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Seraphim Cass
Preschool Teacher
Sylva,NC
Summary
Experienced educator that practices and promotes experiential and interactive learning, while adapting to the individual classroom and student. Skilled in curriculum design, classroom management, as well as individual behavioral management. Committed to assisting with building children's personal and educational experiences while promoting literacy, outdoor learning, and problem solving skills for PreK-12th grade.
Overview
6
years of professional experience
6
Years of customer service experience
Work History
Hampton Preschool and Early Learning CenterCashiers, NC
Preschool Teacher
06.2025 - Current
Job overview
- Maintained an organized and interactive classroom to help children feel safe and nurtured.
- Applied play-based strategies to provide diverse approaches to learning.
- Improved student behavior by implementing effective classroom management strategies and establishing clear expectations for conduct.
Jackson County Public SchoolsNC
School Librarian/Media Coordinator - TA
01.2025 - 05.2025
Job overview
- Promoted reading for pleasure among 200+ students, resulting in higher circulation statistics and greater enthusiasm for literature.
- Organized annual events such as book fairs or author visits that promoted literacy throughout the school community while also generating multi-thousands in additional funds for resource acquisitions.
- Improved access to educational resources by maintaining a well-organized and up-to-date collection of print, digital, and multimedia materials.
- Increased collaboration between teachers and library staff through regular communication and cooperative lesson planning sessions.
Boys and Girls Club of the PlateauCashiers, NC
Youth Program Leader
10.2024 - 05.2025
Job overview
- Provided ongoing mentorship to individual youth participants to foster personal growth, goal-setting, and leadership development.
- Actively participated in professional development opportunities, staying up-to-date with best practices in youth programming.
- Please see previous entry for more details.
FernLeaf Community Charter SchoolFletcher, NC
Extended Care Assistant
08.2024 - 10.2024
Job overview
- Created fun, age-appropriate activities and selected nutritious snacks for school-age children in afterschool care.
- Monitored student safety of up to 25 youth, K-12, while conducting indoor or outdoor activities.
- Collaborated with school staff to ensure smooth transitions between daytime classes and after-school activities.
- Displaced due to Hurricane Helene and forced to relocate.
Camp Daniel BooneCanton, NC
Counselor in Training Coordinator/Dining Hall Cook
10.2023 - 07.2024
Job overview
- Created an educational program and required lesson plans for Youth Counselor's in Training (CITs), following National Scouting America regulations and state labor laws.
- Tracked, recorded, and evaluated CITs progress throughout their scheduled two week experience.
- Assisted in Dining Hall and Cook duties, include food preparation for 800+ weekly participants, managing special diets, as well food distribution.
Western Carolina University Hunter LibraryCullowhee, NC
University Library Technician
02.2024 - 05.2024
Job overview
- Mitigated librarian workload by independently managing basic patron requests and locating materials, enabling efficient research for students.
- Conducted inventory audits for accurate record-keeping and timely identification of missing or damaged items.
- Managed interlibrary loan requests, facilitating access to resources from other institutions for patrons.
Boys and Girls Club of the PlateauCashiers, NC
Youth Program Leader
08.2023 - 05.2024
Job overview
- Fostered environment to offer choices, incorporate team building and promote sense of belonging and group identity for members, using planned activities.
- Facilitated support for grades K-6. Specializes in outdoor education, experiential learning, as well as support suitable for NC Common Core.
- Enhanced student safety by consistently supervising after school activities for ~20 children, and ensuring adherence to established rules.
Camp Daniel BooneCanton, NC
Outdoor Skills Director
05.2022 - 08.2023
Job overview
- Developed lesson plans centered around outdoor skills using experiential education as the method of delivery.
- Facilitated the training of Outdoor Skills Staff to ensure complete knowledge of outdoor skills, as well as proper teaching methods for grades 5-12.
- Monitored and recorded participant progress, using both physical and digital recordkeeping practices.
Southwestern Community CollegeSylva, NC
Academic Peer Tutor
08.2019 - 05.2020
Job overview
- Improved overall campus-wide academic performance by contributing to the development of peer tutoring programs and services.
- Guided students towards independent problem-solving skills through collaborative learning exercises during tutoring sessions.
Education
University of North Carolina At GreensboroGreensboro, NC
Master of Arts from Library And Information Science
12-2027
University Overview
- Starting Fall 2025
- Enrolled in the Master's in Library and Information Sciences with School Librarian/Media Coordinator Licensure 076
Haywood Community CollegeCanton, NC
No Degree from Early Childhood Education (Individual Class)
07-2025
University Overview
- Relevant Coursework: EDU 119
Western Carolina UniversityCullowhee, NC
Bachelor of Arts from English Literature
12-2023
University Overview
- Dean's List December 2023
- Professional Development: Grant Writing, Digital Design, and Editorial Practices
- Minor in Parks and Recreation Management
Southwestern Community CollegeSylva
Associate of Arts
05-2021
University Overview
- Dean's List every semester Spring 2019-Spring 2021
- 4.0 GPA
- magna cum laude graduate
- Selected as Academic Peer Tutor for English and Statistical Methods
Skills
- Youth Engagement
- Positive Reinforcement
- Educational Program Planning and Facilitation
- Outdoor Education
- Multitasking Abilities
- Certified in CPR/AED
- Client Needs Assessments
- Interpersonal Skills
- Conflict Resolution
- Crisis Intervention
Timeline
Preschool Teacher
Hampton Preschool and Early Learning Center
06.2025 - Current
School Librarian/Media Coordinator - TA
Jackson County Public Schools
01.2025 - 05.2025
Youth Program Leader
Boys and Girls Club of the Plateau
10.2024 - 05.2025
Extended Care Assistant
FernLeaf Community Charter School
08.2024 - 10.2024
University Library Technician
Western Carolina University Hunter Library
02.2024 - 05.2024
Counselor in Training Coordinator/Dining Hall Cook
Camp Daniel Boone
10.2023 - 07.2024
Youth Program Leader
Boys and Girls Club of the Plateau
08.2023 - 05.2024
Outdoor Skills Director
Camp Daniel Boone
05.2022 - 08.2023
Academic Peer Tutor
Southwestern Community College
08.2019 - 05.2020
University of North Carolina At Greensboro
Master of Arts from Library And Information Science
Haywood Community College
No Degree from Early Childhood Education (Individual Class)
Western Carolina University
Bachelor of Arts from English Literature
Southwestern Community College
Associate of Arts