Cassie Gigstead
Sturgeon Bay
Summary
Dynamic educator with a proven track record at Sturgeon Bay School District, adept at fostering student involvement, working effectively as a team member and emotional guidance. Skilled in effective classroom management and cooperative educational practices, I empower diverse learners through tailored instruction and strong relationships, enhancing engagement and promoting self-advocacy for improved academic outcomes.
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
Work History
High School Special Education Teacher
Sturgeon Bay School District
09.2022 - Current
- Promoted a culture of inclusion by adapting lessons for diverse learners, ensuring equal access to educational opportunities for all students.
- Increased parent engagement through regular communication, building strong relationships and fostering a supportive learning environment at home.
- Supported social-emotional growth by incorporating SEL activities into daily routines, fostering a positive classroom climate conducive to learning while cultivating connections and strong student rapport to foster classroom engagement, in addition to recording student progress to inform parents and school administration.
- Improved student comprehension by collaborating with colleagues to implement differentiated instruction strategies tailored to individual learning needs in the regular educational classroom setting.
- Empowered students with self-advocacy skills through targeted lessons on communication, problem-solving, and goal-setting techniques.
- Evaluated student progress using formative assessments, maintained accurate and complete student records to prepare reports on students and activities thus adjusting instructional strategies as needed to maximize learning outcomes.
- Led IEP development and implementation, collaborating with multidisciplinary teams to provide appropriate accommodations and modifications for special education students.
Photographer
Self
01.2010 - Current
- Fostered creative environments during shoots, making subjects feel comfortable and natural, which improved photo quality while collaborating with other photographers, stylists and videographers for corporate events, fashion shoots, weddings and family sessions.
- Provided exceptional customer service throughout the entire process from initial consultation to delivery of final products showing strong communication skills and professionalism.
- Edited, toned, captioned, and uploaded photographs for publication and Delivered high-quality images under tight deadlines, demonstrating strong time management skills.
- Conducted detailed pre-shoot consultations to understand client needs, leading to highly personalized and satisfactory outcomes which led to high rate of repeat business.
Paraeducator, Special Education
Sturgeon Bay School District
09.2016 - 05.2022
- Assisted teachers in adapting lesson plans and materials, ensuring accessibility for all students while understanding teacher's routine in order to provide classroom coverage and oversee class in absence of instructor.
- Delivered personalized educational, behavioral, and emotional support to individual students while promoting self-advocacy skills by teaching students how to express their needs effectively in order to enable positive learning outcomes.
- Participated in professional development opportunities focused on new strategies for supporting special education learners successfully in the classroom.
- Co-taught lessons with general education teachers, integrating modifications for special education students seamlessly into the curriculum while also Communicated with teachers and other district personnel to assist in evaluating progress and implementing IEP objectives.
- Contributed to a positive school culture by participating in staff meetings, committees, and volunteering at extracurricular activities that supported students'' growth and development.
- Provided individualized reading, writing and math instruction to support student development.
Store Manager
Lang Companies
03.2005 - 12.2010
- Managed daily operations to ensure smooth functioning of the store, maintaining a clean, safe environment for customers and employees.
- Addressed customer complaints promptly and professionally, resolving issues to maintain positive relationships with clientele.
- Managed inventory control, cash control, and store opening and closing procedures while setting effective store schedules based on forecasted customer levels and employee availability.
- Improved store layout through frequent sales floor visual changes for better customer flow and product visibility, leading to increase in average purchase size.
- Maintained proper product levels and inventory controls for merchandise and organized backroom to facilitate effective ordering and stock rotation.
- Hired and mentored new hires during their onboarding process, ensuring they were well-equipped to excel in their roles from day one while coaching them in product specifications, selling techniques and overall excellent customer service.
- Fostered a positive work environment by cultivating strong relationships between team members through team-building activities and consistent recognition of individual achievements through conducting regular performance reviews and providing constructive feedback and opportunities for growth.
Education
Special Ed./ Elementary Ed. Teaching Cert. - Education
American Board
04-2025
Bachelor of Science - Business Management
University of Wisconsin, Stevens Point
Stevens Point, WI08-2021
Skills
- Effective classroom management
- Emotional guidance
- Cooperative educational / effective differentiation practices
- Fostering student involvement
Timeline
High School Special Education Teacher
Sturgeon Bay School District
09.2022 - Current
Paraeducator, Special Education
Sturgeon Bay School District
09.2016 - 05.2022
Photographer
Self
01.2010 - Current
Store Manager
Lang Companies
03.2005 - 12.2010
Special Ed./ Elementary Ed. Teaching Cert. - Education
American Board
Bachelor of Science - Business Management
University of Wisconsin, Stevens Point
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