Chicago, IL 60626

Casey Clack (312) 636-5221

caseylclack@gmail.com caseyclack.weebly.com

Education Certification
Loyola University Chicago, Chicago, IL, Graduated May 2014 Illinois Secondary Certification (Type 09)
Bachelor of Science, summa cum laude in Secondary Education Theatre/Drama [Grades 6-12]
Bachelor of Arts, summa cum laude in English English Language Arts [Grades 6-12]
Brookhaven College, Farmers Branch, TX, 2005-2007 Highly Qualified: English
Major area of study: Drama/Theatre Arts
Minor area of study: Dance

English Teaching Experience

Academic Resource Center (ARC) Coordinator Aug 2015-May 2016
Glenbrook North High School, Northbrook, IL
Managed day to day operations of ARC, including a staff of 65 student tutors and 6 faculty members
Taught Writers Workshop Classes, differentiating instruction for multiple skill and grade levels within each section
Conducted monthly tutor training lunch-and-learn sessions, focusing on the peer to peer teaching of reading and
writing skills
Collaborated with teachers and department heads on the creation of workshops, lectures, and supplementary materials
tailored to specific department wide assignments
Led writing workshops and guest lectured in English and Social Studies classes at various grade levels
Provided RTI support in reading and writing for students across grade levels, coordinating with classroom teachers
and caseworkers, tracking student progress, and managing the referral system
Improved voluntary student utilization of services through community building, writing contests, and promotional
events
Long-term Substitute Teacher Nov 2014-March 2015
Glenbrook North High School, Northbrook, IL
Assumed complete responsibility for planning and delivering instruction and assessment for two 12th Grade AP
Language classes, two 11th Grade American Literature classes, and one 9th Grade Reading Skills Development class
Fostered collaborative learning communities, integrating my own classroom management style while honoring and
building on existing classroom policies and procedures
Incorporated technology in a one-to-one environment in order to enhance student engagement, appeal to multiple
learning styles, and enhance participation of more introverted students
Designed units and lessons aligned with, or exceeding common core standards to engage a variety of grade and skill
levels
Facilitated non-fiction literature circles on modern, college-level texts
Fostered open communication with parents and caregivers
Collaborated with colleagues in the Innovation, Discovery, and Engagement Area (IDEA) on the design of multimedia
projects
Long-term Substitute Teacher Aug-Dec 2014
Glenbrook North High School, Northbrook, IL
Assumed complete responsibility for planning and delivering instruction and assessment for two 11th Grade American
Literature classes, one Advanced ELL class, and one Beginner/Intermediate ELL class.
Differentiated instruction for students spanning a wide range of English language proficiency and grade levels within
each ELL course section
Provided one-on-one tutoring in reading and writing across content areas and grade levels, in the ARC
Participated in a variety of professional development opportunities

