Cassandra Grace Rockness

114 South Academy Street, Mooresville, North Carolina 28115

704​-658-6986
cgrockne@ncsu.edu
OBJECTIVE

To secure a degree in Middle Grades Social Studies/ Language Arts Education at North
Carolina State University, so that I may best equip myself for serving the next generation of
students. To engage in rigorous jobs and opportunities during my educational journey, so
that I may sharpen my skills as an effective communicator, leader, and facilitator of

instruction.

EDUCATION
High School Diploma June 2016
Mooresville Senior High School Mooresville, North Carolina

NC State University Fall 2016- Spring 2020

Major: Middle School Language Arts & History Education

Work Experience

Child care provider for families in Mooresville and Raleigh, NC 2014- Present

● Caring for multiple children at once and tending to individual needs

● Handling behavioral issues amongst children and settling disputes
● Managing a household and communicating with parents effectively

Cashier & sales assistant at Rugs & Relics in Mooresville, NC Summer 2016

Barista at Port City Java, NC State University, Raleigh, NC Fall 2016- Present
● Responsible for creating a positive and welcoming environment for all customers
● Interacting with teammates to ensure that all orders are complete, customers are
satisfied, sales are maximized, and the facilities are clean
● Assisting in closing the shop, restocking items, and cleaning equipment

YMCA Summer Camp Counselor in Mooresville, NC Summer 2018

● Organizing and leading recreational summer camp activities for children ages 5-12.
● Responsibilities include:
 o Collaborating with staff and teammates to create a positive and structured
environment for all children.
o Developing effective communication skills to positively interact with parents and
teammates, handle arguments and disputes amongst children, and deliver concise
lessons/ instructions to children.
o Teaching and modelling the importance of physical health and wellness to
younger children; through teaching swim lessons, discussing healthy food
choices, instructing children on the importance of “public and home safety,”
facilitating and engaging in outdoor activities.
o Handling any minor injuries, illnesses, food allergies, behavioral or emotional
issues in a responsible, ethical manner.
o Adhering to the policies of the YMCA to ensure that each child is safe,
well-cared for and has had a positive experience.

● Certified in CPR and First Aid training; engaged in team building and leadership
development workshops/ activities.

Kanakuk Summer Camp Counselor at a Family Camp in Branson, MO. Summer 2019.
● Leading recreational activities for families and children, such as: field games, water
activities, family-themed dance parties, etc.
● Working with health and food services, cleaning dining halls and serving meals to
families.
● Operating equipment in a family Escape Room and giving families tours through the
Escape Rooms.
● Leading and teaching small group Bible studies for girls ages 5-16.
● Collaborating with staff and teammates to create a safe, positive, and fun environment
for kids and families to play, learn, and grow together.

Community Service, Leadership and School Involvement

Bible study leader and volunteer for the Middle School Youth Spring 2017- Summer 2018
Group at the ​First Presbyterian Church​ in Mooresville, NC
● Leading weekly Bible study sessions for middle school girls
● Chaperoning off-campus activities and Christian middle school conferences
● Assisting as a youth intern for the church’s youth pastor

Bible Study leader for CRU Ministry at NC State University Fall 2017-Present
● Co-leading a college sophomore girls’ Bible Study on Monday nights
● Attending weekly Prime Time Meetings, providing sophomores with rides to services
● Assisting and welcoming new students to campus, helping them move in, and inviting
them to CRU
● Sharing the gospel with people on campus, discipling Bible study girls
● Assisting in leading CRU’s fall/ spring retreats
● Meeting with a CRU staff leader once a week for discipleship
Vintage Kids’ Sunday School teacher, Raleigh, NC Fall 2017-Present
● Leading 3​rd​-5​th​ Grade Sunday School twice a month at Vintage Church
● Organizing meaningful and interesting Bible study lessons
● Engaging in group-bonding activities and games
● Responsibilities include: operating technology, maintaining an orderly and clean
environment for children, interacting with parents and families, developing and
teaching lesson plans, positively interacting with children

Experience as a Pre-service Educator:

Volunteer at Dillard Drive Middle School in Raleigh, NC. Fall 2017.
● Responsible for helping disruptive students focus during class and understand
course material
● Collaborating with a seasoned Social Studies teacher to develop learning
activities for struggling students with low-motivation

Volunteer at Daniels Magnet Middle School in Raleigh, NC. Fall 2018.

● Observing instruction in an eighth grade social studies class and the
administration of assessment in a classroom environment.
● Collaborating with the teacher to develop a re-engagement lesson for low
performing students.
● Organizing, facilitating, and enacting a classroom lesson for students with
learning/ reading difficulties
● Monitoring student performance and delivering feedback to students

Volunteer at Holly Ridge Middle School in Holly Springs, NC. Fall 2019.
● Observing instruction in a sixth grade Language Arts classroom and assisting
cooperating teacher.
● Collaborating with the teacher to develop instructional plans for 4 class periods of
students during “Immersion Week.”
● Assisting struggling readers during class sessions and providing scaffolded instruction
when needed.
● Assisting the teacher with grading and organizing papers, projects, and class materials.

Current Recreational Clubs/ Activities:

● Volunteer at First Presbyterian Church of Mooresville, work alongside Middle School
youth group.
 ● College Ministry at First Presbyterian Church of Mooresville.
● Sunday School Teacher at Vintage Church in Raleigh for 3rd-5th grade (2017-2019).
● CRU at NC State University (campus ministry, attend Bible studies/ weekly meetings)
● Recreational running.

 ACADEMICS

● 3.91 Unweighted GPA/ 4.55 Weighted GPA in High school

● Graduate of Mooresville Senior High School

● Majoring in Middle Grades Education at NCSU

● Dean’s List at NCSU:
- For 2016-17 Freshman Year
-2017-18 Sophomore Year
-2018 Fall Junior Year
● 2018 Cum GPA: 3.903
● Class Ranks (as of Fall 2017):
- Academic Plan: Middle Grades Education- BS…. 4 of 22
-Academic Program: Education… 13 of 118
-Class (Junior)….587 of 4833 (In the top quarter of the class)

SKILLS
● Experience and knowledge in caring for children, communicating with parents, and
maintaining a home
● Experience with customer service and managing sales
● Knowledge in operating a cash register, closing and upkeeping a store, and responsibly
handling money
● Experience and knowledge in organizing group activities for children, developing lesson
plans, and communicating instructions to children
● Certified in First Aid and CPR training by the Lowe’s YMCA in Mooresville (2018)

References:
● Deloris Griffon (manager at Port City Java, College of Textiles, NC State University)
o Email: ​dagriff4@ncsu.edu​, Work phone number: (919) 513-0823

● Bryan Cerrone (youth director at First Presbyterian Church of Mooresville)

o Phone Number: (617)-646-9343

● Jason Sentas (associate pastor and college ministry director at First Presbyterian Church
in Mooresville)
o Email: jason@mooresvillefpc.org

● Denise Welling (coordinator of children’s ministry at Vintage Church in Raleigh)

o Email: denise.welling@vintagenc.com , Work Number: (919)-829-7087