Carolyn Nash
Sarasota,Fl
Summary
Seasoned educator with a track record of fostering student success through personalized tutoring and innovative lesson planning. Expert in multi-subject instruction and special education, adept at building meaningful relationships. Achieved significant improvements in student engagement and academic performance.
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Substitute Teacher
Sarasota County School District
Sarasota, FL
08.2024 - Current
- Substitute for teachers in grades pk - 12th in all subjects and ESE, access and behavioral needs
Tutor/Learning Specialist/Learning Movement Coach
Self-employed
Sarasota/Bradenton, Ft. Lauderdale, Fl; Boulder, CO
01.2005 - Current
- Instruct small classes and tutor 1-on-1 in math, language arts, reading, handwriting and STEAM for pk-12.
- Prepare and administer academic and learning style tests to assess understanding of course material and neuroprocessing.
- Develop a successful learning plan and homeschool family support to improve academic performance, including neuro-processing enhancement exercises.
- Work with learning challenges such as: ADHD, dyslexia, dyscalculia, dysgraphia, cerebral palsy, autism spectrum, ESL. Utilize Orton-Gillingham and handwriting with.
- Adapt teaching methods to meet students' needs and foster a love of learning.
- Utilize mindfulness techniques to help with focus.
- Learning specialist support with the IEP process
- Maintained accurate records of student attendance and progress.
- Business management including marketing, accounting and billing.
Homeschool Teacher/Mom
Sarasota, FL
08.2021 - 08.2022
- Homeschooled son in preschool and daughter in 6th grade in all subjects
Swim Instructor, Watsu Practitioner, Aqua-Yoga and Aqua Fitness Instructor
Body-Mind Aquatics, LLC
Bradenton/Sarasota, Fl; Boulder, CO; Ft. Lauderdale, FL
01.2006 - 01.2018
- Developed a unique holistic aquatic company, to instruct and serve people through child-centered swim lessons, aquatic therapy, holistic aquatic fitness, special populations and adult swim instruction
- Managed business including marketing, scheduling, finances, and pool management
Youth&Family Ministry Director, Teacher, Curriculum Writer
Unity Church of Sarasota
Sarasota, FL
01.2016 - 01.2017
Sarasota Forest School Instructor
Sarasota, FL
09.2015 - 12.2015
Tutor
I Can Do It Academic Success and Tutoring Centers
Bradenton, FL
01.2011 - 01.2012
Substitute Teaching
Manatee County Department of Education
01.2010 - 06.2010
Pre-school Teacher & Curriculum Developer
Hakuna Matata Development Center
Louisville, CO
01.2008 - 12.2008
Education
B.S. - Psychology with music minor
University of Washington
Seattle01.1999
M.S. studies - Transpersonal Counseling Psychology
Naropa University
Boulder, COSkills
- Tutoring and group instruction
- Multi-subject pK-12 instruction
- Relationship building
- Classroom Management
- Curriculum writing and Lesson planning
- Special education
- Parent communication
- Positive reinforcement
- Literacy and Math strategies
Certification
- Certified Teacher of Aquatic Project Wild, Sarasota, FL, 2017
- Certified Tutor, Everett Community College, Everett, WA, 1994
- Group Dynamics, Communication & Leadership Training, Matrixworks, 01/01/04 - 01/01/05
- WATSU water therapy certification, WABA, 2008
- Theta Healing Practitioner, T.H.I.K., 2008, 2019
- CPR, First Aid, Wilderness Safety and Lifeguarding, Red Cross, current
Timeline
Substitute Teacher
Sarasota County School District
08.2024 - Current
Homeschool Teacher/Mom
08.2021 - 08.2022
Youth&Family Ministry Director, Teacher, Curriculum Writer
Unity Church of Sarasota
01.2016 - 01.2017
Sarasota Forest School Instructor
09.2015 - 12.2015
Tutor
I Can Do It Academic Success and Tutoring Centers
01.2011 - 01.2012
Substitute Teaching
Manatee County Department of Education
01.2010 - 06.2010
Pre-school Teacher & Curriculum Developer
Hakuna Matata Development Center
01.2008 - 12.2008
Swim Instructor, Watsu Practitioner, Aqua-Yoga and Aqua Fitness Instructor
Body-Mind Aquatics, LLC
01.2006 - 01.2018
Tutor/Learning Specialist/Learning Movement Coach
Self-employed
01.2005 - Current
B.S. - Psychology with music minor
University of Washington
M.S. studies - Transpersonal Counseling Psychology
Naropa University