Kassandra Virag
Laguna Hills,CA
Summary
Versatile teacher with 15+ years of experience in education. Skilled at focusing on individual student needs across academic development. Empathetic and accommodating in curriculum design and implementation of hands-on lessons, catering to diverse learning abilities. Proficient in employing constant communication, patience, and positive reinforcement in team efforts to deliver exceptional educational tools, fostering academic achievement. Fully-credentialed in the state of California.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
Work History
Elementary Teacher
Fairmont Private Schools
San Juan Capistrano, CA
10.2023 - Current
- Fostered student curiosity and interest in learning through diverse hands-on reading activities.
- Designed and implemented innovative daily lesson plans for individual and small group instruction for diverse learners.
- Created lesson plans based on individual student needs to ensure optimal learning potential.
- Collaborated with teachers and other school staff to discuss progress of students and devise appropriate interventions.
- Assessed student's reading levels using standardized tests such as STAR.
- Monitored student performance data to track growth over time and adjust instructional techniques accordingly.
- Conducted training sessions for faculty on best practices in curriculum development.
- Developed individualized behavior intervention plans to meet the needs of students with challenging behaviors.
- Conducted meetings with teachers, parents, and school administrators in determining appropriate educational goals and objectives
Substitute Teacher
Capistrano Unified School District
San Juan Capistrano, CA
08.2017 - 05.2022
- Collaborated with colleagues to plan lessons that integrate various subject areas into a cohesive unit of study.
- Established positive relationships with parents to ensure effective communication regarding student progress and well-being.
- Incorporated instructional best practices such as differentiated instruction into lesson plans.
Elementary Teacher
Broward County Schools
Broward County, FL
08.2012 - 05.2016
- Devised lesson plans in alignment with state curriculum standards and created balanced instructional programs, demonstrations and work time to meet educational and instructional goals.
- Facilitated meetings with multidisciplinary teams including speech therapists, occupational therapists, psychologists.
- Identified student needs and collaborated with faculty to resolve social, cognitive or behavioral challenges.
- Collaborated with faculty and staff to plan and implement curriculum.
- Used technology to drive instruction and maximize student achievement.
Substitute Teacher
Broward County Schools
Parkland, FL
08.2008 - 05.2011
- Created an environment conducive to learning while managing challenging behaviors.
- Adapted teaching methods to accommodate diverse learning styles.
- Collaborated with other teachers to ensure student success.
- Implemented school policies and procedures in the classroom.
- Maintained accurate records of student performance, attendance, and behavior.
Education
Master of Science - Management and Administration of Educational Programs
Nova Southeastern University
05.2016
Bachelor of Arts - Elementary Education
Florida Atlantic University
05.2011
Skills
- Student motivation, engagement and positive reinforcement
- Strong knowledge of reading pedagogy and best practices
- Strong knowledge of reading assessments
- Ability to organize, assess, and analyze data
- Differentiated Instruction
- Team Collaboration
- Student Monitoring
- Faculty collaboration
- Creative thinker and problem solver
- Classroom Management
- Student Needs Assessment
- Effective Communication
Accomplishments
- Spokesperson for Lower Elementary admissions events.
- Featured in promotional marketing videos for educational institutes.
Timeline
Elementary Teacher
Fairmont Private Schools
10.2023 - Current
Substitute Teacher
Capistrano Unified School District
08.2017 - 05.2022
Elementary Teacher
Broward County Schools
08.2012 - 05.2016
Substitute Teacher
Broward County Schools
08.2008 - 05.2011
Master of Science - Management and Administration of Educational Programs
Nova Southeastern University
Bachelor of Arts - Elementary Education
Florida Atlantic University
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