Resume du Jour – Cassandra (Sandy) K. Wilson – Trainer/Educator

CASSANDRA (SANDY) KAYE WILSON

Richmond, VA 23236, (804) 432-4882, ckswilson@verizon.net

 

OBJECTIVE:  Instructor / Adjunct Professor / On-Line Trainer

 

EXPERIENCE SUMMARY:

 

  • 16+ years, Training and management experience in educational development, instructional program planning, e-learning, and directing a diversified staff
  • 14 years, Train-the-Trainer (teacher) in best practices of education K-12 (NC/VA)
  • 14 years, Trainer: Presentations, Workshops, and Staff Development in K-12 for STEM, Language Arts, and Social Studies
  • 8 years, Recruiting, Interviewing, and Training new staff
  • 3 years, Retail Assistant Manager
  • 3 years, Math Teacher, Virginia State Certification
  • 2 years, Curriculum Facilitator (Guilford County, NC, Assistant Principal)
  • 2 years, Curriculum Development (K-5), STEM, Social Studies, and Language Arts
  • 1+ year, Distance Instructor, High School

 

EXPERIENCE PORTFOLIO:

 

10/10 – Present, Distance Learning Instructor

Chesterfield County Public School System, Chesterfield, VA

 

  • Develop and enhance curriculum modules and units for public school US History (grades 9-12) using best-practices of design principles of ADDIE (Analyze, Design, Develop, Instruct, and Evaluation) using Articulate and Captivate software
  • Develop, plan, and implement multi-level lessons for at-risk/gifted learners at different levels via individualized curriculum
  • Plan and deliver NC/VA state curriculum to 50 students in an online environment using Blackboard as an interface in a daily class
  • Establish/maintain cooperative working relationship with students, parents, schools, and colleagues; online meetings with students to ensure achieving success, to tutor, or to review material before exams; web meetings using Elluminate software
  • Guide student achievements using online software (SaaS); instruct students in modern business practices of digital age, transfer skills to real world, web meetings, using e-mail, and presentations (collecting/presenting data via Excel or PowerPoint)

 

08/10-06/11, Volunteer

Richmond Waldorf School, Richmond, Virginia

 

  • Instructed students in mathematics (Kathy Richardson Methodology) via multiple learning methods to mathematics class of fifth graders

 

10/09 – present, Mathematic Coach

Bellwood Elementary School, Chesterfield County, VA       

 

  • Led 24 teachers in best educational/instructional practices for hands-on curriculum in mathematics (Kathy Richardson Methodology); directed teacher progress in performance management and provided feedback to teachers enabling a 25% overall raise in test scores for approximately 500 students
  • Developed, planned, and directed multi-level mathematics lessons to enhance student learning by integrating best practices in mathematics and technology, resulting in 35% raise in test scores and motivating students and parents.
  • Planned, coordinated, and instructed multi-level academic lessons for students integrating technology to enhance student growth and achievement
  • Coordinated and presented monthly meetings to staff (60), weekly teachers’ meetings (24), presented updated policy, procedures, and curriculum to administration and staff; researched instructional materials and resources; recommended/developed support materials to enhance learning and achievement.
  • Presenter at the Virginia Council of Teachers of Mathematics Conference on “Flexing Your Number Skills”, incorporating movement into mathematics for higher student retention rate, based on proven Action Based Learning Research using Storyboarding and PowerPoint for live presentations
  • Managed 24 staff (Teachers K-5); wrote professional plans and generating standard and customized reports for completion of goals; managed staff performance
  • Analyzed and evaluated the impact of objectives, operations, and resources on the viability of implementing new projects using student test scores and performance data of teachers’ professional development plans (data driven) to plan training

 

07/06 – 06/09, Administrator in Training/Teacher

Oak Grove Elementary School, Wake County, VA     

 

  • Instructed students and homebound students in Language Arts and Mathematics using Blackboard (CMS – courseware management software); providing instruction through individual learning styles and individual tutoring opportunities for students
  • Directed instructor feedback and evaluation while training in best educational practices; provided structure and motivation for individual professional growth.

