kaitlyn larson - resume

Kaitlyn R. Larson 1955 Shamrock Pl., Chaska, MN 55318 – 952-378-7619 – kaitlyn.larson@mnsu.edu

OBJECTIVE To obtain a full-time elementary teaching position to meet the needs of each unique student

EDUCATION

Bachelor of Science, Elementary Education

Minnesota State University, Mankato – Edina, MN Graduated: May 2015

Cumulative GPA: 3.97 Note: Applied for MN K-6 license

CLASSROOM EXPERIENCE

3rd Grade Student Teacher – Ridgeview Elementary – Bloomington, MN January 2015 - present

Designed a nine-day fractions unit based on research and Minnesota state standards

Emphasized conceptual understanding, mathematical reasoning, and problem solving in math

Integrated students’ personal, cultural, and community experiences into lessons and discussions

Provided a variety of accommodations for students with sensitivity to their individual needs

Gauged student learning and provided personalized feedback through formative assessments

Promoted respectful and collaborative discussions through guided literature circle groups

Utilized research-based practices in everyday teaching

Additional Field Experiences

3rd Grade – Ridgeview Elementary School

4th Grade – Jackson Elementary School – Shakopee, MN

Kindergarten - Kindergarten Center – Chaska, MN

August – December 2014

April – May 2014

November - December 2013

RELATED EXPERIENCE

Program Assistant – Explorer’s Club – Minnetonka, MN

May – August 2014

January – August 2013

Developed personal relationships with students ages 3-12

Exercised effective management techniques to create a safe, calm, and positive environment

Facilitated discussion between students who were in disagreement with each other

Engaged students in activities such as art projects, reading time, and physical education

PowerHour Staff – YMCA – Grand Forks, ND September 2011 – February 2012

Managed a classroom of 15 students grades K-4 with one other staff member

Assisted elementary students with their homework

Collaborated with other staff members to create a healthy after-school environment

Helped oversee planned activities that fostered learning and creativity

NOTABLE EXPERIENCESiTutoring Intervention

(Repeated Reading) Lived in China 3.5 years ENVoY trained Created a Balanced

Literacy Plan

Completed a detailed IRI analysis EdTPA: Elementary Mathematics

REFERENCES

Emily Nebben (612) 309-0548

enebben@isd271.org

Heather Verstraete (612) 209-9152

hverstraete@isd271.org

Heather Balk (952) 496-5802

hbalk@shakopee.k12.mn.us