Cassandra Marie Pera

PO Box 424 Ogden KS, 66517

Email: cassandrapera@usd475.org Cell Phone: 785-456-5119
EXPERENCE:
Fort Riley Middle School, United School District #475
Exceptional Student Services Teacher (SPED Case Manager): August 2016-Present
Constructed and implemented students Individual Education Plans within the general and special
education setting
Supervised and evaluated paraprofessionals within the building
Collaboration with support staff, special education staff, and administrators to provide quality
curriculum and instruction to identified students
Taught a Foundational English Language Art class to identified students one class period daily

Art Teacher: August 2013-May

2016
Developed hands on art lessons to engage students in critical thinking
Encouraged creativity, growth, and diversity within the classroom
Provided an accommodating learning environment to meet the needs of all students
Integrated history, writing, reading, music, and math into the daily art curriculum to broaden
student concepts of art

AVID Teacher (One Class Period Daily): August 2015-May 2016

Coordinated a college readiness course to help students develop the skills needed to be successful
Expanded growth in writing, critical thinking, teamwork, organization, and reading skills
Established student accountability by holding them to the highest standards while providing
academic and social support in the classroom

EDUCATION:
Fort Hays State University Summer 2016
Masters of Science
Special Education (High Incidence)
Certified PreK-12

Kansas State University Spring 2013

Bachelors of Science in Education
Secondary Education with an Emphasis in Art
Certified PreK-12
Minor in Theater

Highland Community College Spring 2009

Associate in Arts

RELATED EXPERIENCE:
MTSS Exceptional Student Services (2016-Present)
Kansas Art Education Association Member (2011-Present)
National Art Education Association Member (2011-Present)

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 Cassandra Marie Pera
PO Box 424 Ogden KS, 66517
Email: cassandrapera@usd475.org Cell Phone: 785-456-5119
Scholars Bowl Coach (2015-2016)
AVID Committee Member (2015-2016)
National Junior Honor Society Sponsor (2014-2016)
Summer School Instructor through USD #475 (2016)
4H After School Instructor (Arts and Crafts) (2013-2016)
Lead Summer Art Instructor through Manhattan Arts Center (2013-2014)
President of the KSU Kansas Art Education Association Chapter (2012-2013)

REFERENCES:

1. Principle, Heather Oentrich

Address: 4022 1st Division Rd, Fort Riley, KS 66442
Phone: (785) 717-4500
Years known: 2013-2017
Relationship: Principle

2. Assistant Principle, Terry Heina

Address: 4022 1st Division Rd, Fort Riley, KS 66442
Phone: (785) 717-4500
Years known: 2013-2017
Relationship: Primary Supervisor

3. Exceptional Student Services Teacher, Madeleine Finch

Address: 4022 1st Division Rd, Fort Riley, KS 66442
Phone: (254) 652-9242
Years known: 2015-2017
Relationship: My mentor while in special education

4. STEM Elective Teacher, Melissa Hall

Address: 4022 1st Division Rd, Fort Riley, KS 66442
Phone: (785) 341-6151
Years known: 2013-2017
Relationship: My mentor while an art teacher

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 Cassandra Marie Pera
PO Box 424 Ogden KS, 66517
Email: cassandrapera@usd475.org Cell Phone: 785-456-5119