Cassandra Hill
Opelika,AL
Summary
A passionate and dedicated educator with over 20 years of experience in early childhood education and administration. An organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude to maintain a positive environment for employees, children and families. A willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals, in curriculum development and team leadership. Proven success in leadership, operational excellence, includes enhancing educational offering, improving teacher retention rates, and dedicated to cultural inclusively. Ensuring that all backgrounds are represented and respected within the center.
Proficient in student assessments, monitor, and direct student learning to inspire and to ask those hard questions “Are we teaching what we think we are teaching." Committed to educational excellence and operational efficiency.
Devoted and empathetic individual motivated to learn and grow and looking for the opportunity to obtain a position to help others improve and live more balance and productive lives using educational achievements, active listening skills and compassionate nature.
Overview
24
24
years of professional experience
Work History
Head Start Supervisor
Alabama Council On Human Relations - Darden Center
Opelika, AL
07.2023 - Current
- Managed 20 teachers training and certification process, contributing to increase in staff qualification and expertise contributions, planning presentations, and offering workshops.
- Enhanced student assessment methods to provide more detailed feedback to parents, teachers and pre-k counselors on child development progress and to make informed decision about curriculum and instructional methods.
- Managed center staff by evaluating performance scheduled and communicated assigned responsibilities.
- Monitored children's and staff files to ensure appropriate documentation is in file and entered in child plus.
- Identified available community resources and programs for families especially those of special need children.
- Implemented and lead literacy program (Story Time, Lending, and Build-A-Home) for preschool children.
MTSS-R Testing Lead & Observer
American Institute Of Research
Montgomery, AL
02.2021 - 04.2024
- Assisted in training new observers, sharing knowledge and best practices for accurate data collection procedures.
- Supported research efforts through meticulous organization and maintenance of field equipment, ensuring optimal performance during observations.
- Collected, arranged, and input information into database system.
- Ensured safety compliance during fieldwork activities by adhering to established protocols and guidelines at all times.
- Developed strong working relationships with local community members, fostering trust and open communication channels that facilitated successful observational studies.
Library Media Specialist
Books For Kids (REMOTE)
New York, NY
11.2016 - 08.2021
- Almost 5 years of experience in sculpting young minds through storytelling. Established welcoming atmosphere within library space, fostering positive interactions between students, staff, and visitors. Promoted literacy by organizing engaging author visits, book clubs, and reading incentive programs.
- Incorporated maker spaces for hands-on learning activities that fostered creativity, problem-solving skills, and collaboration among students. Facilitated instruction in literacy, genre exploration, author study and fundamental technology skills using methods such as music, song & dance, movement, and student driven play activities.
- Updated library collection to include multicultural titles to fit student population.
- Collaborated with teachers by scheduling library activities and procuring resources.
- Stayed abreast of latest trends and strategies in field by reading trade publications and attending conferences.
Parent Educator
TCR Childcare
Talladega, AL
10.2015 - 09.2016
- Fostered positive learning environment by creating welcoming spaces for parents and children, encouraging open communication and promoted strengths-based approach.
- Improved parenting skills for clients through delivery of evidence-based curricula in group workshops and one-on-one sessions.
- Maintained accurate documentation of client interactions, assessment results, and service referrals to ensure continuity of care across providers.
- Enhanced parent-child relationships by providing individualized support and resources tailored to each family's needs.
Teacher
Tallapoosa County Board Of Education
Dadeville, AL
07.2000 - 05.2010
- Developed strong relationships with students, parents, and colleagues by maintaining open lines of communication and fostering supportive learning environment.
- Managed classroom behavior effectively by establishing clear expectations, modeling appropriate conduct, and consistently enforcing established rules and consequences.
- Worked cooperatively with other teachers, administrators, and parents to help students reach learning objectives assisted by attending Multicultural Literature Workshop at Auburn University.
- Conducted evaluations to measure performance and progress of students, providing guidance for areas requiring improvement.
- Enhanced classroom engagement through use of interactive teaching methods, such as group projects and hands-on activities learned through attending Agricultural in Classroom Workshop at University of Alabama.
- Mentored new teachers, sharing best practices and providing guidance to help them adapt to their new roles successfully.
Education
Master of Science - Adult Education - Psychology
Troy University
Montgomery, Alabama05.2027
Bachelor of Science - Social Sciences
Adelphi University
Garden City, NY05.1996
Associate of Applied Science - Childcare
Nassau Community College
Garden City, NY05.1993
Skills
- Policy Procedure Development
- Professional Development Planning & Training
- Performance Evaluation
- Budgeting & Fiscal Planning
- Communications/Presentations
- Training & Technical Assistance
- Self-Assessment
- Develop Quality Improvement Plans
- Parent Involvement
- Recruitment Planning
- Organizational Leadership
- Effective leader
- Policy and procedure improvements
- Differentiated Instruction
- Problem-Solving
- Excellent Communication
- Adaptability and Flexibility
Accomplishments
- Supervised team of 20 staff members.
- Created and Implemented a lending library Program
- Curriculum Design and Development
- Communication Skills
- Agriculture in the Classroom Certification- University of Alabama
- Multicultural Literature Certification - Auburn University
Timeline
Head Start Supervisor
Alabama Council On Human Relations - Darden Center
07.2023 - Current
MTSS-R Testing Lead & Observer
American Institute Of Research
02.2021 - 04.2024
Library Media Specialist
Books For Kids (REMOTE)
11.2016 - 08.2021
Parent Educator
TCR Childcare
10.2015 - 09.2016
Teacher
Tallapoosa County Board Of Education
07.2000 - 05.2010
Master of Science - Adult Education - Psychology
Troy University
Bachelor of Science - Social Sciences
Adelphi University
Associate of Applied Science - Childcare
Nassau Community College
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