Cara Zanta
Charlotte, NC 28217,NC
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Fifth Grade Special Education Teacher
Janney Elementary School
Washington, DC
08.2021 - 06.2024
- As an ELA and math Special Educator, I developed and delivered 98 individualized education plans over three years and leveraging evidence-based practices in ELA and math.
- Nominated as the 5th grade team lead for the 2023-2024 school year, where I led and facilitated weekly grade-level team meetings to monitor student data, develop support plans, and train colleagues on best special education practices.
- Worked alongside the general education teacher and math coach to exceed the target goal and have 87% of students on grade level for math by the end of the year in the 2023-2024 school year.
- Leveraged beginning-of-the-year data to identify learning gaps in 5th grade reading. Planned and developed small group scaffolded lessons, resulting in 94% of students making growth in ELA in the 2023/2024 school year.
- Managed a caseload of up to 35 students, acting as the main point of contact for families and ensuring individualized education plans were in compliance with IDEA laws.
ASSOCIATE CONSULTANT
Hilltop Global Group
Washington, DC
08.2020 - 08.2021
- Coordinated and hosted a virtual study abroad event with up to 200 students and professors of the Imperial College of London and Georgetown University MBA program to highlight African Business Residencies.
- Managed company wide communication channels including three social media platforms using target audience data to leverage a 71% growth in social media followings.
- Helped build out Hilltop Global Group's website, adding details and content to their 'focal destinations' and 'prospective trips' feature.
- Acted as the main point of contact to Hilltop Global Group's vendors to ensure we were in clear communication, and vendors were aware of how and when they would present in events hosted by Hilltop Global Group.
Education
MASTER OF ARTS (M.A.) - EDUCATION POLICY AND LEADERSHIP
American University
Washington, DC08.2024
MASTER OF ARTS (M.A.) - SPECIAL EDUCATION: LEARNING DISABILITIES
American University
Washington, DC12.2022
BACHELOR OF ARTS (B.A.) - INTERNATIONAL STUDIES
State University of New York At Oneonta
Oneonta, NY05.2019
Certification
- Categorical Special Ed Prek - 12 Standard Teacher
- Teachers College Reading Workshop
Timeline
Fifth Grade Special Education Teacher
Janney Elementary School
08.2021 - 06.2024
ASSOCIATE CONSULTANT
Hilltop Global Group
08.2020 - 08.2021
MASTER OF ARTS (M.A.) - EDUCATION POLICY AND LEADERSHIP
American University
MASTER OF ARTS (M.A.) - SPECIAL EDUCATION: LEARNING DISABILITIES
American University
BACHELOR OF ARTS (B.A.) - INTERNATIONAL STUDIES
State University of New York At Oneonta
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