Cassandra Porch
Detroit,MI
Summary
Dynamic educator with a proven track record at Detroit Leadership Academy, excelling in lesson planning and classroom management. Skilled in special education support and fostering positive relationships, I effectively promote student engagement and development. My strong communication and conflict resolution abilities ensure a safe, inclusive learning environment for all children.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Summer School Teacher
Service Learning District
Oak Park , MI
06.2025 - Current
- Adapted teaching methods to accommodate diverse learning styles in classroom settings.
- Maintained safe and secure learning environment for all students.
- Encouraged positive classroom behavior through effective discipline strategies.
- Monitored student progress and provided constructive feedback on assignments.
Paraprofessional
Elite Staffing Services
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
Preschool Associate Teacher
Detroit Leadership Academy
08.2022 - Current
- 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
Director of Operations/Manager/DCW
Mentors of Michigan
01.2020 - 03.2022
- Oversaw and mentored direct care staff, ensuring compliance with policies, regulations, and best practices.
Youth Coach
VISTA MARIA
03.2019 - 11.2019
- Monitored behavior and interactions of youth in shelter.
- Managed transportation logistics for youth excursions.
- Partnered with treatment team.
- Managed client admissions and departures.
- Documented daily shelter activities.
Shift Lead/Manager/DCW
My Beloved Group Home
03.2015 - 02.2019
- Trained direct care staff, maintaining adherence to established guidelines and standards.
- Designed personalized care plans addressing complex medical and behavioral challenges of residents.
- Managed payroll to ensure accurate and timely compensation.
- 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.
- Acted as main liaison for families, resolving issues and sharing updates on resident care.
Education
Diploma -
Murray Wright High School
Detroit, MI06.2000
Skills
Lesson planning and classroom management
- Child development and assessment
- Special education support
- Classroom safety practices
- Student support
- Experience with children and disabilities
- Behavioral intervention strategies
- Conflict resolution skills
- Effective communication and collaboration
- Team building and positive reinforcement
- Parent-teacher engagement
Certification
- Child Development Associate Certification
- CPR Certification
- Driver's License
- July 2021 to December 2025
- CPR/First Aid
- August 2020 to August 2022
Personal Information
Timeline
Summer School Teacher
Service Learning District
06.2025 - Current
Paraprofessional
Elite Staffing Services
04.2025 - Current
Preschool Associate Teacher
Detroit Leadership Academy
08.2022 - Current
Director of Operations/Manager/DCW
Mentors of Michigan
01.2020 - 03.2022
Youth Coach
VISTA MARIA
03.2019 - 11.2019
Shift Lead/Manager/DCW
My Beloved Group Home
03.2015 - 02.2019
Diploma -
Murray Wright High School
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