CURRICULUM VITAE

Tilisa N. Thibodeaux, Ed. D.

680 Cactus St. Bridge City, TX 77611
Phone: (409) 920-3487
E-mail: [email protected]
Website: www.drtilisathibodeaux.com

SUMMARY
Ambitious and motivated professional educator with strong teaching and training experience,
organizational skills, and leadership credentials in the field of education and human development. The
ability to provide guidance as a reflective practitioner, utilize research-based instructional strategies,
and encourage excellence in education in a safe learning environment for diverse learners.

EDUCATION
Ed. D.

Instructional Technology/Distance Education

Educational Leadership
Nova Southeastern University, Fort Lauderdale, FL

2014

Dissertation:
Thibodeaux, T. T. (2014). Teacher perceptions of strategies for successful implementation of bringyour-own-device and one-to-one computing strategies in a small school district. (Unpublished
doctoral dissertation). Nova Southeastern University, Fort Lauderdale, FL.
Ed. S.

Educational Leadership
Nova Southeastern University, Fort Lauderdale, FL

2009

M. Ed.

Special Education
Florida Gulf Coast University, Fort Myers, FL

2006

BS

Elementary Education
Valparaiso University, Valparaiso, IN

2003

AWARDS/HONORS
Delta Iota Epsilon, Top 10% of class
Kappa Delta Pi Academic Honor Society
Florida Educational Data Systems Award, Winner
Edward R. Melton Scholarship Award, Winner
Golden Apple Teacher Award, Winner
Teacher of Distinction Recognition
District Instructor of the Year, Nominee
Florida Gulf Coast University Scholarship Award, Winner
Chamber of Commerce Teacher-of-the-Year Award, Winner
Golden Apple Teacher, Finalist

2014
2014
2011
2009
2009
2009
2009
2009
2008
2008

ADMINISTRATIVE EXPERIENCE
Bridge City Independent School District, Bridge City Intermediate
2014-present
Bridge City, TX
Digital Design Coach/Instructional Technologist
Assist with the organization and development of teacher web pages using Google tools.
Use a student LMS to increase observability of technology.
Provide technology training at district conferences and school in-services.
Model and design lessons that incorporate instructional web 2.0 tools.
Develop survey instruments designed to be a needs-assessment to gauge faculty and staff
instructional technology needs.
Create newsletters for technology applications, classroom apps, and technology strategies.
Serve on the District technology team to create district technology goals.
Lee County School District, Villas Elementary School
2010-2011
Fort Myers, FL
Campus Academic Coach, K-5
Analyzed student accountability reports and state mandated reports.
Trained teachers on best instructional strategies to assist students individual learning needs.
Managed and organized student data to meet state-wide standards.
Served as a mentor teacher to assist teachers in creating digital resources to accompany
individualized student learning needs.
Instructed teachers how to build Data Dashboards for measuring student learning progress
and growth.
Additional Responsibilities:
Professional Learning Communities Coordinator
Campus Data Coach
School Improvement Plan Coordinator
Academy of Teacher Leaders District Liaison
Grade Level Orientation Coordinator
Leadership Academy Teacher Leader
Autism Endorsement Module Participant
Lee County School District/District Administration
2009-2010
Fort Myers, FL
District Interventionist/East Zone Trainer
Collaborated on a team of five people to train 22 schools on part of a federal initiative, NCLB.
Consulted with campus and district administrators as part of the problem-solving team.
Delivered in-service training to elementary, middle, and high schools to educate teachers on
assisting all student learning needs.
Developed functional behavior assessments, individualized education plans, and school
accountability teams to determine best learning practices for students in grades K-12.
Additional Responsibilities:
Cadre In-service Trainer
Courses Trained: New Teacher Induction, Next Generation Sunshine State Standards
for Mathematics, Read Well Reading Curriculum, Data Dashboards
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Blackboard Train-the-Trainer, Course Designer and Facilitator

Courses Designed: Comprehension Strategies for Your Struggling Reader Grades 2-5
Response to Intervention: The Basics
District Science Curriculum Writer
LeeSEA Science Education Association
New Teacher Orientation Facilitator

