Debra Shaw Cady
Wake Forest,NC
Summary
Adept Educator with a proven track record at Wake County Public Schools, excelling in parent-teacher communication and student motivation. Demonstrated ability to enhance student engagement and performance through innovative instructional planning and empathy. Skillfully integrates technology, fostering a dynamic learning environment and building strong relationships with students and staff.
Overview
30
30
years of professional experience
Work History
Educator
Wake County Public Schools
Raleigh, NC
08.1995 - Current
- Coordinated logistics for special events such as open houses or parent-teacher conferences.
- Created informative newsletters and email campaigns to keep students and prospective students engaged with campus news.
- Responded promptly to inquiries from visitors regarding school policies or procedures.
- Displayed strong public speaking skills and communication abilities to facilitate highest quality tour for guests.
- Participated in training sessions to remain updated on university policies, programs, and events.
- Managed time effectively to balance academic responsibilities with ambassador duties.
- Toured school with parents considering enrolling children in school, presenting school in positive light.
- Built and strengthened positive relationships with students, parents and teaching staff.
- Facilitated discussions with students on current topics related to course material.
- Incorporated cooperative learning strategies into daily instruction whenever possible.
- Assessed student progress and provided feedback on a regular basis.
- Scheduled tutoring sessions to help students improve grades and gain better grasp course material.
- Met with parents and guardians to discuss students' progress and areas requiring improvement.
- Assessed student progress regularly through formal and informal assessments.
- Organized activities and resources to promote student engagement in learning.
- Adapted instructional methods according to the changing needs of the school district.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Education
West Liberty University
West Liberty, WV12-1994
Skills
- Professional training
- Parent-teacher communication
- Student records management
- Empathy and patience
- Active listening
- Leadership development
- Problem-solving
- Data-driven instruction
- Student motivation
- Positive reinforcement
- Cultural awareness
- Goal setting
- Relationship building
- Clear communication
- Technology integration
- Flexibility and adaptability
- Peer interaction
- Time management
- Data collection and analysis
- Customer training
- Instructional planning
- Peer evaluation
- Team collaboration
- Conflict resolution
- Classroom management
- Child development
- Lesson planning
- Differentiated instruction
Timeline
Educator
Wake County Public Schools
08.1995 - Current
Bachelor of Arts - Education
West Liberty University