Cassandra Buchanan
Lexington
Summary
Dynamic early childhood educator with a proven track record at Mary Todd Elementary School, skilled in curriculum planning and fostering positive relationships. Adept at implementing engaging lesson plans and promoting literacy development, while demonstrating a caring demeanor and problem-solving abilities to support children's growth and learning.
Experienced professional committed to providing students with tools and resources to succeed academically. Highly organized and detail-oriented with passion for helping children reach academic goals.
Compassionate individual with established experience providing support to students. Demonstrated ability to create lesson plans and assess student progress.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Pre-School Paraeducator
Mary Todd Elementary School
08.2025 - Current
- Engaged and entertained children through recreational and educational activities.
- Observed children to identify individuals in need of additional support and developed strategies to improve assistance.
- Communicated with parents to inform about child's progress and classroom behavior.
- Encouraged children to interact with each other and participate in group activities.
- Supervised children during in-classroom activities and on playground.
- Assisted teacher by developing lesson plans to meet educational goals for each child.
Assistant Preschool Teacher
Mary Queen of the Holy Rosary
10.2023 - 02.2024
- Maintained tidy and clean classroom consistent with safety and health standards.
- Consulted with parents to build and maintain positive support networks and support continuing education strategies.
- Assisted teacher with developing creative program suitable for preschool children.
- Maintained classrooms by disinfecting and sterilizing surfaces and toys.
- Interacted with children one-on-one and in small groups to enhance and support learning activities.
- Incorporated music, art and literature into curriculum.
- Organized and supervised large and small group activities.
Assistant Preschool Teacher
Tots Landing Learning Center
03.2013 - 11.2017
- Supported children's social and emotional development by encouraging understanding of others and positive self-concepts.
- Prepared for lessons by gathering educational materials and setting up equipment.
- Established positive relationships with students and families.
- Developed and implemented behavior management plans.
- Implemented age-appropriate curricula to meet needs of young learners.
- Modeled positive behavior and communication skills for students.
- Consulted with parents to build and maintain positive support networks and support continuing education strategies.
Education
Associate of Arts - Elementary Education
Bluegrass Community And Technical College
Lexington, KY05-2026
Skills
- Curriculum planning
- Mathematics instruction
- Early childhood education
- Literacy development
- Classroom organization
- Creative lesson planning
- Positive reinforcement
- First aid and CPR
- No child left behind requirement
- Caring and empathetic demeanor
- Problem-solving abilities
Affiliations
- I'm part of the Fayette County Education Association
- I plan to be a part of the Fayette County Public Schools Aspiring Leadership Program
- I plan to work in the after-school program through Fayette County
Certification
- Kentucky Childcare Provider Certification- BCTC
- Kentucky Assistant Teacher Certification- BCTC
- Early Childhood Administrator- BCTC
- CPR/ First Aid Trained- BCTC
Timeline
Pre-School Paraeducator
Mary Todd Elementary School
08.2025 - Current
Assistant Preschool Teacher
Mary Queen of the Holy Rosary
10.2023 - 02.2024
Assistant Preschool Teacher
Tots Landing Learning Center
03.2013 - 11.2017
Associate of Arts - Elementary Education
Bluegrass Community And Technical College
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