Cara Rojas
Jersey Community Unit #100
Jerseyville
1
Language
1
Certification
22
years of professional experience
Dynamic educator with 18 years of experience in improving student outcomes through innovative teaching methods and cutting-edge curriculum design in the Spanish and Music classroom.
Work History
Spanish Teacher
5 Years- Increased interest in Spanish classes requiring the school to add a Spanish 3 and 4 option.
- Created curriculum incorporating both textbook and comprehensible input.
- Increased an appreciation and respect for culture in the school.
Music/Band Teacher
16 Years 10 Months- Improved band participation numbers from 7 to 100.
- Designed curriculum for 350 students
- Created a passion for fine arts in the community.
Education
Master of Art - Instructional Strategies
Bachelor of Arts - Music Education
Skills
Curriculum Design
Classroom Management
Language Assessment
Interactive Teaching
Lesson Planning
Educational Technology
Student Engagement
Bilingual Communication
Languages
Spanish
Full Professional
Certification
- Certified Spanish Educator-ISBE
- Certified Music Educator-ISBE
Spanish Education
07/2025-Current
University of the Pacific
Spanish Endorsement and Graduate Spanish Studies
Timeline
Spanish Teacher
Jersey Community Unit #100
08.2021 - CurrentRead More
Music/Band Teacher
Calhoun Unit #40
08.2004 - 06.2021Read More
Rockford University
Master of Art from Instructional Strategies
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University of Evansville
Bachelor of Arts from Music Education
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