O B J E C T I V E

To serve the learning community with the best possible English and/or Drama
instruction possible; and to do so with detailed best practices that fill each
period with dynamic, diverse lessons which build upon previous knowledge
and spark both critical and independent thinking.
E D U C A T I ON
Geor ge Mas on Uni ver s i t y, F ai r f ax, VA
July 2007
M.Ed. in Curriculum and Instruction

Uni ver s i t y of Wi s cons i n, Mi l waukee, WI
May 2004
B.A. in Theatre Arts
Minor in Applied Linguistics

Uni ver s i t y of Wi s cons i n, Mi l waukee, WI
May 2004
TESOL Certificate

New Mexi co Mi l i t ar y I ns t i t ut e, Ros wel l , NM
May 1993
A.A. Degree
Area of Concentration: Criminal Justice
A WA R D S
Graduated with High Honors, George Mason University 2007
Deans List, University of Wisconsin 2004

Shane Casey
2014

580 Biyun Road, Bldg. 15 Apt 401
Pudong, Shanghai, 201206
(86) 130-6278-3702
shanemcasey@gmail.com
Skype: shanegrooves
Website: http://shanecasey.weebly.com


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T E A C H I N G E X P E R I E N C E
Humanities Instructor
Pudong Campus, Shanghai American School
Shanghai, China
August 2013-Present
Facilitated project and inquiry-based learning of 5 thematic units
Coached varsity high school baseball
E.W. Scripps Spelling Bee Coordinator
Chaperoned 24 hour Relay for Life lock in

ESL Instructor
Moulton Extended Learning Center, Des Moines Public Schools
Des Moines, Iowa
September 2012-December 2012
Provided effective research-based instruction to ELLs in multi-level
3
rd
and 5
th
grade classrooms
Created inventive lessons utilizing new district curriculum

Drama Instructor
amlca Campus - SEV, skdar American Academy
Istanbul, Turkey
August 2010- June 2012
Taught drama to Turkish students using SIOP lesson formats including
content and language objectives
Director of the after school drama program
Took large groups of students to drama excursions in London,
England and Zurich, Switzerland

ESL Instructor
Weeks Middle School, Des Moines Public Schools
Des Moines, Iowa
August 2008- June 2010
Provided effective research-based instruction to ELLs in multiple
levels: Newly Arrived, Intermediate, and Advanced
Worked diligently to build strong relationships with students, parents,
and colleagues
Took part in several district professional development courses to
improve classroom instruction

ESL Instructor (Summer School)
Schenk Elementary Schools, Madison Public Schools
Madison, Wisconsin
June-July 2008
Provided summer enrichment opportunities for ELL students to assist
in closing the achievement gap

ESL, Theatre, and Chess Instructor
Westhill Institute
Mexico City, Mexico
August 2006-June 2007
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Provided instruction in aforementioned areas grades 7-12
Director of the after school drama club & National American
Schools of Mexico (ASOMEX) chess tournament

Third Grade Classroom Teacher
Westhill Institute
Mexico City, Mexico
August 2005-June 2006
Taught core subject areas as a mainstream classroom teacher for
two groups of third grade students
Honed my craft as a classroom teacher in my first year of teaching
while taking Masters level coursework through George Mason
University

R E L A T E D E X P E R I E N C E
Speaking Examiner
British Side, Istanbul, Turkey
January 2011-June 2012
Acted as both Interlocutor and Assessor during Cambridge
University speaking exams
Administered Young Learner test series (Mover, Starter, and Flyer),
Key English test (KET), and Preliminary English test (PET) to those of all
ages (6-adult)

Communications Assistant
Societies Assets/Wisconsin Telecommunications Relay Service, Madison,
Wisconsin
June 2001-February 2002; July 2003-August 2005
Typed & voiced telephone conversations for the deaf, hard-of-
hearing, and speech disabled
Spanish skilled communications assistant: FCC law mandates the
ability to type a minimum of 60 words per minute in Spanish-
translation from Spanish to English and English to Spanish was
required
Speech to speech skilled communications assistant: Specially
trained to assist those consumers who are speech disabled in
effectively using the telephone by interpreting English to ASL

Assistant Teacher/Childcare Provider
Madison Area Technical College (MATC) Childcare Center, Madison,
Wisconsin
February 2005-August 2005
Provided positive and nurturing care to children ages 2-5
Licensed as an Assistant Teacher in the State of Wisconsin

Youth Counselor
United Cerebral Palsy Teen Outreach Program, Madison, Wisconsin
May 2001-August 2001
Worked one-on-one with mentally and physically challenged teens
Performed counseling directed at the emotional needs of teens