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Cassandra George

Farmington,NM

Summary

Dynamic Lead Teacher at Kiddie Kamp with a proven track record in lesson planning and fostering family engagement. Expert in developing inclusive practices that enhance student assessment and emotional support, resulting in increased student success. Adept at mentoring staff and building positive relationships, ensuring a safe and effective learning environment.

Professional educator with comprehensive experience in curriculum development and classroom management. Known for ability to inspire students and foster collaborative learning environments. Adaptable and reliable team player with strong communication and organizational skills.

Knowledgeable Lead Teacher with proven track record of fostering positive learning environment. Demonstrated ability to develop engaging lesson plans that cater to diverse student needs. Expertise in classroom management and student assessment, ensuring continuous academic growth.

Professional educator prepared for leadership in teaching role. Proven track record in curriculum development, classroom management, and fostering positive learning environment. Strong focus on team collaboration and adaptability to changing educational needs. Reliable and results-driven, with expertise in student assessment, instructional strategies, and mentoring colleagues.

Compassionate, creative and effective Teacher with valuable experience in classroom administration, professional development and project planning. Equipped with extensive background in versatile education environments. Student-centric instructor, academic facilitator and motivational coach. Competent at performing independently or as member of teaching team. Well-versed in classroom and online technologies.

Enthusiastic Lead Teacher brings10 years of experience in early childhood education. Passionate about child development and learning. Friendly, outgoing and adaptable in approach.

Passionate Teacher with 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.

High-energy Lead Teacher focused on improving teaching strategies and student understanding of material. Eager to help struggling students excel. Skilled at turning behavioral issues around into productive and happy pupils.

Accomplished teaching professional with solid leadership approach and passion for student learning. Implements successful and diverse lessons to enhance instruction and engage student interest. Organized problem-solver skilled at approaching educational issues and devising forward-thinking resolutions to promote student advancement.

Caring Teacher with expertise in behavior modification and extensive experience in modernizing classrooms for long-term student success. Dedicated to individualized student care.

Energetic educator with proven skills in teaching diverse subjects. Keep classrooms organized and students on-task to facilitate effective learning. Diligent and adaptable in meeting individual student needs with warm, safe educational environments.

Overview

14
14
years of professional experience

Work History

Lead Teacher

Kidddie Kamp
05.2023 - Current
  • Established positive relationships with parents through regular communication regarding student progress, collaborating on strategies for academic success at home and school.
  • Maintained patience and level-headedness in diverse situations to support student development and personal growth.
  • Developed and implemented differentiated instruction strategies to accommodate diverse learning styles, resulting in increased student engagement and success.
  • Planned and implemented different daily activities to enhance overall development and growth of every student.
  • Conferred with parents about student progress to boost family involvement and enhance student support.
  • Communicated frequently with parents about student growth and progress, recommending at-home reinforcement to support struggling students.
  • Organized rooms in line with current educational thinking to maximize educational opportunities for students.
  • Worked one-on-one with students and student teachers to increase overall classroom success.
  • Implemented assessment tools that monitored student progress throughout the year, allowing for targeted interventions when needed to close achievement gaps.
  • Guided student teachers and teaching aides in classroom management, leading by example and thoroughly answering questions.
  • Designed lesson plans for teaching staff and worked closely with administration for compliance with state curricula.
  • Mentored new teachers on best practices for classroom management and instructional techniques, contributing to their professional growth and effectiveness in the classroom.
  • Helped students explore concepts with engaging, learning-focused activities.
  • Created and developed lesson plans to meet students' academic needs.
  • Developed and implemented classroom routines to address varying student needs.
  • Fostered student curiosity and interest through creative hands-on activities.
  • Scheduled conferences with parents to discuss students' progress and classroom behavior.

