Richard Casey
Collegeville,PA
Summary
I am focused on promoting intellectual, emotional and social development in children. I am knowledgeable in developing lesson plans and introducing relevant topics in age-appropriate ways. I am studious and a passionate professional with extensive knowledge of teaching social studies material using modern methodologies thrive at cultivates positive relationships with all. I consider myself friendly, outgoing and friendly. I have fantastic attention to detail and am great at being adaptable, a team player and a planner.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Substitute Teacher
Substitute Teacher Svc
10.2024 - Current
- Followed classroom plans left by class teacher to continue student education and reinforce core concepts.
- Upheld classroom routines to support student environments and maintain consistent schedules.
- Developed strong rapport with students through consistent encouragement and support, fostering a positive learning atmosphere conducive to academic growth.
- Repeatedly requested as substitute teacher by teachers and students based on excellent past referrals and trusted performance.
- Maintained accurate records of student attendance, grades, and progress reports, ensuring timely submission to administration for reporting purposes.
- Kept students on-task with proactive behavior modification and positive reinforcement strategies.
- Provided support to special education students in inclusive classrooms, developing accommodations and modifications to meet their unique needs.
- Maintained day-to-day classroom management and discipline to promote learning initiatives.
- Supervised after school club, as well as lunchroom and recess activities
Coach
Perkiomen Valley School District
03.2025 - 05.2025
- Promoted sportsmanship values among athletes, fostering a positive competitive atmosphere within the team environment.
- Boosted player confidence through personalized training sessions and continuous feedback.
- Collaborated with other coaches to share best practices, techniques, and insights for overall program improvement.
- Developed strong relationships with players'' families to encourage support and involvement in their athletic growth.
- Led athletes to 2 top 5 finish positions in the throwing events
- Motivated athletes to become stronger, more agile, and more effective through training habits and proper nutrition.
- Fostered positive and inclusive team environment, leading to increased team cohesion and morale.
- Reduced player injury rates with the implementation of tailored warm-up routines and strength conditioning exercises.
- Conducted regular performance evaluations, providing athletes with constructive feedback and setting clear goals for improvement.
Before and After School Enrichment Site Leader
Spring Valley YMCA
05.2022 - 06.2025
- Recorded child behavior, food and medication information for supervisors.
- Supported children's emotional and social development with one-on-one attention.
- Encouraged curiosity, exploration and problem-solving with age-appropriate playtime activities.
- Used clear communication and professionalism to develop constructive relationships with families.
- Monitored children's play activities to verify safety and wellness.
- Collaborated daily with classroom teachers and parents to keep activities running smoothly.
- Established and maintained safe play environment for children.
- Maintained neat environment by organizing items at least once weekly
- Read stories and played alphabet games to promote early literacy.
- Supervised and cared for 50 children ages 5 to 12.
- Enforced rules to teach good manners and maintain safe environment.
- Employed positive guidance strategies to encourage children and improve behavior.
- Encouraged curiosity, exploration and problem-solving with tailored recreation programs.
- Instructed children in health and personal habits involving eating, resting and hygiene habits.
- Communicated with parents about daily activities and any concerning behaviors.
- Balanced schedules to promote optimal rest, play and educational periods.
- Observed and monitored children to identify developmental strengths and target enrichment activities.
Camp Counselor/Camp Unit Leader
Spring Valley YMCA
05.2017 - 08.2024
- Welcomed participants and directed to assigned areas.
- Engaged children in arts and crafts, singing, sports activities, games and field trips while maintaining safe environment.
- Coordinated and led group activities for campers and counselors.
- Helped campers build confidence and self-esteem through consistent guidance and mentoring.
- Enforced discipline and policies to protect safety of recreational activity participants.
- Improved camper experience with list of flash-fun ideas.
- Tracked attendance, checking off present individuals.
- Cultivated effective relationships with campers, parents and other camp counselors by utilizing active listening and dynamic interpersonal skills.
- Acted as ambassador for camp to families by communicating about camper's experience.
- Provided positive and authoritative approach to guiding behavior by using age-appropriate limits and choices.
- Established and built relationships with campers to ease fears in new environment.
- Monitored activities matched to individual and group abilities to keep campers safe.
- Recognized and implemented safety standards to minimize incidents or accidents.
- Enforced COVID-19 safety procedures and protocols before, during and post-camp to enhance wellness.
- Planned, organized, facilitated and promoted diverse recreational programs.
- Promoted fun, safe and inclusive environment by monitoring activity of campers to identify and address behavioral issues.
- Met with staff to discuss rules, regulations and work-related problems.
- Conferred with management to discuss and resolve participant complaints.
- Helped participants enjoy activities while ensuring adherence to protocol.
- Assessed needs and interests of individuals and groups and planned activities accordingly.
- Assisted with transporting and escorting program participants to, from and within program activity locations and on external trips.
- Administered first aid and notified emergency medical personnel.
- Managed daily operations of recreational facilities.
- Completed and maintained time and attendance forms and inventory lists.
Student Teacher
Whitehall High School
01.2022 - 04.2022
- Observed educators teaching various lessons, interacting with students and managing classrooms to gain insight and understanding of duties and responsibilities.
