CASEY DIUGUID

8615 Boardwalk Path Drive

Apt. 1421-D, Temple Terrace, FL 33637
352-812-1781 | caseydiuguid@mail.usf.edu
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Enthusiastic student teacher with superb leadership and communication skills. Easily
cultivates trusting and productive relationships with students, parents, teachers and
administration. Offers a strong educational background and more than 2 years of
student teaching and facilitating experience. Excellent interpersonal and organization
skills. Dedicated educator committed to creating a classroom atmosphere that is
stimulating, encouraging and supportive for all students. Will have Florida Teaching
Certification with an ESOL endorsement. Flexible and adaptive with knowledge and
experience with IEPs in a Title 1-Renessance school.
EXPERIENCE
Belle Witter
Elementary
School
08/2013 to 05/2015

RESIDENT INTERN

Kelly
Educational
S t a ffi n g
09/2014 to Present

SUBSTITUTE TEACHER

Montgomery
Presbyterian
Center
06/2014 to 08/2014

S T A F F C O O R D I N AT O R

Montgomery

COUNSELOR

Chosen as one of almost 60 University of South Florida

Elementary Education majors to participate in a collaborative twoyear long, full time elementary student teaching residency in a
2nd and 5th grade setting in Hillsborough County Public Schools
(Florida), the 8th largest school district in the United States. In
this Urban Teacher Residency Partnership Program, residents
accumulate almost 2000 hours in high poverty schools where
university coursework is purposefully integrated with the realities
of urban classrooms. This program received the 2014 Award for
Exemplary Professional Development School Achievement from
the National Association for Professional Development Schools,
the 2014 Distinguished Program in Teacher Education Award from
the Association of Teacher Educators (ATE), and the 2014 Spirit of
Partnership Award from the University of South Carolina PDS
National Conference.

Perform essential classroom while maintaining district

educational and behavioral guidelines
Present educational material employing diverse teaching
strategies designed to effectively address each students learning
style and ability, including lecture, discussion, demonstration,
cooperative learning, and individualized instruction
Provide educational continuity by implementing established
lesson plans, while exercising professional judgment to introduce
new material when appropriate or necessary
Develop and maintain positive interactions with students,
faculty, and administrators, building a rapport and gaining respect
and trust to ensure an environment conducive to learning

Implemented a variety of teaching methods such as lectures,

discussions and demonstrations to teach summer staff counselors
the aspects of their jobs. Oversaw activities of the camp.

Presbyterian
Center
06/2013 to 06/2013

Encouraged campers to persevere with challenging tasks.

Set and communicated ground rules for the campers based on
respect and personal responsibility.
Established positive relationships with campers, parents, cocounselors, and administrators.
Contributed ideas at staff meetings each week.
Took appropriate disciplinary measures when campers
misbehaved.
Accepted coaching from fellow counselors and administrators
and immediately incorporated feedback.
Differentiated instruction according to camper ability and skill
level.
Encouraged campers to explore issues in their lives and in the
world around them.

E D U C AT I O N
University of
South Florida
May 2015

B A C H E L O R O F S C I E N C E : E L E M E N TA RY
E D U C AT I O N
Urban Teacher Residency Partnership Program
Summa cum Laude (3.9+ GPA)
Coursework in Child Psychology
Coursework in Special Education
Member of Cheer Club, President Spring 2014-Spring 2015,
Recruitment Chair Fall 2013, Risk Management Spring 2013

Va n g u a r d H i g h
HIGH SCHOOL AN D IB DIPLOMA
School
International Baccalaureate Program Graduate
June 2012
4.75 GPA
Member of Future Florida Educators Association Club, VP 1 year
Cheerleading, Varsity 2 years
Track, Varsity 4 year.
REFERENCES

Primary References:

Secondary References:

Wendy Baker
Partnership Resource Teacher
(813)431-7239
webaker@mail.usf.edu

Dr. Rebecca Burns

Assistant Professor
(484)332-4634
rebeccaburns@usf.edu

Melissa Andrews
Collaborating Teacher 2014-2015
Center
(760)715-3318
room52@live.com

Christian Antwi
Montgomery Presbyterian
(850)228-0477
C.antwi7790@gmail.com