Cassandra Irvin
Lorain,OH
Summary
Experienced with early childhood education, focusing on creating nurturing and educational environment. Delivers engaging and developmentally appropriate activities that support children's growth. Track record of effective communication with both children and parents, fostering trust and collaboration.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Lead Teacher
The Nest School Amherst
Amherst, OH
10.2023 - Current
- Monitor children at all times in a secure environment, indoors and outdoors.
- Served meals and snacks to children.
- Changed diapers and assist with potty training, and help with dressing if needed.
Behavioral Analyst
Project Brilliance
Tampa, FL
02.2023 - 09.2023
- Provided one-on-one ABA therapy to children with autism in a faculty setting.
- Documented daily data of child's skills acquisition.
- Reduced maladaptive behavior through positive reinforcement and skill building techniques.
- Collaborated with BCBA's to improve on child's behavioral plan.
Support Teacher
Primrose of Oldsmar
Oldsmar, FL
01.2022 - 02.2023
- Created and implemented activities for two through two and half year olds.
- Used a variety of instructional strategies and hand on activities to keep student engaged and help them understand the material better.
- Assisted with potty training and changed diapers when needed.
- Served meals and snacks to children.
- Monitored student progress, providing feedback to ensure academic growth and development.
Youth Development Specialist
YMCA Of The Suncoast
Clearwater, FL
08.2021 - 01.2022
- Assist with morning student drop-off
- Helped students in the morning receive breakfast from the cafeteria.
- Ensure students in the mornings were safely walked by me to their classes.
- Supervised afternoon recreation activities.
- Contributed to the school's positive academic and social tone by demonstrating professionalism.
Cook/Bartender
Tropical Breeze Casino
Port Richey, FL
08.2014 - 08.2021
- Assisted customers with food and drink delivery from kitchen or bar.
- Made drink orders specified by the customer request.
- Collected trash, wiped up spills and removed trays to keep the customer areas fresh and clean.
- Kept enough condiments on hand and kept drink stations at the bar well stocked.
- In charge of stock rotation (FIFO)
- Sanitized food preparation areas to avoid cross-contamination from raw foods.
- Deciding on the amount of food to prepare for the next departure.
- Kept track of food storage to ensure maximum freshness and lower spoilage.
Student Finanacial Aid Assistant
Saint Petersburg College
Tarpon Springs, FL
06.2010 - 06.2014
- Verified payments and paperwork of students who are applying for grants and loans.
- Guide students through the financial aid process, which include filling out FAFSA, filling out financial documents, and updating student's account information.
- Maintained and updated financial databases.
- Kept students informed about the progress of their applications.
- Kept office supplies organized and well stock.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Psychology
Keiser University
Fort Lauderdale, FL06-2022
Associate of Arts - General Studies
Saint Petersburg College
Tarpon Springs, FL06-2014
Skills
- Childcare needs
- Parent-teacher communication
- Safety awareness
- Student records management
- Student mentoring
- Childcare requirements
- Special needs students
Certification
CPR certification
Timeline
Lead Teacher
The Nest School Amherst
10.2023 - Current
Behavioral Analyst
Project Brilliance
02.2023 - 09.2023
Support Teacher
Primrose of Oldsmar
01.2022 - 02.2023
Youth Development Specialist
YMCA Of The Suncoast
08.2021 - 01.2022
Cook/Bartender
Tropical Breeze Casino
08.2014 - 08.2021
Student Finanacial Aid Assistant
Saint Petersburg College
06.2010 - 06.2014
Bachelor of Arts - Psychology
Keiser University
Associate of Arts - General Studies
Saint Petersburg College