Cassandra Danahy
Natick,MA
Summary
Compassionate, creative and effective teacher equipped with background in versatile education environments. Creates positive classroom environments and effectively manages student behavior. Successful in helping students develop strong literacy, numeracy, social and learning skills. Provides safe learning environments that foster growth of students both academically and emotionally.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
Work History
Kindergarten Teacher
Lilja Elementary School
08.2023 - Current
- Built positive relationships with students and families for safe, trusted learning support.
- Enhanced classroom management by establishing clear expectations, rules, and routines.
- Collaborated with colleagues to share resources, brainstorm ideas, and problem-solve challenges faced in the classroom environment.
- Implemented differentiated instruction strategies to meet the diverse learning needs of all students.
Long-Term Substitute Teacher- Kindergarten
Memorial Elementary School
11.2022 - 06.2023
- Developed lesson plans to align with grade-level standards and objectives.
- Conferred with parents or guardians to discuss student learning goals and growth.
- Developed and implemented engaging lesson plans to accommodate varied student learning styles.
- Implemented classroom management techniques to maintain positive learning environment.
- Participated in Kindergarten screening for 2023-2024 school year.
Kindergarten Interventionist
Memorial Elementary School
08.2022 - 11.2022
- Collaborated with team members and school personnel to develop individual plans of care for students.
- Determined appropriate interventions and planned support milestones.
- Gathered, organized and analyzed data on student needs and progress.
- Assessed and documented student progress with established goals.
Summer School Teacher- ESY
Natick Public Schools
07.2022 - 08.2022
- Worked with students K-4 from Bennett-Hemenway with behavioral challenges. These students are on IEP's and follow individual behavior management plans.
- Developed and implemented classroom routines to address varying student needs.
- Provided instructional support in English, mathematics, science, and reading.
Long Term Substitute- Dual Language
Potter Road Elementary School
04.2022 - 06.2022
- Taught English portion in Portuguese Dual-Language program.
- Developed and implemented engaging lesson plans to accommodate varied student learning styles.
- Collaborated with other educators to plan and review instruction.
- Implemented classroom management techniques to maintain positive learning environment.
Long Term Substitute Teacher
King Elementary School
01.2021 - 04.2022
- Took overall responsibilities of classroom teachers for extended periods in Kindergarten, First, and Second grade.
- Established strong behavior management and discipline to promote learning initiatives.
- Diversified classroom instruction and group activities to successfully support students with unique strengths and learning styles.
- Adapted teaching methods to meet individual needs of newcomer and language learners in grades k-2
Student Teaching
King Elementary School
09.2020 - 12.2020
- Responsible for classroom instruction through remote setting, lesson plan/unit creation and implementation, scaffolding learning, meeting diverse needs of students, behavior management, and fostering safe and welcoming learning environment.
- Taught classrooms of sizes from 15-22 children.
- Worked with classroom teacher to learn about current standards and best practices.
Education
Master of Science - Early Childhood Education
American College of Education
Indianapolis, IN08-2025
Bachelor of Science - Education
Framingham State University
Framingham, MA12.2020
High School Diploma -
Natick High School
Natick, MA06.2016
Skills
- Developmentally-Appropriate Lesson Planning
- Positive Learning Environment
- Student-Centered Learning
- Instructional Best Practices
- Classroom Management
- Relationship building
- Parent Communication
- Differentiated Instruction
Timeline
Kindergarten Teacher
Lilja Elementary School
08.2023 - Current
Long-Term Substitute Teacher- Kindergarten
Memorial Elementary School
11.2022 - 06.2023
Kindergarten Interventionist
Memorial Elementary School
08.2022 - 11.2022
Summer School Teacher- ESY
Natick Public Schools
07.2022 - 08.2022
Long Term Substitute- Dual Language
Potter Road Elementary School
04.2022 - 06.2022
Long Term Substitute Teacher
King Elementary School
01.2021 - 04.2022
Student Teaching
King Elementary School
09.2020 - 12.2020
Master of Science - Early Childhood Education
American College of Education
Bachelor of Science - Education
Framingham State University
High School Diploma -
Natick High School
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