James Casselman
Elephant Butte,NM
Summary
Dynamic educator with a proven track record in curriculum development and student assessment at Taylor High School. Secured multiple grants to enhance learning through innovative technology integration. Skilled in fostering relationships and mentoring colleagues, utilizing data-driven instruction to create engaging learning environments that drive student success.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
4
4
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Disabled
None Currently
03.2021 - 08.2025
- Maintained updated knowledge through continuing education and advanced training.
- Gained greater insight into working with disabled students
Teacher
Taylor High School
Taylor, USA
01.2009 - 09.2020
- 2017 -2020 Science Department chair, providing needed support and training for THS Science department.
- Responsible for development, implementation, monitoring and ongoing evaluation of student mastery of TEKS through monthly disaggregation in curriculum for Anatomy and Physiology and Aquatic Science classes.
- Create, implement and constantly improve 21st century curriculum for Aquatic Science/ Marine Biology and Anatomy & Physiology classes.
- Successfully orchestrated and implemented University of Texas' UTeach Engineering curriculum at Taylor High School.
- Provide training to colleagues in web based tools to enhance student outcomes.
- Wrote and was awarded a $4,000 grant to build student agency through 3D printing of prostheses and a $1,500 grant to bring 3D Printing to the school.
- Assessed student performance through regular evaluations and feedback.
- Fostered a positive learning environment that encouraged student participation.
- Utilized technology to enhance instructional delivery and student learning.
- Mentored new teachers by sharing best practices and resources.
- Maintained a safe and orderly learning environment for all students.
- Built and strengthened positive relationships with students, parents, and teaching staff.
- Prepared and maintained classroom environments appropriate for student learning and physical, social and emotional development.
- Provided individualized instruction to meet the needs of all students.
Education
Master of Arts - STEM Education
University of Texas
Austin, Texas 06.2010 - 12.2013
Master of Science - Oriental Medicine
Graduate School of Integrative Medicine
Austin, TexasBachelor of Arts - Psychology
University of California
Santa Barbara, CaliforniaSkills
- Curriculum development
- Student assessment
- Educational technology
- Learning environment management
- Team collaboration
- Science instruction
- Data-driven instruction
- Effective communication
- Mentorship and coaching
- Relationship building
- Professional development
- Google Workspace
- Microsoft Office Suite
- Team building
- Problem resolution
- Troubleshooting
Professional References
- Andrew Maddox, Principal, Jarell High School, 512-746-2124, 512-746-2518, andrew.maddox@jarrellisd.org, 1100 W. FM 487, Jarrell, TX, 76537
- Cassandra Ricks, Principal, Dietrich Middle School, 2881 Ledgestone Ln, Midlothian, TX, 76065
- Theresa Dobbs, Senior Program Coordinator, UTeach Engineering, Cockrell School of Engineering, The University of Texas at Austin, 512-471-3017, tdobbs@mail.utexas.edu, 10100 Burnet Rd, Bldg #133 MC R7100, Austin, TX, 78758
Hobbies And Passions
- Traditional Chinese Medicine
- Web based tools to enhance student outcomes
- Marine Biology and Ocean systems
- Botany and sustainable gardening
- Growth mindset
- Geosciences
- Gourmet cooking
- Climate change and global warming
- Humanistic psychology
- Systems dynamics
- Comparative mythology
- Water conservation
- Hiking
Timeline
Disabled
None Currently
03.2021 - 08.2025
Master of Arts - STEM Education
University of Texas
06.2010 - 12.2013
Teacher
Taylor High School
01.2009 - 09.2020
Master of Science - Oriental Medicine
Graduate School of Integrative Medicine
Bachelor of Arts - Psychology
University of California