Cassandra Mares

306 Sussex Ave, San Antonio, TX 78221

210.381.1354 cassandra.mares@icloud.com

EDUCATION
Boise State University
Master of Educational Technology (in progress)
University of Texas at San Antonio
Bachelor of Arts in Interdisciplinary Studies
Concentration in 4-8th Grade English Language Arts and Reading/Social Studies
Minor in English as a Second Language

Summer 2017

December 2013

CERTIFICATIONS/TRAINING
TExES Pedagogy and Professional Responsibilities EC-12
TExES Generalist EC-6
TExES English Language Arts and Reading / Social Studies 48
TExES English as a Second Language Supplemental EC 8
Multisensory Teaching Approach for Dyslexia
Dyslexia Intervention Program
Graduate Certificate in Online Teaching (in progress)
Graduate Certificate in School Technology Coordination (in progress)
CLASSROOM EXPERIENCE
Teacher: Young Readers and Dyslexia Intervention Program
Harlandale Middle School, HISD, San Antonio, TX

2015 - Present

Work with colleagues to plan and implement instructional activities for 7th grade Young
Readers elective course
Instruct 6th 8th grade students in the Dyslexia Intervention Program
Incorporate technology into the curriculum to facilitate varying learning styles
Assist students within dyslexia program in using assistive technology
Monitor active students within the dyslexia and 504 program to ensure they are meeting
expectations and receiving accommodations
Teacher: Reading Enrichment and Multisensory Teaching Approach (Dyslexia)
Floresville Middle School, FISD, Floresville, TX
2014 2015

Plan, prepare, and deliver instructional activities that facilitate learning experiences for 6th
and 8th grade reading enrichment for students who have previously failed STAAR exams
Teach dyslexia program for 6th 8th grade students using the Multisensory Teaching
Approach methods
Identify and select a variety of instructional resources and methods to meet students needs
Use technology to support instruction
Observe and evaluate student's performance and development
Monitor students within the dyslexia and 504 program to ensure accommodations are in
place and up to date
Instructional Aide II: Computer Lab
Athens Elementary, SSAISD, San Antonio, TX
January 2014 June 2014

Assist students and teachers in use of computer and instructional programs/software

Maintaining student reports containing student progress with instructional software
Tutoring 3rd grade students in math in preparation for STAAR testing
Assist teachers and school personnel as needed and performing duties as assigned

Student Teaching
Harlandale Middle School, HISD, San Antonio, TX

Fall 2013

Created and implemented lesson plans for a 7th grade writing class
Observed and participated in numerous parent teacher conferences, ARD, IEP, and PLC
meetings