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Cassandra Davis

Sault Ste. Marie,MI

Summary

Close collaboration with the work of Great Start to Quality (GSQ) and the Upper Peninsula Resource Center, actively supporting teachers as they completed their Quality Improvement cycles. A Great Start to Quality approved assessor with expertise in practice-based coaching and professional development within regional GSRP and tuition-based Early Childhood programs.

Overview

11
11
years of professional experience

Work History

Early Childhood Consultant

Eastern Upper Peninsula ISD
01.2020 - Current
  • Coached and supported regional GSRP and tuition-based preschool programs leading to high-quality experiences for children
  • Contributed as a Great Start to Quality validated assessor
  • Supported teaching teams in completion of GSQ self-assessment, including submitting verifed documentation
  • Worked collaboratively with the Great Start to Quality Upper Peninsula Resource Center

Preschool Teacher

Superior Start – The School Readiness Center
08.2015 - 01.2020
  • Planned and conducted developmentally appropriate lessons using the HighScope curriculum.
  • Participated in the GSQ Star Rating process multiple times

Education

Master of Arts - Early Childhood Education

Eastern Michigan University
Ypsilanti, MI
05-2020

Bachelor of Science - Early Childhood Education, Sociology

Lake Superior State University
Sault Ste. Marie, MI
05-2017

Skills

  • GSQ approved assessor
  • Practice-based coaching
  • Oversite of educational teams
  • Effective communication
  • Team collaboration
  • Data driven decision making

References

  • Alicia Lawlor - MiMTSS Technical Assistance Center Professional Learning Specialist, alawlor@mimtss.org, (906) 259-2741
  • Deb Dupras - Upper Peninsula Resource Center Program Director, debdupras@4cofup.org, (906) 228-3362
  • Cara LaFaver - Eastern Upper Peninsula ISD Preschool Administrator, clafaver@eupschools.org, (906) 440-2410

Timeline

Early Childhood Consultant

Eastern Upper Peninsula ISD
01.2020 - Current

Preschool Teacher

Superior Start – The School Readiness Center
08.2015 - 01.2020

Master of Arts - Early Childhood Education

Eastern Michigan University

Bachelor of Science - Early Childhood Education, Sociology

Lake Superior State University
Cassandra Davis