CASSANDRA JACKSON
Everett,WA
Summary
Results-driven Educator with over 15 years in K–12 public schools. Holds a Master's in Education/Special Education and an Ed.S. in Educational Leadership. Designs and delivers competency-based instruction that enhances student achievement. Facilitates adult professional learning, co-teaches with partners, and leads multidisciplinary teams. Expertise includes culturally responsive pedagogy, Universal Design for Learning, inclusive practices, and data-informed program evaluation.
Overview
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1
Certification
17
17
years of professional experience
Work History
Equity-Focused Inclusion & Resource Programming Educator
Edmonds School Districts
07.2025 - Current
- Led school and program initiatives across multiple districts, emphasizing equity and measurable outcomes.
- Developed and implemented educational programs aligned with district goals to enhance student engagement.
- Created culturally responsive learning content and built engagement strategies that elevated participation and skill acquisition for students, staff, and families.
- Created culturally responsive learning content and engagement strategies that increased participation and skill acquisition among students, staff, and families.
- Facilitated adult learning and professional development, demonstrating leadership and personal ownership in achieving strategic goals.
- Built cross-functional partnerships with school leaders, nonprofits, and community organizations to expand program reach and visibility, including school resource nights and educational fairs.
- Designed and implemented impact dashboards to track outcomes and inform strategic planning and public reporting.
- Delivered standards-aligned instruction tailored to diverse student learning needs
- Assessed student progress using formative and summative evaluation methods
Independent Educational Consulting & Advocate
Self-Employed With Active LLC in Washington State
08.2022 - 07.2025
- Advised families and districts on special education rights, IDEA/Section 504 compliance, and inclusive programming, enhancing student access to appropriate educational resources.
- Advised clients on Washington State legal issues, case strategy, and risk exposure.
- Drafted and reviewed contracts, pleadings, motions, and demand letters for accuracy and compliance.
- Conducted legal research on statutes, regulations, and case law to support client matters.
Assistant Principal
Marysville School District
07.2022 - 06.2023
- Directed district-aligned training and staff development initiatives focused on the district's strategic plan, strengthening instructional capacity across campuses.
- Facilitated Professional Learning Communities and multidisciplinary teams to enhance collaboration and support for the Special Services Team.
- Supported daily campus operations, ensuring consistent student supervision and safe school environment.
- Coordinated student discipline procedures, documenting incidents and applying restorative behavior interventions.
- Advised on federal and state compliance while providing support to staff, students, and families to foster a compliant and inclusive educational environment.
- Monitored attendance trends and followed up with families to improve student engagement.
- Assisted with staff scheduling, coverage planning, and smooth daily building operations.
- Responded to safety concerns, coordinated crisis procedures, and supported emergency preparedness efforts.
- Performed classroom evaluations to assess teacher strategies and effectiveness.
- Supervised and evaluated teaching and support staff through instructional leadership and professional development.
- Created presentation materials and evaluation plans to ensure programming aligned with organizational values and effectively met stakeholder needs.
- Mentored new teachers in navigating their roles within the school system effectively.
- Managed budget allocations for academic programs, ensuring responsible use of resources for maximum educational impact.
Biology Co-Teacher/Summer Coordinator & Principal
Northshore School District
08.2019 - 06.2022
- Coordinated and led large-scale recovery education programs with 1000+ participants, including students, facilities, food planning, staff hiring and training, transportation, campus safety, and materials.
- Co-led planning and delivery of the first large-scale compensatory special education services for Washington State in response to the COVID-19 crisis.
- Managed volunteers by developing onboarding and recognition plans and creating daily-update communication protocols.
- Tracked program delivery and impact metrics, ensuring compliance with funding and reporting requirements for senior-level directors.
- Reinforced instruction through small-group support, guided practice, and individualized feedback.
- Adapted instructional materials to meet varied learning needs and classroom accommodations.
- Collaborated with the teacher team to plan lessons, manage behavior, and support engagement.
- Fostered students' critical thinking skills through problem-solving activities and real-world applications of classroom concepts.
- Used data-driven decision-making to inform instructional strategies and improve overall student achievement in the classroom.
- Strengthened parent-teacher collaboration by maintaining open communication and holding regular meetings to discuss student progress.
- Improved students' analytical skills by introducing state-of-the-art computer program technologies.
Physical Science/Algebra I Inclusion and Resource
Cabot and Bryant School Districts
08.2009 - 06.2019
- Co-taught in inclusive settings, designing and differentiating lessons for diverse learners and coordinating with general education teachers, specialists, and families.
- Co-taught in inclusive settings, designed and differentiated lessons for diverse learners, and coordinated with general education teachers, specialists, and families to enhance student engagement and success.
- Implemented Universal Design for Learning (UDL) and tailored individualized accommodations aligned with IDEA and Section 504 to promote equitable access to education.
- Monitored student progress and adjusted practices to close skill gaps while mentoring and supporting colleagues in inclusive instructional practices, fostering a collaborative learning environment.
Education
MA - Interdisciplinary Studies
Texas Tech University
Lubbock, TX08-2027
Ed.S. - Educational Leadership
Arkansas State University
Jonesboro05-2020
M.S. - Education/Special Education
Arkansas State University
Jonesboro, ARB.S. - Early Childhood/Special Education
Arkansas State University
Jonesboro, ARMaster of Arts - Organizational Leadership
Eastern Washington University
Cheney, WASkills
- Teacher preparation design
- K–12 education experience
- Professional development facilitation
- School leadership roles
- Equity program development
- Program evaluation
- Technology communication skills
- Learning management systems
- Data reporting tools
- Special education
- Leadership development
- Student records management
Productivity & Collaboration: Google Workspace, Microsoft Office, Zoom, Slack, Canva
Certification
Principal Certification, K–12 Special Education Instructional Specialist, Early Childhood Education Certification
Timeline
Equity-Focused Inclusion & Resource Programming Educator
Edmonds School Districts
07.2025 - Current
Independent Educational Consulting & Advocate
Self-Employed With Active LLC in Washington State
08.2022 - 07.2025
Assistant Principal
Marysville School District
07.2022 - 06.2023
Biology Co-Teacher/Summer Coordinator & Principal
Northshore School District
08.2019 - 06.2022
Physical Science/Algebra I Inclusion and Resource
Cabot and Bryant School Districts
08.2009 - 06.2019
MA - Interdisciplinary Studies
Texas Tech University
Ed.S. - Educational Leadership
Arkansas State University
M.S. - Education/Special Education
Arkansas State University
B.S. - Early Childhood/Special Education
Arkansas State University
Master of Arts - Organizational Leadership
Eastern Washington University
Personal Information
Availability: Willing to Travel/Relocate | Open to Remote