Everine Ann Thomas
Lauriston,St. Catherine
Summary
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.
Overview
27
27
years of professional experience
Work History
Direct Care Professional
Devereux School
09.2022 - 08.2025
- 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.
- Implemented behavior management plans developed by clinical staff and reported on daily progress.
- 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
St. Andrew Technical High School
09.2020 - 04.2021
- 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 - HFLE
Tacius Golding High School
08.2021 - 08.2020
Probation Officer/Counsellor/Social Work (Practicum)
Department of Correctional Services
02.2019 - 08.2019
- 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)
Edit Bennett High School
02.2019 - 06.2019
- 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 (Respectively)
Examination Section, UWI Mona Campus
04.1998 - 03.2013
Department of Medicine, UWI Mona Campus
06.2017 - 04.2009
- 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.
- Developed efficient filing systems and managed incoming/outgoing communications.
- Type and vet final examination papers.
Direct Care Professional & Substitute Teacher (Exchange Program)
Devereux Advanced Behavioral Health
10.2006 - 04.2008
- 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 reports on students’ behaviors and coordinated meetings to ensure safety and treatment fidelity.
Education
Masters - Counselling and Social Work
Mico University College
01.2019
Post Graduate Diploma - Education – Social Studies/Geography
University of The West Indies
01.2014
Diploma - Social Work
University of The West Indies
01.2007
Certificate - Applied Behavior Analysis
Florida Institute of Technology
01.2007
Bachelor of Science - Psychology (Major) Human Resource Management (Minor) with Honors
University of The West Indies
01.2005
Certificate - Business Studies with credit
University of The West Indies
01.2000
Certificate - Supervisory Management with credit
UWI, Open Campus
01.1999
Skills
- Group and Individual Psychotherapy
- Communication
- Course implementation
- Organization and organizing
- Adaptability
- Classroom management
- Time management
- Critical thinking
- Documentation
- Producing structured and informative lesson plans
Professional/Extracurricular Activities
Washington Garden Seventh Day Adventist Church: Coordinator of Homework Program; Sabbath School Teacher; Adventist Youth Program Coordinator; Netball Coach; and Gemini Pathfinder Counsellor. Young Men Christian Association (YMCA) Coordinator and executor of Career Day; Presenter at Career Seminar; Key Speaker at the 2012 Graduation Ceremony. Tacius Golding High School Presenter at Parent Teacher Meeting. Presenter at Career Day. Group and individual psychotherapy
Timeline
Direct Care Professional
Devereux School
09.2022 - 08.2025
Educator - HFLE
Tacius Golding High School
08.2021 - 08.2020
Educator – Social Studies
St. Andrew Technical High School
09.2020 - 04.2021
Probation Officer/Counsellor/Social Work (Practicum)
Department of Correctional Services
02.2019 - 08.2019
Counsellor/Guidance Counsellor (Practicum)
Edit Bennett High School
02.2019 - 06.2019
Department of Medicine, UWI Mona Campus
06.2017 - 04.2009
Direct Care Professional & Substitute Teacher (Exchange Program)
Devereux Advanced Behavioral Health
10.2006 - 04.2008
Clerical Assistant/Administrative Secretary (Respectively)
Examination Section, UWI Mona Campus
04.1998 - 03.2013
Post Graduate Diploma - Education – Social Studies/Geography
University of The West Indies
Diploma - Social Work
University of The West Indies
Certificate - Applied Behavior Analysis
Florida Institute of Technology
Bachelor of Science - Psychology (Major) Human Resource Management (Minor) with Honors
University of The West Indies
Certificate - Business Studies with credit
University of The West Indies
Certificate - Supervisory Management with credit
UWI, Open Campus
Masters - Counselling and Social Work
Mico University College