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Cassandra Day

Summary

I am an elementary teacher with 22 years of experience in Kindergarten, 1st and 2nd grades. I work hard every day to build meaningful relationships with my students. I create a positive learning environment where all students feel important, loved, and valued. I work hard to put a desire in my students to be life-long learners.

Overview

21
21
years of professional experience

Work History

1st Grade Teacher

Long Beach Elementary School
08.2019 - Current
  • Built positive relationships with students and families
  • Exercised good classroom management based on positive reinforcement
  • Planned and taught lessons
  • Implemented district curriculum
  • Monitored and evaluated student progress through regular assessments and observations
  • Conducted parent teacher conferences
  • Participated in professional development through my school and district community

2nd Grade Teacher

Long Beach Elementary School
08.2016 - 05.2019
  • Built positive relationships with students and families
  • Exercised good classroom management based on positive reinforcement
  • Planned and taught lessons
  • Implemented district curriculum
  • Monitored and evaluated student progress through regular assessments and observations
  • Conducted parent teacher conferences
  • Participated in professional development through my school and district community

1st Grade Teacher

Long Beach Elementary School
08.2007 - 05.2016
  • Built positive relationships with students and families
  • Exercised good classroom management based on positive reinforcement
  • Planned and taught lessons
  • Implemented district curriculum
  • Monitored and evaluated student progress through regular assessments and observations
  • Conducted parent teacher conferences
  • Participated in professional development through my school and district community

Kindergarten Teacher

Long Beach Elementary School
08.2002 - 05.2007
  • Built positive relationships with students and families
  • Exercised good classroom management focused on positive behavior reinforcement
  • Planned and taught lessons
  • Implemented district curriculum
  • Monitored and evaluated student progress through regular assessments and observations
  • Conducted parent teacher conferences
  • Participated in professional development through my school and district community

Education

Associate of Science - Education

Waubonsee Community College
Sugar Grove, IL

Bachelor of Science - Education

Northern Illinois University
Dekalb, IL

Master of Science - Education

Aurora University
Aurora, IL

No Degree - Education

University of La Verne
La Verne, CA

Skills

  • Plan Lessons
  • Safe, Positive Learning Environment
  • Mentor Teacher
  • Online Teaching
  • Class Management
  • Positive Interactions with Students and Parents
  • Active Participation in Local School
  • Continuing Education
  • Organizational Skills
  • Team Collaboration
  • Time Management
  • Problem-Solving Skills

Accomplishments

Recognized as a Student Success: Featured Alum by the College Board of Trustees in 2019 (Waubonsee Community College)


Received training in Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACEs) and was part of my school's ACEs team for multiple years.


Recognized in the Beacon News in 2018 for implementing Morning Meetings with my students which was a school initiative to promote wellness, build relationships and a sense of community within the classroom.

Timeline

1st Grade Teacher

Long Beach Elementary School
08.2019 - Current

2nd Grade Teacher

Long Beach Elementary School
08.2016 - 05.2019

1st Grade Teacher

Long Beach Elementary School
08.2007 - 05.2016

Kindergarten Teacher

Long Beach Elementary School
08.2002 - 05.2007

Associate of Science - Education

Waubonsee Community College

Bachelor of Science - Education

Northern Illinois University

Master of Science - Education

Aurora University

No Degree - Education

University of La Verne
Cassandra Day