Cassandra Rohr
St. Augustine,FL
Summary
Experienced educator and distinguished scholar with 5 years of comprehensive expertise in tutoring, teaching, research, and curriculum building, eager to leverage my skills and knowledge as a tutor. With a passion for promoting literacy, critical thinking, pride-producing creativity, and technological literacy, I aim to facilitate an engaging environment that allows students to produce work with integrity and intent.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Advanced Placement Teacher
New York Department Of Education
Brooklyn, NY
09.2023 - 06.2024
- Lead teacher for 12th grade Advanced Placement Literature and Composition course at Juan Morel Campos School of the Arts
- Ensured alignment of curriculum with CollegeBoard's AP Lit and Comp exam standards through development and implementation of lesson plans and assessments.
- Encouraged critical thinking skills and problem solving strategies among students.
- Prepared and maintained classroom environments appropriate for student learning and physical, social and emotional development.
- Created meaningful projects that allowed students to apply their knowledge in real world situations.
- Utilized technology such as interactive whiteboards and online resources to enhance instruction.
- Participated in professional development workshops related to teaching methods or curriculum changes.
- Conducted student surveys to track progress and collect feedback Utilized student input and preferences to implement reflective teaching practices
- Organized parent conferences throughout the year to discuss student progress.
- Planned enriching field trips to enhance students' educational experiences beyond the conventional classroom
9th Grade English Language Arts Teacher
New York City's Department of Education
New York, NY
09.2023 - 06.2024
- Led instruction for 9th grade ELA General Education students at Juan Morel Campos School of the Arts.
- Managed, instructed, and assessed 75+ students across 4 classes: 3 ICT, 1 GENED
- Worked closely with colleagues and in push-in initiatives to help students with varying needs
- Increased student reading levels by 30% through engaging lessons.
- Successfully modified HMH curriculum to cater to the needs of 9th grade ELA students with IEPs and MLLs
- Managed grades utilizing JupiterGrades and GoogleClassroom for efficient communication and assignment management.
- Aided in comprehension for ELL students through intermediate Spanish proficiency.
- Implemented curriculum that aligned with NYS Common Core and Next Generation Learning Standards to adequately prepare students for state exams.
- Implemented GradeCam and iReady analysis to drive instructional enhancements and interventions.
- Worked alongside social workers and outreach programs to assist vulnerable students
- Established and sustained positive connections with students, colleagues, and administrators
7th and 8th Grade English Language Arts Teacher
New York City's Department of Education
Brooklyn, NY
09.2022 - 06.2023
- Led 7th and 8th grade ELA classes as the general education teacher at Juan Morel Campos School of the Arts.
- Managed, instructed, and assessed 150+ students annually across 5 classes: 2 ICT 7th grade, 2 ICT 8th grade, and 1 small group reading intervention course
- Executed evidence-based strategies to modify curriculum and implement targeted interventions.
- Designed holistic rubrics aligned with Outcome-Based Education
- Implemented successful classroom management techniques to foster a secure and fair educational atmosphere.
- Adjusted curriculum and implemented data-driven interventions to align with state standards
- Utilized Universal Design for Learning and culturally responsive frameworks, resulting in enhanced TTCs.
- Received effective scores from supervisors based on observation using Danielson's Framework Rubric.
- Mastered holistic rubric building and grading that adhered to Outcome-Based Education (OBE)
- Developed and implemented effective classroom management strategies to foster a conducive and inclusive learning environment, ensuring minimal distractions for optimal student engagement and achievement
- Implemented regular check-ins with students to track their development and collect valuable insights
Student Teaching
New York City's Department of Education
New York, NY
01.2022 - 05.2022
- Successfully fulfilled responsibilities during student teaching at Williamsburg Highschool of Architecture and Design.
- Delivered instruction to four 12th-grade ICT ELA classes and provided guidance for one advanced placement ELA class at the same grade level
- Executed diverse projects showcasing students' creative abilities
- Collected youth participatory action research (PAR) data through student work and testimonies.
Student Teaching
New York City Department of Education
New York, NY
09.2021 - 12.2021
- Student taught at Lower Manhattan Arts Academy
- Co-taught 11th and 12th grade ICT ELA classes
- Collaborated with colleagues to enhance classroom management, curriculum, and IEPs
- Assisted in instructing a challenging 12th grade ELA AP course
- Held daily tutoring sessions for student support and advancement.
Student Teaching
New York City's Department of Education
New York, NY
02.2021 - 05.2021
- Executed student teaching responsibilities at Hunter's Point Community Middle School
- Provided assistance and guidance in remote instruction delivery for three 8th grade ELA classes
- Mastered classroom Zoom instruction and Google Classroom.
