Cassie McKnight
Linden,TN
Summary
Experienced Early Childhood Coordinator with expertise in early childhood education and care. Developed nurturing environments for children's growth through effective curriculum development, team leadership, and parent communication. Cultivated strong relationships with staff and parents, enhancing collaboration and understanding while implementing innovative teaching methods to boost children's learning engagement.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
Work History
Early Childhood Coordinator
Perry County Board of Education
Linden, Tn
02.2022 - Current
- Drives the implementation of evidence-based Early Childhood Education (ECE) and Early Steps to School Success models.
- Developed and scheduled program activities, enhancing family engagement through home visits, toddler playgroups, and transition-to-school programs.
- Recruits and supports pregnant families and children from birth to age five.
- Provides professional development, coaching, and resources for early childhood staff and community educators.
- Leads parent/child group activities and trains caregivers to support early brain development and learning at home.
- Enforced child safeguarding policies, ensuring a safe and inclusive learning environment that promotes child well-being.
- Conducted developmental and health screenings for children.
Teacher's Assistant
Perry County Board Of Education
Linden, Tn
08.2019 - 02.2022
- Supported students with individualized learning plans and academic needs.
- Facilitated small group discussions to enhance student collaboration.
- Assisted teachers in classroom management and student engagement activities.
- Observed student behavior and offered guidance.
- Supervised children and participated with children in activities.
- Prepared instructional materials
Substitute Teacher
Decatur County Board Of Education
Parsons, Tennessee
04.2017 - 05.2019
- Provided instruction and guidance to students in the absence of a regular teacher.
- Delivered engaging lessons to diverse student groups across various subjects.
- Collaborated with regular teachers to implement lesson plans effectively.
- Managed classroom behavior and maintained a positive learning environment.
- Provided classroom instruction outlined in teacher's lesson plans.
- Provided individual instruction to special needs students.
- Supervised lunch and recess activities, ensuring student safety and engagement.
- Enforced classroom routines to keep students on schedule and operating at consistent level.
- Monitored student progress throughout the day.
Sales Associate
Radio Shack
Parsons, Tn
01.2014 - 03.2017
- Greeted customers and provided exceptional customer service.
- Assisted customers with product selection and provided knowledgeable recommendations.
- Helped customers find specific products, answered questions, and offered product advice.
- Processed sales transactions accurately using point-of-sale systems.
- Performed cashier duties such as accepting payments, issuing receipts and counting money back change.
- Handled customer inquiries and resolved issues promptly and professionally.
- Handled customer complaints in a professional manner.
- Provided accurate information about products, prices and services.
- Maintained store displays to ensure an appealing shopping environment.
- Maintained cleanliness of store environment including floors, windows, displays.
- Restocked shelves as needed to ensure sufficient inventory levels.
Education
Perry County
Linden, TNSome College (No Degree) - Health Sciences
Jackson State Community College
Jackson, TNSkills
- Early childhood education
- Program development
- Child screening
- Family engagement
- Community outreach
- First aid and CPR
- Lesson implementation
- Language strategies
- Documentation
- Activity planning
- Active listening
- Sensory planning
- CPR certified
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Early Childhood Coordinator
Perry County Board of Education
02.2022 - Current
Teacher's Assistant
Perry County Board Of Education
08.2019 - 02.2022
Substitute Teacher
Decatur County Board Of Education
04.2017 - 05.2019
Sales Associate
Radio Shack
01.2014 - 03.2017
Perry County
Some College (No Degree) - Health Sciences
Jackson State Community College