Cassie L. Temple
Bethel Elementary and King and Queen Elementary
1
Certification
30
years of professional experience
Seeking an opportunity to use my strong communication, active listening, and problem solving skills to allow me to work with individuals navigating challenging circumstances in a compassionate, supportive, and safe manner.
Work History
Elementary Teacher
2 Years 11 Months- Develop lesson plans and instruct kindergarten students in all academic subjects.
- Incorporated technology in the classroom in Reading, Math, and Science.
- Facilitated small group and center activities to enhance learning in Reading and Math.
- Established and maintain positive, professional relationships with parents, teachers, and staff members.
- Used Chromebooks in the classroom to provide ongoing Reading and Math support through various educational websites.
- Bethel Math Committee reviewed data and established supplemental and intervention resources for differentiation. (2022-23)
- GCPS Literacy Committee reviewing and updating Kindergarten curriculum.
Elementary Grades 1-5
5 Years 11 Months- Taught English as a foreign language to Arabic speaking students Grades 1 through 5.
- Taught Reading, Math, and Science in English to same students.
- Distance learning - March 2020 through July 2021 using Microsoft Teams incorporating various online resources such as Nearpod, Worksheets, Time to Climb, BrainPOP, and Online Whiteboards, for interactive learning, engagement, and testing.
- Science coordinator for the Junior School – Coordinated and collaborated with the school lab technician to design and facilitate meaningful lab and STEAM experiences for students. Created and implemented the Junior School STEAM program.
- Curriculum Advisor for Science – Unpacked new Science curriculum each year and advised teachers on creating modifications to meet students’ current learning needs.
- Science Diagnostic Assessor – Creating diagnostic exams for junior grades in addition to creating steps and plans for student success.
- STEAM Advisor with PLC – Lead PLC Instructor in Science and Math Learning Communities, Science curriculum mapping, and Science and Math integration.
- PLC Science co-trainer Model Teacher - Was used as a model teacher for best practices and for planning and organizing continuous and ongoing assessment for new teachers or those on a professional management plan.
- SIP Lead Teacher for Quality of Teaching and Learning Standard – Based on the school’s IRTIQAA report, led the quality of teaching and learning standard looking at ways to address and improve the quality of teaching and learning of science. Made recommendations in working with our stakeholders, parent council, and the teaching community to bring our score up to acceptable, which we did.
- Learning support team member for SEN team- Modifying and creating exams for SEN students who were on modified education plans to ensure they were able to meet their goals and that the goals were realistic.
- TIMSS School Coordinator – Organized, coordinated, and facilitated all areas of TIMSS training and testing according to the required standards of the International Association for the Evaluation of Educational Achievement (IEA)
Teacher
10 Months- Developed and incorporated accommodations for Grade 2 Gifted Program in coordination with Gifted and Talented teacher.
- Develop lesson plans and instructed second grade students in all academic subjects.
- Incorporated technology in the classroom. (to include laptops, ipads, Smartboard)
- Facilitated small group and center activities to enhance learning.
- Establish and maintain positive, professional relationships with parents, teachers, and staff members.
- Streamlined grade level technology and curriculum using Smartboards, Tablets, classroom computers, and other technology making it easily accessible to all teachers.
- Outreach programs for the school as well as community outreach programs for active-duty military in the area.
Teacher
5 Years 10 Months- Develop lesson plans and instruct first, second, third, and fifth grade students in all academic subjects.
- Incorporated technology in the classroom in Reading, Math, and Science.
- Facilitated small group and center activities to enhance learning.
- Establish and maintain positive, professional relationships with parents, teachers, and staff members.
- Streamlined grade level technology and curriculum using Smartboards, Tablets, and other technology making it easily accessible to all teachers.
- Integral part of Science team including STEM, Science Fair, and outreach programs for the school as well as community outreach programs with the Veteran’s Hospital in Hampton, Virginia.
Senior Surgical/Anesthesia Assistant
6 Years 7 Months- Assisted surgeons with surgical procedures in the office and the hospital.
- Coordinated orders and managed inventory for drugs used in anesthesia.
- Directed, coordinated, and exercised functional authority for planning, organization, and other activities related to daily medical activities.
- Set goals, established priorities, managed resources, and developed concepts and approaches.
- OSHA coordinator
Pediatric Clinic, Dental/Surgical/Anesthesia Assistant
1 Year- Trained pediatric dental/surgical residents in all areas of the dental/surgical field including outpatient surgery, OR procedures, general anesthesia, and recovery.
- Worked with a large special need’s population at VCU Pediatric Dental/Surgical Clinic facilitating patient care, management, and communication.
Senior Surgical/Anesthesia Assistant
4 Years- Assisted surgeons with surgical procedures in the office and the hospital.
- Coordinated orders and managed inventory for drugs used in anesthesia, patient care, and recovery.
- Directed, coordinated, and exercised functional authority for planning, organization, and other activities related to daily medical activities.
- Set goals, established priorities, managed resources, and developed concepts and approaches.
- OSHA coordinator.
- Patient education.
Education
B.A. - Psychology/Education
Skills
Conflict Resolution
Differentiated instruction
Relationship building
Lesson planning
Team collaboration
Parent-teacher communication
Classroom management
Technology integration
Organizational skills
Certification
- Virginia Teacher Certification - Elementary Education (K-6)
- TEFL/ESL Certification
- Certified Oral and Maxillofacial Anesthesia Assistant (AAOMS)
Timeline
Elementary Teacher
Bethel Elementary and King and Queen Elementary
08.2022 - 07.2025Read More
Elementary Grades 1-5
Abu Dhabi Education Council
08.2015 - 07.2021Read More
Teacher
An Achievable Dream Academy
08.2014 - 06.2015Read More
Teacher
An Achievable Dream Academy
08.2008 - 06.2014Read More
Senior Surgical/Anesthesia Assistant
Hampton Roads Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery
01.2002 - 08.2008Read More
Pediatric Clinic, Dental/Surgical/Anesthesia Assistant
Virginia Commonwealth University School of Dentistry
01.2001 - 01.2002Read More
Senior Surgical/Anesthesia Assistant
Oral Surgery Associates of Richmond
01.1996 - 01.2000Read More
Mary Baldwin College
B.A. from Psychology/Education
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