Casey Laird
About Casey Laird
Casey Laird is a Curriculum Designer at Cambly Inc., specializing in language education and curriculum development. With a background in teaching and a commitment to multilingualism, Laird incorporates sociocultural learning theories and Universal Design for Learning principles into their work.
Work at Cambly
Casey Laird has been employed at Cambly Inc. as a Curriculum Designer since 2021. In this role, Casey is responsible for developing specialized course tracks, including business English and English for beginners. The position involves collaboration with international product and marketing teams to tailor English as a Second Language (ESL) content for diverse global markets. This work emphasizes the importance of accessibility and inclusivity in language education.
Previous Experience in Education
Prior to joining Cambly, Casey Laird worked in various educational roles. From 2018 to 2021, Casey served as a Tutor at Compass Education Group in the San Francisco Bay Area. Additionally, Casey was a Teaching Assistant at Skyline College for four months in 2020 and a Student Teacher at San Francisco State University for four months in 2021. Casey also worked as an English Language Instructor at multiple institutions, including Fisher's SuperKids English Center in Vietnam and Advance English Academy in San Francisco.
Education and Expertise
Casey Laird holds a Master of Arts (MA) in Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages from San Francisco State University, completed between 2019 and 2021. Prior to this, Casey earned a Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) in American Studies with Highest Honors from the University of California, Santa Cruz, from 2007 to 2011. Casey's educational background supports a strong foundation in language instruction and curriculum design.
Multilingual Skills
Casey Laird is fluent in Spanish and is actively learning Portuguese. Additionally, Casey has undertaken studies in Turkish and Vietnamese. This commitment to multilingualism enhances Casey's ability to connect with diverse learners and informs the development of culturally relevant teaching practices.
Teaching Philosophy and Approach
Casey Laird incorporates sociocultural learning theories and culturally sustaining pedagogy into teaching practices. This approach promotes equity and critical language awareness among students. Furthermore, Casey utilizes Universal Design for Learning principles in curriculum development, aiming to enhance accessibility and inclusivity in language education.