Kaitlyn Kiedrowski

3623 Sunset Blvd. Apt. 1

Steubenville, OH 43952
(559) 920-8172
kaitlyncapstoneportfolio.weebly.com
kaitlynonsurez@gmail.com

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OBJECTIVE

Obtain a position as an Elementary School Teacher at Bishop John King

Mussio that will enable the ability to utilize my knowledge and dedication
to a childs educational needs and development and share my passionate
Catholic faith with my students.

HIGHLIGHTS &
ABILITIES

Highly responsible and reliable, works well under pressure, exceptional

interpersonal skills, ability to effectively motivate students, interactive
teacher and learning, performance assessments, outgoing and positive,
experience working with children at many different performance levels,
create innovative lesson plans, differentiate instruction

EDUCATION

FRANCISCAN UNIVERSITY OF STEUBENVILLE- STEUBENVILLE, OH - EARLY CHILDHOOD

EDUCATION
3.3 cumulative GPA. Deans List for multiple semesters. Trained in many uses of technology
for teaching. Skilled in the TouchMath Program, Amvonent Online Teaching Program,
Created Videos, Podcasts, PowerPoints, Prezis, Smart boards. Participated in Intramural
Sports, Team taught and engaged students in Literacy circles to instruct reading lesson,
created a Thematic Unit. Taught English language learners for a semester during a study
abroad program-Gaming, Austria, Spring 2014. Missionary work- Galway, Ireland, Spring
2014.

TEACHING
EXPERIENCE

STUDENT TEACHER- KINDERGARTEN- BUCKEYE ONLINE SCHOOL FOR SUCCESS- EAST

LIVERPOOL, OH- SPRING 2015
Education Teacher Performance Assessment (edTPA) completed. Developed innovative
lesson plans for a virtual Kindergarten class with multiple interdisciplinary connections, and
incorporated many activities that enabled critical thinking. Modified instruction to meet each
students needs, used manipulatives to enhance learning, facilitated guided reading, worked
with Special Education teacher and RTI specialist to individualize instruction for struggling
students and students on an IEP. Had private discussions with students to ensure they were
on task and understanding, participated in teacher-based team meetings, evaluated student
learning using a variety of formative and summative assessments.
STUDENT TEACHER- SECOND GRADE- WELLS ACADEMY- STEUBENVILLE, OH- SPRING,
2015
Developed innovative behavior management techniques that helped implement and maintain
good behavior. Created lesson plans that catered to students with Special Needs including
those that were Gifted and Talented and Developmentally Delayed. Facilitated whole-class
activities while focusing attention on individual student needs. Used technology to display
lessons.

INTERACTIVE
FIELD
EXPERIENCE

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FIELD EXPERIENCE ABROAD- HAPTSCHULE ELEMENTARY-

GAMING, AUSTRIA- SPRING

2014
ELL Teacher assistant. Promoted good behaviors by using the positive reinforcement

method. Created and implemented developmentally-appropriate curriculum that addressed all

learning styles. Incorporated music and art into lesson planning. Learned German words to
be able to communicate with the ELL students. Collaborated with colleagues on developing
new classroom projects.

FIELD EXPERIENCE- INDIAN CREEK ELEMENTARY SCHOOL- WINTERSVILLE, OH- SPRING

AND FALL 2012
Teacher assistant. Worked in a Kindergarten through Sixth Grade Intervention class.
Participated in creating Individual Education Programs for Special Education students.
Enhanced lessons using Smart board technology and computers. Promoted language
development skills through reading and storytelling. Encouraged students to be
understanding of others. Conducted small group and individual classroom activities with
students based on differentiated learning needs. Worked with Special Education students in
an inclusive environment and individually.

RELATED
EXPERIENCE

AMERICA READS TUTOR- EAST GARFIELD ELEMENTARY SCHOOL- STEUBENVILLE, OHFALL 2014
Developed and implemented interesting and interactive learning activities to increase student
understanding of course materials. Used variety of teaching techniques to encourage student
critical thinking and discussion. Established and enforced rules for behavior and procedures.
Used the Success for All Tutoring Program. Kept a record of progress using a Tutoring Plan
template. Worked in a low socio-economic, inner city school.

TUTOR- STEUBENVILLE, OH- FALL

2014-PRESENT

Promoted language development skills through reading and storytelling. Helped Early
Childhood student who had learning disabilities. Modified lessons to ensure student learning
based upon disability. Used hands-on manipulatives for math concepts that the student
struggled to understand. Provided clear and specific objectives for each tutoring session.
Tutored in multiple content areas. Incorporated technology into every session.

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