Cassandra Riemer

Work History

L.E.I. Behavioral Services

10.2014 - Current

Documented client progress in confidential files.
Provided clients with recommendations to community resources.
Encouraged clients to express feelings and discuss what was happening in day-to-day life in order to help each person develop insight into personal experiences and relationships
Performed client assessments and developed treatment plans.
Displayed sensitivity to cultural and linguistic needs of clients and families served.
Observed and monitored client behavior and responses to treatment.
Guided clients in effective therapeutic exercises integrated from Cognitive Behavior Therapy and Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT).
Skilled at working independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
Self-motivated, with a strong sense of personal responsibility.

Board Of Education

08.2008 - 06.2010

Built positive relationships with parents to involve families in educational process.
Planned lessons according to district standards to cover requirements and prepare for standardized tests.
Helped students develop self-esteem and life skills by fostering healthy conflict-resolution, critical thinking, and communication.
Implemented classroom management improvements to enhance class morale and engagement.
Taught students subject-specific material, learning strategies, and social skills.

Kilmer Elementary, Chicago Public Schools

08.2001 - 06.2008

Worked with other staff members and determined instructional goals, objectives and methods according to district requirements.
Cooperated with special education teachers, nurses, counselors and administrators to modify curricula for special population students.
Established and maintained professional relationships and open communication with parents, students, colleagues and community members.
Created positive, achievement-oriented and structured learning environment to help students achieve at high levels.
Communicated openly with parents and guardians to keep everyone informed of students' progress and quickly implement improvement plans for struggling pupils.
Communicated realistic and consistent expectations for student behavior and employed fair strategies to resolve problems.
Implemented district-mandated curriculum for sixth grade instruction and prepared lesson plans to meet teaching goals.
Prepared students for yearly assessment tests by covering required materials.
Modeled learning-focused, enthusiastic mindset to students to promote positive view of education and learning.
Implemented differentiated instruction to meet needs of diverse learners.
Utilized group and hands-on learning experiences for proficient teacher evaluation score.
Planned and supervised class projects, field trips and visits by guest speakers.

Northeastern Illinois University

08.1988 - 05.2001

Assisted senior leadership in managing all aspects of operations.
Set aggressive targets for employees to drive company success and strengthen motivation.
Prioritized tasks and allocated resources appropriately to keep teams focused and productive.
Controlled resources and assets for department activities to comply with university standards.
Maintained student satisfaction with forward-thinking strategies focused on addressing student needs and resolving concerns.
Responded to student requests for workshops, services, and information to improve their chances of success.
Served as rape and incest counselor for female students.
Participated in recruitment events for returning adult students.
Maintained customer satisfaction with forward-thinking strategies focused on addressing customer needs and resolving concerns.
Offered advice and assistance to returning and female students, paying attention to their special needs and Challenges.