Administration Coordinator

A GoldStar Academy
08.2013 - 09.2017
  • Delivered exceptional customer service while managing incoming calls/email inquiries from both internal and external parties professionally and promptly.
  • Supported human resources functions including recruitment efforts, benefits administration, performance evaluations, and employee relations initiatives.
  • Optimized office workflow by maintaining up-to-date procedural documentation for reference by all staff members.
  • Managed confidential employee records, ensuring privacy and compliance with company policies and legal regulations.
  • Contributed to a positive work environment by organizing team-building activities that fostered camaraderie among colleagues.
  • Developed comprehensive training materials for new hires, improving onboarding efficiency and overall job satisfaction.
  • Coordinated large-scale events such as conferences or workshops, managing logistics, invitations, registration, and attendee experiences.
  • Served as liaison between clients or customers and internal departments to ensure timely resolution of inquiries or concerns.
  • Facilitated clear communication between departments, scheduling regular meetings to address pressing issues or concerns.
  • Maintained accurate, up-to-date databases of key contacts/vendors enabling efficient communication and resource allocation.
  • Trained junior administrators in company procedures enabling them to quickly acclimate and contribute effectively within their roles.
  • Collaborated with cross-functional teams to establish project timelines and execute tasks efficiently within deadlines.
  • Enhanced office productivity with thorough calendar management and meeting coordination for executives and staff members.
  • Maximized executive productivity through proactive management of travel arrangements, itineraries, expense reporting, correspondence draftingediting.
  • Implemented improvements to office space layout resulting in increased workspace functionality for employees.
  • Reduced expenses through diligent monitoring of supplies inventory, evaluating vendors, and negotiating contracts.
  • Monitored facility maintenance requests ensuring prompt response and completion by building management or designated contractors.
  • Streamlined administrative processes by implementing efficient filing systems and organizational tools.
  • Assisted in the development of departmental budgets by tracking expenditures and providing detailed reports to management.
  • Conducted research projects on behalf of management providing valuable insights to inform decision-making processes.
  • Answered phone calls and responded to inquiries from customers, vendors and other external contacts.
  • Managed and maintained electronic and paper-based filing systems to keep essential documents and information easily accessible and organized.
  • Greeted visitors with professionalism and enthusiasm to provide support and direct guests to appropriate department.
  • Completed bi-weekly payroll for [Number] employees.
  • Delegated tasks to administrative support staff to organize and improve office efficiency.
  • Hired, managed, developed and trained staff, established and monitored goals, conducted performance reviews and administered salaries for staff.
  • Resolved issues through active listening and open-ended questioning, escalating major problems to manager.
  • Built highly-efficient administrative team through ongoing coaching and professional development opportunities.
  • Coordinated individual duties after careful evaluation of each employee's skill level and knowledge.
  • Interceded between employees during arguments and diffused tense situations.
  • Provided backup to front desk to step in to assist with various tasks whenever employee was absent or at lunch.
  • Organized spaces, materials and catering support for internal and client-focused meetings.
  • Optimized organizational systems for payment collections, AP/AR, deposits, and recordkeeping.
  • Organized meetings for executives and coordinated availability of conference rooms for participants.
  • Conducted ongoing reviews of program financial systems to assess cost control measures.
  • Oversaw appointment scheduling and itinerary coordination for both clients and personnel.
  • Managed supervisor itinerary and appointments and streamlined scheduling procedures.
  • Monitored front areas so that questions could be promptly addressed.
  • Kept high average of performance evaluations.
  • Improved customer satisfaction scores through application of superior conflict resolution and problem-solving skills.

Teaching Assistant

Kids Korner Daycare
01.2011 - 08.2014
  • Managed classroom behavior effectively, creating a positive learning atmosphere conducive to academic success.
  • Supported classroom maintenance and upkeep, organizing books, and materials.
  • Supported classroom activities, tutoring, and reviewing work.
  • Helped with grading assignments and tests, providing constructive feedback to students based on results.
  • Provided additional support for students with special needs, ensuring they received appropriate accommodations and resources.
  • Collaborated with fellow teaching assistants to create a consistent and supportive learning environment for students.
  • Partnered with teacher to plan and implement lessons following school's curriculum, goals, and objectives.
  • Facilitated activities in small groups to reinforce concepts taught by class teacher.
  • Maintained safety and security by overseeing students in recess environments.
  • Assisted in organization of school events, enhancing school community and student experience.

Education

Associate of Arts - Early Childhood Education

Navajo Technical University
Crownpoint, NM
05-2027

Skills

  • Lesson planning
  • Activity planning
  • Conflict resolution
  • Classroom management
  • Behavior modeling
  • Parent-teacher
  • Lesson development
  • Staff development
  • Student engagement
  • Training and mentoring
  • Emotional support
  • Team building
  • Inclusive practices
  • Family engagement
  • Age-appropriate discipline
  • Literacy strategies
  • Cultural history
  • Safe learning environment
  • Relationship building
  • Small group instruction
  • Positive role model and mentor
  • Curriculum development
  • Community involvement
  • Student assessment
  • Social-emotional learning training

Timeline

Lead Teacher

Kidddie Kamp
05.2023 - Current

Administration Coordinator

A GoldStar Academy
08.2013 - 09.2017

Teaching Assistant

Kids Korner Daycare
01.2011 - 08.2014

Associate of Arts - Early Childhood Education

Navajo Technical University
Cassandra George