Casandra Fox Email & Phone Number

Hightstown, New Jersey

• Cultivates strong relationships to build positive rapport and gain trust leading to improved communication and participation. • Maintains up-to-date records and files regarding performance, behavior, and communications; consults with key stakeholders to address problems or concerns and implement solutions.• Provides clear directions and expectations to ensure tasks are completed accurately and on time.• Coaches and mentors first year teachers and new teachers; trains individuals on policies, procedures, software, and best practices to enhance performance and productivity.• Supervises student teachers and provides constructive feedback to improve professional development and equip individuals with essential skills.• Transitioned to virtual instruction and designed digital materials, resources, and tools to effectively deliver content while maintaining interest and engagement.• Elected Second Vice President of the teachers’ union; achieved highest engagement rate for any school in the district by ensuring members had accurate, timely information and understood membership benefits.• Planned and hosted professional development workshops and other events as part of the union including a Teacher for a Day event to increase awareness and engagement from public officials and business leaders to support contract negotiations.• Attended meetings with the Superintendent, School Board, Mercer County Education Association, and the National Representative Assembly to discuss and present on union issues, industry best practices, policy creation, and other topics. Served as a liaison between stakeholder groups and members.• Wrote union handbooks for how to take maternity leave and FMLA leave, as well as how to use the performance evaluation model. Trained administration on established policies and procedures.• Participated on School Improvement Panel (SCIP) as Association Representative to collaborate on discipline issues and improve school climate.

Hightstown, New Jersey

• Hosted a Wellness Day for students as part of the Health and Wellness Committee; created 6 stations on mental health, organized scheduling, and secured presenters. Led the Bullet Journal station with less than an hour to prepare and presented program 15 times; received high accolades for leadership and dynamic presenting.• Writes articles on education for two Medium publications (Teachers on Fire and Age of Awareness); recognized as a Top Writer in education twice and had 4 articles curated by Medium staff.

Hightstown, New Jersey

Creates engaging, hands-on lessons and activities aligned with established standards and goals. Develops presentations, training materials, projects, and assessments to facilitate learning and promote concept mastery. Tailors instruction to meet the needs of diverse learners and varying ability levels.• Awarded Governors Teachers of the Year for building in 2008 and received scholarship to attend National Education Association (NEA) leadership summit in 2012.• Implemented Tomorrow’s Teachers program for students interested in becoming educators; trained on the program and coordinated instruction, observation opportunities, field trips, and field placements to provide real-world experience. Organized registration, transportation, approvals, and other logistics.• Worked with Monmouth University to offer college credit for successful completion of Tomorrow’s Teachers program and ensure instruction and experience aligned with established requirements.• Serves as the senior member of the department and a go-to resource supporting overall planning for various grade levels and courses; assists with resolving problems and driving instruction and engagement. • Conducts assessments to measure effectiveness and track performance; analyzes data to identify opportunities for improvement and adjust instruction.• Designs compelling content and explains complex concepts in an easily understood manner.• Partnered with art teacher to create a new course called Art & Literature: The Graphic Novel. Planned and developed curriculum, identified key standards and objectives, and co-taught content.• Coordinated a humanities program combining English and History classes; selected resources and designed materials that incorporated key components of both subjects and collaborated on unit planning and projects.• Collaborates with teams on curriculum pacing, instructional strategies, assessments, data analysis, and major projects to optimize content delivery.