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Cassaundra Reyes

San Antonio,TX

Summary

Experienced professional educator with expertise in curriculum development and classroom management. Recognized for inspiring students and fostering collaborative learning environments. Adaptable team player with strong communication and organizational skills.

Overview

6
6
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Lead Teacher

Great Hearts Texas
07.2023 - Current
  • Experience in teaching 1st grade in Core Knowledge Curriculum (History and Science), Spalding (including OPR & WPR administering weekly phonogram and spelling assessments), Grammar, Literature and Math. Creating history, science, and Spalding lesson plans for grade level including quizzes and worksheets that coincide.
  • Inputting grades in PowerSchool, ELL/SPED/504 accommodations.
  • Attending weekly PD meetings, math meetings, and summer trainings.
  • Communicating with parents in person and email.
  • Attending school events like Meet the Teacher and Curriculum Night.
  • Administering BOY/MOY/EOY Benchmark tests and progress monitoring (mClass). Using data to put scholars in necessary reading groups based on needs. Lesson planning and providing reading skills for lowest groups based on data.
  • Writing beginning and end of year written evaluations with anecdotal evidence on each scholar’s character, participation, attitude, behavior, mastery of subject and skills in ELA (Spalding, Literature, Grammar) and Math (focusing on one area of growth and on one area of improvement). Along with progress reports for failing or almost failing students.

Lead Teacher

IDEA Public Schools
11.2020 - 06.2023
  • Level 4 Teacher (2 years)
  • Experience in teaching Pre-K-5th grade in AR (accelerated reader), Physical Education, Art, Science, RMSE Kinder program, RMTK (pre & regular), RMT1, RMT2, Decoding, Science, Eureka, Distar, 5th Grade Social Studies, and brief training in Wit and Wisdom.
  • Creating lesson plans, homework, digital lessons (PowerPoints), morning meetings (mood meter, engaging scholars in move this world), independent work games, behavioral trackers, lesson trackers, thermometer charts.
  • Inputting grades in PowerSchool, submitting data on DI Online, entering daily progress in reading goals, taking attendance, weekly special pops/ELL accommodations, RTI data, backwards planning. Implementing Habits of Discussion (use complete sentences, track the speaker, praise peers, build on) aggressive monitoring, behavior plans, teacher student game, celebrations.
  • Meeting yearly goals in reading, math, and AR. Attending weekly GTT (grade level) meetings, script practice, Summer Trainings, and weekly afterschool PD.
  • Communicating with parents in person, through planner, and on Remind/Class Dojo App.
  • Attending school events like Meet the Teacher, Curriculum Night, Report Card Night, Fall/Spring Festivals, EOY Ceremonies, and much more.
  • Established positive relationships with parents through regular communication regarding student progress, collaborating on strategies for academic success at home and school.

Pre-Kindergarten Co-Teacher

IDEA Public Schools
04.2019 - 11.2020
  • Experience in teaching reading, science, language, and math in person as well as virtually. Managing classroom as lead teacher for half a year (2019 PREK AM). Inputting grades, attendance, and communicating with parents.
  • Collaborated with lead teacher to design engaging lesson plans that aligned with state standards and school curriculum guidelines, ensuring consistent delivery of high-quality instruction.
  • Promoted a positive classroom culture by implementing effective behavior management techniques that encouraged self-regulation and mutual respect among students.

Education

Master's - Counseling And Guidance

Texas A&M University
San Antonio, TX
12.2012

Bachelors - Psychology

Texas A&M University
San Antonio, TX
05.2010

Associates - Psychology

Palo Alto College
San Antonio, TX
05.2007

Skills

  • Classroom management
  • Organization skills
  • Progress Monitoring
  • Parent-teacher communication
  • Group and individual instruction
  • Family engagement
  • Adapting to different learning styles
  • Organization and time management

Certification

Texas Reading Academies (HB 3)-Texas Education Agency, 2024

Timeline

Lead Teacher

Great Hearts Texas
07.2023 - Current

Lead Teacher

IDEA Public Schools
11.2020 - 06.2023

Pre-Kindergarten Co-Teacher

IDEA Public Schools
04.2019 - 11.2020

Master's - Counseling And Guidance

Texas A&M University

Bachelors - Psychology

Texas A&M University

Associates - Psychology

Palo Alto College

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