Kaitlin LaClair Stults

 

 

OBJECTIVE

I am seeking an elementary education position in the state of Florida. My teaching goal is to utilize my knowledge and experience to provide all of my students with the support and instructional differentiation they need to succeed. I also want to use my teacher inquiry skills and my passion for student learning to provide the best possible learning environment for each of my students.

 

 

EDUCATION

University of Florida, Gainesville, Florida

Gainesville, Florida – Elementary Education Major, Unified Elementary ProTeach Program

Graduation: May 2014

Professional GPA: 4.0/4.0         Overall GPA: 3.97/4.0

 

King’s College London (Summer 2013)

London, England

Study Abroad Summer Semester

 

 

EXPERIENCE

Teaching Pre-Intern (Spring 2014)

Meadowbrook Elementary, Gainesville, Florida

Developed curriculum plans and participated in lesson planning with a mentor teacher

Instructed students in whole group and small group settings

 

Education for Speakers of Other Languages Program Participant (Fall 2013)

Williston Elementary, Williston, Florida

Created and implemented lessons in whole group and small group settings

Worked one-on-one with an English Language Learner student

 

University of Florida Literacy Intervention Tutor (Spring 2013)

Idylwild Elementary, Gainesville, Florida

Trained to assist at risk readers in primary grades develop reading strategies and skills

Tier II intervention

 

Literacy Tutor at Kid’s Count (Fall 2012)

Kid’s Count, Gainesville, Florida

One-on-one tutoring with a 2nd grade student to develop fluency and comprehension skills

 

Program Teaching Assistant with Summer Institute for the Gifted (Summer 2013)

The Out of Door Academy, Sarasota, Florida

Assisted in teaching academic classes and took charge of managing students as an intern.

 

Teaching Intern (Summer 2013)

Marymount International School, Paris, France

Interned with a mentor teacher in a Kindergarten class to teach lessons and plan the curriculum.

 

 

SKILLS

Teacher Inquiry

Collaboration Focused

Hard Worker

Co-Teaching

UFLI Certified

Organized

Lesson Planning

Experience with Gifted Learners

Leadership

Differentiation

Experience with ELL Students

Flexible

Classroom Management

Trained in SMART Board Technology

Proficient in Microsoft Word

 

 

EMPLOYMENT

Nanny (2012 – Present)

Gainesville, Florida

Well versed in taking care children of all ages; from organizing activities to preparing meals

 

Sales Associate (2011 – 2012)

Cotton Club, Sarasota, Florida

Independently operated the store as well as interacted with customers on a daily basis

 

 

INVOLVEMENT

Kappa Delta Pi (Fall 2012 – Present)

International Education Honor Society

President (Fall 2013 – Spring 2014)

Service Chair Assistant (Spring 2013)

 

UEP Peer Advisor (Spring 2013 – Present)

Unified Elementary ProTeach program peer advisor

 

College of Teaching and Learning Director Search Committee Member

(Fall 2013 – Spring 2014)

Represented undergraduate students as we searched for and interviewed candidates

 

Pi Beta Phi (Fall 2010 – Present)

Sorority - University of Florida

Alumni Chair Committee, Leadership and Nominating Committee, Dance Marathon Delegate

 

Dance Marathon (Fall 2010 – Present)

Student Run Philanthropy benefitting the Children’s Miracle Network

 ~Dancer (2010), Staff Member (2011), Delegate (2012-2013)

 

Golden Key Honor Society (Fall 2012 – Present)

National Academic Honor Society

 

 

AWARDS

Unified Elementary ProTeach Undergraduate Student of the Year (2013 – 2014)

Awarded by the University of Florida College of Education

 

William T. Phelps Scholarship Award (2014)

Awarded by the College of Education at the University of Florida

 

Lancaster Scholarship Award (2013)

Awarded by the College of Education at the University of Florida

 

The Delta Kappa Gamma Society International Scholarship (2012)

Awarded by The Delta Kappa Gamma Society International - Mu State - Gamma Upsilon Chapter

 

Anderson Scholars Award (2012)

Awarded by the University of Florida for Academic Achievement

 

 

VOLUNTEER ACTIVITIES

Literacy Alive Coordinator (Fall 2013 – Spring 2014)

Boys and Girls Club, Gainesville, Florida

 Planned literacy centers and activities for Kappa Delta Pi members to do with students

 

Baby Gator Day Care (2012)

University of Florida Day Care Center, Gainesville, Florida

Volunteered in the 4-5 year old classroom

 

Glen Springs Elementary School (2012)

Gainesville, Florida

3rd grade classroom