Caitlin Dunn
E L E M E N TA R Y S C H O O L T E A C H E R
207.602.8730
Caitlin.m.dunn@maine.edu
Eliot, ME
Certifi cations
K-8 GENERAL ELEMENTARY
ENDORSEMENT
Maine Department of Education
Anticipated June 2019
CHRC APPROVAL
Maine Department of Education
Valid 2017-2022
GOOGLE CLASSROOM
Level 1 training
Anticipated July 2019
Education
Extended Teacher Education
Program (ETEP)
University of Southern Maine
GPA 3.8
2019
Awarded the Joseph A. and Nellie Elkins
Hamblen Scholarship for academic
excellence
Master of Science in Education
University of Southern Maine
Anticipated May 2020
Bachelor of Science
Recreation and Leisure Studies:
Concentration in Therapeutic
Recreation
University of Southern Maine
GPA: 3.6
2015
Teaching Philosophy
I believe that learning should be fun and engaging. To accomplish this, I build a strong
community with my students. We spend time every day building our team and learning to
work together through games and the discussion of what transpired. Through this we can
learn to become kinder, more responsible members of our community.
Teaching Experience
5th GRADE TEACHING INTERN
South Portland School Department –Dora L. Small School
January 2019 -April 2019
 Gathered and analyzed statistical and anecdotal data on an ongoing basis to gauge
student levels of content readiness and inform my teaching.
 Designed, taught and assessed an interdisciplinary project-based learning unit on
how human interactions impact animal populations.
 Differentiated instruction through collaboration with mentor teacher, teaching
team, math and literacy specialists, special education support staff, and guidance
counselor.
 Created a positive classroom community with Responsive Classroom model.
 Integrated technology using student chrome books, promethean board activities,
google classroom, google sites, and online math curriculum resources.
 Collaborated with district behavior specialists in designing and implementing Tier I
and II behavior and academic plans for students.
1st GRADE TEACHING INTERN
South Portland School Department – Waldo T. Skillin School
August 2018 – December 2019
 Conducted an in-depth study of my students to inform my teaching practices and
support the whole child.
 Designed and implemented a successful Tier I intervention based on an identified
need and supported by data that resulted in a 45% decrease in target behavior.
 Differentiated instruction for 10 English Language learners using visuals, sentence
stems, explicit instruction of specific vocabulary and repeated exposure.
 Designed taught and assessed a mini-unit on cause and effect in literature with
learning objectives connected to Common Core reading and writing.
 Collected and interpreted student behavior data in order to make an informed
decision as a team for student behavior needs.
 Implemented district curriculum for math (Investigations 3) and writing (Bering a
Writer)
 Incorporated age appropriate technology into instruction including digital literacy
websites an educational math and literacy apps for tablets.
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E L E M E N TA R Y S C H O O L T E A C H E R

Teaching Experience continued

207.602.8730
Caitlin.m.dunn@maine.edu
Eliot, ME
Skills and Interests
School and Classroom PBIS
IEP, 504, ELL Differentiation Middle School of the Kennebunks - Kennebunk, Maine
Google Classroom Jan 2017 – March 2017
Created Class Management System
Social Emotional Learning
Daily 5 Integrated Reading Lessons
Mentor Sentences
First Aid/CPR
OUTDOOR EDUCATOR
Kieve Wavus Education Inc. - Nobleboro, Maine
May 2016 -May 2018
 Facilitated week long outdoor education experiences to middle and high school students,
including but not limited to social emotional learning, team building, communication,
ecology, decision making, self-reflection, group participation and engagement, and digital
safety.
 Guided student-centered discussions based on the direct response of students to a
situation.
 Crafted lessons informed by data from visiting teachers, students, and administration.
 Assisted students in daily needs during overnight stays on our campus.

EDUCATOR IN RESIDENCE - Kieve Wavus Education Inc.
 Facilitated outdoor education activities and lessons to students in a 3-month Middle
School Residency.
 Collaborated with school support staff including principal, social workers, guidance
counselors, classroom teachers and cite mentor to meet individualized needs of students.
 Ran after school programing based on student needs and interest, including, homework
help, team building, low ropes, positive mentoring support, and school wide activity
support.

SUBSTITUTE TEACHER
South Portland School Department
Curricular Programs MSAD 35

Teaching-Related Experience
Being a Writer
Investigations 3 – Math LABORATORY TECHNICIAN
Spinney Creek Shellfish – Eliot Maine
Words their Way
 Conducted laboratory tests on shellfish harvested from restricted waters to ensure their
safety for consumption.
Instructional Units  Performed and analyzed water and shellfish meat tests to check for the presence of E.coli
 Harvested and purified oysters.
Human interactions and their impact on  Communicated with local vendors and delivered shipments to fulfil orders.
VARIOUS OTHER OUTDOOR EDUCATION JOBS
animal populationsDetails available upon request
Cause and Effect – Guided Reading  Wavus Camp for Girls – Director of Junior Wavus
 Wavus Camp for Girls – Head Bunk Counselor
Cultural Awareness via Holidays  YMCA – Camp Orkila – Outdoor Science Educator
Force and Motion  YMCA - Camp Campbell – Teen Adventure Camp – Head Trip Leader
 Kennebunk Recreation Department – Summer Day Camp Counselor, After School
Opinion Writing Coordinator