CAITLIN CALLAGHAN 330 W.

Colfax Ave Apt 208 South Bend, IN 46601  (248) 515-7348 

cmcallaghan12@gmail.com

Certification:
Initial Practitioner License Indiana: 10178091
Endorsement: Language Arts 5-12, Highly Qualified

Education:
B.A. English, Oakland University, 2011 Dean's List 2008, 2010, 2011
Magna Cum Laude GPA: 3.8 President of Sigma Tau Delta, English Honors Society 2010-2011
Masters of Arts in Teaching: August 2016
Masters GPA: 3.96

Teaching Experience
English 10 Teacher, Penn High School, Mishawaka, IN. August 2016-present
• Implements and assesses 10th grade Regular and Honors English curriculum according to state standards
• Works closely with Professional Learning Community to determine best assessments and lesson
procedures based on student need
• Prepares students for the ISTEP exam
• Creates lessons based on assessment data in order to meet student learning needs
• Provides constructive feedback on written assignments
• Provides RTI, Response to Instruction, opportunities for students struggling with a skill or concept
• Modifies and differentiates instruction based on educational needs of all students, particularly students with
IEP and 504 plans
• Integrates technology when available through the use of Chrome books and Google Classroom
• Manages a diverse classroom environment
• Develops professional and positive relationships with both students and colleagues
• Communicates effectively with parents about their students' progress.

Student Teacher, Arts Academy in the Woods, Fraser MI. January 2016-April 2016.
• Created a unit on Coming of Age narratives for English 11 classes featuring The Catcher in the Rye
• Implemented and assessed literature circles
• Created and implemented poetry and flash fiction units for Introductory and Intermediate levels of Creative
Writing classes
• Created projects that featured arts integration in academic core classes
• Provided constructive feedback on written assignments in both English and Creative Writing
• Modified and differentiated instruction based on educational needs of all students, particularly students with
IEP and 504 plans. Worked closely with the special education teachers to develop plans for these students
• Assistant coached students in slam poetry competitions
• Integrated technology when available through the use of Prezi presentations, Ted Talks, and student use of
computers

Long-Term English and Visual Arts Substitute Teacher, Arts Academy in the Woods, Fraser MI.
October 2014-December 2015
• Taught and create several units: J.D. Salinger, Memoir, Hero's journey, and Dystopian Literature for 12 th
grade English
• Implemented and assessed literature circles and socratic circles to differentiate instruction
• Provided individual instruction in the form of writing conferences
• Implemented an essay and a poetry unit for 9th grade English
• Implemented units on The Crucible, and Satire for 10th grade English
• Created lesson plans incorporating Michigan Merit Curriculum standards and arts integration
• Co-taught 3D, 2D and fiber arts classes
Substitute Teacher and Para-professional, PESG, Rochester Community Schools, Utica Community
Schools, Berkley Schools, Roeper School MI, September 2012-June 2016
• Work with special education students to assist them in the classroom and provide them with ways to meet
their educational goals
• Follow lesson plans and assist students who may need extra help
• Manage classroom behavior
• Leave detailed notes for the regular teacher
• On the preferred substitute list of several teachers in these districts

Reading Specialist/Teacher for The Institute of Reading Development March 2014-August 2014
• Completed intensive program and teacher training
• Taught summer reading classes at all levels from preschool through adults
• Assessed students' reading, completed book level recommendations, provided classroom instruction, and
worked with students individually to reach their reading goals and help them achieve success

Extra-Curricular Activities, Skills, and Interests

• Mentored Transgender Support Group
• CPR and First Aid Certified
• Experience with writing for publication
• Mental Health First Aid Certified
• Stage Managed several local youth musical
• Chaperoned school dances
theater and drama productions
• Assistant Coached Poetry Slams
• Proficient in Google Documents, Classroom
• Sponsored Knitting Club
Drive, Slides, Forms, and Spreadsheets;
• Supervised GSA
Eschool, Quizlet, Prezi, Canvas, No Red Ink,
• Supervised A cappella Club
Schoology, and Khan Academy

References
Kayla Peterson Annette Schimizzi
kpeterson@phm.k12.in.us aschimizzi@phm.k12.in.us
Beth Zachary Kelli Bernard
bzachary@phm.k12.in.us kbernard@artsacad.net