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Caitlin Rufo

Malden

Summary

An enthusiastic educator dedicated to creating and fostering learning environments for students where they feel confident learn and thrive. Dedicated to create this environment based on student's diverse needs, interests, and backgrounds.

Overview

8
8
years of professional experience

Work History

Educator

YWCA
10.2022 - Current

This is an after-school program for students in the third through eighth grade. I primarily work with the students in the third through fifth grade. This program extends for a month in the summer.

In this program I:

  • Develop and implement engaging lesson plans to keep learner attention.
  • Collaborate with adults and children to provide safe and educational experience.
  • Assess student needs and interests and provide feedback to facilitate student success.

Practicum Candidate Paraprofessional

Horace Mann Elementary School
08.2023 - 06.2024
  • Assisted lead teacher in small group and whole group lessons.
  • Took over and taught classroom when teacher was absent.
  • Created and taught small group and whole group lessons across all subjects.
  • Working one on one with a student who needs assistance completing their work.
  • Conduct literary and mathematical assessments to build lessons.
  • Create and teach lessons for students in a special education setting.
  • Teach interventions using Heggerty and UFLI curriculum.

Pre-Practicum Candidate

Roosevelt Elementary School
09.2022 - 05.2023
  • Assisted lead teacher in small group and whole group lessons.
  • Created and taught small group and whole group lessons across all subjects.
  • Worked one on one with a student who needed guidance and modeling to complete their work.
  • Conducted literary and mathematical assessments to inform instruction.
  • Implemented differentiation techniques for multilingual learners and students with different abilities.

Paraprofessional

Capuano Early Childhood Center
07.2022 - 08.2022
  • Worked as a paraprofessional in an autism life skills extended school year program for students ages 3 and 4.
  • Assisted classroom teacher in supervising snack time and indoor and outdoor play.
  • Oversaw students in classroom and common areas to monitor, enforce rules, and support lead teacher.
  • Delivered personalized educational, behavioral, and emotional support to individual students to enable positive learning outcomes.

Paraprofessional

John F Kennedy Elementary School
07.2021 - 08.2022
  • Worked as a paraprofessional in an extended school year life skills program for second graders.
  • Oversaw students in classroom and common areas to monitor, enforce rules, and support lead teacher.
  • Delivered personalized educational, behavioral, and emotional support to individual students to enable positive learning outcomes.

Pre-Practicum Candidate

Sumner G Whitter School
09.2021 - 05.2022

Assisted lead teacher in small group and whole group lessons.

Conducted literary assessments for an individual student.

Created literacy lessons for individual student who needed literacy intervention.

Taught a whole group literacy lesson.

Tutor

The Grillon Family
09.2020 - 04.2021
  • Assisted one individual with zoom log on for classes to ensure engagement with online learning.
  • Tutored student with asynchronous work.
  • Prepared lunch each day.
  • Created educational activities for him outside of his zoom classes.

Nanny

The Pannullo
09.2016 - 08.2019

I was a nanny to three children, two of the children are autistic.

  • Assisted children with homework assignments and special projects across different subjects.
  • Assisted with light housekeeping duties.
  • Monitored schedules to maintain sleeping, eating, and school schedules for children.
  • Prepared meals and snacks for children based on dietary guidelines.
  • Monitored children's play activities to verify safety.
  • Provided developmentally appropriate activities for children.

Education

M.Ed. Elementary Education -

Salem State University
05.2024

Bachelor of Science in Elementary Education (1-6) and Psychology -

Salem State University
05.2023

Skills

  • Lesson Planning
  • Differentiated Instruction
  • Group and individual instruction
  • Elementary Education
  • Special Education
  • Student Motivation
  • Student Interaction
  • Classroom Management

References

Elisha Thomas

YWCA Ferrway Site Director

80 Mountain Ave, Malden, Massachusetts, United States, 02148

ethomas@ywca.org

781-420-3339


Jess Stone, supervising practitioner

Special Education Teacher

40 Damon Ave, Melrose, Massachusetts, United States, 02176

jstone@melroseschools.com

781-521-6510


Laurel Neubauer, supervising practitioner

Fourth Grade Teacher

40 Damon Ave, Melrose, Massachusetts, United States, 02176

lneubauer@melroseschools.com

617-240-8220


Marisa MacDonald

Assistant Director of Special Education for Instruction and Programming

167 Holland Street, Somerville, MA, USA, Massachusetts, United States, 02144

mmacdonald2@k12.somerville.ma.us

617-625-6600


Milissa Churchill 

Principal

40 Damon Ave, Melrose, Massachusetts, United States, 02176

mchurchill@melroseschools.com

781-929-6827


Stephanie Pannullo 

Salem St Malden, MA 02148

sfpannullo@gmail.com

617-519-1919




Timeline

Practicum Candidate Paraprofessional

Horace Mann Elementary School
08.2023 - 06.2024

Educator

YWCA
10.2022 - Current

Pre-Practicum Candidate

Roosevelt Elementary School
09.2022 - 05.2023

Paraprofessional

Capuano Early Childhood Center
07.2022 - 08.2022

Pre-Practicum Candidate

Sumner G Whitter School
09.2021 - 05.2022

Paraprofessional

John F Kennedy Elementary School
07.2021 - 08.2022

Tutor

The Grillon Family
09.2020 - 04.2021

Nanny

The Pannullo
09.2016 - 08.2019

M.Ed. Elementary Education -

Salem State University

Bachelor of Science in Elementary Education (1-6) and Psychology -

Salem State University
Caitlin Rufo