Cara Mullins
Raleigh,NC
Summary
Enthusiastic educator passionate about supporting students in achieving goals. Dedicated and caring with excellent relationship-building and communication skills.
Encouraging and positive to boost self-esteem in students of all ability levels. Resourceful educator supporting variety of methods to instruct students in and outside classroom. Dedicated to motivating others and knowledgeable in safety procedures and other classroom requirements.
Goal-oriented educator with passion and drive teaching young children. Upbeat when engaging with students and driven to maintain positive parent-teacher relationships. Focused on advancing student success resulting in academic excellence and social development.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
Work History
6th Grade Math Teacher
Wake County Public School System
Raleigh, NC
07.2023 - Current
- Developed lesson plans and materials to meet academic standards.
- Created an environment conducive to learning through positive reinforcement techniques.
- Implemented behavior management strategies to maintain a productive classroom environment.
- Assessed student performance utilizing formative and summative assessments.
- Integrated technology into daily lessons to enhance instruction.
- Collaborated with colleagues to share best practices and strategies for teaching 6th grade content areas.
- Supported English language learners by providing additional instruction outside of regular classes.
- Engaged parents in their child's education by encouraging them to attend parent-teacher conferences and other school events.
- Promoted critical thinking skills through project-based learning activities.
- Managed student data using various software programs such as PowerSchool.
- Attended professional development workshops related to new instructional methods or technologies.
First Grade Teacher
Elkhorn Public Schools
Elkhorn, Nebraska
08.2022 - 05.2023
- Built and strengthened positive relationships with students, parents and teaching staff.
- Prepared and maintained classroom environments appropriate for student learning and physical, social and emotional development.
- Managed student behavior in classroom by establishing and enforcing rules and procedures.
- Encouraged student critical thinking and discussion using variety of teaching techniques.
- Prepared and presented lesson plans in academic subjects using traditional and modern teaching techniques.
- Differentiated instruction according to student skill level.
- Engaged students and boosted understanding of material using focused instructional strategies and hands-on activities.
- Graded projects, exams and assignments to track student progression.
- Graded student papers and assignments to track student progression.
- Assisted fellow teachers with assignment development, special projects, tests, administrative updates and grading.
- Utilized behavior management skills to foster environment conducive to student learning.
- Scheduled and held parent-teacher conferences to keep parents up-to-date on children's academic performance.
- Planned and implemented lessons using various teaching strategies to meet diverse student needs.
Student Teacher
Manchester Elementary School
Omaha, NE
08.2021 - 12.2021
- Created lesson plans to incorporate mandated topics and include immersive activities for student engagement.
- Accepted constructive criticism and feedback with positivity in areas requiring improvement.
- Observed educators teaching various lessons, interacting with students and managing classrooms to gain insight and understanding of duties and responsibilities.
- Offered students personalized educational, behavioral and emotional support.
- Attended and contributed to staff meetings.
- Helped students build learning and study skills to achieve educational goals.
- Developed deeper understanding of teaching strategies with increasing responsibility for student learning.
- Worked with mentor teacher to plan instructional goals and lesson activities covering required topics.
Aftercare Teacher
Montessori Children's Room
Omaha, NE
01.2020 - 05.2021
- Executed skill acquisition programs to increase functional skills.
- Organized and set up classrooms in preparation for lessons.
- Created, submitted and implemented approved lesson plans and curriculum.
- Implemented behavioral intervention plans to reduce negative behaviors.
- Built and strengthened positive relationships with students, parents and teaching staff.
- Established and enforced rules for behavior and procedures for maintaining order among class of 30 students.
- Planned and implemented lessons using variety of teaching strategies to meet diverse student needs.
Education
Some College (No Degree) - General Studies
Metropolitan Community College
Omaha, NEBachelor of Science - Early Childhood Education
University of Nebraska At Omaha
Omaha, NE12.2021
Skills
- Effectively work with parents
- Differentiated instruction specialist
- Classroom discipline
- Effective listening
- Tutoring and coaching
- Team collaboration
- Tutoring and after school help
- Positive student engagement
- CPR/First-aid certified
- Differentiated learning techniques
- Behavioral/cognitive skills development
- Analytical decision making
- Group teaching ability
- Discipline and feedback
- Lesson plan development
- Classroom oversight
- Individualized instruction
- Student engagement
- Lesson planning
- Special needs students
Affiliations
- NSSLHA member (2019)
- NWU Willard Sorority Member (2013-2015)
Accomplishments
- Dean's list (all 7 semesters at UNO)
- Cum GPA: 3.7
Practicum Experience
Beginning Practicum
- Observations only (Fall 2019)
Intermediate Practicum
- Belleaire Elementary in Bellevue, NE
- Kindergarten Classroom
- Fall 2020
- Completed 36 hours
Advanced Practicum
- Hartman Elementary in Omaha, NE
- Preschool Classroom
- Spring 2021
- Completed 40 hours
Timeline
6th Grade Math Teacher
Wake County Public School System
07.2023 - Current
First Grade Teacher
Elkhorn Public Schools
08.2022 - 05.2023
Student Teacher
Manchester Elementary School
08.2021 - 12.2021
Aftercare Teacher
Montessori Children's Room
01.2020 - 05.2021
Some College (No Degree) - General Studies
Metropolitan Community College
Bachelor of Science - Early Childhood Education
University of Nebraska At Omaha
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