JESSICA CASSELL
Waukesha
Summary
Experienced with developing and delivering age-appropriate lessons to elementary students. Utilizes innovative teaching methods to maintain student interest and support diverse learning styles. Track record of fostering positive classroom environment and effectively managing student behavior.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
Work History
Elementary School Teacher
School District of New Berlin
New Berlin, WI
08.2024 - Current
- Developed and implemented engaging lesson plans aligning with curriculum standards.
- Fostered a positive classroom environment promoting student participation and collaboration.
- Assessed student progress regularly, adapting instructional strategies to meet diverse learning needs.
- Collaborated with parents and staff to support student development and address concerns effectively.
1st Grade Teacher
Fairfax County Public Schools
Fort Belvoir, VA
03.2021 - 06.2024
- Enthusiastic Lead Teacher who collaborated with other teachers to share best practices and resources, creating an environment based on trust and support that benefits student learning outcomes.
- Implemented differentiated instruction strategies to meet the diverse learning needs of 1st-grade students, including kinesthetic, auditory, and visual learners, in order to foster an equal opportunity for all students to succeed in an engaging classroom environment.
- Collaborate with parents and guardians to create a supportive home-learning environment that complements in-class instruction and promotes student success in 1st grade.
- Utilize data-driven assessments and analysis to tailor instruction and interventions for 1st-grade students, identifying areas of improvement and implementing targeted strategies to enhance academic growth and achievement in alignment with Fairfax County Public Schools' standards and benchmarks.
- Participate in continuous professional development opportunities to stay current with best practices in early childhood education and pedagogy, enhancing teaching methods and student engagement.
1st Grade Teacher
Onslow County Schools
Jacksonville, NC
08.2017 - 02.2021
- Developed personalized learning plans for each 1st-grade student based on their individual strengths, interests, and areas for growth, fostering a more tailored and effective educational experience within the diverse classroom setting.
- Created a welcoming and inclusive classroom environment among students.
- Collaborated with parents and caregivers to create a supportive and inclusive learning environment, ensuring the student's academic and emotional well-being.
Education
Dyslexia Certification -
Antioch University-Midwest
Yellow Springs, OH05.2019
B.A. - Early Childhood Education
Antioch University-Midwest
Yellow Springs, Ohio05.2017
A.A.S. - Early Childhood Education
Sinclair Community College
Dayton, OH05.2015
Skills
- Orton Gillingham Classroom Educator trained
- LETRS Volume 1 trained
- UFLI trained
- AVMR trained
- Responsive Classroom trained
- Classroom Management
- Differentiated Instruction
- Parent Collaboration
Timeline
Elementary School Teacher
School District of New Berlin
08.2024 - Current
1st Grade Teacher
Fairfax County Public Schools
03.2021 - 06.2024
1st Grade Teacher
Onslow County Schools
08.2017 - 02.2021
B.A. - Early Childhood Education
Antioch University-Midwest
A.A.S. - Early Childhood Education
Sinclair Community College
Dyslexia Certification -
Antioch University-Midwest