Cara Thompson
Rocky Mount
Summary
Experienced College Instructor with 17 years of expertise in enhancing student engagement and performance through innovative teaching methods. Skilled in differentiated instruction, project management, and integrating modern technologies to create dynamic learning environments. Committed to fostering critical thinking skills and encouraging coherent text composition to support academic success.
Professional educator equipped to foster deep understanding of social studies. Proven ability to create engaging lesson plans that cater to diverse learning styles while promoting critical thinking and historical analysis. Strong collaborative skills ensure effective teamwork and adaptability in dynamic environments. Known for delivering measurable results and fostering supportive and inclusive classroom atmosphere.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
Work History
ELA/Social Studies Teacher
South Edgecombe Middle School
03.2025 - Current
- Teach English Language Arts to Middle School students.
- Plan and Prepare lesson plans and materials for activities.
- Supervise activities.
- Communicate with parents.
- Establish objectives for all lessons.
- Establish and enforce rules for behavior and procedures.
Adjunct English/Writing Instructor
Nash Community College
08.2015 - Current
- Develop engaging course plans through Moodle classrooms, brick-and-mortar classrooms as well as online tutorials and videos.
- Utilization of current and emerging technologies in the classroom such as Moodle, Google Suite, Achieve 3000, and Turnitin.
- Enthusiastically provide the assistance, instruction, and compassion needed in order to provide the kind of learning environment required for successful learning.
- Creative instruction encompasses proficiency in specific integrated and contextualized reading and writing skills and strategies. Topics include reading and writing processes, critical thinking strategies, and recognition and composition of well-developed, coherent, and unified texts.
- (adjunct pool)
Tutor (English and Writing)
Varsity Tutors
02.2020 - 01.2021
- Assisted students with homework, projects, test preparation, papers, research and other academic tasks.
- Worked with students to help them understand key concepts, especially those learned in the classroom.
- Created activities through their platform to keep students engaged.
Dean of Foreign Teachers/Oral English Instructor
Yidu Foreign Language School
08.2013 - 06.2015
- Prepared classroom and community activities that created a learning environment that helped students develop abilities to read textbooks and write essays in English.
- Duties included direct supervision over foreign teachers
- Recruited new foreign teachers to join our team.
- Directed International educational programs
- Taught oral English language to students in grades 7, 8, and 9.
- Teaching duties included implementing materials, course assignments, lesson plans, and syllabi needed to teach oral English.
- Performed observations centered around students to supply teachers with feedback regarding potential learning blocks and opportunities for support.
- Prepared daily lesson plans with performance objectives.
- Supported students in developing strategies for individual needs and classroom group dynamics.
- Physically and verbally interacted with students throughout the day to keep them engaged.
- Promoted language development skills through reading and storytelling.
Adjunct English/Writing Instructor
Edgecombe Community College
08.2011 - 08.2013
- Reevaluated and redefined instructional objectives.
- Continued revision and updating of course content and materials.
- Prepared complete course syllabi.
- Supported students in developing strategies for individual needs and classroom group dynamics.
Education
Master of Arts - English
Grand Canyon University
Phoenix, AZ06.2024
Ed.S. - Education Specialist/Leader
Liberty University
Lynchburg, VA07.2013
MAdEd. Master of Adult Education - undefined
University Of Phoenix
Phoenix, AZ05.2010
BS. Bachelor of Science - Business/Marketing
University Of Phoenix
Phoenix, AZ09.2008
Skills
- Educational leadership expertise
- Grant writing certification
- Life Coach Certification
- Project Management Certification
- Tailored teaching methods
- Engaging instructional methods
- Lesson plan design
- Collaborative project leader
References
Jerry, Harper, Grant Writer, jharper@rm-ha.org, 252-985-4130, Housing Authority, Rocky Mount, NC, 27886
Community Service
2018, Present, Work with an alternative school program for learners who were expelled or suspended from k-12 school., Help find support in the community for several non-profit agencies, Assist several non-profit agencies with food delivery for the needy and homeless, Help with oral English services in my community, Non-profit organizations
Affiliations
- Educators for Excellence
- Teachers First
- OLC (Online Learning Consortium)
- HASTAC (haystack)
Professional Service
- Grant writer/proposal/researcher
- Write proposals
- Research for grant opportunities
- Manage grants
- Non-profit organizations and Nash Co. Public School System
Timeline
ELA/Social Studies Teacher
South Edgecombe Middle School
03.2025 - Current
Tutor (English and Writing)
Varsity Tutors
02.2020 - 01.2021
Adjunct English/Writing Instructor
Nash Community College
08.2015 - Current
Dean of Foreign Teachers/Oral English Instructor
Yidu Foreign Language School
08.2013 - 06.2015
Adjunct English/Writing Instructor
Edgecombe Community College
08.2011 - 08.2013
Ed.S. - Education Specialist/Leader
Liberty University
MAdEd. Master of Adult Education - undefined
University Of Phoenix
BS. Bachelor of Science - Business/Marketing
University Of Phoenix
Master of Arts - English
Grand Canyon University
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