Cassandra Pofahl

2816 Rosalind Avenue

(262) 939-4558
cassandra.pofahl@rusd.org
ELEMENTARY SCHOOL INCLUSION TEACHER (Grades K-1)

CORE COMPETENCIES

Creative lesson planning that implements experiential learning

Administering NWEA MAP and PALS assessments
Dynamic classroom management & discipline practices
Developing compliant Individualized Learning Plans
Effective inclusive classroom practices
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

ROCKETSHIP SOUTHSIDE COMMUNITY PREPERATORY SCHOOL

Individualized Learning Specialist & Occasional Substitute Teacher
10/2012-06/2013 /Science Teacher 08/2014-09/2014
DESCRIPTION:
-Motivating students to participate in learning activities create a positive student culture
-Online learning and small group tutoring
-Maintaining high behavioral expectations for all students
-Actively coaching students on all computer software and perform targeted individual
interventions to assist struggling students
-Tutoring small groups of students on literacy and/or math skills
-Using Rocketship adopted curricula to deliver lessons that align with students Individualized
Learning Plans
-Interpreting and manage online student data to monitor student and group progress within the
curricula
-Preparing lesson plans
-Ensuring daily instructional curriculum not only meets the State teaching standards, but also is in
accordance with the RSED philosophy
-Ensuring that all assessments are administered and graded in a timely manner; data is
maintained and accessible to staff and parents; analyzing results with staff, parents, and
students; and making adjustments to instructions as needed
-Writing, implementing, and updating Individual Learning Plans (ILP) for students identified as
needing extra support
-Ensuring that all IEPs and 504 plans are followed and implemented according to each need and
child in their classroom

JERSTAD-AGERHOM ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

Kindergarten-1ST Grade Inclusion Teacher
09/2014-PRESENT

DESCRIPTION:
-Writing district compliant Individualized education plans.
-Making accommodations or modifications to assignments or tests based on a students
individualized education plan.
-Providing scaffolding or additional support for specific assignments.
-Providing direct instruction within the classroom or in a small group.
-Modeling instruction using effective strategies and methodologies for students with academic, behavioral
and social challenges.
-Documenting and reporting student progress toward annual goal achievement by collecting and interpreting
data.
-Developing and implementing Behavior Support Plans or Behavior Intervention Plans to promote student
success.
-Attending and participating in parent conferences, professional development trainings, and IEP meetings.
-Providing supervision and training to the Inclusion Aide working with students in the classroom.

EDUCATION & CREDENTIALS

University of Wisconsin Parkside
BA: Sociology/Anthropology, 2012
Non-Profit Leadership Certification 2012
Carthage College
ACT Program: Cross Categorical Special Education Certification (K-12), 2015