Carolyn Bryson has over 23 years of experience in criminal justice and corrections. She holds a Master's Degree in Public Safety with a specialization in Criminal Justice. Her experience includes working as a case manager, probation officer supervising high and medium risk offenders, substance abuse counselor, and various teaching roles. She has strong skills in counseling, assessment, communication, and developing individualized supervision plans.

1. Carolyn Bryson
1207 West 6th
St Mount Pleasant, TX | (903) 573-0591 | carolynbryson@sbcglobal.net
Summary of Skills
 Master of Science Degree in Public Safety with specialization in Criminal Justice
 Case Management Experience
 Supervise a caseload of probation offender placed under community supervision
 Strong foundation in area of Criminal Justice and Correction for 23 years.
 Certified Peace Officers, Jailers, NCIC/TCIC Telecommunication Operator
 Working with high and medium risk offenders including dangerous and prolific offenders
 Communication Skills
 Conducting assessments and individualized supervision plans
 Conducting orientation and intake with new offenders
Core Competencies
Problem Solving
Team Work
Loyalty
Positive Attitude
Self –Motivated
Hard Working
Creative Lesson Plans
Filing confidential documents
Clients Assessment
Clients Motivation
Strong Knowledge of law
Skills in Counseling
Work Experiences
Longview ISD, Longview Texas 9/2014 to Present
 Lead Teacher
 Assist teacher in preparation and management of classroom activities.
 Take attendance and record absence,
 Observe, record, and report student behavior
 Assist with small group instruction,
 Monitor student progress
 Work effectively with students, teachers, parents, community agencies, and other groups.
Lake Regional MHMR MR Assistant III, Mount Pleasant 6/2014 to 8/2014
 Coordinates day-to-day provision of direct care services to school age children with developmental and/ or intellectual
disabilities.
 Responsibilities include tracking client attendance, service event documentation, assistance and training in personal
hygiene, food preparation, and feeding, community access and mobility, recreation and leisure time activities, and
transportation services.
Pittsburg Head Start Lead Teacher, Pittsburg Texas 12/2013 to 08/2014
 Created and implemented weekly lessons plans based on pre-set themes
 Stimulated emotional, intellectual, and social growth through interactive activity
 Observe students record, and report students behavior
 Assist students with remedial work
 Assist with small group instruction,
 Schedule and organize time for home visit with parents and teacher conference
Case Worker-TCOOMMI, Tyler Texas 04/2013 to 11/2013
 Working with parole and probations to assist mental health consumers involved in the criminal justice system
 Assist clients with treatment plans goals
 Provide skills training and psychosocialrehab treatment
 Provide face to face in jail and in home visit and interview with client.

2. Substance Abuse Counselor, LCDC Intern, MTC, Henderson Texas 04/2008 to 04/2012
 Provide interviews, screening, assessment, intake, treatment and discharge planning for clients.
 Provide individual and group counseling
 Counseling work within SAFP (Substance Abuse Felony Punishment), ISF (Intermediate Sanction Facility
Probation/Parole) and In-Prison DWI Recovery Treatment Program
 Monitor progress toward treatment goals, crisis intervention, individual session, education and group session, and
discharge and aftercare planning.
 Conduct placement calls with Parole and Probation Officers and complete Judge’s report.
Security Guard, Guard Marks, Mt. Pleasant Texas
 Answer alarms,
 Investigate disturbances
 Patrol parking lots and buildings
 Checks entrance and exits to ensure they are locked or unlocked as needed
 Makes reports of incidents
DispatcherMorris County Sheriff’s Department, Daingerfield, Texas
 Dispatch law enforcement, fire, and emergency medical and / or other public safety personnel.
 Coordinates and communities with field units regarding the delivery of emergency service.
 Enters warrants, protectiveorders, missing persons, and stolen items into theTexas Crime and National Crime
Information Center databases.
 Utilizes State and Federal computer databases to obtain information regarding missing / wanted persons, vehicle, and
license plates. And stolen goods; relays information to field personnel.
Substitute Teacher/InstructionalAide Mt Pleasant ISD, Mt. Pleasant, TX.
 Provide instructional and clerical support for classroom teachers,
 Tutor and assist students in learning class materials
 Provide lessons plans and record grades,
 Provide good classroom management skills and strategies.
Jailer/Dispatcher CampCounty Sheriff’s Department Pittsburg, Texas.
 Maintain safety and security of the jail,
 Performs search of inmates,
 Transport or move inmates,
 Book inmates into the jail,
 Fingerprints and photographs inmates
 Inspects mail for contraband,
 Cells searches for drugs
 Dispatch officers to all emergency calls
Education
Capella University, Minneapolis MN September 2014
 Master of Science Degree in Public Safety with specialization in Criminal Justice
Texas College –Tyler, Texas May 2007
 State of Texas Teaching Certification Program
Texas A&M University - Commerce, Texas December 1997
 Bachelor of Science Degree in Criminal Justice
Northeast Texas Community College- Mt. Pleasant, Texas May 1995
 Associate of Applied Science Degree in Criminal Justice