CASEY LEIBY

Chicago, IL ⬥ caseyleiby@gmail.com ⬥(310) 801-9725

https://mrsleibysclassroom.weebly.com/
SUMMARY
Dedicated and experienced international educator with over 8 years of teaching experience in a variety of educational
environments. Proven success in developing and implementing engaging lesson plans, cultivating a positive and productive
learning environment, and providing individualized support to enhance learning outcomes. Possesses a strong commitment to
educational excellence, effective communication, and professional development.
EDUCATION
Masters, Educational Leadership: Masters, Teaching (2015) Bachelor of Arts, Psychology (2014)
Principal Endorsement (May 2023) National Louis University, Chicago, IL Loyola University Chicago, Chicago, IL
North Park University, Chicago, IL Cumulative GPA: 3.97 John Felice Rome Center, Rome, IT (2013)

TEACHING EXPERIENCE
● 4th Grade Teacher | Smyth Elementary School | Chicago, IL (August 2020 – July 2022)
● 3rd Grade Teacher | International School of Nanshan Shenzhen | Shenzhen, China (August 2018 – July 2020)
● 2nd Grade Teacher | Fuller School of Excellence | Chicago, IL (August 2015 – June 2018)

MANAGEMENT AND LEADERSHIP EXPERIENCE

IB Coordinator | District 97 | Oak Park, IL (August 2022 – Present)
▪ Collaborated with school administrators and teachers to develop, implement, and manage district purchased
curriculum, including Amplify Science, Argument Driven Inquiry, Autentico, and Entrecultures
▪ Coached staff on the core principles and practices of the IB program, as well as special areas such as art, music,
physical education, and foreign language
▪ Provided professional development opportunities to teachers and staff on the IB and special area curriculum
▪ Created professional website (http://tinyurl.com/crhy3f5a) for teachers to use to access important curricular
information provided from the district and disseminated to 10 schools
Professional Development Leader | Chicago Public Schools | Chicago, IL (January 2022)
▪ Developed and implemented innovative approaches to writers workshop training for staff across the district
▪ Built relationships with the teacher training curriculum team to ensure their involvement in the development process
of creating professional development for teachers around best practices in teaching writing
Teacher Candidate Mentor | Multiple Schools | Chicago, IL and Shenzhen, China (August 2020 – December 2021)
▪ Modeled effective instruction and best practices in behavior management for multiple teachers
▪ Observe and provide constructive feedback for new teacher candidate to complete licensure program
▪ Candidates completed the program and secured teaching positions the following fall
Coordinator for Arts Events | International School of Nanshan Shenzhen | Shenzhen, China (August 2019 – June 2020)
▪ Developed, organized, and coordinated all stages of events for the International School of Nanshan Shenzhen Arts
Program, including a Christmas Concert, Chinese New Year Concert, choir event at the Intercontinental Hotel, and
art exhibitions
▪ Established and nurtured positive relationships with school administrators, faculty, parents, and outside vendors to
ensure successful events
Internal Leadership Team Member | Fuller School of Excellence | Chicago, IL (August 2016 – June 2018)
▪ Evaluated areas for student learning improvement across the entire student body
▪ Drafted school focus goals and developed teacher support processes to further classroom specific initiatives

Professional Leadership Team Member | Fuller School of Excellence | Chicago, IL (August 2016 – June 2018)
▪ Participated in external monthly meetings with teachers and other professionals to enhance professional development
opportunities and academic achievement at Fuller School of Excellence
Primary Lead Teacher | Fuller School of Excellence | Chicago, IL (August 2016 – June 2017)
▪ Lead primary teachers through weekly meetings to troubleshoot classroom issues, develop and deliver innovative
lesson plans and instructional strategies to meet diverse student needs.
COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT
▪ Counselor Advisory Council Member: Chicago, IL (2021 – 2022)
▪ SEL Committee Member: Chicago, IL (2020-2022)
▪ Community Project Mentor: Chicago, IL (2020-2021)
▪ PYP Ambassador Mentor: Shenzhen, China (2019-2020)
▪ PYP Exhibition Mentor Teacher: Shenzhen, China (2019 – 2020)
PROFESSIONAL CERTIFICATES/ GRANTS AWARDED
▪ Illinois State Board of Education Administrative Endorsement (2023)
▪ Barbara Bush Foundation: Unsung Literacy Hero (2020)
▪ National Geographic Educator Certification (2020)
▪ International Baccalaureate Program Trainings:
▪ PYP Making the PYP Happen: Implementing Agency Category 1 Training (2020)
▪ PYP Evidencing Learning Category 2 Training (2019)
▪ PYP Collaborative Planning Category 2 Training (2018)
▪ PYP Creating a Transdisciplinary Program through Concepts Category 3 Training (2021)
▪ Illinois State Board of Education Teaching License (2015 -2025)
OTHER INTERESTS
▪ Volleyball, Travel, Biking, Yoga, Baking, Reading