Seraphim Cass
Cullowhee,NC
Summary
Professional and passionate educator with a focus on K-5 development in and outside of a school setting. Skilled in team collaboration, fostering positive environments, and adapting to changing needs. Proven track record in mentoring, event planning, and communicating effectively with various sized groups. Known for reliability, creativity, strong organizational skills, and a quick thinking, goal-oriented mindset.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Media Center Teacher Assistant
Jackson County Public Schools
01.2025 - Current
- Handle check-in and check-out process of library books and materials at circulation desk.
- Create and develop lesson plans or displays in coordination with K-5 teachers in order to supplement student learning.
- Facilitate proper and safe use of the computer lab and library for grades K-5, as well as assist in appropriate reading level book selection.
- Continued development of various methods for cataloging books and other library materials.
- Organize library shelves, materials and equipment in clear, alphabetized order.
Youth Program Leader
Boys and Girls Club of the Plateau
10.2024 - Current
- 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 below for more details.
Extended Care Assistant
FernLeaf Community Charter School
08.2024 - 10.2024
- 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.
Counselor in Training Coordinator/Dining Hall Cook
Camp Daniel Boone
10.2023 - 07.2024
- 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, and food distribution.
University Library Technician
Western Carolina University Hunter Library
02.2024 - 05.2024
- 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.
Youth Program Leader
Boys and Girls Club of the Plateau
08.2023 - 05.2024
- 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.
Outdoor Skills Director
Camp Daniel Boone
05.2022 - 08.2023
- 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.
Academic Peer Tutor
Southwestern Community College
08.2019 - 05.2020
- 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
Bachelor of Arts - English Literature
Western Carolina University
12-2023
Associate of Arts -
Southwestern Community College
05-2021
Skills
- Creative Lesson Plan/Educative Display Development
- Record Keeping & Collection Development/Maintenance
- Adaptive Learning - ESL and Special Needs Experience
- Youth Programming K-12 - Humanities/Sciences
- Circulation Processes
- Google Suite and Office365
- Public Speaking
- Group and Individual Instruction
Certification
- CPR/AED Certification
- ServSafe Food Handler's Certification
- Wilderness First Aid Certification
- Scouting America National Camp School (NCS) for Outdoor Skills Director Certified
- Grant Writing: Keys to a Successful Proposal Certification via Udemy
Languages
Spanish
Elementary
ASL
Elementary
Timeline
Media Center Teacher Assistant
Jackson County Public Schools
01.2025 - Current
Youth Program Leader
Boys and Girls Club of the Plateau
10.2024 - Current
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
Associate of Arts -
Southwestern Community College
Bachelor of Arts - English Literature
Western Carolina University
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