Cassondra Harris

Experience

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  Knowles Science Teaching Foundation

  Mar 2013 - Mar 2017

  Mathematics Fellow

  • Five year teaching fellowship• Received ongoing feedback and support from teachers with extensive experience in mathematics education• Maintained summer and academic year professional development, collaborative lesson study and yearly portfolio• Introduced to a variety of teaching resources, curriculum materials and research

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  Chicago Bulls College Prep

  Jul 2013 - Jul 2014

  Mathematics Teacher

  10th Grade Geometry/Algebra ll Teacher• Planned and executed a discussion-based teaching model where homework is preparation for the lesson• Achieved 1.5 points of growth on Pre Plan by the end of the semester• Placed 2nd in the school network for quarterly testing on College Readiness StandardsAP Calculus Co Teacher• Created assessments and AP Calculus study guides including misconceptions and example problems• Graded tests, assignments and students’ error analysis of their work• Averaged a 3.3 with a 72% passing rate one week before the AP test 9th Grade Female Advisory• Advised 22 freshman women through promotion requirements by tracking GPA, monitoring self-discipline, and promoting reading and fitness Show less

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  Grand River Preparatory High School

  Aug 2014 - Jan 2015

  Mathematics Teacher

  • Taught Algebra I using the standards based grading model • Utilized the flipped classroom in order to teach Algebra II • Coordinated and facilitated weekly meetings for the Science Olympiad Club • Advised freshman in graduation requirements and life skills

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  Michigan Virtual Charter Academy

  Jan 2015 - Apr 2020

  • Facilitates bi-weekly meetings with teachers focusing on goal setting and reflection • Informally observes mathematics teachers and provides coaching on Danielson Framework• Leads collaborative weekly data team meetings for the math department • Analyzes high school data to develop action plans for student growth• Collaborates with administration to lead professional development for the high school • Compiles and measures effectiveness of teachers performance standards • Manages and coordinates state testing for an offsite testing location Show less

  • High School Mathematics Lead Teacher

    Jul 2016 - Apr 2020

  • Mathematics Teacher

    Jan 2015 - Jun 2016
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  Fusion Education Group

  Apr 2020 - now

  • Manages master schedule for all teachers and students • Trains and facilitates daily meeting for Academic Operations team • Collaborates with content assistant directors on hiring needs and teacher availability • Tracks accuracy of systems• Oversees teacher absence procedures • Hired teachers in all content areas• Facilitated monthly coaching for each teacher based on effectiveness measures• Observed and provided feedback to teachers on live sessions• Collaborated with administrators on full school programming• Hosted yearly evaluation meetings for teachers

  • Campus Director of Scheduling

    May 2024 - now

  • Assistant Director of Academic Operations

    Jul 2021 - May 2024

  • Math Department Head

    Apr 2020 - Jul 2021