Kaitlyn Thomas

5100 S Ellis Ave Chicago, IL 60615  Phone: 906-748-1294  E-Mail: thoma996@msu.edu

Objective
To obtain a position as an elementary school teacher where the expectations are high for all students to learn.

Education
Michigan State University, East Lansing, MI, 48823 August 2017 – May 2018
Fifth year education intern program
Twelve graduate credits towards a Masters in Elementary Education May 2018
GPA: 4.0

Michigan State University, East Lansing, MI, 48823 August 2013 – May 2017
Bachelor of Arts, May 2017
Major: Elementary Education
Teaching Major: Language Arts
Teaching Minors: Child Development
Urban Educator Cohort Program
GPA: 3.65

Certification
Michigan Elementary Standard Certificate
K-5 All subject areas (K-8 All Subjects Self-Contained)
K-8 Language Arts
Pre K-K Early Childhood (ZS Endorsement)

Experience
Beulah Shoesmith Elementary School, Chicago, IL August 2017 – May 2018
 Completed a full year internship in a kindergarten through Michigan State University
 Devised lesson plans using the Common Core State Standards that were differentiated according to students’ abilities
 Assumed all classroom responsibilities including lesson planning, data management, and classroom management of 34
children
 Utilized formative and summative assessments to track student growth and reflect on instructional strategies
 Adapted and modified lessons to accommodate a range of student abilities and needs
 Developed classroom routines, expectations, and instructional goals with collaborating teacher
 Communicated with the staff and parents on a regular basis
 Employed behavior management strategies that revolved around positive behavior systems
 Created and implemented behavior plans using a behavior chart and individual behavior plans
 Attended staff meetings, professional development, grade level meetings, and parent teacher conferences (will be leading
spring conferences in April 2018)

 Utilized technology for instruction by incorporating online curriculum and Promethean Board Software
 Progress monitored students (weekly, bi-weekly, and monthly), and used data to form small groups
 Planned and executed small group instruction in reading and math with collaborating teacher
 Worked with students one-on-one, in small groups, and in a whole class setting

Michigan State University Child Development Lab, Haslett, Michigan August 2016 – December 2017
 Completed a semester long internship in the 3 year old classroom
 Utilized classroom management techniques
 Supervision of teaching assistants
 Worked with children funded in Great Start Readiness Program, early childhood special education, and Head Start
 Utilized various assessment tools such as COR Advantage
 Engaged in family engagement activities such as home visits and teacher talks
 Planned a family science night
 Responsible for planning child interest based lessons and activities

Post Oak Elementary School, Lansing, MI August 2016 – May 2017

 Completed an 80 hour internship in a 3 grade classroom
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 Utilized classroom management techniques

 Planned and carried out science, social studies, math, and literacy lessons
 Worked with small groups and one-on-one with students in all subject areas

Professional Development
School Shooting Seminar, Sault Sainte Marie, MI, January 2013
Certified in First Aid and CPR for children and adults, August 2016
Certified in handling Blood Borne Pathogens, September 2016
Investigation of Math Talks, November 2017
Guided Reading Seminar, November 2017

Technology
Proficient in:
 COR Advantage through High Scope
 All Microsoft Office programs
 Implementation of technology in the classroom such as utilizing educational apps on iPads or tablets, smart board
technology, and the program Moby Max

Honors and Achievements

Kappa Delta Pi Honor Society, April 2016 – May 2017
Dean’s List, Michigan State University, December 2013 – May 2017
Social Chair for MSU Figure Skating September 2015 – May 2016