Cassandra Turner
Gardnerville
Summary
Demonstrates strong analytical, communication, and teamwork skills, with proven ability to quickly adapt to new environments. Eager to contribute to team success and further develop professional skills. Brings positive attitude and commitment to continuous learning and growth.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
Work History
Para Professional IV
Douglas County School District
11.2024 - 03.2025
- Self-motivated, with a strong sense of personal responsibility.
- Worked effectively in fast-paced environments.
- Skilled at working independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
- Proven ability to learn quickly and adapt to new situations.
- Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.
- Worked well in a team setting, providing support and guidance.
- Passionate about learning and committed to continual improvement.
- Adaptable and proficient in learning new concepts quickly and efficiently.
- Demonstrated strong organizational and time management skills while managing multiple projects.
Douglas County Substitute
Douglas County School District
08.2024 - 11.2024
- Kept students on-task with proactive behavior modification and positive reinforcement strategies.
- Improved student comprehension by tailoring teaching methods to individual learning styles.
- Managed classroom behavior effectively, ensuring a safe and respectful atmosphere for all students.
- Followed classroom plans left by class teacher to continue student education and reinforce core concepts.
- Increased overall class participation by fostering a positive and inclusive learning environment.
Nanny
Jerrica Seeger
09.2008 - 11.2021
- Regulate children's rest periods and nap schedules.
- Meet regularly with parents to discuss children's activities and development.
- Help prepare and serve nutritionally balanced meals and snacks for children.
- Instruct children in safe behavior, such as seeking adult assistance when crossing the street and avoiding contact or play with unsafe objects.
- Organize and conduct age-appropriate recreational activities, such as games, arts and crafts, sports, walks, and play dates.
- Observe children's behavior for irregularities, take temperature, transport children to doctor, or administer medications, as directed, to maintain children's health.
- Model appropriate social behaviors and encourage concern for others to cultivate development of interpersonal relationships and communication skills.
- Work with parents to develop and implement discipline programs to promote desirable child behavior.
- Help develop or monitor family schedule.
- Supervise and assist with homework.
- Assign appropriate chores and praise targeted behaviors to encourage development of self-control, self-confidence, and responsibility.
- Transport children to schools, social outings, and medical appointments.
- Remove hazards and develop appropriate boundaries and rules to create a safe environment for children.
- Teach and perform age-appropriate activities, such as lap play, reading, and arts and crafts to encourage intellectual development of children.
- Instruct and assist children in the development of health and personal habits, such as eating, resting, and toilet behavior.
Nanny
Michaela Mclain
03.2019 - 03.2021
- Regulate children's rest periods and nap schedules.
- Meet regularly with parents to discuss children's activities and development.
- Help prepare and serve nutritionally balanced meals and snacks for children.
- Instruct children in safe behavior, such as seeking adult assistance when crossing the street and avoiding contact or play with unsafe objects.
- Organize and conduct age-appropriate recreational activities, such as games, arts and crafts, sports, walks, and play dates.
- Supervise and assist with homework.
- Assign appropriate chores and praise targeted behaviors to encourage development of self-control, self-confidence, and responsibility.
- Teach and perform age-appropriate activities, such as lap play, reading, and arts and crafts to encourage intellectual development of children.
- Perform housekeeping and cleaning duties related to children's care.
Education
ARL - Elementary Edu
Teachers of Tomorrow ARL Program
Nevada01-2027
Bachelor of Arts - Early Childhood Education
Purdue University
West Lafayette, IN06-2015
Skills
- Creative
- Friendly, positive attitude
- Problem-solving
- Teamwork and collaboration
- Time management
- Attention to detail
- Flexible and adaptable
- Dependable and responsible
- Multitasking Abilities
- Excellent communication
- Active listening
- Calm under pressure
Timeline
Para Professional IV
Douglas County School District
11.2024 - 03.2025
Douglas County Substitute
Douglas County School District
08.2024 - 11.2024
Nanny
Michaela Mclain
03.2019 - 03.2021
Nanny
Jerrica Seeger
09.2008 - 11.2021
ARL - Elementary Edu
Teachers of Tomorrow ARL Program
Bachelor of Arts - Early Childhood Education
Purdue University
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