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Cassandra Porch

Redford,MI

Summary

Management professional with focus on strategic leadership and operational efficiency. Known for driving impactful initiatives and fostering collaborative work environment. Reliable team player with strong adaptability to changing business needs and priorities.

Overview

10
10
years of professional experience

Work History

Paraprofessional

Elite Staffing Services
Southfield, MI
04.2025 - Current
  • Provided one-on-one support to students with special needs, including behavioral, academic, and emotional support
  • Supported students during independent work time, offering guidance and clarification as needed
  • Demonstrated patience and empathy when working with students who faced challenges or difficulties
  • Promoted positive social interactions among peers through modeling appropriate behaviors

Director of Operations/Manager/DCW

Mentors of Michigan
Troy, MI
05.2020 - 07.2024

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  • Supervised and trained direct care staff, ensuring adherence to all policies, regulations, and best practices.
  • Developed and implemented individualized care plans for residents with complex behavioral and medical needs.
  • Coordinated schedules, managed payroll, and facilitated ongoing staff development to promote high performance.
  • Conducted regular assessments of residents’ needs, working closely with medical professionals, families, and interdisciplinary teams.
  • Oversaw medication administration, documentation, and compliance with state and federal regulations.
  • Responded promptly to incidents or emergencies, using de-escalation techniques and ensuring resident safety.
  • Fostered a positive, respectful, and inclusive environment for residents and staff.
  • Managed budgeting, resource allocation, and supply inventory for efficient group home operations.
  • Served as primary contact for families, addressing concerns and providing updates on resident care and progress.
  • Managed an average of 30 calls a day from families, physicians, staff, and service providers to ensure timely communication and issue resolution.

Preschool Associate Teacher

Detroit Leadership Academy
Detroit, MI
08.2022 - 02.2024
  • Establish and enforce rules of behavior for children in their classrooms
  • Provide basic needs for children
  • Provide tools and resources for children to use and explore during learning and play activities
  • Adapt teaching methods and materials to meet the interests and learning styles of children
  • Develop and maintain positive relationships with children and parents
  • Manage classroom activities including lessons, play, breaks and meals
  • Track children’s progress and report to parents
  • Maintain a clean and tidy classroom
  • Help children reach developmental milestones
  • Collaborate with others to implement lesson plans
  • Encourage children to interact with each other to develop social skills
  • Provide appropriate supervision for children at all times
  • Maintain inventory system for classroom materials and supplies
  • Facilitate various activities for children including songs, games and storytelling
  • Adhere to health/safety and sanitation procedures

Youth Coach

VISTA MARIA
Dearborn, MI
03.2019 - 11.2019
  • Provided direct supervision, observation to youth in shelter
  • Mentored youth to develop life skills and enhance personal growth.
  • Advocated for youth needs within organizational initiatives, driving policy improvements for better outcomes.
  • Motivated youths to excel academically by providing study tips, time management strategies, and ongoing encouragement.
  • Fostered a safe and supportive environment for personal growth, encouraging self-reflection and goal-setting among participants.

Shift Lead/Manager/DCW

My Beloved Group Home
Southfield, MI
03.2015 - 02.2019
  • Supervised and trained direct care staff, ensuring adherence to all policies, regulations, and best practices.
  • Developed and implemented individualized care plans for residents with complex behavioral and medical needs.
  • Coordinated schedules, managed payroll, and facilitated ongoing staff development to promote high performance.
  • Conducted regular assessments of residents’ needs, working closely with medical professionals, families, and interdisciplinary teams.
  • Oversaw medication administration, documentation, and compliance with state and federal regulations.
  • Responded promptly to incidents or emergencies, using de-escalation techniques and ensuring resident safety.
  • Fostered a positive, respectful, and inclusive environment for residents and staff.
  • Managed budgeting, resource allocation, and supply inventory for efficient group home operations.
  • Served as primary contact for families, addressing concerns and providing updates on resident care and progress.

Production Worker

FCA Group LLC
Highland Park, MI
01.2016 - 08.2016
  • Excellent understanding of the importance of teamwork needed on an assembly line
  • Special attention to detail
  • Ability to focus on the job at hand
  • Mechanical skills needed to find and repair
  • Experience with assembly line production of very small and large items
  • Hand-eye coordination needed for assembly of small parts
  • Ability to communicate with others to ensure proper flow of the line
  • Professional demeanor and work ethic leading to advancement within a company

Support Service Technician

Independent Opportunities of Michigan
Utica, MI
03.2015 - 08.2015
  • Assist consumers with day to day living & care

Education

High School Diploma -

Murray Wright High School
Detroit, MI
06.2000

Skills

  • Decision-making
  • Strategic planning
  • Time management
  • Safety procedures
  • Employee training
  • Documentation and reporting
  • Policy implementation
  • Budget management
  • Staff recruitment
  • Staff management
  • Team leadership
  • Operations management
  • Schedule management
  • Employee motivation
  • Staff development

Timeline

Paraprofessional

Elite Staffing Services
04.2025 - Current

Preschool Associate Teacher

Detroit Leadership Academy
08.2022 - 02.2024

Director of Operations/Manager/DCW

Mentors of Michigan
05.2020 - 07.2024

Youth Coach

VISTA MARIA
03.2019 - 11.2019

Production Worker

FCA Group LLC
01.2016 - 08.2016

Shift Lead/Manager/DCW

My Beloved Group Home
03.2015 - 02.2019

Support Service Technician

Independent Opportunities of Michigan
03.2015 - 08.2015

High School Diploma -

Murray Wright High School