Casey McClain

Seasoned 1st Grade Elementary Teacher with solid experience in child development, including one year of online teaching and a dedicated role at the KCPS Virtual Academy. Possess strong communication skills, ability to create engaging lesson plans, and manage classroom effectively—both in-person and virtual. Demonstrated success in fostering positive learning environments, enhancing student performance, and providing innovative educational materials.

Known for integrating technology into curriculum to promote collaborative learning experiences across traditional and digital platforms.

Teacher at Kansas City Missouri Public Schools (2019-08 – Present)

• 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.
• Managed student behavior in classroom by establishing and enforcing rules and procedures.
• Encouraged student critical thinking and discussion using variety of teaching techniques.
• Prepared and presented lesson plans in academic subjects using traditional and modern teaching techniques.
• Differentiated instruction according to student skill level.
• Engaged students and boosted understanding of material using focused instructional strategies and hands-on activities.
• Trained administrators on enforcing new curriculum.
• Developed strategies to assist teachers in introducing new curriculum.
• Researched state educational guidelines before writing new curriculum.
• Ordered new technology and textbooks based on planned changes.
• Offered subject matter expertise on curriculum design, selection and purchasing.
• Taught grammar, writing, listening and reading in beginner and intermediate proficiency levels.
• Designed curriculum, lesson plans and instructional materials for classroom teaching.
• Developed engaging lesson plans for diverse online learning environments.
• Utilized various educational technologies to deliver effective online instruction.
• Collaborated with parents to discuss student progress and learning strategies.
• Adapted teaching methods to accommodate different learning styles and needs.
• Collaborated with other teachers to create online activities for students to practice their skills in a virtual setting.
• Integrated digital resources into daily instruction such as videos, podcasts, websites.
• Hosted virtual parent-teacher conferences as needed.
• Maintained up-to-date knowledge of best practices in online education technology.
• Developed and implemented an online curriculum to teach basic concepts of language arts, mathematics, science, and social studies.
• Used live stream, online videos and recorded lectures to disseminate information, assessment content and expectations to students.
• Held virtual office hours to assist and communicate with students and parents.
• Used videos, lectures and moderated discussions to engage students during class.

IT Technical Support Specialist at Cerner (2018-08 – 2019-08)

• Communicated effectively with users to understand and address their technical needs.
• Provided technical assistance to end users on a variety of issues, including hardware and software related problems.
• Analyzed user requirements and implemented solutions that met their needs while adhering to established policies and procedures.
• Reviewed support cases for technical and troubleshooting accuracy and identified needed process improvements.
• Served as first point of contact for incoming technical service calls and emails.
• Handled customer service issues by providing guidance or escalating for advanced support.
• Assisted customers with various types of technical issues via email, live chat, and telephone.
• Walked customers through common phone hardware and software configurations to maximize service functionality.

4th Grade Teacher at PV 362 (2001-08 – 2013-12)

Received recognition for contributions to innovative concepts in classroom instruction.

• Developed engaging lesson plans aligned with state standards for diverse learners.
• Implemented classroom management strategies to foster a positive learning environment.
• Collaborated with colleagues to enhance curriculum and instructional practices.
• Assessed student progress through regular evaluations and formative assessments.
• Facilitated parent-teacher conferences to discuss student performance and goals.
• Utilized data from standardized tests to design targeted interventions for individual students as needed.
• Integrated technology into daily lessons by utilizing interactive whiteboards and online resources.
• Collaborated with other teachers to create interdisciplinary projects and activities.
• Attended professional development workshops focused on curriculum alignment, assessment tools, teaching strategies.

Master of Science in Elementary Education – Emporia High School (2014-05)

Bachelor of Science in Elementary Education – Missouri State University (2001-05)