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Kassandra Sanchez

Hampton,VA

Summary

Compassionate, creative, and effective individual with experience implementing diverse curriculums covering wide range of subjects. Highly skilled at motivating individuals through positive encouragement and reinforcement of concepts via interactive strategies. Organized, detail orientated, dependable, and adaptable in meeting company needs with a warm and safe empathetic approach.

Overview

5
5
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Substitute Teacher, K-Eighth Grade

Santa Maria Bonita School District
03.2023 - 07.2024
  • Upheld classroom routines to support student environments and maintain consistent schedules.
  • Kept students on-task with proactive behavior modification and positive reinforcement strategies.
  • Adapted lesson plans and student activities to meet needs of students with learning needs.
  • Assisted permanent teachers in maintaining classroom routines, ensuring a seamless transition during their absence.
  • Developed strong relationships with students, parents, and colleagues, promoting open communication and collaboration among all stakeholders.

Student Teacher, Second Grade

Santa Maria Bonita School District
01.2024 - 05.2024
  • Promoted a positive learning environment by establishing clear expectations, enforcing classroom rules, and fostering open communication.
  • Supported diverse learners with differentiated instruction strategies tailored to individual needs and abilities.
  • Implemented assessment tools to monitor student progress, adjusting lesson plans as needed to address areas of struggle or mastery.
  • Developed lesson plans that incorporated mandated topics and included immersive activities for student engagement.

Before And After School Educator

Right At School
09.2021 - 05.2022
  • Organized fun, educational activities with students and colleagues.
  • Coached students through challenging material with positive reinforcement and encouragement.
  • Created an art club for students to showcase their creativity.
  • Kept accurate record of student transitions and child/staff ratios.

Student Support & Supervision

Santa Maria Valley YMCA
08.2020 - 07.2021
  • Oversaw groups of students at on-site school locations, maintaining optimal safety and security during COVID-19.
  • Supported student learning objectives through personalized assistance toward online learning.
  • Delivered educational, behavioral, and emotional support to individual students to enable positive learning outcomes during the switch from in person learning to online learning.
  • Kept consistent contact with parents, updating them on their child's progress daily to ensure they complete all assignments.

ASES Leader

Santa Maria Valley YMCA
08.2019 - 03.2020
  • Interacted with parents, teachers, and other leaders to maintain productive communication throughout program participation.
  • Observed children and recorded activities
  • Maintained daily schedule and created safe environments during activities.

Education

Master of Arts - Teaching

University of Massachusetts Global
05.2024

Bachelor of Arts - Liberal Studies

University of Massachusetts Global
05.2023

Associate of Arts - Social And Behavioral Sciences

Allan Hancock College
05.2021

High School Diploma -

Santa Maria High School
Santa Maria, CA
06.2019

Skills

Records management

Organization and planning

Documentation and reporting

Interactive learning

Proficient in Google software and Microsoft Office

Multi-subject instruction

Assessment administration

Certification

  • English Learner Authorization, California Commission on Teacher Credentialing, May 2024


  • Multiple Subject Teaching Credential, California Commission on Teacher Credentialing, May 2024


  • Substitute Teaching Permit- California Commission on Teacher Credentialing, April 2024

Timeline

Student Teacher, Second Grade

Santa Maria Bonita School District
01.2024 - 05.2024

Substitute Teacher, K-Eighth Grade

Santa Maria Bonita School District
03.2023 - 07.2024

Before And After School Educator

Right At School
09.2021 - 05.2022

Student Support & Supervision

Santa Maria Valley YMCA
08.2020 - 07.2021

ASES Leader

Santa Maria Valley YMCA
08.2019 - 03.2020

Bachelor of Arts - Liberal Studies

University of Massachusetts Global

Associate of Arts - Social And Behavioral Sciences

Allan Hancock College

Master of Arts - Teaching

University of Massachusetts Global

High School Diploma -

Santa Maria High School
Kassandra Sanchez