- Created lesson plans with supportive materials to incorporate necessary and relevant topics as well as include immersive activities to encourage student engagement and create a positive learning environment
- Observed teachers in classrooms to improve skills and communication.
- Collaborated with teacher to plan and achieve instructional goals and objectives.
- Developed deeper understanding of teaching strategies with increasing responsibility for student learning.
- Selected instructional goals to develop lesson plans that demonstrated knowledge of content.
- Engaged students and boosted understanding of material using focused instructional strategies and hands-on activities.
- Prepared visual aids, and utilized classroom equipment and displays to foster learning and heighten engagement
- Managed classroom procedures and organized resources to promote safety and learning.
- Offered students personalized educational, behavioral and emotional support.
- Accepted constructive criticism and feedback with positivity in areas requiring improvement.
- Followed school schedules and policies to promote safety and learning.
- Established and enforced rules for behavior and procedures to maintain order among students.
- Adapted teaching methods and materials to meet students' varying needs and interests.
- Implemented questioning and discussion techniques to encourage student participation and knowledge acquisition.
- Identified and documented learning achievements by reporting outcomes, performance information and program adjustments used to boost comprehension.
- Led students through safety procedures for active shooter and fire drills.
- Met with administrators and department team members to work on curriculum planning and assessment methods.
- Received recognition for contributions to innovative concepts in classroom instruction.
- Created and enforced child-based, hands-on curriculum to promote student interest and receptive learning.
- Moderated discussions to engage students during class.
- Built and strengthened positive relationships with students, parents and teaching staff.
- Evaluated students on monthly basis and adjusted lessons accordingly to incorporate improvements.
- Remained calm and patient in student interactions to support individual growth and development.
- Introduced and encouraged debate-style classroom setting to increase student active participation and critical thinking.
- Conquered challenges of working with highly diverse student population to attain exceptional student achievement.
- Engaged students through lecture and discussion, increasing classroom interaction to build inclusive learning environment.
- Planned and implemented lessons using various teaching strategies to meet diverse student needs.
- Prepared administered and graded subject tests, quizzes, assignments and projects to assess students.
Education
Master of Arts - Secondary Education
Lehigh University
Bethlehem, PA05.2022
Bachelor of Arts - History
Lehigh University
Bethlehem, PA05.2021
Skills
- Schedule Creation and Maintenance
- Planning and Leading Activities
- Scheduling and Multi-Schedule Management
- Recordkeeping (Grades, behavior, etc)
- Lesson and Unit Planning
- Curriculum Development
- Assessment Creation and Administration (Including Alternative Assessments)
- Audio/Visual Supplements and Materials
- Technology Based Lessons and Activities
- Performance Updates and Feedbacks
- Traditional and Nontraditional Assessments and Activities
- Individual Instruction, Care, and Oversight
- Large and Small Group Instruction, Care, and Oversight
- Recreational Activity Planning and Management
- Learning Modalities
- Classroom Oversight Experience
- Behavior Management Trainings
- Positive Reinforcement Methods and Trainings
- Behavior Observation (casual and form related)
- Group Discipline
- Individual Discipline
- Behavioral Assessments and Feedback
- Integration of Behavioral Plan Accomodations
- Integration of IEP Accomodations
- Gamification
- Student Centered Learning
- Caring and Responsible
- Student Engagement Focused
- High Social Emotional Competency
- Level-headed
Classroom/Academic Planning
Classroom and Behavior Management
Personal Skills
- Decision Making Proficiency
- Problem Solving
- Time Management
- Conflict Resolution
- Relationship Building
- Coordination and Teamwork
- Team Leadership
- Friendly, Positive Attitude
- High Patience and Composure
- High Emotional Control
- Creative, Resourceful, and Inventive
- First Aid and CPR
- Child Abuse Prevention
- Center Based Care
- FBI, PATCH and State Police
- Classroom Safety
- Fire Safety
- Water Safety
- Behavior Management
- Mandated Reporter
- Diversity and Inclusion
- Parent Communication
- Interpersonal and Written Communication
- Parent and Guardian Feedback
- Adaptable
- Relationship building and management
- Verbal and written communication
- Complex Problem-solving
- Safety awareness
- Disciplinary procedures
Trainings and Clearances
Outside The Classroom
Accomplishments
- Took all offered shifts to maintain coverage for students
- Specialized in substituting for all core subject classes.
- Supervised team of 10 staff members.
- Used Microsoft Excel to develop inventory tracking spreadsheets.
- Achieved consistently high parent satisfaction through effective communication and relationship building skills
Certification
- Licensed Teacher- State of Pennsylvania
- First Aid Certification
- CPR Certification
- Mandated Reporter
Languages
English
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Coach
Perkiomen Valley School District
03.2025 - 05.2025
Substitute Teacher
Substitute Teacher Svc
10.2024 - Current
Before and After School Enrichment Site Leader
Spring Valley YMCA
05.2022 - 06.2025
Student Teacher
Whitehall High School
01.2022 - 04.2022
Camp Counselor/Camp Unit Leader
Spring Valley YMCA
05.2017 - 08.2024
Bachelor of Arts - History
Lehigh University
Master of Arts - Secondary Education
Lehigh University
Education and Training
other,other
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