Kaitlyn M.

West
westkait@msu.edu ~ senoritawest.weebly.com ~ @Senorita_West
Education & Certification:
Michigan State University, East Lansing, MI
Teacher certification & 12 credits of Masters level courses in Education
Michigan State University, East Lansing, MI
Bachelor of Arts Degree: Spanish Major/Biology Minor, 3.43/4.0 GPA
CPR/ AED/ First Aid, Livonia, MI

2015
2010-2014
March 2015

Internship:
Walled Lake Western High School, Walled Lake, MI
2014-2015
- Taught 3 Spanish level three by implementing original lesson plans
- Experienced teaching 2 preps while teaching 3 Spanish level 3 classes and 1 IB Spanish level 1 class
- Collaborated with my mentor teacher and integrated my own lesson plans utilizing the 4 skills (reading,
writing, listening, and speaking) and three modes of language learning/teaching (interpretive,
interpersonal, presentational)
- Created and graded formative and summative assignments
- Proctored quizzes and tests
- Instructed the class speaking 80-90% Spanish
Pre-Internship Field Experience:
Eaton Rapids High School, Eaton Rapids, MI
2013-2014
- Observed, assisted and taught for 4 hours a week in a Spanish level 1 and level 3 classes
- Taught original lesson plans in during multiple different units and chapters
- Monitored and assisted the students while they worked
Internships Abroad in Barcelona, Spain

Summer 2013

- Ceip Escola Antaviana- Spent the first half of the summer as a teachers aide in a primary school helping
Spanish children learn English in the English classroom
- El Fundaci Esc - Monitored children during the second half of the summer at a childrens day camp
with kids 10-12 years old, planning activities, daytime excursions, and managing behavior
Waverly Middle School, Lansing, MI
- Spent 2 hours a week observing and assisting the teacher in a Spanish level 1 class

Fall 2012

MacDonald Middle School, East Lansing, MI

Fall 2011
- Spent 2 hours a week observing and assisting the teacher in the English as a Second Language
classroom.
- Helped the ESL students with their homework in all school subjects
Professional Experience:
Walled Lake United Assistant Girls Varsity Lacrosse Coach
Walled Lake Western High School, Walled Lake, MI
- Collaborated closely with the head coach
- Coordinated team selection and practice times
- Ran daily practices after school and coached at all games
- Emphasized a positive, safe, and fun playing environment
- Fostered learning experiences and skill growth with players of all levels

Spring 2015

Spanish Club Co-Coordinator, Walled Lake Western High School,

2014-2015
Walled Lake, MI
- Collaborated with my mentor teacher to coordinate icebreaker activities, field trips, and cultural
activities for the student members
Community Language School volunteer, Michigan State University,

Spring 2013

East Lansing, MI
- Provided weekly Spanish language lessons and activities to children six to twelve years old by speaking
only in Spanish
Other Experience:
University Activities Board, Michigan State University,
2011-2014
East Lansing, MI
- Chairperson and Human Resources Director
Fall 2013-Spring 2014
- Lead and collaborated with a group of over 125 students in planning weekly campus activities
- Handled a budget of $18,000 per year
- Attended/lead at least 4 meetings per week,
- Served as a member of Spartan Council with other campus leaders
- Planned recruitment and retention events for the organization
- Spirit & Traditions Director
Fall 2011-Spring 2013
- Planned events on campus for students by booking venues, signing contracts, troubleshooting,
creating marketing strategies, etc
- Planned and organized Homecoming Week student activities, Lil Sibs Weekend and other late
night/weekend events
- Collaborated with five advisors, seven other directors and a personal committee of members
- Managed a $16,300 budget
Professional Development:
MiWLA Conference,

October 2014

Lansing, MI
- Viewed exhibits displaying different language teaching activities, textbooks, CDs, etc.
- Sat in on multiple presentations about innovative ideas for foreign language teaching
- Attended a workshop about how to continuously speak in and stay using the target language while
teaching the Spanish
Technology in the Classroom Conference, Michigan State University,
November 2013
East Lansing, MI
- Learned new ways to incorporate technology into the classroom to enhance students learning.
I AM a Teacher Expo, Michigan State University,

March 2013

East Lansing, MI
- Attended four different workshops to learn beneficial teaching strategies and tips for the classroom
Skills:
Proficient in:

Microsoft Office Word, PowerPoint, Excel

Google Drive
Kahoot
Remind 101
Classroom Website makers such as: Weebly and Google Sites
Smartboards

Adobe Illustrator
Personal Interests:
Traveling, horseback riding, exercising, baking, reading, learning languages, avid buyer of shoes
References Available Upon Request