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CASSANDRA !FAYE GREEN

210 Monument Avenue, Richmond, VA 23226

(804) 338-3277 | greencf@vcu.edu

EDUCATION
Virginia Commonwealth University | Richmond, VA
Master of Teaching in Early Childhood/Elementary Education
Bachelor of Interdisciplinary Studies in Liberal Studies for Early and Elementary Education
GPA: 3.6

TEACHING EXPERIENCE
Student Teaching Internship
Cashell Donahoe Elementary School | Sandston, VA
Collaborate together with cooperating teacher on curriculum development/lesson
plans with incorporation of the Virginia Standards of Learning
Adapt classroom instruction and assessments by using visual aids and real world
examples to optimize student achievement at Title I school
Prepare, administer and evaluate student comprehension assessment tools
including tests, quizzes, and homework
Administer successful proactive and positive classroom management plan,
demonstrating effective behavior management with 20 diverse students
Utilize ongoing informal and formal assessment to measure effectiveness of
teaching and optimize student learning, adapting instruction when needed
Integrate technology into lessons to engage learners, including use of Smart
Boards

Practicum
John B. Cary Elementary School, 5th grade| Richmond, VA
Focused on Reading and Remediation
Analyzed and created a case study report

Practicum
Fox Elementary School, Kindergarten and 3rd grade | Richmond, VA
Focused on science, math and social studies

Practicum
Laburnum Elementary School, Kindergarten | Richmond, VA
Focused on language arts

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
Camp Counselor
Camp Thunderbird | Chesterfield, VA
Held responsibility for the safety, personal care, and discipline of a group of 25-30
children ages 7-8
Developed and implemented routines and activities for unstructured time periods
during camp program
Assisted in taking daily attendance and ensuring that each camper was accounted
for

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May 2015
May 2014

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Jan 2015-Present
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Sept 2014-Dec 2014
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Jan 2014-May 2014
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Sept 2013-Dec 2013
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May 2012-Sept 2012
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Assistant Preschool Teacher

Kids-R-Kids | Midlothian, VA
Maintained written observations on classroom activities and student behaviors
Facilitated child centered learning through creative activities and independent
exploration
Worked with lead teacher to develop weekly activity plans

PROFESSIONAL MEMBERSHIP
Richmond Area Reading Council | Active Member
Attend events, board meetings and conferences
Student Ambassador | Virginia State Reading Association State Conference

CERTIFICATIONS & SKILLS

State of Virginia, Teachers License, Elementary Education Endorsement
CPR/First Aid Certified
Virginia Child Abuse and Neglect: Recognizing, Reporting & Responding for
Educators
Proficient in Microsoft Office
Ability to use Promethean ActivBoard
Skilled in use of Google Drive & Google+

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Aug 2009-Dec 2009
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Oct 2014-Present
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Mar 12-14, 2014
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Expected May 2015
Dec 2014
April 2014

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