Steven Cassiday
Fredericksburg,VA
Summary
Accomplished adjunct professor with expertise in curriculum creation and classroom oversight. Demonstrated ability to enhance student engagement and academic outcomes through effective teaching strategies and strong relationship-building.
Overview
29
29
years of professional experience
Work History
Adjunct Professor
Germanna Community College
Locust Grove, VA
07.2008 - Current
- Developed and delivered engaging course materials aligned with academic standards.
- Facilitated student discussions, promoting critical thinking and collaboration.
- Assessed student performance through exams, projects, and feedback sessions.
- Conducted evaluations of course effectiveness to inform instructional adjustments.
- Provided guidance on career pathways related to course subject matter.
- Built relationships with students, mentoring on personal, professional and academic goals while providing coaching on effective study habits.
- Boosted class participation rates by fostering a positive and collaborative learning environment.
Teacher
Stafford County Public Schools
Stafford, VA
08.1997 - Current
- Developed and implemented engaging lesson plans aligned with curriculum standards.
- Facilitated differentiated instruction to meet diverse student learning needs.
- Utilized assessment tools to evaluate student progress and adjust teaching strategies.
- Collaborated with colleagues to enhance instructional practices and share resources.
- Mentored new teachers, providing guidance on classroom management techniques.
- Led professional development workshops focused on innovative teaching methodologies.
- Initiated parent-teacher communication strategies to strengthen family engagement in education.
- Analyzed student performance data to inform curriculum adjustments and improve outcomes.
- Developed strong relationships with students, parents, and colleagues by maintaining open lines of communication and fostering a supportive learning environment.
- Managed classroom behavior effectively by establishing clear expectations, modeling appropriate conduct, and consistently enforcing established rules and consequences.
- Enhanced classroom engagement through the use of interactive teaching methods, such as group projects and hands-on activities.
- Maintained accurate records of student progress, attendance, and behavior to facilitate ongoing communication with parents about their child''s educational journey.
- Differentiated instruction to accommodate diverse learning needs, ensuring each student had an equal opportunity for success.
- Collaborated with other teachers to plan interdisciplinary units that connected subjects and promoted deeper understanding among students.
- Continuously pursued professional development opportunities such as workshops or conferences to stay current in educational trends.
- Mentored new teachers, sharing best practices and providing guidance to help them adapt to their new roles successfully.
- Served on school committees focused on curriculum development, teacher evaluations, or community outreach initiatives to contribute positively to the overall school climate.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Health Physical Education And Driver Education
Emory And Henry University
Emory, Va05-1997
Skills
- Online teaching
- Curriculum creation
- Innovative teaching
- Classroom management
- Diversity awareness
- Classroom oversight
- Classroom presentations
- Student mentoring
- Student engagement
- Online class discussion
- Course planning
- Learning assessments
- Lesson planning
Affiliations
VADETS Board of Directors
VDOE Curriculum and SOL rewrite for Driver Education
-2007,2014 and 2021
Timeline
Adjunct Professor
Germanna Community College
07.2008 - Current
Teacher
Stafford County Public Schools
08.1997 - Current
Bachelor of Science - Health Physical Education And Driver Education
Emory And Henry University