Candy Carl
Tomball
Summary
Distinguished educator at Spring Branch ISD, adept in mathematics teaching and fostering growth mindsets, significantly enhanced student engagement and outcomes. Excelled in parent-teacher collaboration and cultural awareness, organizing impactful field trips and leading professional development. Skillfully mentored teachers, leveraging data-driven instruction to elevate math department performance.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Teacher
Spring Branch ISD
08.2008 - Current
- Developed positive relationships with parents, communicating regularly about student progress and classroom happenings.
- Provided individualized support for struggling learners, fostering a growth mindset and boosting confidence in their abilities.
- Enhanced students'' mathematical abilities through hands-on activities and real-world examples.
- Participated in professional development opportunities to stay current on educational best practices and improve teaching effectiveness.
- Organized engaging field trips that reinforced curriculum concepts and broadened student perspectives on various topics.
Math Instructional Coach
Spring Branch ISD
08.2017 - 05.2019
- Organized school-wide math events such as Math Nights or competitions to promote enthusiasm for the subject among students and families.
- Led grade-level team meetings to discuss student progress, share effective teaching practices, and coordinate cross-curricular connections in math education.
- Analyzed student assessment data, identifying areas for improvement and implementing targeted instructional strategies.
- Championed a culture of high expectations for both educators and students within the math department, resulting in increased motivation and engagement.
- Improved student learning outcomes through the implementation of targeted interventions and support for struggling students.
- Conducted review sessions to help students prepare for tests.
- Facilitated small group and one-on-one tutoring sessions focusing on academic subject areas.
- Developed innovative resources and tools for enhancing mathematics instruction, including manipulatives, visual aids, and digital materials.
- Guided teachers in the effective use of research-based, data-driven instructional strategies to increase student achievement in mathematics.
- Mentored new math teachers, providing feedback on classroom management techniques and instructional approaches.
- Enhanced teacher effectiveness by providing coaching and guidance on mathematics instructional strategies.
Guidance Counselor Assistant
Spring Branch ISD
08.2017 - 05.2018
- Facilitated group counseling sessions for various topics, such as stress management, conflict resolution, goal setting, and navigating social situations.
- Contributed to a positive school climate by implementing programs that highlight how to build positive character traits and promote a culture of respect among students.
- Developed and implemented individualized behavior plans to assist students with achieving academic and behavioral goals.
- Conducted staff development workshops to educate faculty on building positive relationships, classroom culture, and character building
Education
Master of Education - Counseling
Texas Southern University
Houston, TXBachelor of Science - Education
University of Houston
Houston, TX05-2006
Skills
- Parent-teacher collaboration
- Field trip organization
- Cultural awareness
- Teamwork and collaboration
- Parental communication
- Class management
- Lesson planning
- Data-driven instruction
Accomplishments
- Earned "Teacher of the Year" in 2025
- Recipient of the "Teachers Driving Success" Award in September 2025
- Earned "Teacher of the Year" in 2019.
LEADERSHIP
- Presenter for Staff Development
- Mentor Teacher for Student Teachers and First Year Teachers
- Created a School Volunteer Program that provided student and teacher engagement with the community.
- Coordinated a fundraiser with the goal of providing a scholarship to a college student pursuing a degree in education.
- Organized and Collaborated with Rice University to honor and recognize student achievement through the Rising Stars Program
- Organized School-Community Events
Certification
- English as a Second Language (ESL) Certification - Texas Department of Education.
Timeline
Math Instructional Coach
Spring Branch ISD
08.2017 - 05.2019
Guidance Counselor Assistant
Spring Branch ISD
08.2017 - 05.2018
Teacher
Spring Branch ISD
08.2008 - Current
- English as a Second Language (ESL) Certification - Texas Department of Education.
Master of Education - Counseling
Texas Southern University
Bachelor of Science - Education
University of Houston
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