Julia Carrara
Braintree,MA
Summary
Passionate and confident educator who focuses on building strong connections with students to support their individual learning needs. Known for being open to new teaching approaches, and reflecting on what works best. Committed to mentoring students, encouraging participation, and helping them succeed both in and out of the classroom.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
Work History
Student Teacher-Grade 5
Gerena Elementary
Springfield, MA
09.2024 - 05.2025
- Provided guidance and support to fellow students on academic and emotional issues.
- Created student-centered lessons and received feedback from faculty and students.
- Developed engaging hands-on lessons for students using various multimedia tools.
Student Teacher -Grade 2
Gerena Elementary
Springfield, MA
09.2023 - 01.2024
- Completed a case study on ELL students, monitoring the progress of strategies, and reflection.
- Collaborated with peers to develop innovative solutions for educational challenges.
- Maintained a safe and orderly learning environment for all students.
Student Teacher-Grade 3
Highland Elementary School
Westfield, MA
01.2023 - 05.2023
- Encouraged critical thinking skills by posing open-ended questions during lessons.
- Evaluated student work, provided feedback, and tracked their progress over time.
- Collaborated with faculty on the supports needed for students.
Orientation Leader
Westfield State University
Westfield, MA
08.2022 - 01.2025
- Facilitated workshops on various topics including diversity awareness, mental health support and substance abuse prevention.
- Created meaningful connections with students to welcome them.
- Counseled individual students who had difficulty adjusting to college life.
Server
Tavern in the Square
Dedham, MA
05.2024 - 01.2025
- Collaborated with other restaurant staff members to ensure efficient operations within the restaurant environment.
- Assisted in training new servers.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Elementary Education
Westfield State University
Westfield, MA05-2025
Skills
- Team collaboration
- Diversity awareness
- Creative problem solving
- Behavioral modeling
- Empathy and patience
- Team building
Affiliations
- Completed three annual sessions of the Westfield State Leadership Academy.
- Collaborated with Westfield State faculty in the hiring process of new professional staff for the department.
- Selected to serve as a student mentor when an incoming student requested a shadowing opportunity.
Accomplishments
- Earned Dean’s List recognition every semester for consistent academic excellence.
- Graduated with Summa Cum Laude
- Honored with the “Director’s Choice of Excellence” award for outstanding leadership as a Westfield Student Leader.
Timeline
Student Teacher-Grade 5
Gerena Elementary
09.2024 - 05.2025
Server
Tavern in the Square
05.2024 - 01.2025
Student Teacher -Grade 2
Gerena Elementary
09.2023 - 01.2024
Student Teacher-Grade 3
Highland Elementary School
01.2023 - 05.2023
Orientation Leader
Westfield State University
08.2022 - 01.2025
Bachelor of Science - Elementary Education
Westfield State University
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