CARA PROCTOR
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Phone: 076 185 74 12
OBJECTIVES:
To promote lifelong learning inspiration by providing meaningful, creative, and comprehensive lessons to students who
learn in diverse ways. To deliver 1st - 6th grade content-driven and inquiry-based lessons that span across the curriculum
by interweaving multiple disciplines. To obtain a teaching position that will allow me to utilize my strong organizational
skills, prior experience, and adaptability. My experience and qualifications have provided me with the knowledge of:
● Learning-Acquisition Scaffolds for ESL and ELD ● Formative and Summative Assessment
● Positive Discipline and Classroom Management ● Peer-Mentorship and Cooperative Learning
● Culturally Responsive Pedagogy ● Critical Literacy
● IB PYP Curriculum ● Growth Mindset and Social Capital
EDUCATION:
University of California, Santa Cruz
07/11/2016-07/21/2017
MA Degree-Education/Social Justice Emphasis
California Multiple-Subject Teaching Credential
● Program encompassed theory and practical applications of: Culturally Relevant Pedagogy, Process and
Perseverance-Assessed Mathematics, ELD Instruction, Cognitive Development, 3-Dimensional Science
Instruction, Foundations of Literacy, and Social/Emotional Competencies.
● Included 1 academic year of student teaching in 2 distinct classrooms: 2nd grade (4 months) and 4th grade (7
months)
California State University, Long Beach
9/2011-12/2013
BA Degree- Liberal Studies/ History-Social Science Emphasis
● Program encompassed multiple subject K-8 education including: English, Physical Education, Health, Science,
Art/Music, Mathematics, History, Special Education, ESL training, and more.
● Graduated with a 3.86 on a 4.0 scale
TEACHING EXPERIENCE:
Malmo International School 2018-Present
Skane, Sweden
PYP4 Homeroom Teacher
● Developed student-centered Units of Inquiry within the six IB Transdisciplinary Themes.
● Utilized skills and concept-focused assessment practices by engaging in students’ learning process and
conducting frequent formative check-ins and conferences.
● Maintained short-term and long-term planning guides and goals to ensure a comprehensive coverage of the
curriculum.
● Co-constructed and revised the PYP Exhibition to meet students’ interests, abilities, and highlight expertise.
● Cultivated relationships and communication between school and home community by maintaining transparency
and an open-door policy.
● Designed plans of action for students with specific learning needs to individualize instruction and create
achievable goals.
● Established trust and camaraderie in an international, diverse, inclusive classroom to develop fundamental
soft-skills.
● Developed fluency in ICT tools such as Seesaw, Managebac, and Google Level 1 Certification.
Internationella Engelska Skolan 2017-2018
Skane, Sweden
Head of Department and English Teacher: Years 5-7
● Created units to encompass reading, writing, speaking, listening and digital literacy.
● Implemented cross-curricular, thematic, PBL units to motivate and challenge students.
● Encouraged collaboration, joint constructions, and accountability through cooperative and mixed ability grouping
strategies.
● Promoted a global perspective and citizenry by choosing units focusing on empathy, global awareness, and
community values.
● Established clear expectations by reinforcing routines and behavior conferences.
● Designed a yearly pacing plan to meet the English standards set out by LGR 11 for years 5-7.
● Delivered grading and curriculum seminars to create cohesion amongst grades and interpretation of the
curriculum.
● Lead and supported a department of 5 teachers.
● Provided feedback to staff by completing regular observations.
● Conducted weekly department meetings to address school-wide procedures.
● Organized, administered, and marked National Testing for Year 6.
Student Teaching: Grades 2 and 4 2016-2017
Santa Cruz, CA
General Education Classroom
● Collaborated amongst grade level teams to design cohesive lesson plans to fit within a district-wide pacing plan
● Participated in professional development seminars related to ELD instruction, Mathematics, and Positive
Discipline
● Conducted small group (centers) that engaged learners across multiple disciplines
● Facilitated classroom meetings to foster camaraderie, accountability, and address social/emotional needs within
the classroom
● Established genuine bonds with students and used community assets to drive content for lessons.
● Facilitated student-centered and collaborative discussions through inquiry-based instructional techniques.
● Differentiated lessons to fit the needs of learners with IEP’s and varying degrees of English proficiency
● Frontloaded lessons with context to promote the acquisition of language development
Oonrak Koh Samui School 2014-2015
Koh Samui, Thailand
Primary 1 Homeroom Teacher
● Oversaw a classroom of 29 Primary 1 students with various language abilities.
● Utilized the Thai and British National Curriculum with integrated CA Common Core Curriculum.
● Independently created formal assessments to be given during midterms and finals for each semester.
● Created curriculum-geared, differentiated daily lesson plans in all 4 subjects to encompass all bilingual students’
needs.
● Cultivated a student-centered learning environment that encouraged inquiry based thinking, self-awareness,
encouragement, and self-esteem.
● Promoted empathy through student interaction, discussion, and group collaboration
● Organized school wide activities such as the Science Fair, Children’s Day, and various holiday activities
● Created individual education plans for students with special learning and behavioral needs that allowed all
students to flourish in an accessible way.
● Monitored student progress through conferencing, written work, one to one assessments, etc.
● Used technology to conduct verbal and visual learning.
RELATED EXPERIENCE:
SERVE PROGRAM (Service Experience for Revitalizing Education) 2011-2013
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● Observation and engagement at 3 separate schools, in 3 distinct California Unified School Districts.
● Assisted in TITLE 1 funded schools, low socioeconomic districts, with a diverse background of students, children
with developmental disabilities, and ELL
LONG BEACH BLAST (Better Learning for All Students Today) 09/2012-12/2012
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● Offered tutoring, encouragement, motivation, discipline, and guidance to a third grader diagnosed with
Asperger’s syndrome.
● BLAST works with “high risk” students to provide motivation, insight and promote academic advancements.
REFERENCES:
Personal and Professional References Available Upon Request
Educational Transcripts Available Upon Request
