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CASSITY GRIGSBY

Birmingham,AL

Summary

Resourceful and purposeful educator with 11+ years experience in Early Childhood Education. Experienced adult learning and development specialist with 3+ years in professional development using in person and online platforms. Facilitated 100% of student growth within one school year using iReady reading and math benchmarks. Skilled in progress monitoring, reading and math intervention, diverse learning styles and data analysis. Strong written, oral, and interpersonal communication ability. Apple Certified Teacher with exceptional computer software skills utilizing a variety of programs including Microsoft Office. Experienced in the Science of Reading and Numeracy best practice. Project leader with over five years of experience developing curriculum in a variety of formats.

Overview

12
12
years of professional experience

Work History

Professional Development Specialist

Teaching Strategies
04.2024 - Current
  • Presented presentations to management and clients for implementation to improve operations and processes in various departments.
  • Streamlined processes for tracking participation, managing registrations, and reporting on program success metrics.
  • Facilitated workshops, webinars, and seminars on a wide range of topics for employees at all levels of the organization.
  • Promoted a culture of continuous learning by creating opportunities for peer-led knowledge sharing sessions and informal networking events.

Founder, CEO

Classity Educational Services
09.2022 - Current
  • Creating and designing educational resources for teachers aligned with core state and national standards
  • Reviewing applicable data to design intervention courses for elementary students
  • Consulting with clients' stakeholders and other educators about next steps to bolster student achievement.
  • Developed strong partnerships with other stakeholders to allow for collaboration and more significant opportunities for growth and student achievement.
  • Established a successful business by identifying market needs and developing innovative solutions.

First Grade Teacher

Sun Valley Elementary, Birmingham City Schools
08.2022 - Current
  • Facilitated 100% of student growth in iReady Reading
  • Student growth averaged +80 points
  • Facilitated 100% of student growth in iReady Mathematics
  • Student growth averaged +100 points
  • Mentor Teacher for new hires within school district
  • Department Leader
  • Differentiated instruction to accommodate diverse learning styles, ensuring all students made progress towards academic goals.
  • Utilized data-driven instruction to identify areas of need for individual students and adjust teaching methods accordingly.

Kindergarten Teacher

i3 Academy, Woodlawn Charter School
08.2021 - 08.2022
  • Facilitated learning that fostered iReady data improvement at an average of 50+ points in both reading and 100+ points in math
  • Built positive relationships with students and families for safe, trusted learning support.
  • Assisted in creating a safe and nurturing classroom environment that promoted emotional well-being and academic growth for all students.
  • Collaborated with colleagues to share resources, brainstorm ideas, and problem-solve challenges faced in the classroom environment.
  • Implemented differentiated instruction strategies to meet the diverse learning needs of all students.
  • Promoted learning through play with engaging activities, games and lessons.

Site Director

Stair of Birmingham
02.2020 - 08.2021
  • Managed a team of professionals, ensuring high-quality performance and adherence to company standards.
  • Maintained compliance with regulatory requirements while continuously seeking opportunities for process improvement based on best practices.
  • Developed strategic plans for site growth, resulting in increased student enrollment.
  • Successfully managed several projects from inception through completion demonstrating strong project management skills.

First Grade Teacher

Sun Valley Elementary, Birmingham City Schools
08.2020 - 05.2021
  • Lesson planned for in person and virtual learning
  • Created digital and print resources to support student learning in various capacities
  • Facilitated learning that fostered iReady data improvement at an average of 40+ points in both reading and math
  • Reached grade level proficiency for reading and math by the close of the school year
  • Served on various committees to support school wide activities for students.

Pre-K Mentor Teacher

Birmingham City Schools
08.2017 - 08.2020
  • Promoted the growth and development of the beginning teacher to improve student learning
  • Supported in guiding new teachers to enhance their planning, instruction, and content knowledge
  • Documented the new teacher's mentoring experience.

Pre-K Lead Teacher

Sun Valley Elementary, Birmingham City Schools
12.2015 - 08.2020
  • Lesson planned using Creative Curriculum and Teaching Strategies to support the growth of students and create a safe and educational learning environment
  • Effectively documented to show development in all learning domains for each child
  • Worked closely with an auxiliary teacher to facilitate classroom functionality.

Summer Camp Coordinator

Worship Center Christian Church
05.2016 - 08.2016
  • Supervised other educators and provided support for each class
  • Planned and developed each camp curriculum for K-5th grade and routinely trained staff on camp operations.

Early Childhood Educator

McWane Science Center
05.2012 - 08.2015
  • Lead and developed programming for early childhood museum and school outreach
  • Successfully conducted teacher training on early childhood education and appropriate practices
  • Exemplary professional with many promotions during tenure, titles included- Summer Camp Counselor, Summer Camp Educator, and lastly Early Childhood Educator.

Education

Education Specialist - Early Childhood Education: Teaching and Learning

University of West Alabama
12.2019

Masters of Arts - Elementary Education

University of Alabama at Birmingham
12.2017

Bachelor of Science - Early Childhood Education

University of Alabama at Birmingham
04.2015

Skills

  • E-Learning Design
  • Facilitation Techniques
  • Organizational Development
  • Training delivery
  • Performance Improvement
  • Excellent communication abilities
  • Outstanding interpersonal abilities
  • Instructional planning skills

Certifications Memberships

  • Class AA Early Childhood Education
  • Class AA Elementary Education
  • Red Mountain Writing Project Teacher Fellow
  • National Association for the Education of Young Children
  • AMSTI Trained in Early Numeracy
  • Sun Valley Elementary 2019-2020 Teacher of the Year

Affiliations

  • Red Mountain Writing Project

Timeline

Professional Development Specialist

Teaching Strategies
04.2024 - Current

Founder, CEO

Classity Educational Services
09.2022 - Current

First Grade Teacher

Sun Valley Elementary, Birmingham City Schools
08.2022 - Current

Kindergarten Teacher

i3 Academy, Woodlawn Charter School
08.2021 - 08.2022

First Grade Teacher

Sun Valley Elementary, Birmingham City Schools
08.2020 - 05.2021

Site Director

Stair of Birmingham
02.2020 - 08.2021

Pre-K Mentor Teacher

Birmingham City Schools
08.2017 - 08.2020

Summer Camp Coordinator

Worship Center Christian Church
05.2016 - 08.2016

Pre-K Lead Teacher

Sun Valley Elementary, Birmingham City Schools
12.2015 - 08.2020

Early Childhood Educator

McWane Science Center
05.2012 - 08.2015

Education Specialist - Early Childhood Education: Teaching and Learning

University of West Alabama

Masters of Arts - Elementary Education

University of Alabama at Birmingham

Bachelor of Science - Early Childhood Education

University of Alabama at Birmingham

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