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Work History
Education
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Cassandra Beckford

Education
Columbus,GA

Summary

Passionate Teacher with more than 18 years of experience developing and implementing diverse curriculums covering wide range of subjects. Highly skilled at motivating students through positive encouragement and reinforcement of concepts via interactive classroom instruction and observation. Successful in helping students develop strong literacy, numeracy, social and learning skills. Proficient in phonic-based learning. Adaptable and focused [Job Title] with demonstrated success in managing organized classrooms, updating records and providing both group and individualized instruction. Proficient in helping advanced, struggling and low ability students enhance learning. Experienced with Phonics-based instruction. Gifted-endorsed.

Overview

8
8
years of post-secondary education
28
28
years of professional experience

Work History

Teacher

Muscogee County School District
Columbus, Georgia
08.2003 - Current
  • Teacher of the Year 2018-2019.
  • Georgia Rise to the Top Award 2015
  • Model Classroom
  • Attended and facilitated IEP meetings for students and families.
  • Maintained required passing rate of 85% for 8 years.
  • Incorporated multiple types of teaching strategies into classroom including personalized learning and phonics-based instruction.
  • Served on School Leadership Committee.
  • Served on School PBIS Team
  • Incorporated Phonics Based Learning into classroom
  • Communicated frequently with parents, students and faculty to provide feedback and discuss instructional strategies.
  • Training in ELA/Writing
  • Evaluated and revised lesson plans and course content to facilitate and moderate classroom discussions and student-centered learning.
  • Incorporated exciting and engaging activities to reinforce student participation and hands-on learning.
  • Supervised learning groups of students in classroom stations including Math/ELA.
  • Implemented creative ways to foster curiosity for complex principles through hands-on learning and planned activities.
  • Encouraged creative thinking and motivated students by addressing individual strengths and weaknesses based on standardized testing results.
  • Met with administrators and department team members to work on curriculum planning and assessment methods.
  • Kept students on-task with proactive behavior modification and positive reinforcement strategies.

Littleton Consultants

Peter Jackson
Columbus , Georgia
03.1996 - 03.2006

I supervised and managed 5-7 employees. Helped different consumers with sales of computers and other type of equipment.

  • Developed and implemented performance improvement strategies and plans to promote continuous improvement.
  • Used coordination and planning skills to achieve results according to schedule.
  • Worked closely with manager to maintain optimum levels of communication to effectively and efficiently complete projects.
  • Proved successful working within tight deadlines and fast-paced atmosphere.
  • Completed all paperwork, recognizing any discrepancies and addressing them in a timely fashion.
  • Developed and maintained courteous and effective working relationships.

Education

Ph.D. - Elementary Education

North Central University, San Diego, CA
08.2018 - Current

Specialist of Education - Specialist in Education

North Central University, California
12.2018 - 12.2018

Master of Arts - Education

University Of Phoenix, Tempe, AZ
07.2008 - 03.2009

Bachelor of Science - Elementary Education

Troy State University, Phenix City, AL
08.1998 - 12.2002

Skills

Special education

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Accomplishments

  • Teacher of the Year 2018-2019
  • Rise to the Top Recipient 2014-2015
  • Gifted Endorsed

Timeline

North Central University - Specialist of Education, Specialist in Education
12.2018 - 12.2018
North Central University - Ph.D., Elementary Education
08.2018 - Current
University Of Phoenix - Master of Arts, Education
07.2008 - 03.2009
Teacher - Muscogee County School District
08.2003 - Current
Troy State University - Bachelor of Science, Elementary Education
08.1998 - 12.2002
Littleton Consultants - Peter Jackson
03.1996 - 03.2006
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