Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Communication Skills
Leadership Experience
Affiliations
Languages
Interests
Timeline
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Cassandra Hussey

Cassandra Hussey

Browns Mills,NJ

Summary

Goal-oriented Behavior Technician offers support to students of different learning levels and backgrounds. Always ready to step in and positively impact student learning or teacher well-being with timely support. Reliable in maintaining orderly spaces and preparing daily materials. Dedicated and mindful Teaching Assistant offers passionate and informed support for students and staff. Experienced interpersonal communicator addresses unique queries within educational settings and accommodates staff curriculum requirements.

Overview

3
3
years of professional experience

Work History

Teacher’s Assistant

YMCA
09.2024 - Current
  • Interact with and supervised groups of 10 students in both indoor and outdoor activities
  • Enforce safety rules to prevent injuries to students
  • Assist with toileting and first aid needs
  • Follow behavior modification plans and accommodations for students with special needs

Tutor

BookNook
01.2022 - Current
  • I use differentiated instructional strategies to meet the needs of students s to improve their reading, vocabulary, and comprehension skills.
  • At the end of our 24-36 half-hour sessions, my students improved and were able to move up at least one level
  • Carry a caseload of up to 12 students, meeting for a half hour 2-3 times a week

Tutor in ESL for Ukrainian Refugee

Self-employed
06.2024 - 12.2024
  • Developed lesson plans to increase English vocabulary and grammar
  • Practiced verbal conversations to increase confidence in communicating with neighbors, friends, and others
  • Provided homework assistance using specific curriculum and materials.
  • Motivated student with accurate feedback and positive reinforcement.
  • Created personalized lesson plans to meet the needs of my client.
  • Assessed student learning needs and provided relevant instruction to close knowledge gaps.
  • Mentored and coached students with focus on developing independence and self-confidence.

Education

Bachelor of Arts - Psychology

Rowan University
Glassboro, NJ
06-2026

Associate of Arts - Education

Burlington County College
Pemberton, NJ
05.2011

Skills

  • American Sign Language (ASL)
  • Behavior management strategies
  • Client-centered approaches
  • Analytical skills
  • Problem-solving skills
  • Teaching abilities
  • Mentoring abilities
  • Adaptability
  • Empathy
  • Working with diverse populations

Communication Skills

  • Friendly and collaborative, thriving in collaborative environments
  • Effective public speaker with experience delivering both impromptu and prepared presentations
  • Skilled at building rapport and maintaining positive relationships with colleagues, clients, and diverse communities

Leadership Experience

Co-Team Leader, YMCA After-school care program, Preschool to 3rd graders

Moderator, Facebook group for Children of Deaf Adults (CoDA)

Liaison between International Rise (serving refugees) and Lord of Life Lutheran Church, 2024

Co-Team Leader at Elizabeth House, a restaurant for the homeless, through Laurel Presbyterian Church 1990-1992

President, Long Island Registry of Interpreters for the Deaf 1981-82

Secretary, Council of Organizations Serving the Deaf 1975


Affiliations

  • American Psychological Association
  • Phi Theta Kappa
  • Children of Deaf Adults (CODA)

Languages

English
Full Professional

Interests

  • Getting involved in local advocacy groups to promote positive change in the community
  • Advocacy Campaigns
  • Volunteer Work
  • Blogging
  • Creative Writing
  • Gardening
  • Avid Reader
  • Genealogy

Timeline

Teacher’s Assistant

YMCA
09.2024 - Current

Tutor in ESL for Ukrainian Refugee

Self-employed
06.2024 - 12.2024

Tutor

BookNook
01.2022 - Current

Bachelor of Arts - Psychology

Rowan University

Associate of Arts - Education

Burlington County College

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