Cara Reed
Red Oak,TX
Summary
Highly-motivated employee with desire to take on new challenges. Strong work ethic, adaptability, and exceptional interpersonal skills. Adept at working effectively unsupervised and quickly mastering new skills.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
Teacher
Lancaster ISD
Lancaster, Texas
01.2016 - Current
- Differentiated instruction according to student skill level.
- Met with parents and guardians to discuss students' progress and areas requiring improvement.
- Established positive relationships with parents to ensure effective communication regarding student progress and well-being.
- Incorporated instructional best practices such as differentiated instruction into lesson plans.
Team Leader
Lancaster ISD
Lancaster, Texas
08.2021 - Current
- Maintained a positive work environment that promoted collaboration between team members.
- Helped mitigate and resolve data issues by analyzing situation and implementing appropriate solutions.
- Established clear expectations for employees, providing guidance when needed.
- Developed strategies for problem solving and conflict resolution among team members.
- Held weekly staff meetings to review project updates, discuss issues, and brainstorm solutions.
Mentor Teacher
Lancaster ISD
Lancaster, Texas
08.2023 - Current
- Initiated conversations focused on exploring alternative solutions or approaches when faced with difficult situations involving students or parents.
- Coached teachers in effective instructional techniques, including scaffolding activities to promote student engagement.
- Advised new teachers on problem solving strategies related to challenging behaviors exhibited by students.
- Developed a comprehensive mentoring plan that included individualized coaching sessions with each teacher assigned to me.
- Assisted with the implementation of school-wide initiatives such as differentiated instruction, response to intervention, and 21st century learning.
Collaborative Learning Leader
Lancaster ISD
Lancaster, Texas
08.2023 - Current
- Coached and mentored individuals on professional development goals.
- Fostered a positive work environment by recognizing individual achievements.
- Maintained positive working relationship with fellow staff and management.
- Provided ongoing training to address staff needs.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Early Childhood Education
University of North Texas At Dallas
Dallas, TX12-2015
Skills
- Student Engagement
- Small Group Instruction
- Curriculum Implementation
- Positive Role Model and Mentor
Accomplishments
- Lancaster ISD teacher of the Year 2016-2017
- ALL STAAR teacher recipient 2019
- Team Lead 2021
- Mentor Teacher 2022
- Collaborative Learning Leader 2023
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Mentor Teacher
Lancaster ISD
08.2023 - Current
Collaborative Learning Leader
Lancaster ISD
08.2023 - Current
Team Leader
Lancaster ISD
08.2021 - Current
Teacher
Lancaster ISD
01.2016 - Current
Bachelor of Science - Early Childhood Education
University of North Texas At Dallas
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