Cassie Warren
Kerens
Summary
Professional educator and reading specialist at Mildred Elementary, skilled in Reading By Design, fostering collaborative, engaging environments, and enhancing reading skills through innovative strategies. Excelled in teamwork, led professional development, and implemented effective interventions that significantly boosted literacy. Renowned for organizational skills and impactful communication, consistently advancing educational outcomes.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
Work History
Early Intervention Reading Specialist
Mildred Elementary
08.2020 - Current
- Review and select appropriate instructional materials aligned with state standards and district goals for early literacy development.
- Coordinate with colleagues and other professionals through various committees, such as RTI, MTSS, and ARD, to identify and advocate for students requiring additional support services.
- Serve as a resource for school administrators and teachers regarding curriculum updates, appropriate instructional materials, trends in student performance, and implementation of new literacy initiatives.
- Mentor paraprofessionals, providing guidance on instructional strategies and classroom management techniques for successful outcomes.
- Keep and maintain precise records of students' progress using diagnostic tools implemented by the district. Identify areas that need targeted support and adjust instructional methods as necessary.
- Develop a solid foundation in phonics and phonemic awareness by utilizing systematic, research-based, multisensory, and engaging instruction that caters to diverse learning styles.
- Incorporate a variety of instructional strategies to enhance reading fluency and comprehension, fostering student confidence and motivation for ongoing learning.
- Foster a positive and productive learning environment by establishing strong relationships with students, parents, and colleagues.
- Facilitate continuous professional development training for fellow educators on effective early reading intervention techniques.
Classroom Teacher
Mildred Elementary
08.2013 - 07.2020
- Created and implemented differentiated instruction strategies and lessons, ensuring all students could access the curriculum and progress in their learning.
- Assessed student progress using various assessment tools, adjusting instruction as necessary to address identified areas of needs while providing timely feedback on assignments and assessments, enabling students to learn from mistakes and set goals for improvement.
- Established clear expectations for behavior and classroom management, creating a respectful and productive learning environment while boosting student confidence through consistent encouragement and promoting healthy conflict resolution, critical thinking, and communication.
- Increased educational expertise through consistent participation in ongoing professional development, remaining informed about best practices in education, and refining instructional techniques accordingly.
- Collaborated with colleagues to develop engaging, cross-curricular lesson plans that enhanced students' understanding of how subjects interconnect.
- Served as a team leader for grade-level initiatives, coordinating efforts among faculty members to achieve common goals related to improvements in curriculum and instruction.
- Mentored new teachers entering the profession and provided constructive feedback on their teaching methods, fostering growth within the school community.
- Collaborated to build strong relationships with students, parents, colleagues, and administrators in order to address and resolve students' behavioral and academic needs.
Education
Masters of Education - Curriculum And Instruction
University of Texas At Arlington
Arlington, TX12-2020
Skills
- Effective communicator with parents and colleagues
- Reading by Design certified
- Data collection and intervention planning
- Teamwork and collaboration
- Problem-solving aptitude
- Student advocacy
Accomplishments
Teacher of the Year 2020 - 2021
ESL Certification
Timeline
Early Intervention Reading Specialist
Mildred Elementary
08.2020 - Current
Classroom Teacher
Mildred Elementary
08.2013 - 07.2020
Masters of Education - Curriculum And Instruction
University of Texas At Arlington
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