KARA SMITH

• Visual Arts instructor for four elementary schools within the district
• Enhanced student comprehension by utilizing various teaching methods and strategies tailored to individual learning needs.
• Boosted student participation in classroom activities by fostering a positive and supportive learning environment.
• Assisted in creating a safe and nurturing classroom environment that promoted emotional well-being and academic growth for all students.

• Collaborated with other teachers to plan interdisciplinary units that connected subjects and promoted deeper understanding among students.
• Assessed student performance regularly using both formative and summative assessments to inform future lesson planning.
• Worked cooperatively with other teachers, administrators, and parents to help students reach learning objectives.

Fulfilled medical records requests for VA patients, clinicians, and third parties.

• Managed Navy Cash system (shipboard banking and financial center) onboard USS John C. Stennis (CVN-74).
• Managed administrative files for over 150 personnel.
• Awarded Navy and Marine Corps Achievement Medal (NAM) for service onboard USS John C. Stennis (CVN-74).
• Oversaw administrative and clerical tasks for United States Army transportation battalion, including managing government travel credit card accounts and Morale, Welfare and Recreation (MWR) finances.
• Responsible for award program for military personnel and government employees.