Cassie Anderson
Remsen,USA
Summary
Skilled, caring educator with strong expertise in special education. Proficient in employing effective instructional strategies, and fostering inclusive classroom environments. Known for collaboration, adaptability, and delivering measurable results. Skilled in behavior management, individualized education plans, and student advocacy, bringing reliability and flexibility to role.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Special Education Teacher 6:1:1 Grade K-4
Jefferson-Lewis BOCES
09.2023 - Current
- Developed IEPs tailored to individual student needs, ensuring their academic success and personal growth.
- Created and managed IEPs to define student learning objectives and educational strategies, in addition to applying instructional knowledge and methods to support goals.
- Promoted a positive learning environment through the use of differentiated instruction and individualized support for diverse learners.
- Modified general education curriculum for special-needs students using various instructional techniques and technologies.
- Fostered strong relationships with parents and guardians, maintaining open lines of communication to ensure student progress.
- Improved student behavior management by implementing consistent routines, clear expectations, and positive reinforcement strategies.
Special Education Teacher 8:1:1 grade 3-5
Jefferson-Lewis County BOCES
01.2018 - 06.2023
- Implement classroom management plan to motivate students
- Differentiate instruction to reach all learners
- Provide access to the Common Core Curriculum with modifications and accommodations
- Collaborate with service providers, general education teachers, CSE Chairperson
- Create and implement IEPs / attend CSE meetings
- Participated in ongoing professional development opportunities focused on evidence-based practices in special education teaching methodologies.
- Taught students across multiple classifications and degrees of special needs.
Special Education Teacher 6:1:1 grade 8-12
The House of the Good Shepherd
06.2008 - 12.2017
- Utilize classroom management and teaching approaches for high-needs, emotionally disturbed, traumatized, difficult to manage adolescence
- Differentiate instruction through lecture, visual demonstration, group work, and hands on activities
- Collaborate with and supervise teacher assistants
- Collaborate with a variety of specialists and core curriculum teachers to implement cross-curricular assignments
Teaching Assistant 6:1:2 grade 4-6
The House of the Good Shepherd
08.2007 - 06.2008
- Assist teacher with classroom management
- De-escalation and restraint of students in crisis
- Supervision of students
Education
Master of Science in Education - Special Education 1-6
SUNY New Paltz
New Paltz, NY01.2010
Bachelor of Science - Childhood Education 1-6
SUNY Oneonta
Oneonta, NY01.2007
Associate in Science - Liberal Arts and Sciences
Mohawk Valley Community College
Utica, NY01.2005
Skills
- Manage classroom for diverse populations
- Motivate students
- Interactive teaching/learning with the use of Smart Notebook Technologies
- Collaborate with core curriculum teachers
- Work with special-needs students
- Create a positive learning environment
- Small group instruction
- Differentiated instruction
- Classroom management
Accomplishments
- Collaborated with team of three in the development of Renaissance STAR Assessment guide book.
- CPI trained in nonviolent crisis intervention.
- Supervised team of four staff members.
Certification
- Professional Certification , Childhood Education 1-6, NY, 09/01/12
- Professional Certification , Children with Disabilities 1-6, NY, 02/01/12
- Professional Certification, Students with Disabilities (All Grades), NY, 07/28/2023
Affiliations
- National Education Association (NEA), Current
Timeline
Special Education Teacher 6:1:1 Grade K-4
Jefferson-Lewis BOCES
09.2023 - Current
Special Education Teacher 8:1:1 grade 3-5
Jefferson-Lewis County BOCES
01.2018 - 06.2023
Special Education Teacher 6:1:1 grade 8-12
The House of the Good Shepherd
06.2008 - 12.2017
Teaching Assistant 6:1:2 grade 4-6
The House of the Good Shepherd
08.2007 - 06.2008
Bachelor of Science - Childhood Education 1-6
SUNY Oneonta
Associate in Science - Liberal Arts and Sciences
Mohawk Valley Community College
- Professional Certification , Childhood Education 1-6, NY, 09/01/12
- Professional Certification , Children with Disabilities 1-6, NY, 02/01/12
- Professional Certification, Students with Disabilities (All Grades), NY, 07/28/2023
Master of Science in Education - Special Education 1-6
SUNY New Paltz
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