Carolyn Bounds

Teacher

Lubbockisd

08.1980 - 05.2024

Developed strong relationships with students, parents, and colleagues by maintaining open lines of communication and fostering a supportive learning environment.
Managed classroom behavior effectively by establishing clear expectations, modeling appropriate conduct, and consistently enforcing established rules and consequences.
Enhanced classroom engagement through the use of interactive teaching methods, such as group projects and hands-on activities.
Maintained accurate records of student progress, attendance, and behavior to facilitate ongoing communication with parents about their child''s educational journey.
Differentiated instruction to accommodate diverse learning needs, ensuring each student had an equal opportunity for success.
Continuously pursued professional development opportunities such as workshops or conferences to stay current in educational trends.
Fostered positive learning environment that encouraged student curiosity and critical thinking.
Organized and led educational field trips that complemented classroom learning, broadening students' real-world understanding.
Developed and implemented classroom routines to address varying student needs.
Shifted between formal and informal methods of teaching to keep students engaged.
Fostered student curiosity and interest through creative hands-on activities.
Encouraged family members to learn sign language and communicate with their child.
Monitored childrens' progress using the Circle Assessment from cliengage, the Language Development Scale, and the Ski*Hi Receptive Language Test.