Casey Cleland
About Casey Cleland
Casey Cleland is an instructor with a background in mechanical engineering and experience in both the education and engineering sectors. He has worked at various companies, including TEECOM and Invetech, and transitioned to education to better utilize his skills in enhancing student learning.
Work at Elevate K-12
Casey Cleland has been working as an Instructor at Elevate K-12 since 2021. In this role, he instructs groups of students remotely across various schools and states. His responsibilities include collaborating with teams to plan and adjust lesson content and sequencing. He also reviews curriculum materials for errors and reports findings to ensure the accuracy of information provided to students.
Education and Expertise
Casey Cleland holds a Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering from San Diego State University, where he studied from 2010 to 2013. He participated in a Foreign Exchange Program at the University of Technology, Sydney, from 2011 to 2012. Additionally, he obtained a Single Subject Teaching Credential in Foundational-Level General Science from Teachers College of San Joaquin, completing his studies from 2016 to 2018.
Background
Before transitioning to education, Casey Cleland gained extensive experience in engineering. He worked as a Graduate Mechanical Engineer at Invetech from 2014 to 2015 and as a Designer at TEECOM from 2015 to 2016. His engineering background also includes internships at General Atomics and Invetech, where he focused on mechanical engineering. Prior to his engineering career, he served in the US Navy as an Aviation Structural Mechanic/Plane Captain from 2003 to 2009.
Achievements
During his time in the Navy, Casey Cleland was recognized as one of the top performers in his ranks. His internships during his studies at San Diego State University helped him discover a passion for research, development, and the implementation of products aimed at enhancing quality of life. This experience ultimately led him to transition from engineering to a career in education.