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Cassie Turner

Graham,Washington

Summary

Enthusiastic teacher committed to fostering students' academic, social and emotional growth. Experienced teaching third grade and Special Education classes with differentiated instruction. Exceptional communication skills with parents, administrators, and other educators. Adept at modifying plans to different student learning styles and skillful in managing classroom environments with positive and proactive strategies.

Overview

14
14
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

THIRD GRADE TEACHER

Kapowsin Elementary
Graham, Washington
01.2015 - Current
  • As a third-grade teacher, these past 5 years have taught me that there’s so much to learn every year from each individual student as well collaborating with staff
  • Maintained discipline in the classroom and provided a welcoming and safe environment for all
  • Methodically provide recourses for lessons; scaffold in line with the curriculum objectives for those requiring extra assistance
  • Assess and monitor progress of students while collaborating closely with other staff to efficiently plan and coordinate next steps
  • Established and delivered clear goals and objectives to meet assessment standards by adapting lesson plans to students’ abilities
  • Improved student learning by instilling a love for learning during external activities and classroom instruction
  • Provided humor, flexibility, and respect
  • Engaged students by implementing technology, group discussions, and activities.

APPLIED BEHAVIORAL ANALYSIS (ABA) THERAPIST

Maxim Healthcare Services
Tacoma, Washington
05.2010 - 06.2015
  • Received Employee of the month award
  • Taught social, emotional, language, communication, and cognitive skills
  • Minimized children’s challenging behaviors
  • Collaborated with, and supported the guardian in an effort to provide ongoing behavioral support.

STUDENT TEACHER

Lydia Hawk Elementary
Lacey, Washington
01.2015 - 03.2015
  • During my time as a student teacher I completed 6 weeks in a fifth-grade general education classroom and 6 additional weeks in a special education classroom consisting of 3rd, 4th, and 5th graders
  • Instructed with emphasis on direct instruction to meet the needs of a wide range of learners
  • Assisted in developing, and attending, I.E.P., meetings
  • Assisted with parent-teacher conferences
  • Emphasized on scaffolding instruction and differentiation
  • Maintained effective communication with staff and parents
  • Attended and participated in several district professional development meetings.

Education

Dual Major: Elementary Education and Special Education -

GRAND CANYON UNIVERSITY
01.2015

Associates of Arts -

PIERCE COMMUNITY COLLEGE
01.2008

Skills

  • Relationship Building
  • Project-Based Learning
  • Problem-Solving Skills
  • Special Education
  • Classroom Management
  • Materials Sourcing
  • Team Collaboration
  • Time Management

Certification

  • THE LINDAMOOD PHONEME SEQUENCING (LiPS) PROGRAM, 2013
  • WASHINGTON TEACHING CERTIFICATE, 2015
  • GLAD CERTIFICATION, 2017
  • NO EXCUSES UNIVERSITY, 2019

Accomplishments

  • Chosen to train in a reading program for leadership oportunity
  • Asked to be on the diversity team leadership
  • Lead the science group

References

References available upon request.

Timeline

THIRD GRADE TEACHER

Kapowsin Elementary
01.2015 - Current

STUDENT TEACHER

Lydia Hawk Elementary
01.2015 - 03.2015

APPLIED BEHAVIORAL ANALYSIS (ABA) THERAPIST

Maxim Healthcare Services
05.2010 - 06.2015

Dual Major: Elementary Education and Special Education -

GRAND CANYON UNIVERSITY

Associates of Arts -

PIERCE COMMUNITY COLLEGE

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