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Cara Sederbaum

Lancaster,USA

Summary

Dynamic educator with a proven track record at Fairfield Middle School, excelling in curriculum development and community engagement. Recognized as Teacher of the Year, I effectively designed reflective lessons and fostered student achievement through data analysis and strong classroom management. Passionate about preparing students for high school and beyond.

Overview

14
14
years of professional experience

Work History

IBMYP Coordinator/Teacher

Fairfield Middle School
Henrico, VA
08.2015 - 02.2022
  • À IBMYP Coordinator (2020-2022)
  • À Developed lesson plans covering Civics and Economics SOLs to prepare students for testing.
  • À Created and delivered reflective lessons to prepare students for high school expectations.
  • À Interaction with parents and outside community to further student achievement.
  • À PBIS Coach (2019-2022)
  • À Henrico 21 #LifeReady Exhibition IB Presenter - "Give Them the World: International-Mindedness and the Global Citizen." (2019)
  • À Student Teacher cooperating teacher (2018-2022)
  • À Model UN and Congress Sponsor (2017-2022)
  • À VCU Service Learning Mentor (2017-2019)

Teacher

Thomas C. Boushall Middle School
Richmond, VA
04.2012 - 08.2015
  • À Developed lesson plans covering Civics and Economics SOLs to prepare students for testing.
  • À Created and taught reflective lessons to prepare students for high school expectations.
  • À Interaction with parents and outside community to further student achievement.
  • À Taught for the Saturday School program in preparation for SOLs.
  • À Head Soccer Coach (2013-2015)
  • À History Department Chair (2014-2015)

Student Teacher

George H. Moody Middle School
Henrico, VA
01.2011 - 05.2011
  • À Created and taught unit plans for World History I and VA/U.S. History
  • À Formed assessments; evaluated student work and overall progress.
  • À Practiced effective classroom management.
  • À Interaction with parents and outside community.

Virginia Historical Society
Richmond, VA
08.2008 - 12.2008
  • À Organized resources for secondary educational purposes.
  • À Assisted educational staff in seminars.

Education

Masters of Teaching - Secondary Education, Social Studies

Virginia Commonwealth University
Richmond, VA
05.2011

Bachelors of Arts - History

Virginia Commonwealth University
Richmond, VA
05.2011

Practicum Student -

Manchester High School
Chesterfield, VA
12.2009

Practicum Student -

Lucille Brown Middle School
Richmond, VA
05.2009

Skills

  • Curriculum development
  • Classroom management
  • Data analysis
  • Instructional design
  • Assessment creation
  • Community engagement

Awards

Teacher of the Year, Fairfield Middle School, 12/2019

Timeline

IBMYP Coordinator/Teacher

Fairfield Middle School
08.2015 - 02.2022

Teacher

Thomas C. Boushall Middle School
04.2012 - 08.2015

Student Teacher

George H. Moody Middle School
01.2011 - 05.2011

Virginia Historical Society
08.2008 - 12.2008

Masters of Teaching - Secondary Education, Social Studies

Virginia Commonwealth University

Bachelors of Arts - History

Virginia Commonwealth University

Practicum Student -

Manchester High School

Practicum Student -

Lucille Brown Middle School
Cara Sederbaum