KAITLYN A.

HARRIS
MRSKAITLYNHARRIS.WEEBLY.COM KAITLYN.ANN.HARRIS@GMAIL.COM

OBJECTIVE
Innovative candidate seeking a position as an elementary educator to contribute my leadership and educational experiences
while utilizing my organizational, problem solving and interpersonal skills.
EDUCATION
Western Michigan University (WMU)
Bachelor of Science in Elementary Professional Education
Major: Elementary Education; Minors: Language Arts and Social Studies

Kalamazoo, Michigan
December 2014
GPA: 3.77 Magna Cum Laude

Oakland Community College (OCC)

Program Concentration: Liberal Arts

Waterford, Michigan
September 2009 May 2011

Certification
Michigan Provisional Certificate (Highly Qualified): K-5 all subjects (self-contained classroom)
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
South Walnut Elementary, K-4
Bangor, Michigan
Summer School Teacher, Kindergarten Fourth Grade
June July 2015
Develop authentic, daily, remedial lesson plans based on students individual needs
Collect assessment data to determine academic progress and suggest grade level placement
Interpret assessment results to establish specific short-term and long-term goals for students in remedial courses
Long Term Substitute Teacher, Kindergarten Classroom
April June 2015
Created daily and weekly lesson plans to support reading and math direct instruction curriculums
Analyzed student growth using summative and formative assessments to modify instruction to best meet students needs
Collaborated with permanent staff members to enrich personal understanding of schools best practices
Professional Education Services Group, LLC
Southwest Michigan
Substitute Teacher
August 2014 June 2015
Maintained classroom management in the absence of primary teacher to encourage cooperative learning
Guided the learning process toward curriculum goals to develop student comprehension of lesson plans
Completed tasks associated with safety and learning of students to uphold school safety expectations
Paw Paw Early Elementary, K-2
Paw Paw, Michigan
Intern Teacher, Second Grade Classroom
August December 2014
Administered Fountas and Pinnell progress monitoring assessments for below-benchmark students
Generated a safe learning environment to support students in their exploration of the writing curriculum
Facilitated weekly reading groups with two to six students to increase reading fluency and understanding
Pre-Intern Teacher, First Grade Classroom
January April 2014
Incorporated Common Core State Standards into authentic lesson plans appropriate for first grade students
Designed a classroom management plan for optimal learning
Reflected on teaching strategies and made adjustments to suit all students learning needs and abilities
WMU, English Department
Kalamazoo, Michigan
Undergraduate English Instructor
September December 2013
Formed a creative learning environment centered on writing and building students confidence
Planned, implemented and reflected on daily lesson plans to improve instruction
Attended weekly staff development meetings to share classroom ideas and materials
Teaching Assistant
September December 2012
Assisted English professor with tracking attendance, grading quizzes, exams and papers
Recommended semester grades for students based on academic performance and participation
Professionally critiqued poetry papers and gave critical feedback for students to make improvements
Prairie Ridge Elementary, K-5
Kalamazoo, Michigan
Pre-Intern Teacher, First Grade Classroom
September December 2012
Constructed and scripted lesson plans with a focus on literacy to support progress in language arts initiatives
Assisted mentor teacher with scoring spelling assessments to deliver immediate feedback
Engaged students in literacy activities such as Read Aloud Think Alouds and writing prompts

Little Sprouts Preschool

Waterford, Michigan
Child Care Assistant
June 2009 May 2011
Supervised children ages 2 to 5 years of age while tending to their personal and educational needs
Maintained a sanitary and safe facility within facilitys codes and regulations
Communicated with families by answering phones and tending to parent questions and concerns
Knudsen Elementary, K-5
Waterford, Michigan
Classroom Aide, Kindergarten Classroom
September 2008 June 2009
Helped prepare lesson materials while learning how to use school equipment
Assessed students with number comprehension and identification to record findings on report card
Overcame linguistic obstacles while providing two English Language Learners with additional support in all subjects
RELATED WORK EXPERIENCE
WMU, Office of Development and Alumni Relations
Kalamazoo, Michigan
Student Alumni Ambassador
July December 2014
Frequented various social events to engage alumni and friends of WMU with meaningful updates about the university
Implemented a new calling system while problem solving alongside Data Specialists
Instructed coworkers on how to properly use the system and create meaningful conversations
Campus Campaign Intern
January June 2014
Delegated tasks while professionally developing assistants to boost team morale to meet campaign objectives
Utilized up to date research to encourage faculty and staff to support WMU
Demonstrated faculty and staff appreciation through event planning and creation of awards of recognition
Shift Manager
June December 2013
Created lists for Student Fundraisers to contact alumni and friends of WMU
Guided Team Leaders and Student Fundraisers in the calling center to achieve nightly monetary goals
Attended professional meetings and provided input to enhance communication among departments
Team Leader
April 2012 May 2013
Verified pledges and entered data into Microsoft Excel to record nightly progression toward yearly goals
Taught Student Fundraisers how to properly handle alumni concerns to professionally represent WMU
Produced a new Team Leader manual from start to finish to assist future trainees
Other position held: Student Fundraiser (September 2011 March 2012)
TECHNICAL SKILLS
Attended six, six-hour National Council of Teachers of English and Early Childhood Professional Development
Workshops in Shepherd, MI (March 2013-2014), Lansing, MI (October 2013), Plymouth, MI (April 2011),
Kalamazoo, MI (September 2010) and Walled Lake, MI (March 2009)
Familiar with the Daily Five and CAF Menu literacy programs, Fountas and Pinnell leveled-books, the Thoughtful
Classroom: Teacher Effectiveness Framework, SMART board, Classroom Companion Mini, AverMedia Projector,
Lumens Digital Presenter and QView QD700: Digital Processing Visualizer
Adult and pediatric First Aid, AED and CPR certified
Proficient with Microsoft Office, Planbook, Synergy: Student Information System, DIBELS assessments, Apple TV
and ELMO projector
ACADEMIC ACHIEVEMENTS AND HONORS
President of WMUs NCTE Student Affiliate
Emerging Leader Award Recipient, WMUs Office of
Development and Alumni Relations
Adolescent Literature Award Recipient, WMUs English Department
Western Edge Retention Scholarship Recipient
Deans List, WMU
Community College Presidential Scholarship Recipient
Deans List, OCC
COMMUNITY INVOLVEMENT
Girl Scouts Troop Leader, Paw Paw, MI
Kids Zone Captain, WMU, Kalamazoo, MI
Zumbathon for Cancer Families United, Portage, MI
Service Learner Volunteer, El Sol Elementary, Kalamazoo, MI

April 2013 May 2014

April 2014
March 2013
September 2012
January 2012 December 2014
September 2011
September 2009 May 2011
January 2015 Present
October 2014
April 2014
September December 2013

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