INSTRUCTIONAL EXPERIENCE
Bridge City Independent School District, Bridge City Intermediate
2012-present
Bridge City, TX
Third Grade English/Language Arts Instructor
Design instruction to match student learning needs through whole group, small group, and
individualized instruction.
Incorporate classroom goal-setting and data analysis structures for achievement.
Use a learning management software to provide brief units of instruction for students at home.
Utilize differentiated instruction techniques to engage diverse student learners.
Additional Responsibilities:
Grade Level Website Production Manager and Developer
Talent Show Coordinator
Campus Technology Resource Teacher
Instructor In-service Trainer
UIL Coach Art Smart
Lee County School District, Sunshine Elementary School
2005-2009
Lehigh Acres, FL
Kindergarten Teacher/Grade Level Chair
Coached students
Maintained student records and assisted with campus school improvement plan goals.
Engaged students with differentiated instruction and research-based learning strategies.
Served on the campus leadership team and community outreach programs.
Additional Responsibilities:
Clinical Educator
National Writing Project Trainer
District Science Curriculum Writer
Southwest Florida Fair Coordinator
Campus Safety and Security Specialist
Lee County Reading Council Judge

Campus Master Scheduler

United Way Campaign Organizer
Take Stock in Children Volunteer
Kindergarten Testing Coordinator
Environmental Education Assistant
Analytics Data Train-the-Trainer

CERTIFICATIONS
Texas Principal Certificate (EC-12)
Texas Educator Certificate: Special Education (EC-12)
Texas Educator Certificate: Generalist (4-8)
Texas Educator Certificate: Generalist (EC-6)
Texas Educator Certificate: ESL (EC-12)

Thibodeaux

2012-present
2012-present
2012-present
2012-present
2012-present

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RESEARCH/SCHOLARSHIP
PUBLICATIONS
Thibodeaux, T. T. (2014). Teacher perceptions of strategies for successful implementation of bringyour own-device and one-to-one computing strategies in a small school district. (Unpublished
doctoral dissertation). Nova Southeastern University, Fort Lauderdale, FL.
Thibodeaux, T.T. & Roblyer, M. D. (2015). Teachers talk: When are BYOD strategies worth the
trouble? Manuscript submitted for publication.
Thibodeaux, T.T. & Ganey, T. G. (2015). Using augmented reality to boost reading and writing.
Manuscript submitted for publication.

PROFESSIONAL PRESENTATIONS
Thibodeaux, T. T. (2015, June). Using Augmented Reality to Boost Reading and Writing. TCEA Tots
and Technology Conference, Galveston, TX.
Thibodeaux, T.T. (2015, June). Using Augmented Reality to Boost Reading and Writing. TCEA Tots
and Technology Conference, Galveston, TX.
Thibodeaux, T.T. (2014, October). Edmodo Using Google Tools. Region V Mobile Mania,
Beaumont, TX.
Thibodeaux, T.T. (2014, October). Classroom Dojo, QR Codes, and Educreations for the
Classroom. Region V Mobile Mania, Beaumont, TX.
Thibodeaux, T.T. (2013, October). Introduction to Edmodo. Region V Mobile Mania. Beaumont, TX.
Thibodeaux, T.T., Cunningham, C.J., & Davidson, P.A. (2011, July) Hear My Cry: Im Struggling
with RtI. International Literacy Association, Orlando, FL.

PROFESSIONAL AFFILIATIONS
Texas Distance Learning Association
Association for Educational Communications and Technology
Learning Forward Leadership
Texas Computer Education Association, Presenter
International Literacy Association
Florida Center for Instructional Technology
Florida Digital Educators

2014 - present
2014 - present
2013 - present
2012 - present
2011 present
2010 - 2012
2010 - 2012

TECHNOLOGY SKILLS
Microsoft Office Word, Publisher, Excel
PowerPoint
Instructional Technology Software
Camtasia, Articulate, Blackboard Collaborate
Digital and Interactive Media
Blackboard LMS, WebCT, Angel
Thibodeaux

Google Suite Drive, Sheets, Slides,

Forms, Docs, Drawings
Web 2.0/Distance Education Software
Audacity Audio Software
Windows Moviemaker Software
Google Apps for Education
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