CARA RUDD
Spokane
Summary
Dynamic education leader with a proven track record at Eastern Washington University, excelling in curriculum development and student performance enhancement. Skilled in strategic planning and fostering relationships, I successfully elevated team training completion rates to 90% through effective mentorship and innovative teaching methods. Committed to driving student success and engagement.
Overview
21
21
years of professional experience
Work History
Field Experience Supervisor/Lecturer
Eastern Washington University
04.2022 - Current
- Act as a liaison between participating schools and the university
- This includes communication with principals, cooperating teachers, student teachers, and the Director of Field Experiences
- Observe, assess, and evaluate student teachers regularly regarding teaching, planning, management, and professionalism
- Evaluate the student teacher's lesson plans and provide verbal and/or written feedback
- Implement oral and written feedback to education candidates
- Maintain regular and effective communication with colleagues, candidates, administrations, and participating teachers
- Collaborating with other academics and lecturers to improve teaching methods and expand the knowledge base
- Develop course materials, design, teach, and guide education students to complete their program
- Plan and implement learning goals for students
- Promote student success by supporting student engagement in the classroom
- Develop curriculum for graduate and undergraduate classes
Creative Pro
Apple
04.2017 - 01.2023
- Presenter of group instruction
- Guiding individuals or small groups to complete projects
- Facilitate training by achieving project goals
- Leader of in-store training and development
- Provide peer learning and mentorship
- Developed an understanding of the creative process
- Execute employee training and development programs
- Identify training needs, develop effective training programs, and supervise Apple employees by monitoring their progress
- Coordinated training session strategies by preparing a documented curriculum for each specialist
- Elevated team performance to a 90% completion rate of learning development within three weeks through consistent feedback from team members and managers
- Led a 25-member product zone team in the delivery of a learning project, resulting in a 100% completion rate within seven days
Teacher
Loudoun County Public Schools
08.2004 - 08.2016
- Led daily instruction for students by developing lesson strategies and meeting the individualized needs of students
- Consulted new teachers on best teaching practices and state curriculum standards as part of a cross-functional team of educators
- Encouraged and mentored more than 350 students over 12 years
- Established a 'literacy balanced' curriculum by designing lesson plans to include collaborative literature circles
- Secured grant for Promethean Digital Whiteboard technology equipment to improve classroom performance
- Maximized use of Microsoft technology in classroom settings by founding a technology committee for teachers and training teachers on how to best utilize technology in everyday instruction
- Improved academic environment and student engagement by employing Promethean software programs
Education
Doctor of Education - Educational Leadership
Master of Education - Integrated Technology
Bachelor of Arts - English, Language Arts, and Planned Education
Skills
- Schedule development
- Workflow management
- Department organization
- Decision-making
- Quantitative Performance Measures
- Multitasking Abilities
- Interpersonal communication
- Expectation setting
- Clear and Concise Communication
- Goal oriented
- Performance management
- Leadership Development
- Experience in leadership
- Time management
- Staff education
- Staff development
- Written communication
- Coaching and Development
- Research and analysis
- Motivating students
Accomplishments
Student teaching candidates are supported as advocates for their own success, ensuring they have the resources and guidance needed to excel. By connecting theoretical knowledge with real-world teaching practices, students are engaged in experiences that prepare them to become highly effective, efficient, and empathetic educators. The ultimate goal is to empower these future teachers to educate and inspire the next generation of leaders in our classrooms.
This approach creates a nurturing environment where academic learning, practical experience, and personal growth come together, preparing teachers who are well-equipped to make a positive impact in their communities.
Languages
English
Native or Bilingual
Spanish
Elementary
French
Elementary
Xhosa
Elementary
Timeline
Field Experience Supervisor/Lecturer - Eastern Washington University
04.2022 - Current
Creative Pro - Apple
04.2017 - 01.2023
Teacher - Loudoun County Public Schools
08.2004 - 08.2016
Walden University - Master of Education, Integrated Technology
Siena Heights University - Bachelor of Arts, English, Language Arts, and Planned Education
Concordia University - Doctor of Education, Educational Leadership
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