CASSIE PLOTE

602.617.1791 | cassieplote@email.arizona.edu

EDUCATION & HONORS

The University of Arizona, Tucson, AZ

Bachelor of Arts in Elementary Education, May 2017
Cumulative GPA 3.80
Deans List, National Society of Collegiate Scholars, Academic Year Academic
Distinction, Honorable Mention, Wildcat Excellence Scholarship, NEW Scholarship,
Emil L. Larson Memorial Scholarship

National University of Ireland, Maynooth, Co. Kildare, Ireland

Study Abroad, Elementary Education, Spring 2015
Cumulative GPA 4.0

EDUCATION EXPERIENCE

Student Teacher, Robins Elementary School, Grade 5 (Fall 2016 - Spring 2017)
Planned, co-taught and led instruction in all subject areas
Formulated learning objectives designed to direct instruction and assessment
Created formative and summative assessments used to evaluate student learning aligned with
objectives and Common Core Standards
Participated in all school activities, parent conferences and community events

Student Intern, Homer Davis Elementary School, Grade 4 (Spring 2016)

Co-taught instruction in Mathematics, Social Studies, Reading and Art
Developed grade appropriate lesson plans, making student specific accommodations as necessary
Evaluated student work in all subject areas

Practicum Student, Walter Douglas Elementary School, Grade 6 (Fall 2015)

Assisted in science instruction, prepared materials and chaperoned STEM field trip

Classroom Volunteer, Simis Elementary School, Grade 1, Prince Elementary School, Grade 3
(Fall 2014- Spring 2015)
Provided one on one student support as needed
Prepared materials for lessons and teacher use
Evaluated students summative assessments and organized student data into portfolios
Led small reading group instruction at various levels and assessed formatively for
comprehension
 High School Student Teacher, Mountain Pointe Early Learning Center, Preschool (Fall 2011-
Spring 2012)
Planned, prepared and taught small group lessons
Read aloud to students in small and large group settings
Led playtime activities and managed student behavior

VOLUNTEER AND SERVICE

Childcare Attendant, Tucson Country Club, Tucson, Arizona, Fall 2016- present
Cared for children ranging from ages birth to twelve
Planned and set up activities for children of different ages and interests

Nanny, Tucson, Arizona, Fall 2014- present

Provided care, transportation and meals for two children from ages 8-13
Provided homework help and additional math and reading practice to support childs academics

Girls on the Run, Tucson, Arizona, October 2013- present

Mentored young women in completing their first 5K event
Participated in fundraising events for the organization

University City Church- Roskruge Bilingual K-8 School, Tucson, Arizona, Spring 2015-2016
Local impact outreach program that introduced events to encourage community involvement

Substitute Teacher, Flowing Wells School District, Tucson, Arizona, Spring 2016
Managed classroom and student behavior grades K-12
Adapted to various school and classroom structures, policies and expectations
Completed classroom report for both teacher and principal

Preceptor, University of Arizona, Tucson, Arizona, Fall 2016

Assisted professor in instruction and grading for an American Sign Language III course
Held office hours where I met with students to provide additional support and discuss student
concerns

University Campus Tutor, Tucson, Arizona, Fall 2013- Spring 2014

Structured activities for hour-long sessions teaching American Sign Language and practicing
towards mastery
Worked with novice level students ages 19-50 teaching linguistics, signs, expressions and
cultural aspects of American Sign Language

Member of the Gamma Phi Beta Sorority, University of Arizona, Fall 2013- Present
Held positions as Parliamentarian, Corresponding Secretary, Alumnae Relations Chair Assistant