Emily Cascio
Cassville,NJ
Summary
Skilled Learning and Development Specialist highly effective at conducting personal and group training sessions focused on topics such as education, language acquisition and entertainment. Enthusiastic personality with a hands-on, creative style. Ready to apply twelve years' experience to a challenging long-term position.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
ESL Instructor & Yearbook Advisor
Kreps Middle School
10.2023 - Current
- Optimized existing e-learning courses by incorporating interactive multimedia elements to enhance user experience.
- Organized and edited training manuals, multimedia visual aids, and other educational materials.
- Utilize a variety of different technologies and software to support both on-site and remote learning.
- Developed and maintained effective record keeping system for tracking learner attendance, participation and progress.
- Tailored lesson plans to accommodate differences in learning styles and speeds.
- Supplemented instruction and increased student understanding with use of audio-visual equipment and other technology.
- Plan and execute both short and long term schedules and goals for multiple groups of students including Special Education students as well as students with English as their second language
- Set assessments to measure student progress and identify growth opportunities.
- Communicated all learning and performance objectives, schedules, and training assessments to upper management.
- Collaborated with department heads to identify skill gaps and develop targeted training solutions.
- Demonstrated strong organizational and time management skills while managing multiple projects.
Standup Comedian
Freelance
07.2020 - Current
- Present material in front of large groups
- Organize schedules and travel around a variety of challenges
- Collaborate with businesses to create a show that is both engaging and within company standards.
- Networked with industry professionals to build contacts and maintain steady stream of work.
- Increased event bookings via effective networking within the entertainment industry and social media promotion.
- Utilized social media analytics to identify trends in audience preferences, allowing for more targeted content creation and marketing efforts.
ESL/ Literacy Instructor
McAuliffe Middle School
09.2013 - 10.2023
- Developed library of instructional materials, ensuring consistency in messaging across all departments.
- Implemented competency-based assessments to track skill development progress and measure overall success of learning initiatives.
- Deliver effective professional development and training presentations for staff
- Developing new enrichment program as part of committee-based district initiative
- Create assessments, supplemental materials and daily lesson plans based on both Common Core State Standards and collected data
- Plan and execute both short and long term schedules and goals for multiple groups of students including Special Education students as well as students with English as their second language
- Collaborate with colleagues to create and design plans for student success
- Utilize variety of different technologies and software to support both on-site and remote learning.
- Supported company growth by designing targeted training programs for new hires.
Team Advisor
Lion Prints Newspaper
09.2019 - 06.2022
- Managed multiple assignments, timelines and projects for written publication simultaneously
- Implemented and maintained schedules for long-term and short-term project goals
- Organized meetings around unique schedules to ensure deadlines were met.
Education
BA Literature and Secondary Education -
Ramapo College of NJ
Mahwah. NJ06.2012
Skills
- Orientation and Onboarding
- Group Instruction
- Public Speaking
- Schedule Management
- Project management abilities
- Course Development
- SaaS Experience
Certification
- Graduate Certificate- ESL Education: Stockton University, December 2022
- Google-Trained Educator
- LinkedIn Certificates in Project Management, Customer Success, Agile and Scrum Methodologies
References
AVAILABLE UPON REQUEST
Timeline
ESL Instructor & Yearbook Advisor
Kreps Middle School
10.2023 - Current
Standup Comedian
Freelance
07.2020 - Current
Team Advisor
Lion Prints Newspaper
09.2019 - 06.2022
ESL/ Literacy Instructor
McAuliffe Middle School
09.2013 - 10.2023
BA Literature and Secondary Education -
Ramapo College of NJ
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