Julia Bruce

Dedicated educator with over five years of tutoring and teaching experience, specializing in ESL and GED instruction. Skilled in curriculum development, project-based learning, and integrating technology such as Google Classroom and Burlington English. Proven ability to foster positive learning environments and collaborate with students, parents, and support staff to achieve educational goals.

Office Manager at Davis Custom Builds (2025-03 – Present)

• Managed incoming communications (telephone, email, and via website).
• Acted as a liaison between clients and contractor.
• Created, integrated, and maintained website, legal documents, and bookkeeping systems.

English Instructor at Wyzant (2021-01 – Present)

• Work with students who are both native and nonnative English speakers to improve all four areas of the language, leading to higher test scores
• Encourage growth inside and outside of the classroom, fostering increased student confidence and motivation
• Offer a nurturing relationship to foster agency within the student, resulting in greater student independence

Lead ESL Teacher at Maplewood Career Center (2021-03 – 2026-08)

• Develop curriculum and lesson plans for language learning and cultural development, increasing student engagement by aligning with diverse needs
• Utilize project-based learning to enrich language acquisition and tie directly into science, technology, engineering, and math, enhancing cross-disciplinary skills
• Incorporate technology into the classroom using platforms such as Google Classroom, Burlington English, and Kahoot! to improve digital literacy and participation
• Ensure lesson plans match state of Ohio benchmarks for GED and ESL students, achieving compliance and improved student outcomes
• Structure lessons utilizing evidence-based reading instruction: comprehension, accuracy, fluency, and vocabulary, resulting in measurable reading gains
• Act as a liaison between state of Ohio policies and students, facilitating clear communication and policy adherence
• Counsel students on plans after exiting the GED or ESL program, supporting successful transitions to further education or employment
• Attend marketing events to build partnerships within the community, expanding program reach and resources

In-home Tutor at Self-employed (2017-01 – 2021-03)

• Motivated students towards learning and studying to build self-confidence and reduce anxiety of failure in writing, resulting in improved assignment completion
• Collaborated with students to complete homework assignments, identify lagging skills and correct weaknesses, leading to higher academic performance
• Collaborated with parents to create tutoring sessions appropriate for student's age, learning preference and learning style, enhancing session effectiveness
• Assessed current reading levels and planned optimal educational strategies to help students improve reading skills, achieving measurable reading progress
• Assisted children with daily homework tasks by uncovering and removing obstacles to success, increasing homework accuracy
• Responded to after hours email and telephone requests to provide students assistance with specific questions, improving student satisfaction
• Structured activities for interactive learning, including word analysis, to boost engagement and retention

PhD in Literacy - Curriculum and Instructional Design – Kent State University at Kent (2025-08)

Bachelor of Arts in Teaching English – Kent State University (2020-05)

MBA in Business Administration – University of Phoenix (2015-10)

Bachelor of Science in Business – University of Phoenix (2013-05)

Associate of Arts in Accounting – University of Phoenix (2011-01)