Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Timeline
Generic

Casey Layman

5090 Gatsby Circle,SC

Summary

Dynamic educator with extensive experience at Crowders Creek Elementary School, specializing in early childhood education. Expert in curriculum planning and fostering relationships, I implemented differentiated instruction strategies that enhanced student engagement and academic growth. My commitment to patience and empathy has consistently promoted a positive learning environment for diverse learners.

Overview

19
19
years of professional experience

Work History

Pre-K Teacher

Crowders Creek Elementary School
06.2014 - Current
  • Gave one-on-one attention to children while maintaining overall focus on entire group.
  • Promoted social-emotional development with interactive lessons on empathy, conflict resolution, and self-regulation techniques.
  • Observed children to identify individuals in need of additional support and developed strategies to improve assistance.
  • Effectively taught in a co-taught special education inclusion program being piloted at our school .

First and Second Grade Teacher

Larne Elementary School
07.2011 - 06.2014
  • Encouraged students to think critically and develop problem-solving skills.
  • Participated in professional development workshops to stay current with educational trends and research, ensuring continued delivery of high-quality instruction to students.
  • Enhanced student comprehension by utilizing various teaching methods, including visual aids and hands-on activities.

Second Grade Teacher

Gold Hill Elementary School
07.2010 - 06.2011
  • Created a welcoming classroom atmosphere by establishing clear expectations and routines, promoting a sense of belonging among students.
  • Collaborated with colleagues to develop cross-curricular projects, fostering critical thinking skills and interdisciplinary learning.
  • Built positive relationships with parents to involve families in educational process.
  • Differentiated instruction to meet the unique learning needs of each student, ensuring all students were able to access the curriculum successfully.

Kindergarten Teacher

Saxe Gotha Elementary School
07.2008 - 06.2010
  • Built positive relationships with students and families for safe, trusted learning support.
  • Enhanced classroom management by establishing clear expectations, rules, and routines.
  • Implemented differentiated instruction strategies to meet the diverse learning needs of all students.

First Grade Teacher

H.E. Corley School
07.2007 - 06.2008
  • Differentiated instruction to accommodate diverse learning styles, ensuring all students made progress towards academic goals.
  • Assessed student progress regularly using formative assessments and modified instruction accordingly for optimal growth.


Kindergarten Teacher

Fort Mill Elementary School
07.2006 - 06.2007
  • Promoted a positive learning environment with the use of collaborative group work and hands-on activities.
  • Delivered lesson plans, implemented school curriculum and used data to create, monitor, and establish personalized learning plan for each student.
  • Developed strong relationships with families to address any concerns or issues impacting student success.

Education

M.Ed. - Master of Education

Southern Wesleyan University
Columbia, SC

Bachelor of Arts - Early Childhood Education

Winthrop University
Rock Hill, SC
05-2006

Skills

  • Early childhood education
  • Patience and empathy
  • Curriculum planning
  • Building Relationships
  • Parent-teacher communication

Timeline

Pre-K Teacher

Crowders Creek Elementary School
06.2014 - Current

First and Second Grade Teacher

Larne Elementary School
07.2011 - 06.2014

Second Grade Teacher

Gold Hill Elementary School
07.2010 - 06.2011

Kindergarten Teacher

Saxe Gotha Elementary School
07.2008 - 06.2010

First Grade Teacher

H.E. Corley School
07.2007 - 06.2008

Kindergarten Teacher

Fort Mill Elementary School
07.2006 - 06.2007

M.Ed. - Master of Education

Southern Wesleyan University

Bachelor of Arts - Early Childhood Education

Winthrop University
Casey Layman