 

07/06 – 06/09, Administrative Student in Training/Teacher

University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill, NC

 

  • Teacher while training via an internship with the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill; 12 hours earned towards an administrative license and doctoral degree
  • Direct daily operations in classroom, planning, managing learning, preparing materials, presenting curriculum to varied academic level of 24 students
  • Create planning and instructional timeline to cover curriculum established by state and county; create, implement, and analyze student records for weekly progress
  • Incorporate technology into integrated lessons for instructional means, including Intel to Teach for the Future, Blackboard, Excel, Microsoft Word, and PowerPoint
  • Implemented employee incentive program – Professional Learning Communities (PLC) for interdepartmental cooperation/employees’ role in organizational success

 

01/03 – 06/06, Curriculum Facilitator

Guilford Elementary School, Guilford County, VA

 

  • Assisted principal in managing school of 420 students/20 teachers; purchase books, materials, and supplies; negotiate free materials through education resources
  • Recruited, interviewed, and trained staff; coached instructors in best educational and instructional practices; presented Multicultural Diversity development training
  • Liaison for Guilford Elementary/Guilford County – curriculum facilitator meetings
  • Coordinated staff development for three schools in Guilford County (300 teachers and teacher assistants) for a workshop entitled, “A Framework for Understanding Poverty,” by Ruby Payne

 

07/95 – 12/02, Instructor

Brooks Global Magnet School, Guilford County, VA  

 

  • Teacher of the Year, 1998-1999
  • Provided individual and group instruction various student grade levels; provide structure and motivation for individual student growth; plan and develop activities, assignments and projects; preform student assessments
  • Facilitated the Technology, Communications Skills, and Leadership Committees, and briefed the Principal on committees potential of improving school
  • Facilitated a team of 10 teachers on a bi-weekly basis to resolve student concerns
  • Speaker at the North Carolina Teacher’s Technology Conference

 

07/94 – 12/94, Volunteer

General Greene School of Science & Technology, Greensboro, NC

 

  • Assist Science Specialist while attending graduate school full-time
  • Prepare instructional materials, instruct students (K-5); coordinate science field trips and special science events, e.g., “Animal Fair” and “Astronomy Night”

 

07/92 – 07/94, Assistant Manager

The Banker’s Note, Greensboro, NC

 

  • Assisted in recruiting, hiring, and training a diverse, customer service oriented sales team skilled on proprietary computer register system; balance daily sales receipts and monies; achieve store sales goals; manage payroll
  • Execute company merchandise directives including floor-sets, window directives and POS (Point of Sale) updates; maintain clean and orderly store; Train, coach, and develop sales associates and driving overall sales results; store operations

 

06/91 – 07/92, Assistant Manager

Brooks, Greensboro, NC

 

  • Assisted in recruiting, hiring, and training a diverse, customer service oriented sales team skilled on computer register system; balance daily sales receipts and monies; achieve store sales goals; manage payroll
  • Execute company merchandise directives including floor-sets, window directives and POS (Point of Sale) updates; maintain clean and orderly store

 

FORMAL EDUCATION:

 

  • 1995, Masters of Education, University of North Carolina, Greensboro, NC; GPA: 4.0
  • 1990, Bachelor of Arts, History & Social Sciences, University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill, NC
  • 1989, Associate of Science Degree, Education, Bluefield College, Bluefield, VA; GPA: 3.5

 

TRAINING / CERTIFICATION:

 

  • 2011, Technology Standards for Instructional Personnel Training (TSIP), Richmond, VA
  • 2011, Certification, High School History and Social Sciences, NC & VA
  • 08/09 – 05/10, Hours toward Certificate in Leadership and Administration License, School, University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill Chapel Hill, NC
  • 2009, Hours towards License, Supervision & Administration, Training Organization, University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, Chapel Hill, NC
  • 2006, Blackboard Certification, Training Organization, Wake County Schools, Raleigh, NC
  • 1995, Certification, Teaching License K-6, Masters of Education, NC

 

EDUCATION COURSES DEVELOPED FOR INSTRUCTION:

 

  • 2010 – 2011, Online modules for Virginia & United States History, Chesterfield County Public High Schools, Richmond, VA
  • 2010, Presenter, Virginia Council of Teachers of Mathematics Conference, James Madison University; “Flexing Your Number Skills,” Harrisonburg, VA
  • 2007, Staff Development Training, “Multicultural Diversity,” Wake County Schools, Raleigh, NC
  • 2003, Presenter, “A Framework for Understanding Poverty,” based on work by Ruby Payne, Guilford County Schools, Greensboro, NC
  • 1997, Speaker, North Carolina State Teacher’s Technology Conference, “Integrating Technology into Best Practices in Language Arts,” Greensboro, NC

 

TECHNICAL SKILLS / COMPUTER:

 

  • ADDIE-VA & United States History Class for CCPS Online modules
  • Angel – Course Management Integration, by Grand Canyon University
  • Apple/Macintosh
  • Articulate-e-Learning
  • Blackboard 9.1
  • Captivate-screen capture program for training practitioners
  • Elluminate – meeting software
  • Internet Research – Open Web queries
  • Microsoft Office: Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook

