Cassie Solliday
JACKSONVILLE
Summary
Educational professional adept at managing school operations and fostering positive learning environment. Known for collaborative leadership and focus on student achievement. Reliably adapts to changing needs and drives team success through effective communication and problem-solving. Seeking to continue expanding my leadership skills through the Rising Leaders program to earn Level II Educational Leadership certification.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
Work History
Assistant Principal
Sandalwood High School
05.2022 - Current
- Serve as a strong leader for a large comprehensive high school with over 2,700 students and 190 faculty and staff members
- Worked with leadership team to disaggregate data and establish the school improvement plan with a focus on student performance, graduation rate, and stakeholder satisfaction
- Led data-driven decision-making processes, including working with Principal to develop 4-Step process, utilizing assessment results to inform instructional practices and support continuous improvement efforts.
- Served as a liaison between school administration and community stakeholders as Principal's Designee for School Advisory Council, maintaining positive relationships to support the school''s mission.
- Evaluated teacher and school counselor performance through classroom observations, providing constructive feedback to promote professional growth.
- Collaborated with teachers to refine instructional practices in mathematics, resulting in improved student outcomes and standardized test scores.
- Enhanced school culture by implementing positive behavior management strategies and promoting a safe learning environment.
- Developed master schedule to support the needs of a diverse student population in alignment with district master scheduling guidelines and managed protocols for orientation, registration, scheduling, and related activities.
- Supported hiring, training, and disciplinary action in compliance with legal guidelines and requirements.
- Assisted the principal in managing budgets, resource allocation, and scheduling to ensure optimal use of resources and maximize educational opportunities for students, including successfully obtaining outside funding to support student-focused initiatives and support positive school culture.
School Counseling Department Chair
Sandalwood High School
08.2019 - 05.2022
- Provided leadership for the planning, organization, and direct implementation of a comprehensive school counseling program designed to support instruction and student achievement
- Reviewed and interpreted data frequently to ensure the relevance and effectiveness of the school counseling program
- Attended district-level professional development and disseminated information to school counseling team to ensure best practices were being followed
- Facilitated weekly Professional Learning Community (PLC) meeting and bi-annual School Counseling Advisory Committee meetings with stakeholders
- Participated in the interview and hiring process for new school counselors
- Participated in weekly Leadership meetings and worked collaboratively with administrators and teachers to fulfill the school mission and instructional plan
- Observed, coached and mentored department staff.
Professional School Counselor
Sandalwood High School
08.2015 - 05.2022
- Established and maintained a comprehensive school counseling program aligned with the ASCA National Model to provide services that addressed the academic, career, and personal/social development of all students
- Collaborated with teachers, students, and parents to establish and update accommodation plans
- Interpreted and utilized data effectively
- Coordinated and organized the largest dual enrollment program in Duval county, with approximately 1,000 students participating in on-and-off-campus dual enrollment coursework with three post-secondary institutions
- Responsible for coordinating early college program for 387 students in grades 9-12, including attending/hosting promotional events, scheduling students, monitoring student progress and program status, communicating with parents, teachers, administrators, community members, and business partners, and evaluating program data to ensure student success and maintain program integrity
- Provided crisis intervention support to students facing challenging situations, ensuring their well-being within the school environment.
Professional School Counselor Intern
Edgewater High School
01.2015 - 05.2015
- Provided individual and small group counseling to support the personal, social, and career development needs of a diverse student body under the supervision of a professional school counselor
- Provided academic advising to students regularly and addressed any deficiencies related to requirements for high school graduation
- Analyzed and interpreted data to continually improve guidance program and support systemic change
- Communicated and collaborated with stakeholders
Online Student Advisor
Full Sail University
11.2012 - 01.2015
- Provided academic advising services to students as needed, including resolving any teacher-student issues on behalf of the student, addressing attendance and GPA deficiencies, obtaining tutoring services or disability accommodations, and offering counseling for personal/social matters
- Contacted students who were inactive in their classes and/or not maintaining the necessary GPA for success in their program; offered assistance with options such as tutoring, grade forgiveness, or interruption of training
- Addressed students’ personal needs such as finding positions within the work study program, verifying education for loan deferment or student discounts, and keeping in close contact with course directors/program coordinators
Education
Aspiring Leaders Assistant Principal Training Program -
Duval County Public Schools
05.2022
Master of Arts - Counselor Education
University of Central Florida
05.2015
Bachelor of Science - Psychology
University of Central Florida
08.2011
Skills
- Organization
- Collaboration
- Program planning
- Educational data interpretation
- Instructional and organizational leadership
- Parent engagement and communication
- Behavior intervention
- Curriculum planning
Certifications & Awards
School Counseling PK-12 (Certificate #1277678)
Educational Leadership (Certificate #1277678)
Recipient of the Laurel Kaden Anderson Administrator Award 2025
Timeline
Assistant Principal
Sandalwood High School
05.2022 - Current
School Counseling Department Chair
Sandalwood High School
08.2019 - 05.2022
Professional School Counselor
Sandalwood High School
08.2015 - 05.2022
Professional School Counselor Intern
Edgewater High School
01.2015 - 05.2015
Online Student Advisor
Full Sail University
11.2012 - 01.2015
Aspiring Leaders Assistant Principal Training Program -
Duval County Public Schools
Master of Arts - Counselor Education
University of Central Florida
Bachelor of Science - Psychology
University of Central Florida
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