Caitlin Baffuto
Norwalk,CT
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
MLL Coordinator and Teacher
Achievement First
08.2024 - Current
- Modeled an assets-based mindset toward multilingualism
- Created and implemented a vision for MLL instruction
- Planned and provided ELD instruction
- Managed language assessments
- Supported the integration of structures and systems for 93 MLLs
- Planned and facilitated professional development for staff
MLL Teacher
Achievement First
09.2020 - Current
- Planned and provided English Language Development instruction for 6 small groups daily
- Planned and provided English Language Development instruction for 2 co taught lessons daily
- Collaborated with 40+ classroom teachers on how to support their students
- Implemented school MLL procedures
- Oversaw MLL testing and identification for 93 MLLS
- Created a plan for LAS Links and implemented the plan to fidelity
Special Services Coordinator
Achievement First
08.2023 - 06.2024
- Ensured all scholars with IEPS were receiving 100% of their mandated services and accommodations
- Ensured meetings were held on time
- Created and facilitated professional development for staff
- Partnered with families to ensure students were successful
Special Education Teacher
Achievement First
08.2016 - 06.2024
- Assisted students to maintain progress levels by designing individualized lesson plans focused on areas for improvement.
- Partnered with general education teachers to develop goals
- Delivered effective and differentiated classroom instruction to students.
- Led lessons that developed students academic emotional, and social growth.
- Maintained accurate records of student progress and attendance.
- Designed individual education plans to encourage student growth according to different learning abilities and needs.
Education
Master of Arts - Literacy
Fairfield University
Fairfield,CT05-2022
Alternate Certification - TESOL
ARCTEL
Connecticut05-2021
Bachelor of Science - Special Education And Elementary Education
Indiana University
Bloomington05-2016
Skills
- Communication
- Lesson planning
- Organization
- Implementing systems
- Facilitating professional development
- Classroom Management
Certification
111- TESOL, Grades PreK - 12
165- Special Education: Comprehensive, Grades PK - 12
305- Elementary - Grades 1 through 6
Timeline
MLL Coordinator and Teacher
Achievement First
08.2024 - Current
Special Services Coordinator
Achievement First
08.2023 - 06.2024
MLL Teacher
Achievement First
09.2020 - Current
Special Education Teacher
Achievement First
08.2016 - 06.2024
111- TESOL, Grades PreK - 12
165- Special Education: Comprehensive, Grades PK - 12
305- Elementary - Grades 1 through 6
Master of Arts - Literacy
Fairfield University
Alternate Certification - TESOL
ARCTEL
Bachelor of Science - Special Education And Elementary Education
Indiana University