Casey McAllister

Casey McAllister

College Peer Advisor, 9th and 10th grade at San Diego High School

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  • Timeline

  • About me

    Dual immersion elementary teacher

  • Education

    • Lund University, Sweden

      2008 - 2008

      Study Abroad Program

    • University of California, San Diego

      2006 - 2010
      B.A. Human Development (major), Education Studies (minor)

      Activities and Societies: InterVarsity Christian Fellowship, California Public Interest Research Group (intern), Sixers-Helping-Sixers Mentor, UrbanLife Volunteer, Education Abroad Program.

    • University of California, San Diego

      2010 - 2011
      Masters of Education & California Teaching Credential Elementary Education 4.0

      Activities and Societies: Elementary Math Emphasis Certificate

  • Experience

    • California Student Opportunity and Access Program-San Diego

      Jan 2009 - Apr 2009
      College Peer Advisor, 9th and 10th grade at San Diego High School

      Conducted class presentations, small group sessions, and one-on-one counseling for students at San Diego High School regarding college applications, SAT requirements, financial aid and FAFSA procedures, general education requirements, goal setting, etc. Handled caseloads and worked directly with teachers and staff. Scheduled appointments for Cal-SOAP presentations at site.

    • El Cajon Valley High School

      Aug 2009 - Sept 2009
      Teaching Aid

      Worked in the classroom leading tutoring groups in a Title I intervention program modeled after the AVID curriculum. Shortly switched to a different school to pursue experience with elementary-aged children.

    • Barrio Logan College Institute

      Sept 2009 - Dec 2009
      UCSD Reseacher

      Researched reactive classroom management techniques among Latino 3rd and 4th grade students for UCSD's Human Development Program. Served in a variety of other ways, including leading TRIBES activities, tutoring, and assistance with activities.

    • Mad Science

      Jan 2010 - Aug 2010
      Science Instructor

      Taught primary and upper elementary science courses/camps at after-school and summer programs in various elementary schools in the San Diego area.

    • Fay Elementary School in City Heights, San Diego

      Sept 2010 - Mar 2011
      Student Teacher, First Grade

      School description: Low income, urban school servicing mostly immigrant and refugee families from around the world. Classroom contained eight different home languages. School used the Structured English Immersion (SEI) model and Cognitively Guided Instruction (CGI).

    • Reynolds Elementary School in Oceanside, CA

      Mar 2011 - Jun 2011
      Student Teacher, 4th and 5th grade combination class

      School description: Title I school just recently out of Program Improvement. Multicultural population with a significant amount of English Learners. Many GATE students in this class as well.

    • International Christian School - Caracas

      Aug 2011 - Jun 2013
      • 5th/6th Grade Teacher

        Jun 2012 - Jun 2013
      • 3rd Grade Teacher

        Aug 2011 - Jun 2012
    • Ocean View Christian Academy

      Aug 2013 - Jun 2014
      5th Grade Teacher
    • Burbank Unified School District

      Jul 2014 - May 2018
      4th Grade Teacher

      Included dual immersion (Spanish) summer school (2018) and ESL summer classes at the Burbank Adult School (2016).

    • Mountain View School District El Monte, CA

      Aug 2018 - Jun 2019
      5th Grade Teacher
    • Magnolia School District

      Aug 2019 - now
      2nd grade dual immersion teacher
  • Licenses & Certifications

    • Single Subject Credential (General Science)

      California Commission on Teacher Credentialing
    • Single Subject Credential (Spanish Language and Literature)

      California Commission on Teacher Credentialing
    • Multiple Subjects Teaching Credential, Bilingual Authorization

      California Commission on Teacher Credentialing
  • Volunteer Experience

    • Urban Ministries Vision Leader

      Issued by InterVarsity Christian Fellowship/USA on Sept 2009
      InterVarsity Christian Fellowship/USAAssociated with Casey McAllister
    • Tutor

      Issued by UrbanLife San Diego on Mar 2008
      UrbanLife San DiegoAssociated with Casey McAllister