 

CONFERENCES / ORGANIZATIONS / MEMBERSHIP:

 

  • 2010, Presenter, Virginia Council of Teachers for Mathematics, James Madison University, VA
  • 1999 – 2000, Communications Skills Chair, Brooks Global School, Greensboro, NC
  • 1998 – 1999, Leadership Chair, Brooks Global School, Greensboro, NC
  • 1998 – 1999, Teacher of the Year, Brooks Global School, Greensboro, NC
  • 1997 – 1998, Technology Chair, Brooks Global School, Greensboro, NC
  • 1997, Speaker, North Carolina Teachers’ Technology Conference, Greensboro, NC

 

VOLUNTEER / COMMUNITY:

 

  • 2011 – 2012, Member of USA Triathlon
  • 2010 – 2011, Volunteer, Richmond Waldorf School, Richmond, VA.
  • 1994 – 1994, Volunteer, General Greene Elementary School, Greensboro, N.C.
  • 1987 – 1989, Choir, Bluefield College, Bluefield, VA
  • 1987 – 1988, Cheerleading Captain, Bluefield College, Bluefield, VA.
  • 1987 – 1989, Drama Club, Bluefield College, Bluefield, VA
  • 1 year, Volunteer, North Carolina Science Teachers (Assisted President)

 

KEY SKILLS:  Astronomy, Integrate, Multicultural, Analyze, CMS, grades, K-5, PLC, SaaS, Teacher, academic, ADDIE, Adjunct, administration, Articulate, assess, at-risk/gifted, Blackboard, Captivate, CCPS, class, coach, college, computer, conference, Council, curriculum, data, design, develop, digital, distance education, distance learning, e-learning, education, instruct, Elluminate, evaluate, exams, Excel, facilitate, feedback, History, homebound, instruct, Intel, internship, K-12, Language, Leadership, lessons, Liaison, license, Masters, material, Math, Microsoft, Module, Multicultural, Objectives, online, operations, performance, policy, portfolio, PowerPoint, Present, principal, procedures, professor, researched, school, Science, scores, speaker, specialist, staff, STEM, storyboarding, student, supervision, teach, team, technology, test, Train-the-Trainer, TSIP, tutor, Workshop

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Resume du Jour – Cassandra (Sandy) K. Wilson – Trainer/Educator

CASSANDRA (SANDY) KAYE WILSON

Richmond, VA 23236, (804) 432-4882, ckswilson@verizon.net

 

OBJECTIVE:  Instructor / Adjunct Professor / On-Line Trainer

 

EXPERIENCE SUMMARY:

 

  • 16+ years, Training and management experience in educational development, instructional program planning, e-learning, and directing a diversified staff
  • 14 years, Train-the-Trainer (teacher) in best practices of education K-12 (NC/VA)
  • 14 years, Trainer: Presentations, Workshops, and Staff Development in K-12 for STEM, Language Arts, and Social Studies
  • 8 years, Recruiting, Interviewing, and Training new staff
  • 3 years, Retail Assistant Manager
  • 3 years, Math Teacher, Virginia State Certification
  • 2 years, Curriculum Facilitator (Guilford County, NC, Assistant Principal)
  • 2 years, Curriculum Development (K-5), STEM, Social Studies, and Language Arts
  • 1+ year, Distance Instructor, High School

 

EXPERIENCE PORTFOLIO:

 

10/10 – Present, Distance Learning Instructor

Chesterfield County Public School System, Chesterfield, VA

 

  • Develop and enhance curriculum modules and units for public school US History (grades 9-12) using best-practices of design principles of ADDIE (Analyze, Design, Develop, Instruct, and Evaluation) using Articulate and Captivate software
  • Develop, plan, and implement multi-level lessons for at-risk/gifted learners at different levels via individualized curriculum
  • Plan and deliver NC/VA state curriculum to 50 students in an online environment using Blackboard as an interface in a daily class
  • Establish/maintain cooperative working relationship with students, parents, schools, and colleagues; online meetings with students to ensure achieving success, to tutor, or to review material before exams; web meetings using Elluminate software
  • Guide student achievements using online software (SaaS); instruct students in modern business practices of digital age, transfer skills to real world, web meetings, using e-mail, and presentations (collecting/presenting data via Excel or PowerPoint)

 

08/10-06/11, Volunteer

Richmond Waldorf School, Richmond, Virginia

 

  • Instructed students in mathematics (Kathy Richardson Methodology) via multiple learning methods to mathematics class of fifth graders

 

