Dedicated Educator experienced in creating and fostering safe learning environments for students to raise their confidence and help them grow, while staying committed to gaining knowledge and growing myself, both personally and professionally. Adept at maintaining positive relationships through compassionate communication, partnerships, and problem solving. Organized record keeper and motivated professional.
Hi, I’m
Cassandra Chapman
White Lake,MI
Summary
Overview
7
years of professional experience
Work History
Walled Lake Consolidated School District
Head Start Assistant Teacher
12.2021 - Current
Job overview
- Organize activities to encourage growth in all areas of learning while utilizing HighScope curriculum.
- Encourage play-based learning while focusing on children's individual interests and developmental levels.
- Organize classroom of 16 students while maintaining all necessary paperwork and data collection.
- Developed and maintain courteous, cooperative and effective working relationships with colleagues, while also building a collaborative relationship between home and school for students.
MEA
Ambassador
04.2022 - 05.2024
Job overview
- Quickly learned new skills to increase efficacy as organizer while strategizing, planning and executing events to reach membership goals.
- Use critical thinking to break down problems, evaluate solutions and make decisions.
- Data collection with use of surveys and 1:1s.
- Communicate effectively and respectfully while working collaboratively with my team.
Summer Adventures (WLCSD)
Registrar
06.2022 - 08.2022
Job overview
- Greeted every guest with personable approach and provided knowledgeable service.
- Organized, reviewed, and filed paperwork for secure recordkeeping.
- Verified paperwork accuracy and checked for completion prior to processing.
- Resolved student registration issues to reduce acceptance, enrolment and payment delays.
The Mahers
Home Childcare Provider
08.2020 - 06.2021
Job overview
- Developed lessons and activities to promote physical, cognitive and emotional development.
- Created safe, engaging and nurturing learning environment for children ages 2-7.
- Handled daily administrative tasks efficiently to minimize time away from children.
- Helped children develop fine and gross motor skills in preparation for preschool and kindergarten.
Jewish Community Center Of Metro Detroit
Lead Infant Room Teacher
09.2017 - 03.2020
Job overview
- Managed classroom and maintained records with 12 students and 2 assistants.
- Cultivated professional relationships with parents and families by establishing open lines of communication.
- Developed age-appropriate activities and lesson plans for children 2-18 months old to encourage cognitive, physical and social/emotional development.
- Created safe and nurturing environment for children to grow, while promoting learning through play.
Education
Pro Solutions Training (3/2020)Online
CDA from Child Development Associate
06.2023
University Overview
- Obtained CDA.
- Lead teacher qualified for infant/toddler or preschool classroom.
Walled Lake Central High SchoolCommerce Township, MI
High School Diploma
01.2005
University Overview
Skills
- Critical Thinking
- Early Childhood Development
- Planning
- Active listening
- Conflict Resolution
- Leading
- Organizing
- Professional Relationships
- Record Keeping
Accomplishments
Accomplishments
- Bargained to get a wage increase for all members of the para bargaining unit in the WLCSD.
- Use critical thinking to break down problems, evaluate solutions and make decisions.
- Collaborate with administration, fellow board members and all of the Walled Lake paras to ensure a cohesive work environment where all parties are heard.
- Apply for grants and host monthly board meetings.
Elected President of the Walled Lake Paraeducators Association where I:
Timeline
Registrar
Summer Adventures (WLCSD)
06.2022 - 08.2022
Ambassador
MEA
04.2022 - 05.2024
Head Start Assistant Teacher
Walled Lake Consolidated School District
12.2021 - Current
Home Childcare Provider
The Mahers
08.2020 - 06.2021
Lead Infant Room Teacher
Jewish Community Center Of Metro Detroit
09.2017 - 03.2020
Pro Solutions Training (3/2020)
CDA from Child Development Associate
Walled Lake Central High School
High School Diploma
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