Caitlin Hirsch
Broadview Heights,Ohio
Summary
Middle Childhood Educator who is committed to creating a positive learning environment that appropriately challenges students to do their personal best. Experienced with creating engaged and tech-savvy lessons that will engage students in their content while using differentiation to meet the needs of students. Ability to establish positive relationships with students, parents, and colleagues.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
Work History
Math Teacher
The School Of Saint Ambrose
2023.08 - Current
- Responsible for creating lessons plans for 4th, 5th, and 6th Grade Advanced Math Classes
- Diversified teaching techniques and learning tools help students with differing ability levels and varied learning modalities.
- Supported students in developing social skills through structured activities and positive reinforcement techniques.
- Sat in on classes of fellow teaching professionals to learn innovative methods for dispensing information to students.
- Developed effective assessment strategies for measuring student progress in alignment with instructional goals.
- Cultivated relationships with parents for complete support network.
- Addressed systematic issues with math curriculum by collaborating with colleagues.
- Administered assessments and standardized tests to evaluate student progress.
- Maintained lesson flexibility to adapt to student progress and information retention.
Student Intern and Student Teacher
THE ACADEMY OF SAINT BARTHOLOMEW
- Created and taught unique and engaging lessons that included best practices
- Created a classroom management and reward system to encourage good behavior
- Taught students in both small groups and large groups
- Created a positive and inclusive learning environment
- Differentiated instruction for both above and below-level students and provided scaffolding for various learning styles to meet the needs of students
- Used modern technology to engage students
- Used data-driven assessments to plan lessons
- Used formative and summative assessments to check for understanding and collect data
- Encouraged critical thinking by encouraging students to collaborate with each other
- Enhanced relationships with students, cooperating teachers, and administration
- Utilized feedback from cooperating teachers and university supervisors to improve instruction.
Dance Instructor
INTERPRETATIONS DANCE ACADEMY
2020.09 - Current
- Teach a variety of different aged students to learn how to dance
- Communicate with parents on children's progress in dancing through apps like GroupMe and Remind
- Maintain a good reputation through dance performances
- Choreograph dances
- Stays organized with attendance and keeps track of student's progress.
Summer Camp Supervisor
BROADVIEW HEIGHTS REC CENTER
2021.06 - 2022.08
- Had to plan games and activities
- Run and plan Field trips
- In charge of communication with parents
- Keep children safe
- Swam with kids under 6 to keep track of their safety
- Create a Classroom Management Plan and reward system for campers.
Field Hours
EASTVIEW ELEMENTARY- AVON LAKE SCHOOL DISTRICT
- Created and taught engaging and original English, Social Studies, Math, and Science Lessons
- Worked with individual students on IEP to improve reading skills
- Assisted Cooperating teacher with various lessons and activities
- Communicated with parents on progress of their students' learning.
Education
Bachelorof Science in Education - Middle Childhood Education
BALDWIN WALLACE UNIVERSITY
Berea, OH05.2022
Skills
- Idea Development and Brainstorming
- Expert Problem Solving
- Common Core Math
References
- Mrs. Wendy Parente, Fourth and Fifth Grade Team Lead/Data Coach/RESA Mentor, The School of Saint Ambrose, (216) 571-6399
- Rachel Buttitta, 4th and 5th Grade Teacher, The School of Saint Ambrose, raebuttitta@gmail.com, (216) 333-2918
- Mrs. Kathy Swartz, 5th Grade Teacher, The Academy of Saint Bartholomew, kswarts@thestbarts.org, (216) 789-3127
- Mr. Ryan Meyer, Assistant Director of Parks & Recreation, Broadview Heights Rec Center, rmeyer@broadview-heights.org, +1 (216) 536-7691
Timeline
Math Teacher
The School Of Saint Ambrose
2023.08 - Current
Summer Camp Supervisor
BROADVIEW HEIGHTS REC CENTER
2021.06 - 2022.08
Dance Instructor
INTERPRETATIONS DANCE ACADEMY
2020.09 - Current
Student Intern and Student Teacher
THE ACADEMY OF SAINT BARTHOLOMEW
Field Hours
EASTVIEW ELEMENTARY- AVON LAKE SCHOOL DISTRICT
Bachelorof Science in Education - Middle Childhood Education
BALDWIN WALLACE UNIVERSITY
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