Caitlin Matthews
Philadelphia,PA
Summary
Talented professional skilled in delivering and developing engaging, inquiry-based lessons aligned to research-based techniques. Attentive to detail with expertise in coordinating projects, building positive relationships and organizational strategies.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
Work History
Special Education Teacher
Mount Laurel School District
Mount Laurel, NJ
09.2021 - Current
- Coordinated with the state of New Jersey to developed IEPs tailored to individual student needs
- Provided targeted instructional support to struggling learners, identifying specific areas for improvement and designing effective intervention plans.
- Served as a mentor to new staff, leading groups on best practices for strategies to optimize classroom management techniques and parent communication.
- Founded Yoga Club to promote health and wellness culture
Special Education Teacher
Cherry Hill School District
Cherry Hill, NJ
01.2020 - 06.2021
- Improved classroom management and maintained a positive learning environment through clear communication of expectations.
- Collaborated with colleagues on interdisciplinary projects, ensuring consistency in the curriculum across subject areas.
- Boosted literacy rates among struggling readers by incorporating targeted reading interventions into daily instruction.
- Maintained accurate records of student progress, attendance, and behavior to facilitate ongoing communication with parents about their child''s educational journey.
Lead Teacher
KIPP Schools
Camden, NJ
07.2019 - 06.2020
- Designed and implemented a data-driven, academically rigorous instructional model aligned to Common Core standards in Mathematics.
- Differentiated Math instruction based off of daily data collection and remediated misconceptions through small group work.
- Served as the content leader for Performance Based Incentive Systems, developing reward systems for desired social, behavioral, and academic behavior.
Lead Teacher
Uncommon Schools
New York, NY
07.2017 - 06.2019
- Served as the content leader for Math and Informational Reading, developing comprehensive unit and lesson plans, as well as written assessments to evaluate student mastery
- Collaborated with colleagues in curriculum planning, data analysis, monitoring and addressing trends in culture, and academic gaps across the grade
- Mentored new teachers and participated in peer coaching.
Education
Master of Arts - Special Education
Relay Graduate School of Education
New York, NY06-2020
Master of Arts - General Education
Relay Graduate School of Education
New York, NY06-2019
Master of Science - Elementary Education
University of Delaware
Newark, DE06-2017
Skills
- Programs: Excel, PowerPoint, Word, Outlook, Photoshop, Salesforce, Record and Data Management
- 200 Hour Yoga Teacher Certification
- Team Collaboration
- Curriculum Adjustments
- Analytical-reasoning and problem-solving
- Written and verbal communication
- Strong leadership and initiative
- Adaptive to unexpected requests and changes in priorities
- Organization and planning
- Confident working with unfamiliar platforms
Timeline
Special Education Teacher
Mount Laurel School District
09.2021 - Current
Special Education Teacher
Cherry Hill School District
01.2020 - 06.2021
Lead Teacher
KIPP Schools
07.2019 - 06.2020
Lead Teacher
Uncommon Schools
07.2017 - 06.2019
Master of Arts - Special Education
Relay Graduate School of Education
Master of Arts - General Education
Relay Graduate School of Education
Master of Science - Elementary Education
University of Delaware
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