Cassidy Hines

“When you teach what you love and share what you know you
open eyes, minds, hearts, and souls to unexplored worlds.”
– Anonymous

(734) 512-3689
hinesca1@outlook.com
Portfolio: https://cassidyahines.weebly.com
Twitter: @MsCassidyHines
 Cassidy Hines
(734) 512-3689 ½ hinesca1@outlook.com
Portfolio: https://cassidyahines.weebly.com ½ Twitter: @MsCassidyHines

Objective: To obtain a position as an elementary or middle school teacher

Certification: Michigan Elementary Standard Certificate May 2018
K-5 All Subject Areas, K-8 Integrated Science

Education: Michigan State University, East Lansing, Michigan

5th Year Teacher Internship Program, August 2017-May 2018
12 graduate credits, May 2018
Michigan State University, East Lansing, Michigan
Bachelor of Arts, May 2017
Major: Elementary Education (K-8)
Teaching Major: Integrated Science

Teaching Teacher, Flat Rock Community Schools, J.M. Barnes Elementary School
Experience: Grade Level: 5th, August 2018-Present
• Differentiated instruction in all subject areas for a class of 27 students, 14 of which
began the year approaching grade level in reading, four of which had IEP plans, and
one who had a 504 plan
• Created various classroom behavior plans and partnered in the creation of a Behavior
Intervention Plan with the district 504 Coordinator and Social Worker
• Participated in Strategies for Student Success Meetings to support all students,
including those with learning and behavioral difficulties
• Applied strategies from PBIS, Whole Brain Teaching, and the Leader in Me to create
a positive classroom culture and learning environment for all students
• Recommended students for Reading and Math RTI based on NWEA performance,
DRA scores, and classroom observations
• Supplemented core instruction through the integration of social-emotional learning
techniques, character development strategies, and Cultures of Thinking
• Communicated with families through phone calls, emails, weekly newsletters, the
Remind Application, and positive notes home
• Piloted Bookworms Reading and Writing Curriculum in the district
• Served as a check-in check-out mentor to for a third grade student with behavioral
difficulties
Long-Term Substitute Teacher, Walled Lake Consolidated School District,
Meadowbrook Elementary School
Grade Level: 5th, April 2018 - June 2018
• Provided culturally responsive instruction to support our class of 23 diverse learners,
14 of which spoke a language other than English at home
• Delivered whole-class, small group, and individual instruction for students working
from a 1st to 7th grade reading level
• Collaborated with the school Resource Room teachers, Intervention Team, and ESL
staff to support student learning and enact IEP goals and requirements
• Evaluated student growth using iReady Diagnostic, Growth Monitoring, and Lessons
• Engaged students in hands-on, inquiry-based science using the Mixtures & Solutions
science kit from Foss Science
 Teacher Intern, Walled Lake Consolidated School District, Oakley Park Elementary
Grade Level: 2nd, August 2017 - May 2018
• Instructed a classroom of 24 students and created a caring classroom community by
using positive reinforcement techniques and natural consequences
• Integrated character development initiatives into the classroom through a multitude
of classroom management techniques
• Crafted differentiated reading instruction using Jan Richardson’s Next Step in Guided
Reading resources and small-group plans
• Assessed students using various techniques and analyzed data to drive instruction
• Revised and implemented Grade 2 Everyday Mathematics lessons
Senior Field Placement, Holt Public Schools, Wilcox Elementary School
Grade Level: 1st, October 2016 - May 2017
• Used Reading Street resources to teach whole-group literacy lessons
• Utilized Go Math curriculum materials for large and small group mathematics
Junior Field Placement, East Lansing Public Schools, Whitehills Elementary School
Grade Level: 2nd, October 2015 - December 2015
• Applied QRI assessments to determine the instructional reading level of students
• Determined next steps for instruction by analyzing assessment data
Sophomore Field Placement, Lansing School District, Forest View Elementary School
Grade Level: K, January 2015 - May 2015
• Observed whole group and small group instruction in core subject areas
• Interacted with students during Daily 5 activity centers

Teaching Math and English Teacher

Related Best Brains Learning Center, Novi, MI, May 2017 - present
Experience: • Managed small groups of students working at instructional Math and English levels
• Assisted students with curriculum as necessary for student understanding
Day Camp Manager
Livonia Family YMCA, Livonia, MI, Summers 2015 - present
• Supervised 2 camp coordinators and 20-30 camp counselors responsible for daily
care of 150 - 200 campers per day, including campers with special needs
• Led the camp audit for the state of Michigan
Learning Assistant
Lyman Briggs College - MSU, East Lansing, MI, August 2014 - May 2017
• Taught Intermediate College Algebra, Calculus 1, and Calculus 2 courses
• Worked with course instructor to modify instruction and re-teach materials as
necessary for student success
Resident Assistant
Snyder-Phillips Hall - MSU, East Lansing, MI, August 2014 - May 2017
• Implemented academic, educational, and cultural programming initiatives
• Responded to incidents ranging from maintenance issues to life-threatening events
Tutor for Student Athletes
MSU Student Athlete Support Services, East Lansing, MI, August - December 2014
• Supported student athletes in Intermediate College Algebra and College Algebra
courses at MSU
• Modified instruction for students with different background knowledge and learning
abilities
Professional • Giving Tree Committee. Flat Rock, 2018
Development: • Education Professionalism and Self-Efficacy with Rick Wormeli, Woodhaven, 2018
• Bookworms Differentiation Block Training, Flat Rock, 2018
• Bookworms Reading and Writing Curriculum Pilot Study Training, Flat Rock, 2018
• Teach Like a Pirate with Dave Burgess, Flat Rock, 2018
• ALICE Training for Elementary Schools, Flat Rock, 2018
• Culturally Responsive Teaching Seminar, Walled Lake, 2018
• iReady Data Analysis Training, Novi, 2018
• Nonviolent Physical Crisis Intervention Training, Commerce Township, 2018
• Special Education in the General Education Classroom, Detroit, 2018
• iReady Lesson Implementation Training, Commerce Township, 2018
• Teachers and the Law, Detroit, 2017
• 3rd Grade Reading Law Training, Commerce Township, 2017
• OPE Cultures of Thinking Committee Member 2017-2018
• WLCSD Season of Nonviolence Planning Committee Member 2017-2018
• WLCSD Diversity Committee Member 2017-2018
• WLCSD Science Committee Member 2017-2018

Technology • Online portfolio - https://cassidyahines.weebly.com

and Skills: • Classroom Twitter - @MsCassidyHines
• Cultures of Thinking
• Bookworms Reading and Writing Curriculum
• Daily 5 & CAFÉ
• Fountas & Pinnell Phonics Lessons
• The Next Step in Guided Reading by Jan Richardson
• Reading and Writing Workshop Model
• Lucy Calkins Writing Workshop Units of Study
• iReady Diagnostic, Growth Monitoring, and Lessons
• NWEA MAP Growth
• Developmental Reading Assessment
• Everyday Math
• ConnectED
• MobyMax
• Phenomenal Science
• FOSS Science
• MAISA Units of Study
• Skyward
• MiStar
• Illuminate DnA
• ClassDojo
• iReady Diagnostic, Growth Monitoring, and Lessons
• NWEA MAP Growth
• Microsoft Office
• Google Drive

Honors and • Outstanding Learning Assistant, Lyman Briggs College, Spring 2017
Awards: • Creative Excellence Award, REHS, Spring 2016
• KDP Website and Publicity Manager, MSU Chapter, April 2016 – April 2017
• Dean’s List, Michigan State University, 2013-2017