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Cassandra Hopkins

Ottumwa

Summary

Proven educator and manager, adapt in classroom and behavior management, demonstrated at Ottumwa Community School District. Excelled in relationship building and student engagement, enhancing educational outcomes and customer satisfaction. Skillfully designed inclusive curriculum and led teams, showcasing strong leadership and mentoring abilities. Achieved notable improvements in learning environments and service delivery, embodying a positive role model.

Overview

20
20
years of professional experience

Work History

Teacher's Associate/Elementary Substitute Teacher

Ottumwa Community School District
08.2022 - Current
  • Developed strong relationships with students, and colleagues by maintaining open lines of communication and fostering a supportive learning environment.
  • Managed classroom behavior effectively by establishing clear expectations, modeling appropriate conduct, and consistently enforcing established rules and consequences.
  • Designed curriculum materials for special education students, facilitating inclusive learning.
  • Collaborated with colleagues to integrate cross-disciplinary lessons, enriching students' educational experience.
  • Designed and implemented differentiated instruction strategy to meet diverse learning needs, enhancing educational outcomes.

Home Care Provider

Self Employed Services
04.2016 - Current
  • Assisted patients with personal requirements for housekeeping and grooming assistance.
  • Assisted patients with dressing, grooming and feeding needs, helping to overcome, and adapt to mobility restrictions.
  • Assisted patients with handling daily chores and errands by transporting to appointments, cleaning personal spaces, and purchasing supplies.
  • Provided patients with assistance in completing daily tasks, reducing daily burden on family members.
  • Enhanced patient comfort by providing compassionate and attentive care tailored to individual needs.

Manager

Happy Joes Pizza
06.2005 - 06.2009
  • Managed and motivated employees to be productive and engaged in work.
  • Accomplished multiple tasks within established timeframes.
  • Maintained professional, organized, and safe environment for employees and patrons.
  • Enhanced customer satisfaction by resolving disputes promptly, maintaining open lines of communication, and ensuring high-quality service delivery.

Education

Associate of Arts - General

Indian Hills Community College
Ottumwa, IA
05-2010

Associate of Applied Science - Health Information Technology

Indian Hills Community College
Ottumwa, IA
08-2004

Skills

  • Classroom management
  • Relationship building
  • Student engagement
  • Behavior management
  • Positive role model and mentor
  • Classroom instruction
  • Group and individual instruction
  • Curriculum implementation

Affiliations

  • Premier Dance Center-Acrobats Teacher

Timeline

Teacher's Associate/Elementary Substitute Teacher

Ottumwa Community School District
08.2022 - Current

Home Care Provider

Self Employed Services
04.2016 - Current

Manager

Happy Joes Pizza
06.2005 - 06.2009

Associate of Arts - General

Indian Hills Community College

Associate of Applied Science - Health Information Technology

Indian Hills Community College
Cassandra Hopkins