Cara Cowan
Lubbock
Summary
Highly-organized promoting safety, activity engagement and positive behavior. Collaborative effectively with colleagues and students' to generate positive ideas and relationships. I am upbeat, energetic and dedicated to providing fun, safe and engaging activities to students' and co-workers. I try to lead by example. I possess excellent time management skills with an aptitude for managing complex activity schedules. I am hardworking and well-versed in creating and directing relationships that transfer to real life events.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
Work History
Junior High School Teacher/Basketball Coach/Track Coach
Muleshoe ISD
08.2023 - 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.
- Collaborated with colleagues to share teaching strategies, improving overall instructional practices within the school.
- Administered tests and assessments to evaluate student academic progress.
- Communicated with parents and guardians regarding student progress and behavioral issues.
- Promoted sportsmanship, teamwork, and respect among players both on and off the court.
- Adjusted coaching style according to each athlete''s learning style to maximize potential improvement.
- Fostered culture of discipline and respect among players, contributing to positive team environment.
- Collaborated with assistant coaches and staff to develop comprehensive game plans, maximizing team potential.
3rd Grade General Education Teacher/Coach
Plains ISD
08.2022 - 08.2023
- 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.
- Assessed student performance regularly using both formative and summative assessments to inform future lesson planning.
- Collaborated with colleagues to develop interdisciplinary units, fostering connections between subjects.
- Collaborated with other coaches to share best practices, techniques, and insights for overall program improvement.
- Developed strong relationships with players'' families to encourage support and involvement in their athletic growth.
Teacher - 2nd Grade
Olton ISD
08.2021 - 08.2022
- 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.
- Assessed student performance regularly using both formative and summative assessments to inform future lesson planning.
- Collaborated with other teachers to plan interdisciplinary units that connected subjects and promoted deeper understanding among students.
Teller
Alliance Credit Union
08.2020 - 04.2021
- Balanced cash drawer daily and resolved discrepancies to provide accurate data regarding cash flow.
- Disbursed cash and checks accurately while maintaining security of cash drawers.
- Balanced cash drawers daily, identifying discrepancies and taking corrective actions as needed.
- Processed customer transactions promptly, minimizing wait times.
Administrative Assistant
Pro Petroleum
01.2020 - 07.2020
- Answered multi-line phone system, routing calls, delivering messages to staff and greeting visitors.
- Maintained confidentiality of sensitive information by adhering to strict privacy policies and implementing secure filing systems.
- Delivered excellent customer service through prompt responses to client inquiries, addressing concerns effectively, and building strong relationships.
- Ensured accurate record-keeping with diligent data entry and database management for vital company information.
Education
High School Diploma -
Trinity Christian School
Lubbock, TX05-2017
Skills
- Classroom management
- Relationship building
- Critical thinking
- Communication
- Leadership
- Time Management
- Creativity
- Organization
- Colaboration
Timeline
Junior High School Teacher/Basketball Coach/Track Coach
Muleshoe ISD
08.2023 - Current
3rd Grade General Education Teacher/Coach
Plains ISD
08.2022 - 08.2023
Teacher - 2nd Grade
Olton ISD
08.2021 - 08.2022
Teller
Alliance Credit Union
08.2020 - 04.2021
Administrative Assistant
Pro Petroleum
01.2020 - 07.2020
High School Diploma -
Trinity Christian School
Similar Profiles
Crystal Tana OlivasCrystal Tana Olivas
BUISNESS SECRETARY at MULESHOE ISDBUISNESS SECRETARY at MULESHOE ISD
Claudia LongoriaClaudia Longoria
School Nurse at Muleshoe ISDSchool Nurse at Muleshoe ISD
Brandt DavisBrandt Davis
Science Teacher and Coach at Muleshoe ISDScience Teacher and Coach at Muleshoe ISD