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Carmen Edwards

Woodbridge,VA

Summary

Passionate educator with 4 years of success guiding students on academic decisions. Skilled at building relationships with students and helping navigate school life. Driven to support long-term goal achievement by linking students to available resources to enhance education prospects. Expertise in goal setting and active listening.

Overview

6
6
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Elementary Teacher, 4th Grade

Montclair Elementary School
08.2022 - Current
  • Provided a supportive environment for developing academic, social, and emotional growth.
  • Created and presented engaging PowerPoint presentations to engage students and focus on subjects necessary for personal and academic growth.
  • Collaborated with fellow faculty team to develop cross-curricular lesson plans and share best practices.
  • Established open communication and positive relationships with students, parents, peers, and administrative staff.

Assistant Teacher

Minnie Land Academy
08.2020 - 06.2021
  • Kept records of student progress for teachers and parents and made notes on behavior, grades, comprehension, and personal growth.
  • Collaborated with colleagues to develop cross-curricular lessons, promoting interdisciplinary learning among students.
  • Provided one-on-one and group-based learning support focused on student progress.

Academic Success Coach

George Mason Early Identification Program (EIP)
09.2019 - 03.2020


  • Helped students develop organizational, time management and study skills.
  • Maintained accurate records of student interactions and progress, allowing for efficient reporting and analysis of coaching outcomes.
  • Empowered students through counseling and skill-building exercises.

Patriot Leader

George Mason University
01.2019 - 12.2019
  • Promoted campus resources such as tutoring centers, career services, and counseling services during orientation presentations.
  • Developed strong connections with students through active listening and empathetic communication skills.
  • Served as a positive role model for incoming students, promoting a welcoming and inclusive campus environment.

Research Assistant

Office of Student Scholarship, Creative Activities, and Research (OSCAR)
01.2018 - 08.2018
  • Aided Professor with research project by organizing data into database Zotero
  • Reviewed documents and data to identify trends and patterns.
  • Maintained up-to-date records of research activities and results for future reference.

Education

Master’s in Education - Curriculum and Instruction with Elementary Education Concentration

George Mason University
FairFax, VA

Bachelor of Arts - Integrative Studies with Teaching Concentration

George Mason University
FairFax, VA
08.2020

Skills

  • Multitasking and Organization
  • Oral communication
  • Goal Setting
  • Conflict Resolution

Certification

  • Licensed (Teacher) - 2022 to present

Timeline

Elementary Teacher, 4th Grade

Montclair Elementary School
08.2022 - Current

Assistant Teacher

Minnie Land Academy
08.2020 - 06.2021

Academic Success Coach

George Mason Early Identification Program (EIP)
09.2019 - 03.2020

Patriot Leader

George Mason University
01.2019 - 12.2019

Research Assistant

Office of Student Scholarship, Creative Activities, and Research (OSCAR)
01.2018 - 08.2018

Master’s in Education - Curriculum and Instruction with Elementary Education Concentration

George Mason University

Bachelor of Arts - Integrative Studies with Teaching Concentration

George Mason University
Carmen Edwards