Cara Toon

332 Warner Road

Bellville, TX 77418

281-794-9533
carattoon@gmail.com

Education
Texas A&M University, College Station, Texas
Bachelor of Science in Interdisciplinary Studies

Expected graduation date May 2015

Certification Areas
Texas State Teacher certification EC-6 Generalist
Texas State Teacher certification ELA and Social Studies Middle Grades 4-8
ESL Supplemental
Pedagogy and Professional Responsibilities EC-12

Pending May 2015

Pending May 2015
Pending May 2015
Anticipated May 2015

Teaching Experience
Cypress Grove Intermediate School, College Station, Texas
Developed and integrated TEKS appropriate lessons for fifth grade. Instructed
lessons and oversaw students' success and participation during classroom lessons.
Aided classroom teacher with classroom management and lesson creativity.
Jane Long Middle School, Bryan, Texas
Instructed an eighth grade classroom. Guided students in both small and whole
group instruction. Supported classroom teacher with classroom management
and instruction. Provided individualized assistance and instruction.
Ben Milam Elementary, Bryan, Texas
Instructed a fifth grade ELA classroom. Assisted with individualized instruction
along with whole group activities.
Barbara Bush Parent Center, College Station, Texas
Provided teacher assistance with adult ELLs during small and whole group
instruction.
Helping One Student To Succeed, Bryan, Texas
Mentored one-on-one interaction with fourth graders. Assisted students with
English and Social Studies handouts.

Spring 2015

Fall 2014

Spring 2014
Fall 2012
Spring 2011

Volunteer Work
Breakaway Ministries
Organized and welcomed people into a weekly Bible study at Texas A&M.
Generated thousands of informational flyers for financial sponsors.
Bellville Food Pantry
Administered food to the local community. Organized shelves and food donations.

Fall 2013-Fall 2014

Fall 2009- Fall 2010

Organization Involvement
Texas State Teachers Association
Gained knowledge and resources within the profession while a member.
Texas Council of Teachers of English
Became more informed on how to instruct English classrooms.
Aggie Sisters for Christ (ASC)
Participated and guided weekly Bible studies, fundraisers, and group activities.
Mentored new members of ASC.

Fall 2012-Present
Fall 2014-Present
Fall 2012-Spring 2014

Work Experience
Grace Bible Church-Southwood
Nurture infants and toddlers during church service. Arrange and facilitate
classroom activities for children aging from six months to six years of age.
College Station ISD- Substitute
Direct students of all ages. Instruct individual and whole group activities.
Southwood Learning Center
Instructed and guided students aging three to six years old in Discovery
and Montessori learning. Created lesson plans and group activities
for Montessori learning.
Camp Eagle
Designed Bible studies for middle and high school students. Coordinated group
participation while guiding students through wooded hiking trails.

August 2012- Present

Spring 2014- Present

Spring 2014- Fall 2014

Spring 2012- Fall 2012