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Cassandra Stanton
Mount Albert
Summary
Committed to enhancing student engagement and cultural awareness through innovative lesson planning and collaboration with colleagues. Skilled in creating supportive and engaging learning environments within classroom settings. Developed expertise in curriculum planning and student assessment. Ready to apply these transferrable skills to contribute to new professional challenges and opportunities. Pursuing a full-time role that presents professional challenges and leverages interpersonal skills and problem-solving expertise.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
1
1
Certificate
Work History
Teacher Candidate
Durham District School Board
03.2025 - 04.2025
- Assisted in a grade 6/7 classroom
- Adapted teaching methods and materials to meet students' varying needs.
- Boosted cultural awareness by incorporating children's literature from world cultures.
- Designed detailed learning plans for struggling students based on test, homework and assignment records.
- Worked with staff members and teachers to design comprehensive and individualized plans to optimize student education.
- Facilitated activities in small groups to reinforce concepts taught by class teacher.
- Maintained safety and security by overseeing students in recess environments.
- Tutored struggling students individually and in small groups to reinforce learning concepts.
- Partnered with teacher to plan and implement lessons following school's curriculum, goals, and objectives.
Teacher Candidate
York Region District School Board
11.2024 - 12.2024
- Assisted in a kindergarten classroom
- Assessed student progress through regular evaluations, adjusting teaching strategies to meet individual needs.
- Assisted students with completing lessons and activities.
- Coordinated with special education staff to ensure appropriate accommodations were provided for students with unique learning needs, maximizing their potential for success within the mainstream classroom setting.
- Implemented effective behaviour management strategies to maintain a productive and safe classroom environment.
- Supported classroom maintenance and upkeep, organizing books, and materials.
- Supported classroom activities.
- Maintained safety and security by overseeing students in recess environments.
- Created and developed lesson plans to meet students' academic needs.
- Helped students explore concepts with engaging, learning-focused activities.
- Boosted cultural awareness by incorporating children's literature from world cultures.
Teacher Candidate
York Region District School Board
03.2024 - 04.2024
- Assisted in a grade 3/4 classroom
- Assisted students with completing lessons and activities.
- Evaluated student grasp of material through tests and informal quizzes.
- Supported classroom activities, tutoring, and reviewing work.
- Helped with grading assignments and tests, providing constructive feedback to students based on results.
- Partnered with teacher to plan and implement lessons following school's curriculum, goals, and objectives.
- Modified lessons and curriculum to accommodate diverse learners by using strategies such as peer-assisted learning and group work.
Teacher Candidate
Durham District School Board
11.2023 - 12.2023
- Assisted in a grade 1 classroom
- Implemented effective behaviour management strategies to maintain a productive and safe classroom environment.
- Implemented effective behaviour management strategies to maintain a productive and safe classroom environment.
- Implemented effective behaviour management strategies to maintain a productive and safe classroom environment.
- Improved students' critical thinking skills through problem-solving exercises and group projects.
- Implemented effective behavior management strategies to maintain a productive and safe classroom environment.
- Assessed student progress through regular evaluations, adjusting teaching strategies to meet individual needs.
- Created, developed and implemented lesson plans
- Assisted students with completing lessons and activities.
- Helped teachers plan lessons and unit studies.
- Provided individualized support to students to promote learning and engagement.
- Collaborated with colleagues to develop interdisciplinary lesson plans, enhancing student understanding of complex topics.
- Participated in professional development opportunities to stay current on educational trends and research-based strategies for effective instruction.
Daycare Assistant
Mount Albert Child Care Centre
02.2020 - 05.2020
- Maintained clean, neat and hazard-free areas to protect kids, personnel and families.
- Assisted in maintaining a safe and healthy environment, ensuring cleanliness and proper supervision of children.
- Provided lunchtime assistance to monitor children, assist with eating and serve food.
- Sanitized dishes, tabletops, toys, and frequently touched surfaces to prevent the spread of germs.
- Observed play activities to identify positive behaviors and areas in need of improvement, implementing behavior redirection where appropriate.
- Supported the emotional well-being of children by providing nurturing care and addressing individual needs.
- Facilitated conflict resolution among children, teaching them valuable social skills.
Education
Bachelor of Education - Education
Lakehead University
Orillia, ON06-2025
Bachelor of Arts - Child And Youth Care
Toronto Metropolitan University
Toronto04-2020
Skills
- Effective classroom management
- Collaborating with other teachers in the school
- Student tutoring
- Implementing inquiry-based teaching strategies
- Positive attitude
- Friendly and outgoing
- Collaborative teamwork
- Supporting students with special needs
- Maintaining safe environments
- Effective communication
Certification
The Ontario Human Rights Code and the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act
Implementing Ryan's Law and PPM 161: Ensuring Asthma Friendly Schools 2024/25
Concussion Prevention, Identification, and Management, for Schools 2024/25
McGill RESST Program for Teacher Candidates
Interests
Timeline
Teacher Candidate
Durham District School Board
03.2025 - 04.2025
Teacher Candidate
York Region District School Board
11.2024 - 12.2024
Teacher Candidate
York Region District School Board
03.2024 - 04.2024
Teacher Candidate
Durham District School Board
11.2023 - 12.2023
Daycare Assistant
Mount Albert Child Care Centre
02.2020 - 05.2020
Bachelor of Education - Education
Lakehead University
Bachelor of Arts - Child And Youth Care
Toronto Metropolitan University
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