Kaitlyn E.

Basham
GENERAL EDUCATION ELEMENTARY TEACHER

714.400.4011 Objective
Looking to apply my experience, education, and passion towards a continued career as an
Kbasham@uci.edu elementary teacher. Through Common Core curriculum, Next Generation Science standards,
educational technology, and flexible learning spaces I aim to provide a student centered,
Anaheim, CA hands-on, project based learning experience accessible to all students unique needs.

Digital Portfolio Teaching Experience

http://kaitlynbasham.weebly.com Structured English Immersion Teacher

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Santa Ana Unified School District
1st Grade S.E.I. at Pio Pico Elementary (September 2016 June 2017)
Education & Systematically provided visual learning through the use of think maps: circle maps, brace
maps, tree maps, bubble maps, and flow maps to deepen comprehension for reading, writing,
Certifications mathematics, social studies, and science.
Implemented SIPPS small group, differentiated reading instruction (Systematic Instruction in
Masters of Arts: Teaching Phonological Awareness, Phonics, and Sight Words)
University of California, Irvine Differentiated instruction with use of scaffolded lessons including sentence frames, picture
GPA: 3.948 cues, think pair share, think time, picture word dictionaries, etc. to give access to students
Expected August 2017 with various special needs and English Language Learners.
Facilitated various IEP, 504, and SST meetings to accommodate students with special needs in
Preliminary Multiple Subject order to provide as much additional support needed
Teaching Credential (SB2042) Embedded ELD supports through all content areas, within all lessons in addition to providing
with English Learner specific, targeted ELD lessons daily to rapidly support English Language acquisition
Authorization (AB1059) Trained in Irvine Math Projects CCSS aligned curriculum.
University of California, Irvine Implemented Tier various 1, 2, and 3 PBIS behavior management strategies
GPA: 3.948 Incorporated Remind Connected Educator and Class Dojo to regularly communicate and keep
Expected June 2016 connected with parents in multiple languages.
Google Certified Level 1 Educator, Certified Apple Teacher, Common Sense Certified Digital
Bachelor of Arts: Science of Citizenship Educator

Education Student Teacher
University of California, Irvine
Tustin Unified School District
GPA: 3.4
4th & 5th Grade Combo at Tustin Ranch Elementary (March 2016 June 2016)
September 2013 June 2015
Orange Unified School District
UCEAP Study Abroad: School of Inclusive Kindergarten at Panorama Elementary (August 2015 - March 2016)
History Engaged students in Cognitively Guided Instruction, Flipped Learning, Readers & Writers
University of Kent, England, UK Workshops, Project Based Learning, and Maker Space Engineering Activities
Fully implemented 1:1 devices across all content areas through the incorporation of iPads
GPA: 4.0
using apps such as Haiku, Google Classroom, Seesaw, Educreations, Padlet, Lexia, Front Row,
August 2014-January 2015
Poplet, ect.
Associate of Arts: Led small group word study, literature circles, cloze reads, and student lead book clubs
Participated in grade level lead and P.B.I.S. leadership teams
- Social & Behavioral Science
Trained in Write From the Beginning
with Honors
- Humanities, & Communications
with Honors
Assistant Coach
Santiago Canyon College Team Self-Esteem through Orange Unified School District
GPA: 3.59 Anaheim Hills & Canyon Rim Elementary (September 2011- June 2013)
August 2010- May 2013 Lead 50+ students, ages 5-12 in self empowering activities, cheers, and dances
Implemented anti-bullying and self esteem workshops
Counseled young girls in small groups and 1:1