Cara Ward
Moriarty,NM
Summary
Dynamic Educational Assistant with extensive experience at Albuquerque Public Schools, excelling in classroom management and student engagement. Adept at supporting special needs students through tailored lesson adaptations and fostering a positive learning environment. Proven ability to enhance academic reinforcement and facilitate interactive learning activities, ensuring all students thrive.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
Work History
Educational Assistant PE
Moriarty Edgewood School District
09.2019 - Current
- Supported classroom activities, ensuring students received necessary resources for learning.
- Assisted teachers to maintain an organized and efficient learning environment.
- Improved student engagement by actively participating in educational activities.
- Facilitated smooth classroom operations with effective coordination of materials and resources.
- Enhanced learning experience, providing one-on-one support to students who needed additional help.
- Prepared instructional materials for teachers to deliver effective lessons.
- Helped maintain a positive classroom atmosphere, fostering an inclusive learning environment.
Educational Assistant/ED Program
Albuquerque Public Schools Administration
08.2017 - 09.2019
- Developed strong rapport with students, fostering trust and mutual respect to create a positive classroom atmosphere conducive to learning.
- Supported students with special needs by adapting lessons and providing necessary accommodations in collaboration with special education staff.
- Encouraged social-emotional growth among students by modeling appropriate behavior and guiding conversations around self-awareness, empathy, and responsible decisionmaking.
- Enhanced classroom management through the implementation of positive reinforcement techniques and clear expectations for behavior.
- Assisted teachers in classroom activities to enhance student engagement.
- Prepared learning materials to support lesson objectives.
- Enhanced learning outcomes by providing one-on-one student support.
Educational Assistant Medically Fragile Class
Albuquerque Public Schools Administration
03.2015 - 05.2017
- Supported classroom activities to enhance learning experiences for students.
- Assisted teachers with lesson preparation, contributing to smooth classroom operations.
- Improved student engagement by helping implement interactive learning techniques.
- Facilitated small group discussions for deeper comprehension of material.
- Enhanced educational environment with organization of classroom resources.
- Assisted in assessment of student progress, helping tailor educational approaches.
- Helped to feed some students and changing them.
- Provided one-on-one support for students needing additional help.
Education
Business Administration
National American University
Albuquerque, NM05-2011
Skills
- Classroom management
- Student engagement
- Lesson support
- Academic reinforcement
- Special needs support
- Learning activities
Timeline
Educational Assistant PE
Moriarty Edgewood School District
09.2019 - Current
Educational Assistant/ED Program
Albuquerque Public Schools Administration
08.2017 - 09.2019
Educational Assistant Medically Fragile Class
Albuquerque Public Schools Administration
03.2015 - 05.2017
Business Administration
National American University
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