Educational Expert
Resume:
Cassandra Jackson
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Professional Experience:
Assistant Principal, Marysville School District. July 2022 - Present
Supervised and evaluated instructional and operational staff at the building level
Assisted the principal in various administrative tasks, such as organizing schedules, managing budgets, and coordinating staff meetings
Served as lead for multiple building organization teams
Oversaw safety operations of the building
Managed resources to meet legal requirements, achieve building purposes for improved instruction
Provided leadership to the stakeholders of programs that promote educational outcomes while adhering to all federal and state laws
Oversaw student services, including monitoring student attendance, addressing student welfare concerns, and collaborating with counselors and other support staff to provide academic and social-emotional support to students
Implemented and enforced school policies regarding student behavior, handle disciplinary issues, and work with teachers, students, and parents to maintain a positive and safe school environment.
Maintained professional competence through in-service education, coursework, or professional growth activities
Exercised a responsibility for safety and management of the school site
Utilized current best practices in racial and educational justice to be an agent of change
Collaborated with teachers to ensure the implementation of the school curriculum and provide support in instructional practices, assessment strategies, and the use of educational resources
Fostered positive relationships with parents and community members, facilitate communication between the school and families, and organize events and initiatives to involve parents in the educational process
Utilized data to make forward decisions regarding upcoming school year attendance needs
Utilized data to give guidance to teachers under my evaluation
Utilized comprehensive and deep knowledge of special education laws regularly in supervision of special education staff
Modeled listening to and partnering with stakeholders from diverse ethnic and cultural backgrounds
Served as a district representative for a significant number of special education programs meetings
Provided direct feedback to special education teachers regarding compliance needs to address within their IEPs
Special Education Teacher, Northshore School District. August 2019-June 2022
Effective teaching and delivery of instructional material to students both in person and via remote/digital instruction
Design of curriculum to meet needs of diverse learners
Use informal and formal assessment data to develop valid IEPs and calculate goal progress
Design modified instruction formats for the co-taught setting with my general education teachers
Team teach regularly requiring effective teamwork and partnership with my general education teachers
Collect and maintain accurate data for planning and reporting quarterly progress of student’s goals mastery
Consistent communication and collaboration with general education teachers to maintain high expectations of all students in the co-taught classroom
Consult with outside of the school individuals/organizations to improve educational outcomes for students and student families
Design and implement IEPs through collaboration with stakeholders to keep student IEPs updated
Prepare students for transition from grade to grade and beyond high school
Consistently meet established time frame and deadlines in aspects related to the ongoing monitoring, development, implementation, and creation of IEPs
Excellent demonstration of special education law and requirements mandated by IDEA, Section 504, and ADA
Possess excellent organizational and data collecting/monitoring skills
Attending required and additional professional development hours in content areas and for special education Co-lead on campus Racial and Educational Justice Team
Co-department head for 10 people
Served on the school decision leadership team as a representative for special programs
Assimilated information from school decision leadership team work to deliver within own department and in some instances for new school wide practices
Served as an ESY/Recovery Services Summer Administrator for two years
Special Education Teacher, Bryant School District. August 2016 - May 2019
Special Education Inclusion Settings - English, Algebra, Biology, Physical Science
Responsibilities consistent with current special education teaching position responsibilities
Consistent participation in the school’s Professional Learning Community (PLC)
2018/2019 school year representative for Freshman Academy Personnel Policy Committee Selected to district Leadership Cadre 2018/2019 school year
Created and conducted professional development for fellow teachers on best practices in inclusion settings
Special Education Teacher, Cabot School District. August 2009-August 2016
Special Education Teacher Resource/Inclusion - Math, Science, Social Studies
Responsibilities consistent with typical start of career education teaching position responsibilities
Endorsements:
Valid Washington teaching license until March 31, 2026
Early Childhood Education Certification
K-12 Special Education Instructional Specialist Certification
Washington Principal Certification
Valid Arkansas teaching license until May 2024
Education:
Eastern Washington University - MS in Organizational Leadership Program (no degree currently)
Arkansas State University - Ed.S in Educational Leadership - Building Administrator
Arkansas State University - Master of Science Education/Special Education Instructional Specialist 4-12
Arkansas State University - Bachelor of Science Education - Early Childhood Education/Special Education
References:
Professional References
Craig Richardson, Supervising Assistant Principal. Woodinville, WA. 206-***-****
Shannon Phanthtavilay, Supervising Director of Special Education, Woodinville, WA 425-***-****
Julie Trembath-Neumberger, Supervising Director of Special Education, Woodinville, WA 641-***-****
Jeff Monteleone, Department Head Co-Lead. Woodinville, WA425-293-1721
Dr Todd Edwards, Principal. Bryant High School, AR 501-***-****
Erika Velasco, Principal. Pinewood Elementary, Marysville, WA 360-***-****
Personal References
Trish Malone, colleague, Woodinville High School. 425-***-****
Alexis Bacharach, colleague, Woodinville High School. 425-***-****
Jamie Lane Ross, Interpreter for the Deaf, 18 Talbert Drive, Cabot, AR. 501-***-****
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