Casey Nickle is seeking a graduate degree in curriculum and instruction from the University of Kansas. She has been a high school English teacher since 2015, when she graduated from Avila University with a bachelor's degree in English and secondary education certification. Her goal is to continue her lifelong career as a classroom teacher, applying her skills in planning and instructional strategies to positively impact student learning.
Casey Nickle is seeking a graduate degree in curriculum and instruction from the University of Kansas. She has been a high school English teacher since 2015, when she graduated from Avila University with a bachelor's degree in English and secondary education certification. Her goal is to continue her lifelong career as a classroom teacher, applying her skills in planning and instructional strategies to positively impact student learning.
Casey Nickle is seeking a graduate degree in curriculum and instruction from the University of Kansas. She has been a high school English teacher since 2015, when she graduated from Avila University with a bachelor's degree in English and secondary education certification. Her goal is to continue her lifelong career as a classroom teacher, applying her skills in planning and instructional strategies to positively impact student learning.
Casey Nickle is seeking a graduate degree in curriculum and instruction from the University of Kansas. She has been a high school English teacher since 2015, when she graduated from Avila University with a bachelor's degree in English and secondary education certification. Her goal is to continue her lifelong career as a classroom teacher, applying her skills in planning and instructional strategies to positively impact student learning.
Casey Nickle Secondary English Teacher 11402 Holmes Rd. Apt 201 Kansas City, MO 64131 (816) 255-0717 caseyleanickle@gmail.com
Goal I am a high school English teacher pursuing a graduate degree in order to grow as a professional and positively impact my students’ education. Teaching will be my lifelong career, as I have a passion for guiding young people in academic and personal growth. After earning a Master’s in Curriculum and Instruction, I will continue as a classroom teacher, putting my skills in effective planning and instruction to use while continuing to research and implement new and effective strategies.
Education and Certifications
JUNE, 2018-NOVEMBER, 2019 The University of Kansas, Lawrence, KS - M.S.E. Curriculum & Instruction AUGUST, 2010 - MAY, 2015 Avila University, Kansas City, MO - Bachelor of Arts in English, Minor in Secondary Education
● Certified to teach English, grades 6-12 in Missouri.
● Certified to teach English, grades 9-12 in Kansas.
Experience AUGUST, 2017 - PRESENT Blue Valley North High School, Overland Park, KS - English Teacher- Honors 10 and On-Level 11
● Member of district curriculum writing team for English Language Arts 11. ● Daily collaboration and planning with colleagues in multiple subject areas. ● Experience differentiating instruction for all levels of students, including gifted and those with learning disabilities. ● Focus on creating rigorous, standards-based assessments and lessons experimenting with multiple trends in education. Technology incorporation, project-based learning, literature circles, Socratic discussions, and multiple other research-based instructional strategies implemented.
AUGUST, 2015 - MAY, 2017
Sherwood High School and Middle School, Creighton, MO - English Teacher- On-Level 8-10, and English Electives
● Experience planning and executing curriculum for a variety of English courses ranging from a remedial reading course, to on-level courses, to a course focused on college application essays. ● Successfully increased a majority of student reading levels and Missouri EOC scores. ● Multiple extracurricular duties, including: Junior class sponsor, head cheerleading coach, data team leader, department chair, prom sponsor and yearbook sponsor.
