KAITLYN WAKEFIELD

kaitlyn.wakefield@gmail.com 505-425-4737 526 Penn Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA

Education
University

Bachelor of Education Elementary

Mount Saint Vincent University
September 2013 May 2015

Halifax, Canada

Bachelor of Arts History

University of Kings College
September 2008 May 2012

Certification

Halifax, Canada

100 hour TESOL/TESL/TEFL Certification

Oxford Seminars Halifax, Canada
January 2012

Halifax, Canada

Teaching Experience
Student Teacher
Sunnyside Elementary, grade 6
Bedford, Canada
September 2014; December 2014; January May 2015

Responsible for the planning, instruction, organization, and assessment of a classroom of 30 students

Assisting with Student Leadership Team and Battle of the Books

Creative lesson and unit planning in consultation with the Nova Scotia Curriculum and other resources

Ensuring students are productive, safe, included, and meeting curriculum outcomes

Gained experience working with technology and creative problem solving

Student Teacher
Waverley Memorial School, grade 2/3 combined
Waverley, Canada
December 2013; April - June 2014

Responsible for the planning, instruction, and organization of a classroom of 25 grade 2 and 3 students in all
areas of the Nova Scotia curriculum

Assisted with Environment Club

In addition to teaching technology based lessons and creative art lessons in my classroom, I was invited to
teach these innovative lessons in several other classrooms in the school

Continued to teach in my classroom for an additional 5 weeks

Substitute Teacher Elementary School

Korea International School, Jeju Campus
Jeju Island, South Korea
August 2012-June 2013

Taught lessons in every grade level as needed, including swim lessons during PE classes each term

Assisted in planning lessons when absences were known in advance

Gained valuable experience with students in every grade, as well as with students who are English language
learners

Academic Achievements

Mount Saint Vincent University In-Course Merit Scholarship 2014-15 (awarded to 10 students who have
combined excellence in academic work with outstanding performance in practicum )
Mount Saint Vincent University Deans First Class Honours List (GPA of 3.7 or higher, no grade lower than a
B- . My final cumulative GPA is 4.04).
University of Kings College Presidents List

Work Experience
Homestay Parent

Halifax, Canada
June 2013 September 2013

Hosted a grade 5 Korean exchange student in my home. Responsible for her meals, health, safety, wellbeing, and language immersion

Guided her exploration of Nova Scotia and Canadian culture, history and art
Took her on a road trip through New England and a trip to New York City to continue learning about America
Created an engaging, fun, and open environment for her to experience a new country

Boarding Assistant
Korea International School Jeju Campus
Jeju, South Korea
August 2012-June 2013

Responsible for the health, safety, and general and emotional well-being of grade 4 and 5 boarding students

Lead activities for students of every age after school and during weekends. This included chaperoning field
trips to museums, beaches, and mountains, and supervising swimming, cooking classes, art classes, field
activities and sports

Supervised study hall and tutored my students in numerous subjects and English language skills

Coached elementary, middle school, and high school swim team

Created and organized projects and activities for both the girls and boys elementary dorms, such as a pen
pal project, reading wall, knitting, and planning various parties and celebrations

Kings Orientation Week Coordinator

University of Kings College
Halifax, Canada
April 2011 October 2011

Coordinated and organized an eight-day event designed to introduce over 300 incoming students to
University life, Kings, and Halifax

Planned activities designed to put new students at ease, while having fun, feeling safe, and able to make
friends

Interviewed over 200 students for Orientation Leader positions, hired and managed 110

Collaborated with my two fellow coordinators to create an extensively detailed plan for the week

Worked with University administration and the greater Halifax community to ensure a fun and safe week

Active Kids After-School Program Leader

Dalplex Athletics and Recreation Facility
Halifax, Canada
September 2010 May 2012

Facilitated activities for the children, such as swimming, badminton, soccer, basketball, karate, art and yoga

Provided a safe, engaging, active after school program for kids

Active Kids and Aquatic Adventure Summer Camp Leader

Dalplex Athletic and Recreation Facility
Halifax, Canada
June September 2010; June-September 2011

Facilitated and organized a fun and safe summer day camp for children ages 4 to 16

Created and planned activities and projects for sports, games, and art, as well as taught swim lessons

Planned chaperoned educational and recreational weekly field trips

Lifeguard and Swim Lesson Instructor

Dalplex Athletics and Recreation Facility
Halifax, Canada
January 2010 May 2012

Responsible for the safety of swimmers of all ages and certified in CPR, first aid, and life saving techniques

Swim lesson instructor for individuals ages 6 months to adults, both group and private lessons

Staff Contributor
Albuquerque Journal YES Section
Albuquerque, USA
August 2006 - May 2008

Wrote multiple news and feature pieces on a tight deadline, which was never missed

Exhibited an expert command of the English language

Gained experience in web design and photography

Gained skills in communication, organization, creativity, and problem solving

Lifeguard, Swim Lesson Instructor, Water Aerobics Instructor, Swim Team and Water Polo Coach
YMCA of Central New Mexico
May 2006 - December 2009

Albuquerque, USA

References

Available upon request