Alicia Carstens
Spring,TX
Summary
Talented Tutor with a proven track record at enhancing student success through expert lesson planning and individualized instruction, offering outstanding communication and problem-solving skills. Fosters positive learning environment by encouraging students to develop individual skills. Specializing in 1:1 instruction, team collaboration and relations with students, parents and support staff.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
Work History
Resident Services Coordinator
Portfolio Resident Services
05.2023 - 07.2024
- Managed accurate record-keeping systems to track resident interactions, incidents, and program participation effectively.
- Improved overall community atmosphere by organizing social, recreational, and educational programs for residents.
- Coordinated activities and events to create safe, positive and inclusive environment.
- Promoted culture of respect and understanding among students.
- Evaluated student progress to identify areas of improvement and provide feedback.
- Monitored student behavior and responded to disciplinary issues in accordance with established policies.
Tutor
Doctor Tutor
10.2010 - 10.2012
- Provided homework assistance using specific curriculum and materials.
- Supported students with helpful study habits and exam strategies.
- Provided one-on-one tutoring sessions, tailoring instruction to meet the specific needs of each student while promoting independent learning skills.
- Established positive relationships with both students and parents, fostering open communication regarding academic progress and goals.
- Provided constructive feedback to students, promoting self-reflection and continuous improvement in their work.
- Boosted students' test scores with tailored tutoring sessions focused on individual learning styles and needs.
Tutor
Professional Tutors of America
09.2007 - 10.2010
- Provided homework assistance using specific curriculum and materials.
- Supported students with helpful study habits and exam strategies.
- Collaborated with students to complete homework assignments, identify lagging skills, and correct weaknesses.
- Motivated students towards learning and studying to build self-confidence and reduce fear of failure.
- Provided one-on-one tutoring sessions, tailoring instruction to meet the specific needs of each student while promoting independent learning skills.
- Established positive relationships with both students and parents, fostering open communication regarding academic progress and goals.
- Maintained detailed records of student progress, using data to inform future instruction and target areas for improvement.
Education
No Degree - Teaching
Teachworthy
Houston, TXBachelor of Arts - Marketing Management
CalPoly Pomona
Pomona, CA06-2005
Associate of Arts - Business Administration
Rio Hondo College
Whittier, CA06-2003
Skills
- Administrative duties
- Active Listening
- Lesson Planning
- Student Evaluation
- Teamwork and Collaboration
- Problem-Solving
- Attention to Detail
- Multitasking
- Decision-Making
- Individualized Instruction
- Test Preparation
- Creative Thinking
- In-person tutoring
Additional Information
Currently I volunteer as a child care volunteer at Founders Baptist church. 01/2024-current. We work with children ages 1 yr-10yrs of age. Included in the child care activities are the following programs that are put in place to continue to teach children how to interact with each other and learn more age level academic content: Manipulatives are use to have children demonstrate and complete a task, there is also reading time and we ask critical thinking questions to verify understanding. While playing with each other, children are taught good manners and social skills.
Languages
Spanish
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Resident Services Coordinator
Portfolio Resident Services
05.2023 - 07.2024
Tutor
Doctor Tutor
10.2010 - 10.2012
Tutor
Professional Tutors of America
09.2007 - 10.2010
No Degree - Teaching
Teachworthy
Bachelor of Arts - Marketing Management
CalPoly Pomona
Associate of Arts - Business Administration
Rio Hondo College
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