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Carolyn Annette Bragg

Amarillo,TEXAS

Summary

Inquisitive Private Tutor committed to promoting student confidence and academic success through hands-on tutoring and individualized support. Skillful in sharing knowledge and concepts with students. Strong communication and planning skills. Experienced Tutor confident in helping students excel through individual and small group instruction. Focused on improving student academic performance and test readiness. Knowledgeable about district, state, and federal curriculum requirements.

Overview

34
34
years of professional experience

Work History

English Tutor

Amarillo ISD
AMARILLO, TX
09.2020 - Current
  • Taught students study skill, note-taking skills, and test-taking strategies.
  • Reviewed class material with students by discussing texts, reviewing worksheets, and working solutions to solve problems.
  • Organized tutoring environment to promote productivity and learning.
  • Based learning modules and tutoring lesson plans on the individual student's strengths and objectives.
  • Implemented and created individual lesson plans based on students' learning styles.
  • Used positive reinforcement techniques to encourage and motivate students.
  • Identified needs of learners and adapted course content and delivery style to meet individual needs.
  • Helped small groups of students improve performance and understanding with targeted instruction.
  • Developed additional teaching and practice materials to further explore topic and improve understanding.

Teacher

Amarillo ISD
AMARILLO, TX
08.1994 - 05.2020
  • Developed comprehensive plans to implement subject matter in line with education goals.
  • Assigned classwork and homework to enhance students' understanding of materials.
  • Assessed students regularly and customized approaches to maintain progress with educational goals.
  • Incorporated new technologies, instructional strategies, and teaching requirements to enhance student learning.
  • Communicated with parents via email and phone calls to share current classroom information, assignments, and upcoming events.
  • Met regularly with principal to review students' progress, behavior issues, and educational plans to effectively refine and optimize approaches.
  • Proctored tests diligently to maintain integrity of students' examination results.
  • Planned and implemented direct instructional strategies for full classes and small groups.
  • Monitored students to identify and address problem behaviors.
  • Built relationships with students and parents to improve learning.
  • Supervised students in classrooms, cafeterias, halls, schoolyards, and on field trips.
  • Maintained detailed and accurate class and student documentation to keep records current.
  • Planned and prepared teaching aids, including charts, graphs, and bibliographies.
  • Tutored struggling students to help each understand core ideas and improve their performance.
  • Administered standardized and informal tests to evaluate student progress.

Teacher

Claude ISD
Claude, TX
08.1990 - 05.1992
  • Assessed students regularly and customized approaches to maintain progress with educational goals.
  • Developed comprehensive plans to implement subject matter in line with education goals.
  • Assigned classwork and homework to enhance students' understanding of materials.
  • Planned and implemented direct instructional strategies for full classes, small groups, and individual IEP support.
  • Monitored students to identify and address problem behaviors.
  • Connected with parents and students to help each obtain maximum benefit out of class experiences.
  • Planned and prepared teachings aids, including charts, graphs, and bibliographies.
  • Supervised students in classrooms, cafeterias, halls, schoolyards, and on field trips.
  • Distributed homework assignments and tests and collected upon completion.
  • Administered standardized and informal tests to evaluate student progress.
  • Organized materials and classroom spaces to boost teaching efficiency and success.
  • Maintained detailed and accurate class and student documentation to keep records current.
  • Built relationships with students and parents to improve learning.

Education

Bachelor of Science - Elementary Education With Emphasis in Reading

West Texas State University
Canyon, TX
12-1989

Skills

  • Johnny Can Spell, Amarillo 1994
  • Michael Eaton Writing, Amarillo 1995
  • Reading Styles, Amarillo 1995
  • Boder Screening, Amarillo 1996
  • Texas Scottish Right for Dyslexia, Amarillo 1997
  • Building rapport
  • Individualized Instruction
  • Lesson Planning
  • Teaching material development
  • Dyslexia instruction
  • Conflict resolution techniques
  • Encouraging students

Affiliations

  • Self Employed Business owner of JAB Construction and Ventures LLC

Accomplishments

  • Published Author 1997
  • Better Business Bureau Torch Awards for Small Business Ethics 2023

Timeline

English Tutor

Amarillo ISD
09.2020 - Current

Teacher

Amarillo ISD
08.1994 - 05.2020

Teacher

Claude ISD
08.1990 - 05.1992

Bachelor of Science - Elementary Education With Emphasis in Reading

West Texas State University

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