Cassie Gaus
Columbia,PA
Summary
Energetic educator with proven skills in teaching diverse subjects. Keep classrooms organized and students on-task to facilitate effective learning. Diligent and adaptable in meeting individual student needs with warm, safe educational environments.
Overview
2026
2026
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Special Education Teacher
Chester County Intermediate Unit
04.2025 - Current
- Developed IEPs tailored to individual student needs, ensuring their academic success and personal growth.
- Created and managed IEPs to define student learning objectives and educational strategies, in addition to applying instructional knowledge and methods to support goals.
- Promoted a positive learning environment through the use of differentiated instruction and individualized support for diverse learners.
- Fostered strong relationships with parents and guardians, maintaining open lines of communication to ensure student progress.
- Improved student behavior management by implementing consistent routines, clear expectations, and positive reinforcement strategies.
Lead Teacher
Capital Area Head Start
Harrisburg, PA
- Established positive relationships with parents through regular communication regarding student progress, collaborating on strategies for academic success at home and school.
- Communicated frequently with parents about student growth and progress, recommending at-home reinforcement to support struggling students.
- Implemented assessment tools that monitored student progress throughout the year, allowing for targeted interventions when needed to close achievement gaps.
Preschool Lead Teacher
Bright Beginning Children's Learning Center
Glen Burnie, MD
- Provided open and loving environment where children direct learning process.
- Gave one-on-one attention to children while maintaining overall focus on entire group.
- Administered assessments for each child and tracked results.
Bookkeeper
Weis Markets Inc
Columbia, PA & Pasadena, MD
05.2012 - Current
- Maintained and processed invoices, deposits, and money logs.
Education
Ph.D. - Early Childhood Special Education
Walden University
Minneapolis, MN01-2028
Master of Science - Education
Walden University
Minneapolis, MN10-2023
Bachelor of Science - Early Childhood Education Leadership
Rasmussen University
Ocala, FL02-2021
Skills
- Differentiated instruction
- Classroom management
- Individual education plans
- Inclusion strategies
Certification
State Testing
5355 Passed August 2024
5511 Passed April 2025
Valid PA Intern Certificate
Timeline
Special Education Teacher
Chester County Intermediate Unit
04.2025 - Current
Bookkeeper
Weis Markets Inc
05.2012 - Current
Lead Teacher
Capital Area Head Start
Preschool Lead Teacher
Bright Beginning Children's Learning Center
Ph.D. - Early Childhood Special Education
Walden University
Master of Science - Education
Walden University
Bachelor of Science - Early Childhood Education Leadership
Rasmussen University