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Cassie Scott

Columbus,OH

Summary

Step Up To Quality 5 star award winner

Overview

13
13
years of professional experience

Work History

Special Needs Preschool Teacher

Lil’ Cruiser Special Needs Preschool
08.2020 - Current
  • Teach students ages 2-6 years old who are typically developing and also those who have mild to moderate disabilities
  • Lead daily instruction using the Frog Street Pre-k Curriculum to ensure kindergarten readiness
  • Conduct IEP/ETR meetings to establish appropriate developmental goals for diverse learners and their families
  • Collaborate with therapists and school psychologists to assess children monthly using the Brigance Screener to see if they qualify for the special needs program

Special Needs Preschool Teacher

Groveport Elementary
08.2012 - 05.2020
  • Taught students ages 3-6 years old who are typically developing and also those who have mild to moderate disabilities
  • Guided daily instruction using the Big Day for Pre-K Early Learning Curriculum to ensure kindergarten readiness
  • Implemented differentiated instructional methods to meet students' individual learning needs
  • Collaborate regularly to individualize instruction for students with members of the preschool special needs team including speech, physical and occupational therapists and the school psychologist
  • Coordinate and attend IEP/ETR meetings with the intervention team and students along with their family members

After School Tutor

Groveport Elementary
10.2016 - 06.2017
  • Worked with 3rd-5th grade students in small groups to help develop better test taking skills in the areas of social students and math
  • Collaborated with tutors to develop lessons focused on math and social studies

Reading Intervention Specialist

Groveport Middle School South
03.2012 - 05.2012
  • Enhanced student learning through Resource Reading and Read 180 specialized reading programs
  • Created daily lessons based on the needs of students’ IEP’s
  • Participated in IEP meetings to ensure the needs of individual students were adequately met

Kindergarten Teacher

Asbury Elementary
01.2012 - 03.2012
  • Taught all lessons in Math, Science, Reading and Writing
  • Collaborated with a cooperating teacher to lead lessons
  • Attended staff meetings and professional development conferences
  • Developed a 4-week Science unit focused on the concept of Living and Nonliving

Education

M.A. - Special Education

University of Toledo
Toledo, OH
01.2017

Teaching Certification - Intervention Specialist PK-12 & Early Childhood PK-3

Capital University
Bexley, OH
01.2012

B.S. - Recreation Management

Ohio University
Athens, OH
01.2007

Skills

  • Patience and Empathy
  • Autism Spectrum Knowledge
  • Collaborative Teamwork
  • Parent-teacher collaboration
  • Sensory integration strategies
  • Motor Skills Development
  • Disability Awareness
  • Nonverbal Communication
  • Picture Exchange Communication
  • Visual Scheduling
  • IEP implementation
  • Individual Education Plans IEPs
  • Team Collaboration
  • Verbal and Nonverbal Communication
  • Differentiated Instruction

Accomplishments

Step Up To Quality 5-Star Award Winner, 2017-2024, Part of the 5-star award winning preschool program at Groveport Madison Schools. Programs are rated and administered by the Ohio Department of Education and Ohio Department of Job and Family Services.

Timeline

Special Needs Preschool Teacher

Lil’ Cruiser Special Needs Preschool
08.2020 - Current

After School Tutor

Groveport Elementary
10.2016 - 06.2017

Special Needs Preschool Teacher

Groveport Elementary
08.2012 - 05.2020

Reading Intervention Specialist

Groveport Middle School South
03.2012 - 05.2012

Kindergarten Teacher

Asbury Elementary
01.2012 - 03.2012

M.A. - Special Education

University of Toledo

Teaching Certification - Intervention Specialist PK-12 & Early Childhood PK-3

Capital University

B.S. - Recreation Management

Ohio University
Cassie Scott