Caitlyn Sehl

(540) 834-8188

csehl@mail.umw.edu

http://csehl.weebly.com/

Summary
Passionate Middle school English teacher with the desire to inspire students to learn and read. Loves
learning and teaching students to love it, too. Wants students to be capable and responsible for their
own learning and study habits while encouraging the best kinds of behaviors.

Experience
Substitute Teacher
Stafford County Stafford, Virginia

October 2015-Present

English Student Teacher

September-December 2015
Dixon-Smith Middle School Stafford, Virginia
Observed a teacher with 10 years teaching experience
Taught students using novels at their level in order for them to better understand the elements
of fiction
Conducted the students in small groups in order to better differentiated based on their specific
needs
Developed rapport with students to gain their trust and respect
Attended grade level, English department, and school wide meetings to understand the
commitment it takes to be a teacher
English Teacher
July 2012-July 2013
Stanford American Language School Jhubei, Taiwan
Taught 14-17 kindergarten age students (ages 4-6) English
Taught 7-9 school age students (ages 9-12) English
Used activities to engaged the students so they could better understand the language
Used books to help introduce new vocabulary
Had conversations to help them get used to using new words or to use words in a different way
Nursery Attendant
August 2007-July 2012
Massad Branch YMCA Stafford, Virginia
Engaged in activities in groups and one-on-one with children ages 0-12 years old

Education
Bachelor of Arts, English
Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University Blacksburg, Virginia

August 2008-May 2012

Master of Education, Middle School English

University of Mary Washington Fredericksburg, Virginia

January 2014-May 2016