Cassadee Metcalf
NAMPA,ID
Summary
Experienced individual with a versatile background in education roles and a knack for overcoming obstacles. Exceptional problem-solving abilities and a proactive attitude towards new assignments. Recognized for adaptability, creativity, and a results-driven mindset. Dedicated to making impactful contributions to the lives of children and young adults.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
Behavioral/Safe School/Attendance Assistant
West Canyon Elementary, Vallivue District
10.2018 - 06.2020
- Physically assists, calms, and deescalates students when demonstrating volatile behavior, by implementing approved assault response training techniques; assists with behavioral incident reports as needed.
- Planned daily activities to keep students engaged and on track with learning goals.
- Help create and implement school wide safety/ security plans
- Requested records from previous school for new students.
- Managed enrollment and student withdrawal throughout school year.
- Provided emotional support to students and families.
- Guided students to develop social, emotional and physical skills.
- Obtained and totaled school attendance figures daily.
- Investigated student absence and documented information relating to absences.
- Called parents and guardians to inquire about late or truant students.
- Frequently instructed small and large groups of students
- Protected children in-class, at recess and off-site with observational skills and positive reinforcement for good behavior.
Direct Support Professional
Witco, Inc.
07.2018 - 12.2018
- Provided staff coaching, mentoring, and consultation to enhance performance and professional development.
- Counseled clients one-on-one regarding current situation, desires, aptitudes, education, and employment history
- Kept detailed records of individual clients proformance
- Created and managed job search strategies for clients to improve job search success.
- Developed and implemented job coaching plans for clients with diverse career goals.
- Collaborated with local employers to identify job opportunities for clients.
- Conducted needs assessments to identify gaps in performance and develop targeted learning solutions.
- Analyzed and evaluated training effectiveness and program outcomes.
- Provided coaching and mentoring to employees.
Autism/Augmentative & Alternative Communication Support
Greater Albany Public School
08.2015 - 08.2018
- Participated in department meetings to provide input to colleagues about materials needed for student achievement and improvement
- Worked with staff members and teachers to design comprehensive and individualized materials to optimize student education.
- Increased educational expertise and knowledge by participating in instructor-oriented workshops.
- Developed, implemented and maintained a library system with in the Special Programs to better supply materials to teachers and specialists
- Designed and created materials that were engaging and learning-focused activities.
Personal Care Assistant & Structured Support Assistant
Greater Albany Public School
01.2014 - 08.2018
- Led activities that developed students' physical, emotional, and social growth.
- Participated in created and managed IEPs to define student learning objectives and educational strategies, in addition to applying instructional knowledge and methods to support goals.
- Redirected students using Positive Behavior Support (PBS).
- Instructed students with physical and cognitive disabilities.
- Delivered effective and differentiated classroom instruction to range of neurodiverse students.
- Taught students across multiple classifications and degrees of special needs.
- Modified general education curriculum for special-needs students using various instructional techniques and technologies.
- Assisted struggling students to maintain progress levels by designing individualized lesson plans focused on areas for improvement.
- Implemented behavior modification techniques to improve student social and academic performance.
- Kept open and frequent communication with families to provide regular updates on child's academic progress and individualized needs.
- Helped feeding and daily living skills to support physical and emotional well-being.
Preschool Teacher
Active Minds Child Care and Preschool
01.2016 - 07.2018
- Guided students to develop social, emotional and physical skills.
- Worked with teaching staff to evaluate individual progress and recommend appropriate learning plans.
- Collaborated with teachers, parents and administrators to facilitate positive outcomes for students.
- Monitored students' academic, social, and emotional progress and recorded in individual files.
- Sanitized toys and play equipment each day to maintain safety and cleanliness.
- Observed children to identify individuals in need of additional support and developed strategies to improve assistance.
- Developed weekly lesson plans and activities to engage children and promote learning.
- Gave one-on-one attention to children while maintaining overall focus on entire group.
- Monitored classroom to verify safe and secure environment.
- Established positive relationships with students and families.
Counselor
Nampa Recreational Center
01.2012 - 12.2013
- Drove the children to and from school
- Collaborated with other counselors to design fun and enriching learning activities for children.
- Worked with children of varying age, interest, skill, and developmental levels.
- Assisted in preparing meals and snacks to provide nutritional needs of the children
- Implemented rules and regulations to enforce discipline and compliance.
- Kept track of allergies and dietary restrictions, verifying correct meals and snacks were given to campers.
- Planned weekly activities schedule for assigned group and facilitated smooth transitions for on-time arrival.
- Prepared reports for management regarding status and progress of recreational activities.
- Resolved conflicts that arose between children by listening to complaints and finding appropriate solutions.
Education
Psychology
College of Western Idaho/Boise State University
Nampa, ID 01-2018
Psychology
Linn-Benton Community College/Oregon State University
Corvallis, OR01.2017
Psychology
College of Western Idaho
Nampa, ID01.2014
High School Diploma -
Idaho Arts Charter School
Nampa, ID 01.2012
Skills
- Verbal communication
- Confidentiality
- Interpersonal Skills
- Communication
- Planning/ Organizing
- Conflict Management
- Adaptability
- Creativity
- Data entry proficiency
- Client service
Timeline
Behavioral/Safe School/Attendance Assistant
West Canyon Elementary, Vallivue District
10.2018 - 06.2020
Direct Support Professional
Witco, Inc.
07.2018 - 12.2018
Preschool Teacher
Active Minds Child Care and Preschool
01.2016 - 07.2018
Autism/Augmentative & Alternative Communication Support
Greater Albany Public School
08.2015 - 08.2018
Personal Care Assistant & Structured Support Assistant
Greater Albany Public School
01.2014 - 08.2018
Counselor
Nampa Recreational Center
01.2012 - 12.2013
Psychology
College of Western Idaho/Boise State University
Psychology
Linn-Benton Community College/Oregon State University
Psychology
College of Western Idaho
High School Diploma -
Idaho Arts Charter School
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