Cassie Sidenstricker
Elementary education teacher
Elizabethtown
Summary
Enthusiastic elementary school teacher with experience in designing and implementing curriculum geared towards individual student needs. Strong skills in creating engaging lesson plans, fostering positive learning environments, and utilizing innovative teaching methods to drive student success. Proven ability to manage classroom behavior effectively, resulting in improved student participation and academic performance.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
3
3
years of post-secondary education
Work History
4th Grade Teacher
Radcliff Elementary School
Radcliff
08.2025 - Current
- Developed engaging lesson plans to enhance student understanding and participation.
- Facilitated classroom discussions to promote critical thinking and collaboration among students.
- Implemented assessment strategies to monitor student progress and adapt instruction accordingly.
- Managed classroom behavior by developing clear expectations and routines for students.
- Provided individualized support to students needing extra assistance in core subjects.
- Utilized educational technology tools to enhance learning experiences and student engagement.
- Organized field trips related to course topics in order to enhance student engagement and learning outcomes.
Primary teacher (grades 1-3)
Radcliff Elementary School
Radcliff
06.2018 - 05.2025
- Developed engaging lesson plans tailored to diverse student needs.
- Facilitated classroom discussions to enhance student participation and critical thinking.
- Implemented behavior management strategies to maintain a positive learning environment.
- Collaborated with staff to design school-wide educational initiatives and programs.
- Taught and assessed using OG phonics curriculum on a daily and weekly (assessments) basis.
- Organized educational field trips for diverse groups of students.
- Organized and facilitated field trips for students, ensuring all safety requirements were met.
Educator
Kentucky Science Center
Louisville
04.2014 - 10.2016
- Developed engaging lesson plans for diverse age groups.
- Assisted in developing instructional materials for training sessions.
- Implemented hands-on experiments to promote practical learning in the classroom.
- Facilitated classroom discussions to encourage critical thinking and collaboration among students.
- Collaborated with colleagues to design interdisciplinary projects that integrated various subjects.
- Designed engaging curriculum materials for diverse learning environments.
- Collaborated with educators to align curriculum with state standards.
- Created instructional materials to accompany course curricula.
- Led science based classes for elementary, special education students as well as early childhood.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Elementary Education
Western Kentucky University
Bowling Green, KY 08.2004 - 01.2008
Skills
- Lesson planning
- Classroom management
- Educational technology
- Assessment strategies
- Hands on learning experiences
- Student-teacher relationships
- Differentiated instruction
- Positive reinforcement
- Multitasking and organization
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
4th Grade Teacher
Radcliff Elementary School
08.2025 - Current
Primary teacher (grades 1-3)
Radcliff Elementary School
06.2018 - 05.2025
Educator
Kentucky Science Center
04.2014 - 10.2016
Bachelor of Science - Elementary Education
Western Kentucky University
08.2004 - 01.2008