Amanda Carothers
Virtual Teacher
Friendswood,TX
Summary
Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals. Detail-oriented team player with strong organizational skills. Ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously with a high degree of accuracy. Warm educator possessing excellent communication, multitasking and organizational abilities. Certified in psychology. Enthusiastic about creating inspiring, fun and safe environment to meet each students needs.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
8
8
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Child Specialist
Oubre
League City Texas, Texas
02.2017 - Current
- Introduced children to educational games and activities to boost learning.
- Led children in creative, athletic, and educational activities while maintaining safe and orderly group.
- Enforced rules and managed behavior through developmentally appropriate discipline.
- Provided emotional support and guidance to children during difficult times.
- Liaised with parents and guardians to discuss child progress.
- Worked with children to develop good cognitive, physical and language skills.
- Encouraged children to develop healthy social and emotional skills.
Tutor Volunteer
Virtual Tutoring
Friendswood, TX
04.2016 - 04.2023
- Developed enrichment materials resource files for use in tutorial sessions.
- Identified areas of educational opportunity and developed educational plan with activities to promote comprehension.
- Communicated with parents and teachers regarding student progress and areas of concern.
- Motivated students towards learning and studying to build self-confidence and reduce fear of failure.
- Created tailored lesson plans and study guides to teach and assist students in area of study.
- Conducted group tutoring sessions to help students engage active learning and critical thinking skills.
- Responded to email and telephone requests to provide students with specific information.
- Taught students remotely using online video chat platform and other delivery channels.
- Developed student confidence through positive reinforcement strategies.
- Maintained tutoring records to adjust instruction and update parents on student progress.
- Leveraged technology to accelerate learning by proving students with easy-to-access information.
- Met with parents to discuss student progress and address concerns.
- Used personalized learning plans to guide students to deeper understanding of course material and learning styles.
Teacher/ Coach
Education Academy
Houston, Texas
08.2013 - 03.2017
- Provided assistance to faculty and staff by teaching classes, conducting orientation programs and issuing transcripts.
- Located materials and online resources by demonstrating use of equipment and software.
- Prepared instructional materials for group and one-on-one use to comply with established curriculum.
- Directed, coordinated and evaluated activities of personnel and support staff engaged in administering academic departments or alumni organizations.
- Maintained inclusive learning environment to enable students to gain maximum benefit from lessons.
- Proven ability to develop and implement creative solutions to complex problems.
- Passionate about learning and committed to continual improvement.
- Demonstrated leadership skills in managing projects from concept to completion.
Education
Masters Of Science - Psychology
LeTourneau University
Longview, TX 08.2020 - 05.2023
Associates Of Arts - Psychology
San Jacinto College District
Pasadena, TX 08.2013 - 04.2015
Bachelors Of Science - Psychology
University of Arkansas At Little Rock
Little Rock, AR 08.2015 - 04.2019
Skills
Group leadership
Timeline
Masters Of Science - Psychology
LeTourneau University
08.2020 - 05.2023
Child Specialist
Oubre
02.2017 - Current
Tutor Volunteer
Virtual Tutoring
04.2016 - 04.2023
Bachelors Of Science - Psychology
University of Arkansas At Little Rock
08.2015 - 04.2019
Associates Of Arts - Psychology
San Jacinto College District
08.2013 - 04.2015
Teacher/ Coach
Education Academy
08.2013 - 03.2017