Charles Thomas

Adult Learning Specialist at Academy of Hope Adult PCS

Charles Thomas is an experienced educator specializing in adult learning and language instruction. Currently serving as an Adult Learning Specialist at the Academy of Hope Adult PCS since February 2021, Charles has also been a teacher at Thomas Shortman Training - 32BJ since January 2008, focusing on English as a Second Language for diverse student backgrounds. Previous roles include Academic Manager and Curriculum Manager at EF Education First from April 2019 to July 2023, Education Director at Washington Education Group from June 2013 to November 2014, and Program Manager at Washington Language Institute from March 2009 to November 2014. Charles holds a degree in Kinesiology with a focus on Kinesiological Sciences from the University of Maryland, earned between 2001 and 2005.

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Takoma Park, United States

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Academy of Hope Adult PCS

Academy of Hope's mission is to provide high quality education and services that change lives and improve our communities. Academy of Hope was founded in 1985 by two teachers who believed that education could empower those most marginalized in Washington, D.C. It was clear that people trapped in the cycle of poverty lacked basic reading, writing and math skills, and they needed to acquire jobs that paid living wages. Today, one in five adults in the district lacks a high school diploma, and one in three adults cannot read a newspaper or a map, much less complete a job application. The need for adult education programs is still great. Academy of Hope is considered one of the most successful programs of its kind. Students become part of a learning community where everyone is valued, adds value and is both a teacher and a learner. Our curriculum is experiential and focuses on life skills, which means that students can immediately begin applying what they’re learning to their own lives—and reap the benefits. We provide outstanding training for teachers, tutors and volunteers, which results in better understanding of adult-learner needs and creative approaches to helping them meet educational goals. We offer a flexible schedule, providing classes in the mornings and evenings, because we know that adult learners juggle many family and work responsibilities. We allow students to take as much time as they need to learn and integrate instructional material. Because we know that learning happens in the greater context of a person’s life, we provide supportive services to students so that they can focus on learning.


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