CASEY DILLARD

(973) 903-2635

casey.dillard13@gmail.com

23259 Leda Justis Lane

Onley, VA 23418

OBJECTIVE
Dynamic, flexible, highly qualified elementary teacher seeking a full time elementary education position
in grade K-6. Committed providing a positive, engaging, and student centered learning environment.
Establishes high expectations for students to reach their fullest potential as a member of the school
community.

SKILLS
Primary Education (All Subjects)
UVA Small Group Instruction
Differentiation of Instruction
Innovative Team Curriculum
Development
PALs VA Concept of Word
SMARTboard & Elmo
PowerPoint & Prezi
Whole Language Curriculum

RTI Model
Ruby Payne Training
Classroom Management
Mentoring & Motivation
Phonemic Awareness
HOT Questioning
Student Assessment
Parental Communication
Progress Monitoring

Standardized Testing/Scoring
Data Anaylsis
Child Development
Learning & Motivation Theories
Theory of Mind
Special Needs Program
Student-Centered Math
Instruction
Manipulative Based Exploration

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
ACCOMACK COUNTY SCHOOL DISTRICT
Pungoteague Elementary School

Melfa, VA

TITLE 1 SCHOOL WITH A DIVERSE AND MULTICULTURAL STUDENT POPULATION

First Grade Teacher, 2014-present

Implement districts new initiative towards a whole language model and RTI methodology for
instruction
Create engaging and rigorous activities to aid in whole language reading and student centered
mathematics instruction
Instruct with fidelity to Reading Street and UVA model of small group instruction
Maintain positive parent contact through newsletters, phone calls, and daily management calendar
Second Grade Teacher, 2013-2014
Developed differentiated lesson plans for sixteen second graders to address small group and whole
group needs in math, reading, social studies, and science
Motivated disadvantaged students to participate in school and proactively managed multiple behavioral
problems and maintained consistent parent communication
Collaborated with special education teacher for co-taught lessons and individual student lessons
Differentiated for special education and LEP students

STUDENT TEACHING
Southern Middle School, Wilson School District

Sinking Springs, PA

Sixth Grade Reading Teacher, March 2013-May 2013

Facilitated and graded reading assignments of 110, sixth grade students (four regular education, one cotaught classroom)
Created reading remediation lessons for twenty-five students below proficiency in reading

Earl Elementary School, Boyertown School District

Third Grade Teacher, January 2013-March 2013
Educated twenty-one third grade students (eight special education students)
Utilized technology, such as the SMARTboard, iPods, and the online math websites
Collaborated with special education teacher in a co-taught math setting

Boyertown, PA

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LICENSURES, AFFILIATIONS, & ACTIVITIES

LICENSURES
Virginia Certification in Elementary Education K-6
Pennsylvania Certification in Elementary Education
Pennsylvania Certification in Early Childhood Education
AFFILIATIONS
Virginia Education Association Membership
2013-present
National Education Association Membership
2010-present
Pennsylvania Education Association Membership
2010-2013
ACTIVITIES
Odyssey of the Mind Coach (grades 3-5)
October 2014-present
Spearhead implementation of the countys first elementary Odyssey of the Mind team
Coach seven students in creative, imaginative thinking to solve a predetermined problem
Support students to perform in a competition against other elementary aged teams
After School Tutor
February 2015-present
Volunteer for biweekly, after school tutoring to support below level students in reading and math
Accommodate maximum of six students, each session for hands on, engaging, reading and math support
Pungoteague Elementary School Teacher Mentor
September 2014-present
Provide a safe space for one former student to discuss issues with school and implement a positive
relationship and rewards system
Pungoteague Elementary School Discipline Committee Member
September 2013-present
Analyze month to month data on school wide discipline, recognize hot spots, and establish means for
reducing office referrals
Collaborate with team of teachers, Therapeutic Intervention Staff members, and Administration
Present data on school wide discipline during and facilitate discussion on hot spots and strengths during
faculty meetings
UVA Small Group Instruction Turn-key
September 2014
Attended full day training on effective, primary, small group instruction through the University of VA
Presented key points and various strategies to faculty during grade level meetings

EDUCATION
ALBRIGHT COLLEGE

Reading, PA

Bachelor of Arts in Psychology, May 2013

GPA: 3.9
Albright College Honors Program Recipient; Departmental Distinction in Psychology; Deans List (all
semesters); Jacob Albright Scholar

RELATED COURSES OF STUDY

Instructional Technology
Assessment/Adaptations
Theory of Mind Seminar
Adolescent Literature

ELL Strategies
Child Psychopathology
Motivation & Learning
Child Development

Early Childhood Education

Inclusive Classroom

REFERENCES AND PORTFOLIO

References are attached
Digital Portfolio available at http://caseysteachingportfolio.weebly.com
Casey Dillard
(973) 903-2635
casey.dillard13@gmail.com

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CASEY DILLARD
(973) 903-2635

casey.dillard13@gmail.com

23259 Leda Justis Lane

Onley, VA 23418

REFERENCES
MS. BELINDA RIPPON
Pungoteague Elementary School, Assistant Principal
28480 Bobtown Road
Melfa, VA 23410
(757) 787-4032
belinda.rippon@accomack.k12.va.us

MRS. DIANE GLADSTONE

Accomack County Public Schools, Instructional Specialist
Administrative Offices, Suite 201
23296 Courthouse Avenue
Accomac, VA 23301
(757) 787-5754
diane.gladstone@accomack.k12.va.us

MRS. SUZANNE INGRAM

Pungoteague Elementary School, Second Grade Teacher
28480 Bobtown Road
Melfa, VA 23410
(757) 787-4032
Suzanne.ingram@accomack.k12.va.us

MS. LEIGH HOLMES

Pungoteague Elementary School, Special Education, Grades 3-5 Inclusion

28480 Bobtown Road
Melfa, VA 23410
(757) 787-4032
leigh.holmes@accomack.k12.va.us

Digital Portfolio available at http://caseysteachingportfolio.weebly.com

Casey Dillard
(973) 903-2635
casey.dillard13@gmail.com