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Cailin Lawton

Summary

With 7 years of experience as a special education teacher, I strive to create a stimulating and inclusive learning environment that fosters academic growth and personal development. Committed to cultivating a love of learning, I utilize creative teaching methods to engage students while also collaborating with colleagues and parents/caregivers to ensure their success.

Overview

10
10
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Special Education Teacher

Burlington Area School District
09.2018 - Current
  • Develop and deliver engaging lesson plans utilizing Unique Curriculum for students in a self contained settings
  • Utilize formative and summative assessments to monitor student progress.
  • Integrating individualized education goals to benefit each individual students in academics,social/emotional skills along with daily living skills
  • Collaborate with IEP team members for students overall success.

Substitute Teacher

Burlington Area School District
09.2015 - 09.2018
  • Worked in various environments throughout Burlington Area School District, Grades PK - 12th
  • Long Term Substitute Teacher

~ 1st Grade, Cooper Elementary

~ Montessori Teacher, Grades 1-3, Cooper Elementary

  • Assisted permanent teachers in maintaining classroom routines, ensuring a seamless transition during their absence.
  • Developed strong relationships with students, parents, and colleagues, promoting open communication and collaboration among all stakeholders.
  • Maintained accurate records of student attendance, performance, and progress to inform instructional decisions and report to permanent teachers.
  • Followed classroom plans left by class teacher to continue student education and reinforce core concepts.
  • Upheld classroom routines to support student environments and maintain consistent schedules.
  • Repeatedly requested as substitute teacher by teachers based on excellent past referrals and trusted performance.
  • Maintained day-to-day classroom management and discipline to promote learning initiatives.
  • Followed lesson plans designed by absent teachers.
  • Monitored student behavior and administered discipline as needed.


Substitute Teacher, K-Eighth Grade

Yorkville School District
09.2015 - 09.2018
  • Worked in various classrooms throughout Yorkville School District
  • Long Term Substitute Teacher

~ 5th Grade, Math and Social Studies

~ 4th Grade, ELA

~ Math Interventionist, K-5 grades

  • Assisted permanent teachers in maintaining classroom routines, ensuring a seamless transition during their absence.
  • Developed strong relationships with students, parents, and colleagues, promoting open communication and collaboration among all stakeholders.
  • Maintained accurate records of student attendance, performance, and progress to inform instructional decisions and report to permanent teachers.
  • Followed classroom plans left by class teacher to continue student education and reinforce core concepts.
  • Upheld classroom routines to support student environments and maintain consistent schedules.
  • Repeatedly requested as substitute teacher by teachers based on excellent past referrals and trusted performance.
  • Maintained day-to-day classroom management and discipline to promote learning initiatives.
  • Followed lesson plans designed by absent teachers.
  • Monitored student behavior and administered discipline as needed.

Substitute Teacher, K-Eighth Grade

Paris Consolidated School
09.2015 - 09.2018
  • Worked in various classrooms throughout Yorkville School District
  • Long Term Substitute Teacher

~ Kindergarten

  • Assisted permanent teachers in maintaining classroom routines, ensuring a seamless transition during their absence.
  • Developed strong relationships with students, parents, and colleagues, promoting open communication and collaboration among all stakeholders.
  • Maintained accurate records of student attendance, performance, and progress to inform instructional decisions and report to permanent teachers.
  • Followed classroom plans left by class teacher to continue student education and reinforce core concepts.
  • Upheld classroom routines to support student environments and maintain consistent schedules.
  • Repeatedly requested as substitute teacher by teachers based on excellent past referrals and trusted performance.
  • Maintained day-to-day classroom management and discipline to promote learning initiatives.
  • Followed lesson plans designed by absent teachers.
  • Monitored student behavior and administered discipline as needed.

Education

Bachelor of Arts - Management

University of Phoenix
Brookfield, WI
06-2007

Certification in Special Education, K-12 - Education

American Board For Certification of Teaching

Certification in Regular Education, Grades 1-8 - Education

American Board of Teaching

Master of Science - Education

University of Wisconsin, La Crosse
La Crosse, WI
12-2025

Skills

  • Organization
  • Classroom management
  • Student assessment and Data Analysis
  • Safety awareness
  • Educational technology
  • Differentiated instruction
  • Problem-solving
  • Communication
  • Collaboration and teamwork

Certification


  • Special Education Cross Categorical - WI Department of Education.
  • Elementary/Middle Level Education - WI Department of Education

~ Lifetime License

~ License Number: 1001412884

Timeline

Special Education Teacher

Burlington Area School District
09.2018 - Current

Substitute Teacher

Burlington Area School District
09.2015 - 09.2018

Substitute Teacher, K-Eighth Grade

Yorkville School District
09.2015 - 09.2018

Substitute Teacher, K-Eighth Grade

Paris Consolidated School
09.2015 - 09.2018

Bachelor of Arts - Management

University of Phoenix

Certification in Special Education, K-12 - Education

American Board For Certification of Teaching

Certification in Regular Education, Grades 1-8 - Education

American Board of Teaching

Master of Science - Education

University of Wisconsin, La Crosse
Cailin Lawton