Cassandra Renee James, M.Ed.

Leadership Achievements: Turn-around school specialist, Blue Ribbon Nominated School 2022, Achieved IB Reauthorization under my leadership.

A principal with PASSION and a PLAN! Cultivating a culture of high expectations for all within a safe and inclusive environment where students thrive while reaching their highest potential in order to ensure success.

Cassandra Renee James

113 Fredricksburg Circle Hallsville, TX 75650

(Phone) 903-***-****; (Email) ad2feb@r.postjobfree.com

Education & Certification

M.Ed. Education Administration, Lamar University, Beaumont, TX August 15, 2009

BA Interdisciplinary Studies with a specialization in Early Childhood Education, Prairie View A&M University, Prairie View, TX December 1996

Education Certification Principal, (Grades EC-12), Texas

Elementary Early Childhood Education (PK-6) Texas

Elementary Self Contained (PK-6) Texas

T-TESS Certification Texas Teacher Evaluation and Support System 2021- 2022

ILD Certification Instructional Leadership Development, July 24, 2009

IB Certification International Baccalaureate Certification (Administrative Level), Texas

Texas Department of License Number: 2832164

Insurance General Lines Agent: Life, Accident, Health & HMO

Issued Date: 04/27/2022 Expiration Date: 03/31/2021

Independent Contractor: USHEALTH Advisors

US HEALTH ADVISORS: Mike Scott Division

Ensure the motto: HOPE (Helping Other People Every day) by advising individuals and families in order to get them in the best possible situation in relation to Health Insurance Needs.

Administrative and Leadership Experience

Principal (Head of School) J L Everhart Magnet Academy, Longview ISD, Longview, TX, September2019-June 2022

School nominated for Blue Ribbon Award February 2022 for the 2021 STAAR Growth Performance under my leadership

J L Everhart received reauthorization as an IB PYP Campus under my leadership by reducing matters to be addressed from 26 to 1.

Cultivate a culture of high expectations for excellence

Ensure a safe and inclusive environment in which all students can achieve their maximum potential

Facilitate Professional Learning Communities

Disaggregate, disseminate, and analyze data in all sub-pops to improve achievement by focusing the quality of instruction in order to ensure student growth and success.

Evaluate instruction and ensure that academic policies and curriculum are followed

Meet with campus leaders, community members, and parents on a regular basis for problem resolution

Develop and track benchmarks to measure growth and success

Cultivating leadership in staff and students

Regularly consult the campus-level committee about planning, operation, supervision, and evaluation of campus education program; include students and community representatives when appropriate

Support International Baccalaureate philosophies and attend International Baccalaureate training as required

Build common vision for school improvement with staff; direct planning activities and put programs in place with staff to ensure attainment of school’s mission

Campus Curricular Program Support Specialist IB PYP, Longview ISD, Longview, TX 2018 – September 2019

Support principal and work cooperatively with staff, parents, and students

Assist principal in planning, coordinating, and monitoring instruction for first through fifth grades

Assist in creating campus improvement plans with staff, parents, and community members

Support International Baccalaureate philosophies and attend International Baccalaureate training as required

Assist in the development and evaluation of the educational programs

Conduct staff and professional development training activities

Facilitate Professional Learning Communities

Coordinate and supervise district and campus testing

District Level Curriculum and Instruction Project Based Learning Specialist 2017 – 2018

Support district campus principals and work cooperatively with staff, parents, and students

Assist campus principals in planning, coordinating, monitoring and implementing Project Based Learning on each campus

Assist in the development and evaluation of PBL

Conduct staff and professional development training activities for PBL

Facilitate Professional Learning Communities

Coordinator- Ninth Grade Initiative Administrator, Longview High School 2012 - 2017

Participate in development and evaluation of educational programs to ensure a successful transition from middle school to 9th grade

Participate in development of campus improvement plans with staff, parents, and community members

Help principal develop, maintain, and use information systems to maintain records to track progress on campus performance objectives and academic excellence indicators for all 9th grade students

Ensure that students are adequately supervised during non-instructional periods

Ensure that students at-risk of failure are given multiple opportunities for success through the facilitation of before, during, and after-school tutorial programs

Develop the master schedule for LHS

Principal, Ware Elementary, Longview ISD, Longview TX, 2011 – 2012

Cultivate a culture of high expectations for excellence

Ensure a safe and inclusive environment in which all students can achieve their maximum potential

Facilitate Professional Learning Communities

Disaggregate, disseminate, and analyze data in all sub-pops to improve achievement by focusing the quality of instruction in order to ensure student growth and success.

Evaluate instruction and ensure that academic policies and curriculum are followed

Meet with campus leaders, community members, and parents on a regular basis for problem resolution

Develop and track benchmarks to measure growth and success

Cultivating leadership in staff and students

Instructional Literacy Coach, Ned E Williams Elementary School (formerly Jodie McClure Elementary), Longview ISD, Longview, TX 2008 – 2011

Provide coaching for teachers utilizing best practices in Language and Reading instruction

Disaggregate and analyze Language Arts Data for continual student improvement

Create Campus Reading Plan

Identify ARI students

Collect, organize and display Campus Rigby Data in a usable data table

Teaching Experience

5th Grade Elementary School Teacher, Jodie McClure Elementary Longview ISD, Longview, TX 2006 – 2008

Developed and implemented high-interest lessons utilizing technology to promote student success and achievement

Form a successful parent partnership through effective communication

4th Grade Elementary School Teacher, Jodie McClure Elementary Longview ISD, Longview, TX 2005 – 2006

Developed and implemented high-interest lessons utilizing technology to promote student success and achievement

Form a successful parent partnership through effective communication

3rd Grade Elementary School Teacher, Jodie McClure Elementary Longview ISD, Longview, TX 1997 – 2005

Developed and implemented high-interest lessons utilizing technology to promote student success and achievement

Form a successful parent partnership through effective communication

Professional Development

International Baccalaureate Administrative Training 2019 – 2021

Leading the Learner

Making the PYP Happen: Implementing Agency

Engaging Collaborative Communities

Creating a Curriculum of Trans disciplinary Learners

Honors and Awards & Scholarships

J L Everhart nominated for the coveted Blue Ribbon Award under my leadership as campus Head of School (Principal) for growth in all sub populations for the 2021 STAAR

Led J L Everhart to IB Reauthorization by eliminating 25 matters to be addressed. J L Everhart is the only “Authorized” IB campus in Longview ISD

Campus Teacher of the Year Longview ISD 2001 – 2002

Kappa Delta Pi Honors Society 2006

TASBE 2009 – 2011

TEPSA 2019 - Present

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