Cassandra Smith
Greenwood,SC
Summary
Highly-motivated employee with desire to take on new challenges. Strong worth ethic, adaptability and exceptional interpersonal skills. Adept at working effectively unsupervised and quickly mastering new skills.
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
Work History
High School Biology Teacher
Greenwood 50 School District
Greenwood , SC
12.2016 - Current
- Developed and implemented a variety of instructional strategies to engage students in the learning process.
- Created lesson plans that correlated with state standards and district curriculum guidelines.
- Assessed student performance through quizzes, tests, projects, lab reports and other activities.
- Collaborated with colleagues to design an interdisciplinary unit integrating biology with other sciences such as chemistry or physics.
- Conducted laboratory experiments to demonstrate scientific concepts in biology.
- Utilized technology such as video clips, online resources, interactive whiteboards and computer simulations in teaching biology topics.
- Adapted teaching methods and instructional strategies to promote learning in students of differing skill levels.
- Managed consistent, learning-focused classroom environments by establishing and communicating clear objectives for students.
Education Specialist
YMCA Head Start
Aiken, SC
04.2016 - 12.2016
- Assisted teachers in the implementation of Individual Education Plans.
- Monitored student progress and provided feedback to parents, teachers, and other stakeholders.
- Conducted assessments to determine appropriate instructional strategies for each student.
- Created lesson plans based on curriculum standards and objectives.
- Assisted teachers in developing behavior management plans for students exhibiting challenging behaviors.
- Maintained accurate records of student performance and progress data.
Program Director
Twin Dragons Martial Arts & Fitness
Aiken , South Carolina
06.2005 - 06.2015
- Conducted needs assessments and developed program objectives.
- Managed budgeting processes, including creating forecasts and tracking expenses.
- Developed strategic plans to ensure successful program operations.
- Collaborated with external partners to leverage resources for the program's success.
- Recruited, hired, trained, supervised, coached, evaluated, and disciplined personnel.
- Developed strategies to increase public awareness of the organization's services.
- Supported marketing efforts by providing content for promotional materials.
- Maintained communication with clients throughout their involvement in the program.
- Negotiated contracts with vendors as needed for supplies or services related to the program.
Education
Master of Arts - Education
University of South Carolina - Columbia
Columbia, SC05-2021
Bachelor of Science - Biology
USC Aiken
Aiken, SC05-1995
Skills
- Content expertise
- Organization
- Collaborative learning
- Project-based learning
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
High School Biology Teacher
Greenwood 50 School District
12.2016 - Current
Education Specialist
YMCA Head Start
04.2016 - 12.2016
Program Director
Twin Dragons Martial Arts & Fitness
06.2005 - 06.2015
Master of Arts - Education
University of South Carolina - Columbia
Bachelor of Science - Biology
USC Aiken
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