10/09 – present, Mathematic Coach

Bellwood Elementary School, Chesterfield County, VA       

 

  • Led 24 teachers in best educational/instructional practices for hands-on curriculum in mathematics (Kathy Richardson Methodology); directed teacher progress in performance management and provided feedback to teachers enabling a 25% overall raise in test scores for approximately 500 students
  • Developed, planned, and directed multi-level mathematics lessons to enhance student learning by integrating best practices in mathematics and technology, resulting in 35% raise in test scores and motivating students and parents.
  • Planned, coordinated, and instructed multi-level academic lessons for students integrating technology to enhance student growth and achievement
  • Coordinated and presented monthly meetings to staff (60), weekly teachers’ meetings (24), presented updated policy, procedures, and curriculum to administration and staff; researched instructional materials and resources; recommended/developed support materials to enhance learning and achievement.
  • Presenter at the Virginia Council of Teachers of Mathematics Conference on “Flexing Your Number Skills”, incorporating movement into mathematics for higher student retention rate, based on proven Action Based Learning Research using Storyboarding and PowerPoint for live presentations
  • Managed 24 staff (Teachers K-5); wrote professional plans and generating standard and customized reports for completion of goals; managed staff performance
  • Analyzed and evaluated the impact of objectives, operations, and resources on the viability of implementing new projects using student test scores and performance data of teachers’ professional development plans (data driven) to plan training

 

07/06 – 06/09, Administrator in Training/Teacher

Oak Grove Elementary School, Wake County, VA     

 

  • Instructed students and homebound students in Language Arts and Mathematics using Blackboard (CMS – courseware management software); providing instruction through individual learning styles and individual tutoring opportunities for students
  • Directed instructor feedback and evaluation while training in best educational practices; provided structure and motivation for individual professional growth.

 

07/06 – 06/09, Administrative Student in Training/Teacher

University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill, NC

 

  • Teacher while training via an internship with the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill; 12 hours earned towards an administrative license and doctoral degree
  • Direct daily operations in classroom, planning, managing learning, preparing materials, presenting curriculum to varied academic level of 24 students
  • Create planning and instructional timeline to cover curriculum established by state and county; create, implement, and analyze student records for weekly progress
  • Incorporate technology into integrated lessons for instructional means, including Intel to Teach for the Future, Blackboard, Excel, Microsoft Word, and PowerPoint
  • Implemented employee incentive program – Professional Learning Communities (PLC) for interdepartmental cooperation/employees’ role in organizational success

 

01/03 – 06/06, Curriculum Facilitator

Guilford Elementary School, Guilford County, VA

 

  • Assisted principal in managing school of 420 students/20 teachers; purchase books, materials, and supplies; negotiate free materials through education resources
  • Recruited, interviewed, and trained staff; coached instructors in best educational and instructional practices; presented Multicultural Diversity development training
  • Liaison for Guilford Elementary/Guilford County – curriculum facilitator meetings
  • Coordinated staff development for three schools in Guilford County (300 teachers and teacher assistants) for a workshop entitled, “A Framework for Understanding Poverty,” by Ruby Payne

 

07/95 – 12/02, Instructor

Brooks Global Magnet School, Guilford County, VA  

 

  • Teacher of the Year, 1998-1999
  • Provided individual and group instruction various student grade levels; provide structure and motivation for individual student growth; plan and develop activities, assignments and projects; preform student assessments
  • Facilitated the Technology, Communications Skills, and Leadership Committees, and briefed the Principal on committees potential of improving school
  • Facilitated a team of 10 teachers on a bi-weekly basis to resolve student concerns
  • Speaker at the North Carolina Teacher’s Technology Conference

 

07/94 – 12/94, Volunteer

General Greene School of Science & Technology, Greensboro, NC

 

  • Assist Science Specialist while attending graduate school full-time
  • Prepare instructional materials, instruct students (K-5); coordinate science field trips and special science events, e.g., “Animal Fair” and “Astronomy Night”

 

07/92 – 07/94, Assistant Manager

The Banker’s Note, Greensboro, NC

 

  • Assisted in recruiting, hiring, and training a diverse, customer service oriented sales team skilled on proprietary computer register system; balance daily sales receipts and monies; achieve store sales goals; manage payroll
  • Execute company merchandise directives including floor-sets, window directives and POS (Point of Sale) updates; maintain clean and orderly store; Train, coach, and develop sales associates and driving overall sales results; store operations

 

06/91 – 07/92, Assistant Manager

Brooks, Greensboro, NC

 

