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Cara Carmody

Oak Park,IL

Summary

Seasoned Executive Functioning Consultant and Educator with a proven track record of enhancing student performance through innovative workshops and curriculum development. Achieved significant improvements in student engagement and learning outcomes, leveraging analytical thinking and continuous improvement strategies. Created executive functioning curriculum and coaching to help middle, high school, and college students succeed not only in the classroom, but in life.

Overview

24
24
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Executive Functioning Consultant

Self-employeed
Oak Park, IL
11.2023 - Current
  • Presented a workshop at Triton College on executive functioning skills to students in the education program.
  • Presenter at Parent University at Oak Park and River Forest High School to over 100 parents on tips, tools, and strategies to excel in school and life.
  • Lead presenter for the Thrive Mental Wellness Talk at the Oak Park Public Library on executive functioning to over 60 people.
  • Presenter at Triton College Education Symposium on executive functioning: Seeing My Time executive functioning curriculum.

Executive Functioning Educator

Self-employeed
Oak Park, IL
03.2020 - Current
  • Teach the Seeing My Time executive functioning curriculum to middle school, high school, and college students.
  • Developed and implemented lesson plans to meet the individual needs of students.
  • Made special accommodations to integrate students with ADD, ADHD and other learning disabilities.
  • Established expectations for student behavior while maintaining an atmosphere of mutual respect.
  • Identified weakness and strengths to create strategic student improvement plans.
  • Evaluated data and used measurements to plan, coordinate and advance student progress.
  • Conducted individual or small group tutoring sessions as needed for struggling students.

Substitute Teacher, K-12

Oak Park School District 97
Oak Park, IL
09.2015 - 03.2024
  • Communicated with head teacher to execute priorities for school day and ongoing lesson plans.
  • Collaborated with other staff members to ensure a positive learning environment for students.
  • Modified instructional materials as needed for special education students.
  • Implemented lesson plans assigned by classroom teacher to educate students about key concepts.
  • Graded tests and assignments using head teacher's grading guidelines.
  • Encouraged student participation and active learning in the classroom.

Fourth Grade Teacher

Forest Park School District 91
Forest Park, IL
06.2001 - 06.2006
  • Improved student engagement by implementing student-centered classroom management techniques to foster academic curiosity.
  • Provided individualized instruction to students requiring extra assistance.
  • Fostered a classroom culture that supports diversity and inclusivity.
  • Handled challenging classroom behaviors with positive and affirming techniques.
  • Created customized grading rubrics powerful assessment tools.
  • Built relationships with students and guardians through active communication and positive feedback.
  • Conducted assessments of student progress on a regular basis.

Education

Post-Graduate Certificate - Executive Functioning: Seeing My Time Course

Seattle Pacific University
Seattle, WA
03-2020

Master of Arts - Elementary Education

Dominican University
River Forest, IL
12-2000

Bachelor of Arts - Psychology

Marquette University
Milwaukee, WI
05-1998

Skills

  • Assessments
  • Business presentation
  • Reporting writing
  • Technical review
  • Continuous improvement
  • Training and development
  • Performance assessments
  • Management coaching
  • Public speaking
  • Problem-solving
  • Client engagement
  • Analytical thinking
  • Attention to detail
  • Verbal and written communication
  • Decision-making

Affiliations

  • President of Community Council at Oak Park and RIver Forest High School
  • Served on Ascension Parish Religious Education School Board

Certification

  • Certified K-12 Elementary Teaching Certificate
  • Certified in Seeing My TIme Executive Functioning Curriculum

Timeline

Executive Functioning Consultant

Self-employeed
11.2023 - Current

Executive Functioning Educator

Self-employeed
03.2020 - Current

Substitute Teacher, K-12

Oak Park School District 97
09.2015 - 03.2024

Fourth Grade Teacher

Forest Park School District 91
06.2001 - 06.2006

Post-Graduate Certificate - Executive Functioning: Seeing My Time Course

Seattle Pacific University

Master of Arts - Elementary Education

Dominican University

Bachelor of Arts - Psychology

Marquette University

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