Caitlin Tiencken
Austin,TX
Summary
Bilingual K-5 educator and curriculum developer recognized as a Texas Teacher Incentive Allotment (TIA) Master Teacher for demonstrating instructional effectiveness and student growth. Extensive experience designing and implementing standards-aligned literacy instruction in Spanish and English. Skilled in creating research-based, differentiated instructional materials that support biliteracy development and inclusive classroom practices. Experienced in dual-language (80/20 & 90/10) instructional models and committed to developing high-quality educational content that empowers teachers and supports diverse learners.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Kindergarten Dual Language Teacher
Round Rock ISD
08.2022 - Current
- Design and deliver standards-aligned bilingual literacy instruction within a dual-language model.
- Developed structured phonemic awareness and decoding lessons that strengthened foundational literacy skills in Spanish and English.
- Created research-based instructional materials that enhanced reading independence and facilitated cross-linguistic transfer.
- Revise lessons to support a diverse range of learners through differentiated grouping and inclusive practices.
- Achieved recognition as a Texas Teacher Incentive Allotment (TIA) Master Teacher for demonstrated student growth and instructional excellence.
- Led grade-level curriculum planning, coordinating collaborative standards alignment, instructional pacing, and data-informed lesson revisions.
Pre-K Teacher
KIPP Texas Public Schools
07.2021 - 05.2022
- Implemented early literacy routines to foster phonological awareness and support language acquisition, improving communication skills.
- Designed literacy and numeracy instruction tailored for multilingual learners, enhancing engagement and understanding.
- Implemented behavior management strategies to promote a supportive learning environment.
- Fostered positive relationships with students and families to enhance communication.
- Developed engaging lesson plans for diverse classroom activities.
Partner Teacher
Kipp Texas Public Schools
Austin, TX
07.2020 - 07.2021
- Designed individualized instructional supports that effectively targeted and closed student learning gaps.
- Planned and implemented integrated bilingual social studies and literacy instruction that enhanced student engagement and comprehension.
- Mentored teachers to improve instructional practices and student outcomes.
- Led strategic initiatives to enhance educational programs across multiple campuses.
- Collaborated with staff to develop and implement community engagement strategies.
1st Grade Dual Language Teacher
Clarke County Public Schools
Athens, GA
07.2017 - 05.2019
- Delivered instruction in 80/20 dual-language model, enhancing language acquisition and cultural understanding.
- Designed engaging bilingual lesson plans for diverse first-grade classrooms.
- Developed bilingual instructional materials that strengthened literacy and supported content-area instruction.
- Facilitated daily language immersion activities to enhance student language acquisition.
- Collaborated with parents to support student learning and address concerns effectively.
Kindergarten Teacher (90/10 Model)
Colegio Decroly Americano
Guatemala City, Guatemala
09.2016 - 07.2017
- Implemented 90/10 bilingual model to enhance kindergarten students' language acquisition and cultural awareness.
- Designed and delivered early literacy and language development instruction in Spanish and English, fostering bilingual competence.
- Developed engaging lesson plans that fostered creativity and critical thinking.
- Implemented classroom management strategies to maintain a positive learning environment.
- Collaborated with parents to discuss student progress and address concerns.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Early Childhood Education
University of Georgia
Athens, GA05-2015
Skills
- Biliteracy & Dual Language Instruction
- Bilingual Curriculum Development
- Foundational Literacy & Phonemic Awareness
- Differentiated Instruction & Inclusive Practices
- Formative Assessment Design
- Standards Alignment
- Early Childhood & Elementary Literacy
- Instructional Slide & Resource Development
- Academic Spanish
Certification
• Texas Teacher Incentive Allotment (TIA) - Master Teacher Designation
• TX Bilingual Education Certified K-12
• TX Early Childhood Certified EC-6
• TX Bilingual Education Certified K-12
• TX Early Childhood Certified EC-6
Curriculum Content Development Experience
- Designed and implemented standards-aligned bilingual literacy units for dual-language kindergarten classrooms.
- Developed instructional slide decks, pacing guides, and formative assessments in Spanish and English.
- Created differentiated scaffolds to support diverse learners, including multilingual students and targeted interventions.
- Integrated phonemic awareness, decoding, vocabulary development, and comprehension strategies grounded in research-based literacy practices.
- Developed integrated social studies and literacy lessons aligned to national standards in bilingual settings.
- Adapted and revised instructional materials to ensure accessibility, rigor, and alignment to grade-level expectations.
Languages
English
Native/ Bilingual
Spanish
Native/ Bilingual
Timeline
Kindergarten Dual Language Teacher
Round Rock ISD
08.2022 - Current
Pre-K Teacher
KIPP Texas Public Schools
07.2021 - 05.2022
Partner Teacher
Kipp Texas Public Schools
07.2020 - 07.2021
1st Grade Dual Language Teacher
Clarke County Public Schools
07.2017 - 05.2019
Kindergarten Teacher (90/10 Model)
Colegio Decroly Americano
09.2016 - 07.2017
Bachelor of Science - Early Childhood Education
University of Georgia