Kaitlyn Barnard

300 Main St Apt 24 Winooski, VT 05404 (603) 401-0572 katebarnard24@gmail.com

OBJECTIVE
My career objective is to ensure all children access education and learning, using my skills, education, and prior experience.

EDUCATION
Saint Michaels College, Colchester, VT
Masters Degree of Education, anticipated July 2013 Concentration: Special Education GPA: 3.97 Credit Hours: 30

Simmons College, Boston, MA

Bachelor of Arts Degree, Magna Cum Laude, May 2011 Major: Psychology, Minor: Special Education GPA: 3.78 Honors: Deans List, Fall 2007-May 2011 National Psychology Honor Society Member National College Athlete Honor Society Member Womens Varsity Soccer Blue and Gold Award Extracurricular: Womens Varsity Soccer

RELEVANT EXPERIENCE
Thomas Fleming Elementary School, Essex Junction, VT
Special Education Intern, August 2012-present Provide direct special education instruction to seven students, in one-on-one and small group settings Create daily lesson plans which align to students' IEP goals and objectives Progress monitor students' understanding through frequent data collection and formative assessment Facilitate evaluation planning meetings and eligibility meetings Conduct three comprehensive evaluations and write evaluation reports Develop and write IEPs Collaborate with the school guidance counselor, social worker, psychologist, principal, special educators, families and classroom teachers

Succeed Program, Chittenden Central Supervisory Union, Essex Junction, VT

Behavioral Interventionist, August 2011-present Assist and supervise a student with a significant emotional disturbance in a mainstream setting Adapt general classroom material/methods as appropriate to meet the needs of students, in consultation with the student's team Collaborate in developing formats for student instruction and teaching strategies Participate in team meetings to assist in developing student plans, and assessing and evaluating student needs and progress Implement pre-emptive, positive behavior interventions Effectively manage aggressive, bolting, disruptive and disrespectful student behaviors Conduct daily behavioral data collection Provide social coaching to help foster positive and appropriate social interactions and relationships

Franciscan Hospital for Children, Community Based Acute Treatment Unit, Boston, MA
Intern, September 2010-May 2011 Plan and lead classroom activities and weekly Unit Fun Day for the children Help facilitate group therapy sessions

Professional Development
PAX Good Behavior Game Workshop