College Tutor
The City University of New York
New York, NY
01.2018 - 12.2018
- Provided tutoring services for English 101 and 201 courses at the Learning Research Center, Borough of Manhattan Community College
- Delivered individual and small group instruction on English grammar, essay composition, and literary analysis.
- Provided editing services for APA and MLA format styles.
- Conducted weekly review sessions for students prior to their exams.
- Developed practice tests and quizzes that simulated real exam questions in order to prepare the students better.
- Engaged students during lectures by asking relevant questions related to the topic being discussed.
- Organized group tutoring sessions for multiple students at once.
- Explained complex concepts in simpler terms that were easier for the student to understand.
- Maintained records of progress for each student to measure academic growth.
- Motivated struggling learners by providing positive reinforcement when they achieved success.
Journalist
Resource Magazine
Brooklyn, NY
01.2017 - 06.2018
- Accomplished various roles such as journalist, prop stylist, editor, and interviewer during my tenure at Resource Magazine for two years.
- Compiled research material into an organized format appropriate for the publication medium.
- Conducted interviews with prominent companies like Milk Studios and National Geographic to gather data for news articles.
- My articles saw print at the newsstand in our Fall 2017 and Spring 2017 issues.
- Photographed images to accompany articles in print or online publications.
- Researched and wrote stories on a variety of topics, such as beauty, food, photography, content-creators, and technology.
- Collaborated with editors to create headlines that accurately reflect the story content.
- Proofread articles prior to submission for errors in grammar or syntax.
- Assisted other journalists in researching complex topics or locating hard-to-find sources.
- Analyzed data from surveys and polls to identify trends or patterns related to specific topics.
- Edited copy written by other journalists to ensure accuracy and clarity.
- Generated ideas for feature stories that would be compelling to readership audiences.
Education
Master of Arts in Teaching - English Education Grades 7-12
New York University's Steinhardt School of Culture, Education, And Human Development
05.2022
Bachelor of Arts - English Literature
New York University's College of Arts And Science
05.2021
Skills
- Verbal and Written Communication
- All Google Applications
- Data Analysis
- Project Management
- Interpersonal Relationships
- Multidisciplinary Artist
- Curriculum Development
- Analytical Problem Solving
Certification
English Language Arts Grades 7th-12th Initial Certification New York City and New York State
Awards and Achievements
- Recipient of NYU's Steinhardt's Teaching and Learning Distinguished Scholar Award (2022)
- Recipient of NYU's Steinhardt's Scholarship (2021-2022)
- Recipient of NYU's Founder's Day Award (2021)
- Recipient of NYU's College of Arts and Science Scholarship (2020-2021)
- Recipient of NYU's Prestigious Gardiner Scholarship Under the Auspices of CCTOP (2019-2021)
Volunteer Experience
- NYU Master's course on Youth Participatory Action Research, 2023, Guest panelist speaker, Presented scholarly research on the effects of multimodal instruction in the ELA classroom
- Typist for Tyrese (Ty) Alleyne-Davis, 2019-Present, Editor and assistant writer, typist, literary consultant, partner, and editor for an upcoming novel by Mr. Alleyne-Davis, a person with cerebral palsy
- Black Lives Matter, Summer 2021, Organizer/Coordinator, Organized/Coordinated a fundraiser pop-up shop
- Independent Vintage Stoop Sale, Summer 2020, Organizer, Independently run vintage stoop sale raised over $2,000 for three different Black charities
- BMCC's Volunteer Program P.L.U.S. (Student Partners Lending Universal Support), 2017-2018, Member, Volunteered and canvased on and off-campus for various relief funds, and assisted offices and fellow students
- BMCC's PEP (Personal Enrichment Program), 2017-2018, Member, Coached students at risk of failing courses in workshops to help increase their overall academic performance
- Good Earth Farm Equestrian Summer Camp for Differently Abled Children, Summer 2013, Volunteer, Led trail rides and instructed riding and tacking lessons
Languages
English
Full Professional
Spanish
Limited
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Advanced Placement Teacher
New York Department Of Education
09.2023 - 06.2024
9th Grade English Language Arts Teacher
New York City's Department of Education
09.2023 - 06.2024
7th and 8th Grade English Language Arts Teacher
New York City's Department of Education
09.2022 - 06.2023
Student Teaching
New York City's Department of Education
01.2022 - 05.2022
Student Teaching
New York City Department of Education
09.2021 - 12.2021
Student Teaching
New York City's Department of Education
02.2021 - 05.2021
College Tutor
The City University of New York
01.2018 - 12.2018
Journalist
Resource Magazine
01.2017 - 06.2018
Master of Arts in Teaching - English Education Grades 7-12
New York University's Steinhardt School of Culture, Education, And Human Development
Bachelor of Arts - English Literature
New York University's College of Arts And Science
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