Cassi's Creativity Closet

Hi there! I'm an elementary intervention specialist with experience in preschool, kindergarten, and K-5 special education. I’ve worked in resource rooms, inclusion classrooms, and PreK inclusion settings, helping young learners and students with IEPs build confidence and essential skills. I love creating engaging, hands-on, and easy-to-use resources that make teaching a little easier and learning more fun! Whether you need early literacy activities, math interventions, social-emotional tools, or classroom management supports, I’ve got you covered with teacher-friendly and student-approved materials. 😊

I believe in hands-on, engaging, and student-centered learning that meets every child where they are. My approach blends structured routines with flexibility, ensuring that all students—whether in preschool, kindergarten, or K-5 special education—feel supported and successful. Here’s what you can expect from my teaching style: ✨ Multi-Sensory Learning – I incorporate movement, manipulatives, and interactive activities to keep students engaged. 📚 Differentiated Instruction – Every child learns differently, so I provide a mix of visuals, hands-on tasks, and scaffolded supports. 🎯 Skills-Based & Goal-Oriented – I focus on building foundational literacy, math, and social-emotional skills with clear, achievable goals. 💡 Play-Based & Fun – Learning should be joyful! I integrate games, centers, and creative activities to spark curiosity. 🤗 Positive & Inclusive – I create an encouraging environment where all students feel valued, safe, and motivated to learn. Whether I’m teaching in a general ed, resource, or inclusion setting, I aim to make learning meaningful, engaging, and accessible for all!

🍎 Whole Apple Award - Grand Blanc, Michigan – Recognized for dedication, impact, and commitment to students. 🌟 Making a Difference – Successfully helped a struggling student reach grade-level reading goals through personalized interventions and confidence-building strategies. 💡 Behavior Breakthrough – Designed and implemented an individualized behavior plan for a student with high-intensity behaviors, resulting in improved self-regulation and classroom participation. 📚 Inclusive Learning Advocate – Developed differentiated lesson plans that supported both general education and special education students in an inclusion setting, fostering collaboration and growth. ❤️ Parent & Student Appreciation – Received heartfelt notes and drawings from students and parents expressing gratitude for the support, patience, and encouragement given throughout the year.

I earned my Bachelor of Science in Early Childhood Education & Elementary Education from Eastern Michigan University, where I built a strong foundation in child development, early literacy, and elementary teaching strategies. I later continued my education at the American College of Education, earning my Master’s in Special Education, specializing in individualized instruction, intervention strategies, and supporting diverse learners. My education, combined with real-world classroom experience, has fueled my passion for creating engaging, inclusive, and effective resources that help all students thrive! 😊