KAITLIN AMES

Kaitlin_ames@yahoo.com
413-552-8398
Education
Springfield College, Springfield MA
Bachelor of Arts in English and Education, December 2013
License: Elementary Education 1-6
License: Teacher of students with moderate disabilities (Special Education) 1-12
Passed Communication and Literacy skills reading and writing subtests, Foundations of Reading, and
General Curriculum multi-subject and mathematics subtests for MA Tests for Educator Licensure
Cumulative GPA 3.53
Academic Awards, Honors, and Leadership

National Honor Society, 2009

Member of Sigma Tau Delta Honor Society in English, 2011-2013
Cheerleading, Fall 2009 and Fall 2010

Teaching Experience
William E. Norris School, Student teacher, Southampton, MA
Jan 2016 May 2016
General Education Classroom
o Observed classroom teacher lead classroom and manage behaviors
o Assisted the teacher in the classroom
o Planned and taught unit on the water cycle
o Taught various whole group lessons while managing classroom behaviors
o Followed grade 3 common core curriculum to plan lessons
o Taught guided reading groups
o Used feedback from teacher and college supervisor to teach better lessons
o Practiced testing for Fountas and Pinnell benchmark assessments
Special Education Classroom
o Observed Special Education teacher teach small group lessons, manage behaviors, test
students, and complete IEPs
o Led various lessons using the Orton-Gillingham methodology and S.P.I.R.E. Reading
Program
o Used feedback from teacher to teach better lessons
o Practiced scoring students on various tests
o Practiced writing IEPs and became familiar with the process
o Attended all IEP and other meetings with the special education teacher
o Watched and helped proctor MCAS
Center and Pepin Elementary Schools, Substitute teacher, Easthampton, MA
Supervised students
Managed classroom behavior
Taught lessons and followed plans left by teacher

Dec 2013 May 2015

KAITLIN AMES
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413-552-8398
Pepin Elementary School, Long term grade 1 substitute teacher, Easthampton, MA Feb 23 May 29,
2015
Planned lessons according to grade 1 curriculum
Led classroom lessons
Managed classroom behaviors
Worked with first grade team to plan lessons according to grade 1 curriculum
Led guided reading groups
Communicated with classroom teacher to ensure everything was being handled properly
Communicated with parents about student behavior and best practices to deal with behaviors
Pepin Elementary School, Long term grade 2 substitute teacher, Easthampton, MA Dec 17, 2014 Jan
22, 2015 and Mar 27 Apr 17, 2015
Planned lessons according to grade 2 curriculum
Led classroom lessons
Managed classroom behaviors
Worked with other second grade teacher to plan lessons according to grade 2 curriculum
Led guided reading groups
Communicated with teacher to ensure everything was being handled properly
Pepin Elementary School, Fieldwork in an educational setting, Grade 2, Easthampton, MA
Observed teacher lead classroom
Assisted the teacher around the classroom
Led guided reading groups
Led various lessons in a whole group setting while teacher observed

Fall 2013

Kensington Avenue Magnet Elementary School, Pre-Practicum Teacher, Grade 1, Springfield, MA Fall
2012
Led morning meeting
Led small guided reading groups with 1st graders with different reading abilities
Assisted the teacher around the classroom
Administered spelling and vocabulary tests
Helped students of all learning levels to better understand the curriculum being taught
Maple Elementary School, Pre-Practicum Teacher, Easthampton, MA
Worked one-on-one with a reading specialist
Worked with English language learners and students who had trouble reading
Led small guided reading groups with 2nd and 4th graders
Observed in 1st and 2nd grade classrooms
Additional Experience
Blast Program, Springfield, MA
Spring 2011
Tutored inner city elementary students from Brookings Elementary School
Assisted students with homework in all subjects
Helped students with additional work to prepare for MCAS tests
Planned and designed creative learning games for students to engage in

Spring 2012

KAITLIN AMES
Kaitlin_ames@yahoo.com
413-552-8398
Volunteer Experience
Humanics in Action Day, Springfield College, Springfield, MA
Read to students in elementary school
Helped paint playground at elementary school
Helped organize library at elementary school

Fall 2009 and Fall 2010

Additional Work Experience

Bartender/ Server/ Front of house manager, Ninis Italian Ristorante, Easthampton MA
November
2011-Present
Serve food and beverages to a variety of customers
Handle money
Make mixed drinks and pour beer and wine
Answer phones and manage take-out window
Make schedule
Hire and fire employees
Do inventory and order all liquor, wine, and beer for restaurant
Ensure servers are doing job correctly
Communicate with costumers if there is a problem and resolve the issue
Server, On the Border Mexican Grill and Cantina, West Springfield MA
Served food and beverages to a variety of customers
Handled money

July 2011-January 2012

Server, Paisanos Restaurant and Pub, Southampton MA

September 2007-June 2011
Began as a busser
Cleaned tables off and set them back up
Assisted waitresses
Promoted to Runner
Brought food to specified tables
Promoted to Hostess
Sat customers
Took reservations and planned and organized where to seat reservations
Promoted to Server
Served food and beverages to a variety of customers
Handled money
Answered phones and managed take-out window