Caroline Narag
Marysville,WA
Summary
Energetic educator with proven skills in teaching diverse students and subjects. Diligent and adaptable in meeting individual student needs within warm, safe, inclusive learning environments. Skilled in effective communication and fostering strong relationships with students and parents, leading to enhanced student engagement and academic achievement.
Overview
32
32
years of professional experience
Work History
Teacher
Marysville School District
09.2014 - 06.2026
- Developed engaging lesson plans incorporating diverse teaching strategies.
- Facilitated collaborative learning environments to enhance student participation.
- Organized and conducted parent-teacher conferences to strengthen school-family partnerships.
- Championed integration of technology in classrooms to enhance learning experiences and engagement.
- Developed strong relationships with students, parents, and colleagues by maintaining open lines of communication and fostering a supportive learning environment.
- Maintained accurate records of student progress, attendance, and behavior to facilitate ongoing communication with parents about their child''s educational journey.
- Differentiated instruction to accommodate diverse learning needs, ensuring each student had an equal opportunity for success.
- Developed and executed formative and summative assessments to monitor student progress, adjusting teaching strategies accordingly.
- Coordinated with language specialists to support English Language Learners, fostering more inclusive classroom.
Substitute Teacher
Marysville School District
09.2005 - 06.2014
- Managed classroom environments for diverse student needs, ensuring effective learning experiences.
- Developed and implemented lesson plans aligned with curriculum standards to facilitate student engagement.
- Provided individualized support to students, fostering academic growth and confidence in their abilities.
- Collaborated with teachers and staff to maintain communication regarding student progress and behavior.
- Adapted teaching methods to accommodate varying student abilities and learning styles.
- Fostered a positive classroom environment through effective classroom management techniques.
- Monitored student behavior and administered discipline as needed.
- Utilized variety of instructional strategies to meet individual student needs.
- Conferred with parents or guardians, other teachers, counselors and administrators to resolve students' behavioral and academic problems.
- Attended professional meetings, educational conferences or teacher training workshops to improve professional competence.
- Documented student progress and provided regular updates to parents.
Teacher
Christian Academy of Baguio
10.1994 - 03.1997
- Implemented assessment tools to monitor student progress and adapt instruction accordingly.
- Evaluated educational programs for effectiveness, proposing improvements based on student outcomes.
- Managed classroom behavior effectively by establishing clear expectations, modeling appropriate conduct, and consistently enforcing established rules and consequences.
- Enhanced classroom engagement through the use of interactive teaching methods, such as group projects and hands-on activities.
- Assessed student performance regularly using both formative and summative assessments to inform future lesson planning.
- Identified struggling students early on and provided additional support through tutoring sessions and modified lesson plans.
Education
Master of Arts - Special Education
Walden University
Minneapolis, MN09-2014
Bachelor of Science - Education And Social Studies
Western Washington University
Bellingham, WA06-1994
Associate of Arts - Early Childhood Care And Education
Shoreline Community College
Seattle, WA06-1990
Skills
- Classroom management
- Relationship building
- Critical thinking
- Lesson planning
- Student engagement
- Parent-teacher communication
- Growth mindset
- Differentiated instruction
- Student-centered learning
- Group and individual instruction
- Technology integration
Timeline
Teacher
Marysville School District
09.2014 - 06.2026
Substitute Teacher
Marysville School District
09.2005 - 06.2014
Teacher
Christian Academy of Baguio
10.1994 - 03.1997
Master of Arts - Special Education
Walden University
Bachelor of Science - Education And Social Studies
Western Washington University
Associate of Arts - Early Childhood Care And Education
Shoreline Community College