Caitlin M O'Donnell
Queens,NY
Summary
Organized Special Education Teacher successful at providing classroom and emotional structure for special needs children required to flourish in academic setting. Certified and licensed Elementary and Special Education teacher in New York and recognized as highly qualified educator. Coordinates well with classroom teachers with supportive strategies for behavior management and lesson accommodations for students.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Lead Fifth Grade Special Education Teacher, Grade Team Lead
Dream Charter School
New York, New York
08.2021 - Current
- Directed and supervised team of 4 as Grade Team Leader during 2022-2023 in concert with Academic Dean to ensure team meets all deliverables
- Actively ensure consistent channel of information between teachers and formal leaders
- Collected daily student achievement data for every component and used data to drive differentiated instruction
- Formed strong professional relationships with students and families through weekly communication, academic meetings, and attending outside extracurricular activities
REAL KIDS Summer Reading Teacher
Harlem RbI/Dream Charter School
New York
06.2017 - Current
- Planned and taught ELA and Math components to 20-25 students using curriculum based in the Science of Reading and Constructivist Learning Theory
- Use data driven instruction and modified general education curriculum for students with disabilities using various instructional techniques and technologies.
- Monitor breakfast, lunch, recess and field trips
Lead Fourth Grade; Integrated Co-Teaching Teacher
Girls Preparatory Charter School
New York, New York
08.2017 - 08.2021
- Collaborated with Learning Specialists to conduct home visits, which results in strong relationships with families and students
- Evaluates student performance though both informal and formal assessments: MAP testing and STEP tool assessment to create strategic group and differentiate future instruction
- Co-facilitated Second Step lessons to promote social-emotional learning
- Co-collaborated with Learning Specialists to design 2017-2018 4th Grade Writing curriculum
Lead Fourth Grade; Labsite Integrated Co-Teaching
Girls Preparatory Charter School
New York, New York
08.2019 - 08.2020
- Models effective instructional practices for teachers during professional development including “Effective Coaching” and “Behavior Management” to ensure that all teacher across the network are committed to continuous adult learning
Lead Fourth Grade; Integrated Co-Teaching Teacher
Success Academy Charter Schools- Upper West
New York
07.2015 - 08.2017
- Co-taught and prepared a class of 30 diverse students to take the NYS ELA and Math tests through targeted small group instruction, which resulted in 83% passing the NYS ELA and 92% NYS Math test with a level 3 or 4 respectively and 92% reading on or above grade level
- Actively engaged class of 25-30 students in a learning process through use of effective pacing, manipulatives, project based learning, field studies, shared reading and writing, interactive read alouds, and Smartboard technology
- Evaluated student performance through both formal and informal assessments Fountas & Pinnell reading assessments, writing prompts, and internal literacy and math assessments every six weeks
- Implemented real time feedback by attending weekly and monthly professional development in addition to four weeks of intensive summer training consisting of behavior management, literacy, and math workshops during the summer Collaborated with service providers, the School Education Coordinator, and the School Based Support Team to create IEP goals and update families at annual IEP meetings Facilitated literacy instruction based on Teacher's College Reading & and Writing project and mathematics instruction based on Cognitively Guided Instruction (CGI) and Project Based learning to 25-30 students
- Raised over $3,000 for public education by running in the New York City Marathon
Fourth Grade Associate Teacher
Success Academy Upper Schools-Upper West
06.2014 - 06.2015
- Provided individual and small group instruction to 10-15 scholars in reading and math to promote high academic learning
Education
Master of Science - Elementary And Special Education
Touro College
New York, NY01.2016
Bachelor of Arts - Political Science And English: Concentration
Fairfield University
Fairfield, CT05.2012
Skills
- Educational Strategies
- Teacher Coaching
- Parent and Guardian Communication
- Small Group Instruction
- IEP Development
- Classroom Management
Accomplishments
Spanish National Honor Society, Orientation Mentor, SGI/ NFHCA National Academic Team (2011-2012), Fairfield University's Dean List, Division I Field Hockey Team
Affiliations
Project Based Learning, Anna Switzer, 2014 Classroom Management, Michael Prada, 2014 Dignity for All Students, 2015 Autism, 2014
Certification
- Project Based Learning, Anna Switzer, 2014
- Classroom Management, Michael Prada, 2014
- Dignity for All Students, 2015
- Autism, 2014
Timeline
Lead Fifth Grade Special Education Teacher, Grade Team Lead
Dream Charter School
08.2021 - Current
Lead Fourth Grade; Labsite Integrated Co-Teaching
Girls Preparatory Charter School
08.2019 - 08.2020
Lead Fourth Grade; Integrated Co-Teaching Teacher
Girls Preparatory Charter School
08.2017 - 08.2021
REAL KIDS Summer Reading Teacher
Harlem RbI/Dream Charter School
06.2017 - Current
Lead Fourth Grade; Integrated Co-Teaching Teacher
Success Academy Charter Schools- Upper West
07.2015 - 08.2017
Fourth Grade Associate Teacher
Success Academy Upper Schools-Upper West
06.2014 - 06.2015
Master of Science - Elementary And Special Education
Touro College
Bachelor of Arts - Political Science And English: Concentration
Fairfield University