Certified instructor for over 30 years and taught in Houston ISD and two private schools, worked as a curriculum developer, leader of workshops for teachers on creative teaching techniques for HISD Staff Development Department, operated private tutoring company for the last 11 years servicing students K-12, feature writer for family-oriented Houston publications, and published children's book author.
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Remote Literacy TutorOpenliteracyHouston, Tx, Us -
Owner; TutorGrade A Tutoring Aug 2009 - PresentHouston, Texas, United StatesTeach K-12 students all subjects in-person or online using hands-on, creative, original techniques to ensure enjoyment and comprehension of skills for students. Specialized instruction in phonics, early reading acquisition, language arts, grammar, English, writing, creative writing. Maintain nurturing environment and positive, consistent written and oral communication between parents and classroom teacher(s) to ensure student success. Provide quality instruction in review, relearn, advance/challenge students, middle and high school essay writing, standardized test prep for any level, introduction to Spanish for any level, creative writing, and art. Maintain a fun, stimulating atmosphere including using hands-on materials, manipulatives and game formats to maximize student output.
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Online English InstructorVipkid Mar 2020 - PresentTeach English to Chinese students ages 4-13 years using VIPKID platform. -
Children'S Book Author - Jesse UnleashedFreelance May 2019 - PresentHouston, Texas, United StatesAuthor of first children's book, Jesse Unleashed, released summer 2019, for children ages 4-9. Book won national award, Story Monsters Approved, through Story Monsters Inc., for excellence in children's literature in Family Matters category (New Pet) as judged by industry leaders and children. Appearances and book signings at Barnes and Noble Houston, pet stores and bakeries, special events, book fairs, and school visits. Book available in numerous Houston children's book and toy stores and online at IndieLector.store.
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Contributing WriterHouston Family Magazine Nov 2017 - PresentHouston, Texas, United StatesResearched and wrote feature articles that were published in print and online publications -
Contributing WriterJewish Herald-Voice Apr 2019 - PresentHouston, Texas, United StatesResearched and wrote feature articles that were published in print and online publications -
Creative Writing & Art TeacherTrafton Academy Aug 2005 - May 2009Houston, Texas, United StatesWrote creative curriculum for elementary students 4-5th grades in creative writing and instructed students using original curriculum. Instructed students using hands-on, stimulating, exciting techniques to aid in writing process. Developed thematic units for students to have a focus point for writing, including a unit on poetry which included teaching forms of many poems and students creating poetry books of their own pieces. Taught art to 4-5th graders including basic color wheel, painting, drawing, sculpture, clay, crafting, and seasonal projects in a fun, nurturing environment in which all art was valued, from beginner to advanced artists.
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4Th & 5Th Grade Curriculum Writer; Developer For Language Arts, Writing, ReadingBeth Yeshurun Day School Aug 2002 - May 2005Houston, Texas, United StatesWrote hands-on, creative, innovative language arts, writing, and reading curriculum for 4-5th grade private school teachers to teach. Helped teachers instruct students original curriculum which enabled students a hands-on experience in the language arts. -
Elementary School Teacher; Lead 4Th Grade Language Arts-Writing - Roberts Elementary Houston IsdHouston Isd Aug 1990 - May 1995Houston, Texas, United StatesTaught all subjects to self contained fourth grade class. Then, taught 4 years all fourth graders in Language Arts/Writing using creative, hands-on approach. Taught 4 years fourth grade writing to prepare students for the writing portion of standardized test. Maintained 100% pass rate of all students on writing/language portion of test. Received 3 grants/money that was used in class based on being recognized by the district for creative teaching. Asked by superintendant to instruct teachers districtwide in creative techniques so taught workshops for HISD Staff Development Department on weekends while teaching at Roberts Elementary full time. Voted "Teacher of the Year" by colleagues at Roberts Elementary.
Amy Brazda Education Details
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Elementary Education, Minor In English
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Amy Brazda works for Openliteracy
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Amy Brazda attended The University Of Texas At Austin, Bellaire High School.
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