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Cassandra Sherwood

Wake Forest,NC

Summary

Motivated professional with a background in English and mathematics, who is a personable team player with exceptional customer service abilities. Fast learner and committed to continuous, self-directed learning.

Overview

12
12
years of professional experience

Work History

Receptionist

Motion Dynamics Chiropractic
2017.04 - 2017.09
  • Greeted incoming visitors and customers professionally and provided friendly, knowledgeable assistance.
  • Confirmed appointments and communicated with clients.
  • Kept reception area clean and neat to give visitors positive first impression.
  • Answered phone promptly and directed incoming calls to correct offices.

7th and 8th Grade Language Arts Teacher

Westerville City Schools
2012.08 - 2016.07
  • Utilized multimedia strategies and technology to convey information in fresh and interesting ways.
  • Led interesting and diverse group activities to engage students in course material.
  • Encouraged independent thought, good judgment and expression of original ideas.
  • Cultivated relationships with parents for complete support network.
  • Evaluated academic skills of each student through verbal assessments, graded assignments and standardized tests.
  • Prepared and implemented lesson plans covering required course topics.
  • Completed in-service and additional training to maintain professional growth.
  • Implemented differentiated instruction to meet needs of diverse learners.
  • Communicated with parents and guardians regarding student progress and behavioral issues.

Substitute Teacher

Westerville City Schools
2011.01 - 2012.06
  • Followed classroom plans left by class teacher to continue student education and reinforce core concepts.
  • Upheld classroom routines to support student environments and maintain consistent schedules.
  • Kept students on-task with proactive behavior modification and positive reinforcement strategies.
  • Repeatedly requested as substitute teacher by teachers based on excellent past referrals and trusted performance.

Ohio Achievement Brush-Up Teacher

Westerville City Schools
2012.02 - 2012.04
  • Created testing strategy lessons based on former test and past scores of areas where students did not perform well.


  • Introduced new approaches to the state assessment.

Long-Term 6th Grade Language Arts Substitute

Westerville City Schools
2011.03 - 2011.05
  • Followed classroom plans left by class teacher to continue student education and reinforce core concepts.
  • Designed lessons based on the Ohio Academic Content Standards with the layout of themed units left by the main teacher.
  • Repeatedly requested as substitute teacher by teachers based on excellent past referrals and trusted performance.
  • Maintained day-to-day classroom management and discipline to promote learning initiatives.
  • Took over class for regular classroom teacher, managing assignments, student needs, and recordkeeping.
  • Communicated with parents regarding lesson plans and upcoming activities and provided feedback on student performance.
  • Adapted lesson plans and student activities to meet needs of students with special learning needs.
  • Attended meetings for staff and students, along with Individual Education Plan (IEP).

Administrator Assistant

Enchanted Care Learning Center
2010.06 - 2010.08
  • Performed routine clerical tasks by scanning, filing and copying documents.
  • Screened phone calls to take messages and route calls to appropriate personnel.
  • Organized schedule of employees.
  • Calculated hours for payroll.
  • Planned and prepared for field trips.

Substitute and Teacher's Assistant

Enchanted Care Learning Center
2005.12 - 2010.05
  • Maintained smooth classroom operations by assisting teachers with any administrative, instructional or student support need.
  • Assisted students with personal hygiene needs such as hand washing and toileting.
  • Promoted student progress by assisting with assignments and special projects.
  • Helped prepare classrooms by setting up activity stations, writing on bulletin boards and distributing materials.
  • Monitored students during transitional and non-class times such as lunch periods and recess.

Education

Bachelor of Science - Middle Childhood Education

Bowling Green State University
Bowling Green, OH
05.2005

Skills

  • Scheduling
  • Clerical Support
  • File Management
  • Data Entry
  • Grading Proficiency
  • Curriculum Implementation
  • Compliance
  • Problem-Solving Skills
  • Knowledgeable About Google Drive Applications

Timeline

Receptionist

Motion Dynamics Chiropractic
2017.04 - 2017.09

7th and 8th Grade Language Arts Teacher

Westerville City Schools
2012.08 - 2016.07

Ohio Achievement Brush-Up Teacher

Westerville City Schools
2012.02 - 2012.04

Long-Term 6th Grade Language Arts Substitute

Westerville City Schools
2011.03 - 2011.05

Substitute Teacher

Westerville City Schools
2011.01 - 2012.06

Administrator Assistant

Enchanted Care Learning Center
2010.06 - 2010.08

Substitute and Teacher's Assistant

Enchanted Care Learning Center
2005.12 - 2010.05

Bachelor of Science - Middle Childhood Education

Bowling Green State University
Cassandra Sherwood