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Cassandra Jackson

Gretna

Summary

Accomplished English educator with a proven track record at Friends of King School District and Clark County School District, enhancing student literacy and comprehension through innovative teaching strategies and individualized support. Expert in classroom management and parent-teacher communication, I have significantly improved reading and writing skills, fostering academic success and a love for literature. Licensed in Nevada, proficient in Microsoft Office.

Work History

High School English Teacher

Friends of King School District
  • Evaluated student work fairly and consistently, offering detailed feedback to guide future improvement efforts.
  • Promoted critical thinking skills by challenging students to analyze literary texts and express their interpretations in written assignments.
  • Prepared students for standardized tests by reviewing essential skills, administering practice exams, and providing constructive feedback on performance.
  • Boosted students'' reading and writing skills through targeted lessons, group activities, and individualized support.
  • Managed classroom behavior effectively, implementing consistent expectations and consequences for all students.
  • Fostered a love of literature among students by introducing engaging texts from diverse genres, authors, time periods, and cultures.
  • Enhanced student comprehension by utilizing diverse teaching methods and incorporating multimedia resources.
  • Attended department meetings to develop and update course curricula.
  • Assessed student progress and provided feedback to improve performance and establish academic success.

Middle School English Teacher

Clark County School District, CCSD
  • Managed classroom behavior effectively by establishing clear expectations and consistently enforcing consequences when necessary.
  • Designed engaging lesson plans that addressed diverse learning styles and promoted active participation.
  • Developed strong relationships with students and parents, fostering a positive learning environment.
  • Maintained classroom discipline and modeled correct behaviors.
  • Evaluated and improved student reading comprehension through personalized instruction.
  • Utilized data-driven instructional methods to identify areas of improvement for individual students, tailoring lessons accordingly to optimize academic growth.
  • Utilized multimedia strategies and technology to convey information in fresh and interesting ways.
  • Prepared and implemented lesson plans covering required course topics.
  • Improved student literacy levels by implementing targeted reading intervention strategies.

Education

Masters Of Education (M.Ed.) - Advanced Teaching And Leadership; ESL Endorsement

Sierra Nevada College
Incline Village, NV
12.2012

Bachelor Of Arts - Secondary Education

Southern University New Orleans
New Orleans, LA
12.2000

Skills

  • Parent-teacher communication
  • Online teaching
  • Individualized support
  • Writing instruction
  • Reading comprehension
  • Grammar expertise
  • Classroom management
  • Vocabulary building
  • Literary analysis
  • Teaching strategies
  • Proficient in Microsoft Office
  • Background in English education
  • Licensed in the state of Nevada
  • Student support

Additional Information

Also have previous experience working as a secretary in the legal field typing, filing, answering phones, scheduling appointments, etc., as well as worked as a sales associate in retail.

Timeline

High School English Teacher

Friends of King School District

Middle School English Teacher

Clark County School District, CCSD

Masters Of Education (M.Ed.) - Advanced Teaching And Leadership; ESL Endorsement

Sierra Nevada College

Bachelor Of Arts - Secondary Education

Southern University New Orleans
Cassandra Jackson