Tutor Summer 2012

Loyola Community Literacy Center, Chicago, IL
Tutored adolescents and adults on speaking, reading, and writing for a variety of audiences and purposes
Evaluated incoming clients to establish language proficiency and tutoring needs
Fostered positive learning communities comprising people from diverse cultural, linguistic, and socioeconomic
backgrounds
Theatre Teaching Experience
Assistant Theatre Director March 2015-Present
Glenbrook North High School, Northbrook, IL
Collaborated with director throughout production process on James & the Giant Peach, Arabian Nights, Noises off, Aida,
Little Shop of Horrors, and Group Interpretation pieces
Coordinated and conducted auditions, rehearsals, and workshops for a variety of productions
Co-Sponsored Thespian Society, mentoring student board through interviews, event planning, and management
Properties Designer August 2015-Present
Glenbrook North High School, Northbrook, IL
Guided students through the full production process of a prop designer, including script analysis, collaboration with
Directors and Technical Directors, and the design, creation, and management of props throughout the run of a show
Worked with a core student crew on a complete overhaul of prop storage area, giving students ownership of
inventory, organization, and tracking of props and furniture items
Solicited donations from individuals and private companies, and coordinated with area schools and charitible
organizations to borrow necessary items
Faculty Sponsor for Student Written & Directed One Acts Feb 2015-Present
Glenbrook North High School, Northbrook, IL
Guided students through the process of writing, directing, and producing the annual student led one act festival
Collaborated with co-sponsor on restructuring the process to maximize learning opportunites and empower
students
Designed and led a series of directing workshops
Mentored student producers, fostering leadership and organizational skills
Mentored student directors, providing daily feedback on implementation of skills learned in workshops
Coordinated and oversaw casting, rehearsal, production and promotion of six one-act plays
Assistant Variety Show Director August 2015-May 2016
Glenbrook North High School, Northbrook, IL
Coordinated scheduling, and logistics for a production involving over 300 students
Provided coaching and staging for individual acts
Collaborated with Technical Director, faculty sponsors, and student leaders to fulfil directors vision
Managed production budget
Costumed all major production numbers
Speech Coach Feb 2015-May 2016
Glenbrook North High School, Northbrook, IL
Coached students through the writing and performance of Original Comedies (OCs)
Workshopped with students in Humorous Interpretation (HI) and Dramatic Interpretation (DI) events
Judged multiple events at speech tournaments throughout the greater Chicago area
Began as a volunteer consultant and was hired to an official coaching position the following year
Drama Instructor Jan-Aug 2013
Gigis Playhouse, Chicago, IL
Mentored over twenty adolescents with Down Syndrome through a production of Shakespeares Taming
of the Shrew, staged at the Victory Gardens Biograph Theatre
Designed and led interactive games to foster understanding of Shakespeares language and themes
Differentiated instruction on physical and vocal warm ups for a wide variety of special needs
Collaborated with parents to manage social and behavioral issues
Coordinated prop and costume design
Sponsor: Illinois High School Theatre Festival Annually
Deerfield High School, Deerfield, IL Jan 2010 - 2013
Supervised 35 high school students on annual trips to Illinois High School Theatre Fest
Built positive relationships with students
In 2012, assisted with transportation, set up and takedown of Black Comedy set
Presenter: Illinois High School Theatre Festival Jan 2010
University of Illinois, Champaign, IL
Designed and presented two workshops on auditioning for colleges and roles in professional theatre
Coached students on audition monologues and strategies for improving cold readings
Transferable Work Experience
Assistant Corporate Recruiter 2007-2009
NeoSpire, Dallas, TX
Identified and recruited promising candidates for a variety of positions in a web hosting company
Conducted employment interviews
Cultivated partnerships with recruiters, campus organizations , and staffing agency representatives
Worked closely with CEO, hiring managers, and human resources personnel to understand company and
department needs
Collaborated with Director of Marketing on website redesign
Guest Relations Manager & Event Coordinator 2004-2005
Chamberlains Restaurants Inc., Addison, TX
Directed, coached, and managed guest relations team to ensure that standards of a five star steak house
were upheld
Planned, coordinated, and executed events for up to 200 people
Cultivated relationships with clients and vendors
Actively listened to and resolved guest, client, and staff complaints
Managed scheduling of guest relations staff
General Manager 2003-2004
The Inn at Farnborough, Farnborough, United Kingdom
Managed a team comprising over 30 front and back of house staff members from diverse backgrounds
Maintained a balanced budget
Came up with creative solutions to conflicts between live-in staff members
Conducted employee training
Redesigned employee shift structure to maximize efficiency and increase employee wellbeing and
contentment
Attended professional development seminars in management, guest relations, and restaurant marketing
Actress (Full acting resume available upon request) 2005-2009
Multiple locations, Dallas, TX
Acted in a number of lead and ensemble roles in both musicals and straight plays
Worked as an extra on television productions
Assistant Costume Designer 2006-2008
The Dallas Costume Shoppe, Dallas, TX
Assisted with the design and building of costumes for theatrical productions and individuals
Implemented a new system for organizing and cataloguing an enormous costume inventory
Processed and tracked payments, maintaining a balanced budget
Theatrical Carpenter & Scene Shop Assistant 2005-2007
Brookhaven College, Farmers Branch, TX
Constructed sets and scenic pieces for several college and professional productions
Designed and built props for several college and professional productions
Hung and focused lights for several college productions
Assistant stage manager: Little Shop of Horrors
Assistant lighting designer: Metamorphosis
Conducted shop safety training for new employees
Co-Choreographer & Dancer 2002
Jeff Batt Live, Fish Hoek, Cape Town, South Africa
Choreographed full length production and taught choreography to actors and dancers
Performed as a Featured Dancer

Honors & Awards

Alpha Sigma Nu Jesuit Honors Society, Golden Key Honors Society, Phi Theta Kappa, Presidential Scholarship, Deans list
for both the College of Arts and Sciences and The School of Education every semester at Loyola University Chicago
Professional Affiliations
Educational Theatre Association, 2013- present; National Council of Teachers of English, 2013- present
Interests, Skills & Hobbies
Eager to sponsor, coach, or otherwise support extracurricular activities, clubs and organizations, including, but not limited to
my interests and background in: theatre, dance, creative writing, art, film, social justice, behavioral economics, social
psychology, gender studies, politics, travel, camping, hiking, technology, and popular culture.