Casandra Rehmel
Naples,FL
Summary
Talented Teacher focused on meeting student academic and emotional needs. Compassionate and caring in delivery of personalized, hands-on support and lessons targeted to specific learning needs and strengths. Leverages strong communication skills and patient nature to provide positive reinforcement in team-based, structured environments.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
1st Grade Teacher
Collier County Schools
Naples, FL
08.2023 - Current
- Developed and implemented a comprehensive curriculum for 1st grade students that included reading, writing, mathematics, science, and social studies.
- Planned and led daily lessons that incorporated differentiated instruction to meet the needs of all learners.
- Provided a safe classroom environment where students feel comfortable to express themselves and take risks.
- Encouraged positive behaviors through active supervision and positive reinforcement techniques.
- Facilitated small group instruction sessions to provide additional support in core subjects such as math and reading.
- Implemented behavior management strategies designed to promote respect for self and others within the classroom setting.
Special Education Teacher
Woodford County Public Schools
Versailles, KY
11.2017 - 05.2023
- Provided specially designed instruction to small groups of students with learning and behavior needs
- Created and implemented individualized education plans (IEPs) to ensure students were able to access the general education curriculum
- Coordinated with psychologists, parents, gen ed teachers, ABA therapists, OT, PT, and speech therapists to ensure safe learning environments and identify student needs
- Developed Individual Education Plans for students with disabilities.
- Collaborated with other educators and professionals to design instructional plans.
- Established positive relationships with students and their families.
- Established and maintained dynamic working relationships with students and parents to support classroom objectives.
- Designed and delivered personalized learning for each student and advocated for student inclusion and success in general education environments.
Education
Master of Arts - Learning And Behavior Disorders & Literacy
Eastern Kentucky University
06.2020
Bachelor of Science - Elementary Education and Cross Categorical Disabilities
Evangel University
12.2014
Skills
- Progress Evaluations
- Individual Education Plans IEPs
- Behavioral/Cognitive Skills Development
- Data Management
- Collaboration/Relationship Building
- Classroom Management
- Parent Communication
- De-escalation Techniques
- Safe Crisis Management
- High Leverage Practices
- Social Skills Development
- Behavior Modifications
- Differentiated Instruction
Accomplishments
Central Kentucky Educational Cooperative Outstanding Educator of the Year 2021-2022
Outstanding Graduate in Special Education 2013-2014 Evangel University
Certification
- Professional Certificate, Exceptional Student Education, Grades K-12 (Florida)
- Professional Certificate, Elementary Education, Grades K-6 (Florida)
- Professional Certificate For Teaching Exceptional Children Learning And Behavior Disorders, Grades Primary Through 12 (Kentucky)
- Professional Certificate For Teaching In Elementary School, Primary Through Grade 5 (Kentucky)
- Endorsement for Teacher Leader, All Grades (Kentucky)
- Endorsement For Literacy Specialist, All Grades (Kentucky)
Timeline
1st Grade Teacher
Collier County Schools
08.2023 - Current
Special Education Teacher
Woodford County Public Schools
11.2017 - 05.2023
Master of Arts - Learning And Behavior Disorders & Literacy
Eastern Kentucky University
Bachelor of Science - Elementary Education and Cross Categorical Disabilities
Evangel University
- Professional Certificate, Exceptional Student Education, Grades K-12 (Florida)
- Professional Certificate, Elementary Education, Grades K-6 (Florida)
- Professional Certificate For Teaching Exceptional Children Learning And Behavior Disorders, Grades Primary Through 12 (Kentucky)
- Professional Certificate For Teaching In Elementary School, Primary Through Grade 5 (Kentucky)
- Endorsement for Teacher Leader, All Grades (Kentucky)
- Endorsement For Literacy Specialist, All Grades (Kentucky)
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