Cailin O'Malley
36 Prospect Street, Apt 3 Somersworth,NH
Summary
Professional educator with a strong foundation in early childhood education. Skilled in creating engaging learning environments, individualizing lesson plans, and utilizing effective classroom management strategies. Focuses on team collaboration and ensuring reliability and positive outcomes. Fosters growth and development in children while encouraging strong partnerships with families.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Kindergarten Teacher
Valley View Community School
Farmington, NH
08.2023 - Current
- Collaborated with team members to create and implement a play-based kindergarten program.
- Developed engaging lesson plans to promote early literacy and numeracy skills.
- Enhanced classroom management by establishing clear expectations, rules, and routines.
Second Grade Teacher
Valley View Community School
Farmington, NH
08.2022 - 06.2023
- Fostered positive classroom environment encouraging student participation and collaboration.
- Collaborated with team members to develop cross-curricular projects, fostering critical thinking skills and interdisciplinary learning.
- Adapted lessons to differentiate instruction and meet students' diverse learning needs and abilities.
Special Education Case Manager (Second Grade)
Valley View Community School
Farmington, NH
08.2021 - 06.2022
- Developed Individualized Education Plans (IEP) based on individual students' strengths and support needs.
- Planned and coordinated lessons and activities designed to support students with specific skills based on individual student goals.
- Monitored student progress, adapting strategies to enhance learning outcomes.
Early Elementary Facilitator (Kindergarten-Grade 2)
Community Regional Charter School
Maine
08.2020 - 06.2021
- Customized learning for each student based on NWEA and other assessment data.
- Followed the Common Core standards to develop age/grade-appropriate learning targets and guide instruction.
- Participated in several professional development opportunities, including Social Emotional Learning (SEL).
Education
Master of Science - Curriculum and Instruction
Western Governors University
Millcreek, UT08-2025
Bachelor of Science - Early Childhood Special Education
University of Maine At Farmington
Farmington, ME05-2020
Skills
- Differentiated instruction
- Behavior management
- Social-emotional learning
- Communicating with parents and teachers
- Play-based learning
Certification
- Early Childhood Education - 1912
- Early Childhood Special Education - 1866
- Certified Autism-Informed Professional (ASDI) - Feb. 2025-Feb. 2026
Accomplishments
- Completed immersive training on research-based learning frameworks and thinking routines.
- Explored strategies for visible thinking, inquiry-based learning, and student engagement.
- Collaborated with educators in workshops focused on applying Project Zero methodologies.
- Helped third grade students to take on leadership roles within the school, run monthly assemblies, and plan school-wide events.
- Worked with admin and team members to coordinate monthly school assemblies, school-wide fundraisers, and various school-wide events.
- Collaborated with admin and staff to plan staff events, highlight staff achievements, and promote a positive school climate.
Project Zero, Harvard University, 2025
Student Leadership Advisor (Tiger Squad), 2022-present
Culture and Climate Committee, 2024-present
Timeline
Kindergarten Teacher
Valley View Community School
08.2023 - Current
Second Grade Teacher
Valley View Community School
08.2022 - 06.2023
Special Education Case Manager (Second Grade)
Valley View Community School
08.2021 - 06.2022
Early Elementary Facilitator (Kindergarten-Grade 2)
Community Regional Charter School
08.2020 - 06.2021
Master of Science - Curriculum and Instruction
Western Governors University
Bachelor of Science - Early Childhood Special Education
University of Maine At Farmington