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Cassandra H. Ott

Greensboro,NC

Summary

State & National Board Certified Teacher of English as a New Language/ESL with 25 years of experience equipping children with the tools they need for academic success. Creative and flexible teacher focused on collaboration with colleagues and adapting instruction to meet students' needs. Passionate about teaching English to students with any native language and any starting level of proficiency. Avid reader and perpetual student of literacy, language, culture, social studies and science.

Overview

25
25
years of professional experience

Work History

Reading Specialist & Instructional Coach

Guilford County Newcomers' Schools
Greensboro & High Point, NC
08.2021 - Current
  • Developed and deepened successful relationships with teachers to provide optimal support.
  • Regularly reviewed lesson plans and conducted walk-through observations of teachers to provide consult for best instructional practices.
  • Coordinated implementation of supplemental reading instruction throughout the school, following evidence-based practices such as Response To Intervention.
  • Provided training and support to reading tutors and coordinated their placement with teachers and students.
  • Researched, prepared, compiled and organized reading resource materials for tutor and teacher use.
  • Provided teachers with professional development on foundational reading skills.
  • Facilitated and oversaw the school-wide implementation of CORE Phonics Surveys and Fast Bridge Screening.
  • Coordinated WIDA Screening and annual school-wide WIDA Access testing.

English as a Second Language Teacher

Jefferson Elementary School
Greensboro, NC
08.1999 - 06.2021
  • Developed and implemented lesson plans for English language learners, focusing on vocabulary, syntax, reading comprehension, writing and conversation.
  • Collaborated with colleagues to design detailed 3Ls lessons sets for the district.
  • Individualized instruction, working with co-teachers at three grade levels to deliver lessons to corresponding student cohorts.
  • Developed teaching materials to supplement the North Carolina Standard Course of Study, enhancing learning concepts across the curriculum and promoting student engagement.
  • Established a welcoming environment for ELLs and their families; promoted family involvement with multiple means of communication including face-to-face, video, email and phone.
  • Promoted cultural awareness throughout the building by facilitating diversity training and events.
  • Coordinated and administered screening, placement and annual proficiency testing of English Language Learners (ELLs).

Education

Pursuing M. Ed. - Reading And Literacy

East Carolina University
Greenville, NC
05-2025

Add-on Licensure Certification - Teaching English As A Second Language (ESL)

University of North Carolina At Greensboro
Greensboro, NC
08-2000

Bachelor of Science - Foreign Language Education, French

New York State College At Buffalo
Buffalo, New York
05-1996

Skills

  • Written and Verbal Communication
  • Instructional Best Practices
  • Culturally Responsive Teaching
  • Expert English Linguistic & Pedagogical Knowledge
  • Spanish and French Advanced Intermediate fluency
  • Office 365, Canvas, Google Chrome

Accomplishments

  • 2019 Council of the Great City Schools 3Ls training featured teacher
  • 2015 Jefferson Elementary Teacher of the year
  • 2015 Top 5 Finalist for Guilford County Schools Teacher of the Year
  • 1998 Rookie Teacher of the Year

Timeline

Reading Specialist & Instructional Coach

Guilford County Newcomers' Schools
08.2021 - Current

English as a Second Language Teacher

Jefferson Elementary School
08.1999 - 06.2021

Pursuing M. Ed. - Reading And Literacy

East Carolina University

Add-on Licensure Certification - Teaching English As A Second Language (ESL)

University of North Carolina At Greensboro

Bachelor of Science - Foreign Language Education, French

New York State College At Buffalo

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