Honor Society® member
Laquitta Thomas
Early Childhood Teacher at Child Care Network
- Georgia Regents University
- Sociology, Criminal Justice, Social Work
- Class of 2016
- Columbia, SC
Member since December 2015
About
I am a living testimony that it is never too late to pursue your dreams. I married early in life and remained a faithful supporter of my husband as he battled drug addiction. After giving birth and losing my second child, I realized it was time to make a change for myself and for the son I was left to raise alone. I enrolled in an online University in order to continue to work and obtain a degree. It has taken me 7 years to graduate while battling other difficult life changes. 7 is the number of completion. I had to reduce my course load at times, but I refused to quit. Through my own personal passions and the obstacles I have faced in life, it is my dream to pass on the knowledge and resources I was in need of as a young woman, a mother and a student. My studies in sociology and criminal justice have allowed me to devise a business plan that will help my dream become a reality, not just for myself, but for many that have dreams as I do. I will be an active community service worker, provider and supporter. I will continue to obtain knowledge and resources to strengthen my community.
Education
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Augusta University
Sociology
2015 – 2016
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Georgia Southern University
Sociology
2012 – 2015
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Grand Canyon Univerisity
criminal justice & sociology
2009 – 2012
Honors and awards
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Deans List Spring 2016
Deans List for Pamplin College of Arts at Augusta University
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Sigma Alpha Pi
National Society of Leadership and Sucess Selection for Augusta University
Goals and interests
- Career goal
My intended job path is varied. I would love to work closely with law enforcement in victim services. I would also like to work with the Department of Health and Environmental Services for preventative education. My long term goal is to establish a non profit organization specifically for single mothers between the ages of 12 and 25. Women are becoming mothers at younger ages these days and I have found that without proper support, education and resources, these mothers go on to become impoverished, have more children and trade in a college degree for employment that barely makes the bills. I plan to reduce infant mortality, illiteracy rates and increase high school and college graduation through my program.
- Graduate school interests
It is my goal to obtain my Masters Degree in Social Work and Education as I love to teach and help others. I plan to enroll in a masters program no later than one year after obtaining my bachelors degree.
- Outside the classroom
Painting
Singing
Teaching small children ANYTHING and EVERYTHING
Decorating
Reading
Crafting
Crocheting
Reading Auto Biographies
Experience
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Early Childhood Teacher
Child Care Network
Dec 2014 – May 2015
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Instructional Assistant
Fort Worth Independent School District
Nov 2010 – May 2014
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Preschool Teacher
Child Care Associates
Dec 2007 – Apr 2010
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Police Dispatcher
Fort Worth Police Communications
May 1999 – Aug 2006
Volunteering
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Event Coordinator
Christ Centered Missionary Baptsist Church
Dec 2006 – May 2014
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Outreach Team Member
Christ Centered Missionary Baptist Church
Jul 2003 – May 2014
Languages
- English (US)
