Erica Brucks
New Braunfels,TX
Summary
Dedicated teacher from Sts. Peter & Paul Catholic School, adept in classroom management and fostering critical thinking. Excelled in creating supportive learning environments, significantly enhancing student engagement through interactive methods. Leveraging technology integration and maintaining effective parent-teacher communication, I consistently improved learning outcomes, serving as a positive role model and mentor.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
Work History
Teacher
Sts. Peter & Paul Catholic School
2008.08 - Current
- 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.
- Assessed student performance regularly using both formative and summative assessments to inform future lesson planning.
- Identified struggling students early on and provided additional support through tutoring sessions and modified lesson plans.
- Continuously pursued professional development opportunities such as workshops or conferences to stay current in educational trends.
Tutor
Sylvan Learning of Schertz
2022.05 - 2023.03
- Collaborated with students to complete homework assignments, identify lagging skills, and correct weaknesses.
- Motivated students towards learning and studying to build self-confidence and reduce fear of failure.
- Increased student comprehension by utilizing personalized teaching methods and adapting to individual learning styles.
- Tutored diverse groups of students to strengthen subject comprehension, boost confidence and build important learning skills.
- Maintained detailed records of student progress, using data to inform future instruction and target areas for improvement.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Education
Texas State University
San Marcos, TXSkills
- Classroom Management
- Critical Thinking
- Lesson Planning
- Motivating students
- Parent-Teacher Communication
- Positive Role Model and Mentor
- Differentiated Instruction
- Group and individual instruction
Timeline
Tutor
Sylvan Learning of Schertz
2022.05 - 2023.03
Teacher
Sts. Peter & Paul Catholic School
2008.08 - Current
Bachelor of Science - Education
Texas State University
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