Cassidy VanEss

(616) 915-4898 | 12635 14th Avenue, Grand Rapids, Michigan 49534 | Current
Address: 324 Central Avenue, Holland, MI 49423 | cassidylvaness@gmail.com
OBJECTIVE
To obtain a student teaching position in an elementary school early childhood
classroom where I can implement creative and accommodating teaching
techniques to create an engaging learning environment in which all students
are given the opportunity to develop their academic and social skills
EDUCATION
Hope College, Holland, MI
Expected Graduation:
May 2017
Bachelor of Arts: Comprehensive Education K-8
Michigan Provisional Teaching Certificate with endorsements to teach
Elementary K-5 all subjects (K-8 All Subjects Self Contained Classroom) and
Early Childhood PKGeneral and Special Education (ZS)
GPA: 3.66/4.00
Honors: Deans List 5/6 Semesters
CLASSROOM EXPERIENCE
Watts Learning Center, Los Angeles, California
May 2016
Teacher Assistant- Kindergarten
Actively planned a lesson with my mentor teacher
Implemented planned lesson with whole group
Actively observed mentor teachers management techniques and
teaching strategies
Worked one-on-one with students on technology-based math website
Holland Heights, Holland, MI
Spring 2016
Teacher Assistant- Kindergarten
Actively observed classroom instruction and management techniques
Guided children working in literacy centers
Lead centers in which children read 3-4 letter words pertaining to their
vowel of the week through literacy games
Maplewood School, Holland, MI
Spring
2016
Teacher Assistant- Early Childhood Special Education
Observed how classroom instruction and management techniques
differ from a general education classroom
Helped and supported children at rug time and table time
Observed teacher and child interactions and how they differ from a
general education classroom

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Maplewood School, Holland, MI
Fall
2015
Teacher Assistant- Head Start
Actively observed mentor teachers instruction and management
techniques in the classroom
Supported children both at group time and free choice time most often
with puzzles, tracing letters and shapes, and dramatic play
Observed and played with children during free choice time
Northway Primary, Liverpool, England
June
2015
Teacher Assistant- Year 3 (second grade)
Actively observed how classroom instruction and management
techniques differ from classrooms observed in America
Supported and guided children in instruction when necessary
Planned and implemented a lesson about U.S. landmarks in which the
children created literacy quilts
Woodside Elementary, Holland, MI
Spring 2015
Teacher Assistant- 1st grade
Observed mentor teachers classroom instruction and techniques in
management
Lead small groups in guided reading
Read books aloud at group time and created and implemented
comprehension activities
Escape Ministries, Holland, MI
May 2014
Teacher Assistant- High School
Worked one-on-one with at-risk and underserved students on a variety
of subjects
Rose Park Elementary, Holland, MI
Spring 2014
Teacher Assistant- Kindergarten
Guided children working in math centers
Observed mentor teachers management and classroom teaching
strategies
WORK EXPERIENCE
Holland, Michigan
Tutor
Spring 2016
Provide one-on-one tutoring to two 5th grade girls in reading, math, and
other various homework assignments
AppleTree Learning Center, Standale, Michigan
Summer 2015

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Care for infants and toddlers in different classroom settings
VOLUNTEER ACTIVITIES
Sunday School, Spring Valley Church, Allendale, Michigan
Fall 2014 Spring 2016
Lead Teacher- 4 Year Old Classroom
Lead pre-planned lessons and activities during church service
Childrens After School Achievement (CASA), Holland, Michigan
Fall 2014
- Winter 2015
Tutor- 5th grade, 3rd grade
Tutor a child twice a week for two hours who is at risk of falling behind
in math, reading, and spelling
Spend time learning about the child and making a point to consistently
be at the sessions