  • Assisted in recruiting, hiring, and training a diverse, customer service oriented sales team skilled on computer register system; balance daily sales receipts and monies; achieve store sales goals; manage payroll
  • Execute company merchandise directives including floor-sets, window directives and POS (Point of Sale) updates; maintain clean and orderly store

 

FORMAL EDUCATION:

 

  • 1995, Masters of Education, University of North Carolina, Greensboro, NC; GPA: 4.0
  • 1990, Bachelor of Arts, History & Social Sciences, University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill, NC
  • 1989, Associate of Science Degree, Education, Bluefield College, Bluefield, VA; GPA: 3.5

 

TRAINING / CERTIFICATION:

 

  • 2011, Technology Standards for Instructional Personnel Training (TSIP), Richmond, VA
  • 2011, Certification, High School History and Social Sciences, NC & VA
  • 08/09 – 05/10, Hours toward Certificate in Leadership and Administration License, School, University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill Chapel Hill, NC
  • 2009, Hours towards License, Supervision & Administration, Training Organization, University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, Chapel Hill, NC
  • 2006, Blackboard Certification, Training Organization, Wake County Schools, Raleigh, NC
  • 1995, Certification, Teaching License K-6, Masters of Education, NC

 

EDUCATION COURSES DEVELOPED FOR INSTRUCTION:

 

  • 2010 – 2011, Online modules for Virginia & United States History, Chesterfield County Public High Schools, Richmond, VA
  • 2010, Presenter, Virginia Council of Teachers of Mathematics Conference, James Madison University; “Flexing Your Number Skills,” Harrisonburg, VA
  • 2007, Staff Development Training, “Multicultural Diversity,” Wake County Schools, Raleigh, NC
  • 2003, Presenter, “A Framework for Understanding Poverty,” based on work by Ruby Payne, Guilford County Schools, Greensboro, NC
  • 1997, Speaker, North Carolina State Teacher’s Technology Conference, “Integrating Technology into Best Practices in Language Arts,” Greensboro, NC

 

TECHNICAL SKILLS / COMPUTER:

 

  • ADDIE-VA & United States History Class for CCPS Online modules
  • Angel – Course Management Integration, by Grand Canyon University
  • Apple/Macintosh
  • Articulate-e-Learning
  • Blackboard 9.1
  • Captivate-screen capture program for training practitioners
  • Elluminate – meeting software
  • Internet Research – Open Web queries
  • Microsoft Office: Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook

 

CONFERENCES / ORGANIZATIONS / MEMBERSHIP:

 

  • 2010, Presenter, Virginia Council of Teachers for Mathematics, James Madison University, VA
  • 1999 – 2000, Communications Skills Chair, Brooks Global School, Greensboro, NC
  • 1998 – 1999, Leadership Chair, Brooks Global School, Greensboro, NC
  • 1998 – 1999, Teacher of the Year, Brooks Global School, Greensboro, NC
  • 1997 – 1998, Technology Chair, Brooks Global School, Greensboro, NC
  • 1997, Speaker, North Carolina Teachers’ Technology Conference, Greensboro, NC

 

VOLUNTEER / COMMUNITY:

 

  • 2011 – 2012, Member of USA Triathlon
  • 2010 – 2011, Volunteer, Richmond Waldorf School, Richmond, VA.
  • 1994 – 1994, Volunteer, General Greene Elementary School, Greensboro, N.C.
  • 1987 – 1989, Choir, Bluefield College, Bluefield, VA
  • 1987 – 1988, Cheerleading Captain, Bluefield College, Bluefield, VA.
  • 1987 – 1989, Drama Club, Bluefield College, Bluefield, VA
  • 1 year, Volunteer, North Carolina Science Teachers (Assisted President)

 

KEY SKILLS:  Astronomy, Integrate, Multicultural, Analyze, CMS, grades, K-5, PLC, SaaS, Teacher, academic, ADDIE, Adjunct, administration, Articulate, assess, at-risk/gifted, Blackboard, Captivate, CCPS, class, coach, college, computer, conference, Council, curriculum, data, design, develop, digital, distance education, distance learning, e-learning, education, instruct, Elluminate, evaluate, exams, Excel, facilitate, feedback, History, homebound, instruct, Intel, internship, K-12, Language, Leadership, lessons, Liaison, license, Masters, material, Math, Microsoft, Module, Multicultural, Objectives, online, operations, performance, policy, portfolio, PowerPoint, Present, principal, procedures, professor, researched, school, Science, scores, speaker, specialist, staff, STEM, storyboarding, student, supervision, teach, team, technology, test, Train-the-Trainer, TSIP, tutor, Workshop



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