinated logistics for training sessions.
• Maintained student academic records and monitored departmental assets.
• Write letters and emails.
• Book conference rooms for teaching, conferences etc.
• Developed efficient filing systems and managed incoming/outgoing communications.
• Photocopy and print out documents on behalf of Head of Department Manager/Lecturers/Associate Lecturers/Adjunct Lecturers/Residents.
• Type and vet final examination papers.

Direct Care Professional & Substitute Teacher (Exchange Program) at Devereux Advanced Behavioral Health (2006-10 – 2008-04)

• Supervised and supported youth with behavioral challenges during school and residential activities and therapeutic programs.
• Implemented behavior management plan developed by clinical staff and reported on daily progress.
• Conducted academic instruction and taught social-emotional skills to promote adaptive behavior.
• Maintained consistent communication with interdisciplinary teams including doctors, nurse, and behavior analysts.
• Complied critical and daily reports on students' behaviors and coordinated meetings to ensure safety and treatment fidelity.
• Logging of all visitor to children by their parents/guardians. Ensuring clients received medication when needed.

Masters in Counselling and Social Work – The Mico University College (2019-01 – 2019-01)

Post Graduate Diploma in Education – Social Studies/Geography – The University of The West Indies (2014-01 – 2014-01)

Diploma in Social Work – The University of The West Indies (2007-01 – 2007-01)

Certificate in Applied Behavior Analysis – Florida Institute of Technology (2007-01 – 2007-01)

Bachelor of Science in Psychology (Major) Human Resource Management (Minor) with Honors – University of The West Indies (2005-01 – 2005-01)

Certificate in Business Studies with credit – University of The West Indies (2000-01 – 2000-01)

Certificate in Supervisory Management with credit – UWI, Open Campus (1999-01 – 1999-01)