Caitlin E. Hay
Monroeville,PA
Summary
Professional educator with over ten years of experience in the
classroom. Extensive experience in reading instructional support (Tier II
Intervention). Strong focus on team collaboration, with flexible
approach to changing needs. Skilled in data-driven instruction, student
assessment, and behavior management. Passion for fostering student
growth and success, and instilling a love of reading in students. Known
for adaptability, problem-solving abilities, and positive attitude.
Overview
1
1
Certification
14
14
years of professional experience
Work History
Literacy Instructional Specialist
Propel Schools
Pittsburgh (North Side), PA
01.2026 - Current
- Provide Evidence-Based Literacy Instruction (EBLI) to scholars in Grades K-2.
- Administer progress monitoring assessments, including DIBELS 8 and Rosner Assessment.
- Analyze data to identify scholar deficits.
- Utilize Trimester Data Review (TDR), Weekly Schedule, and Panorama to maintain thorough and accurate records of scholar intervention and progress.
Instructional Support Teacher II
Penn Hills Charter School of Entrepreneurship
Pittsburgh, PA
08.2022 - 12.2025
- Provided Tier II instruction (one-on-one and small group intervention and enrichment) to scholars.
- Assessed students individually, utilizing a variety of measures including iReady assessments, Oral Reading Records, and Wilson Language Fundations assessments.
- Analyzed assessment data to inform instruction, create instructional groupings, and identify students in need of MTSS and Special Education services.
- Communicated regularly with the lead teacher, special education teachers, instructional coaches, administration, and parents regarding student progress.
- Co-taught and parallel taught whole group instruction in ELA and Math.
- Acted as a facilitator for MicroSociety Program, which provides students with real-life money management and career readiness skills.
Literacy Instructional Specialist
Propel Schools
Pitcairn, PA
08.2019 - 07.2022
- Provided Evidence Based Literacy Instruction (EBLI) and interventions to scholars in first and second grade, based on data collected from assessments, as well as observations.
- Co-taught and parallel taught whole group instruction, alongside lead educators.
- Administered monthly progress monitoring assessments, including DIBELS 8, Rosner Assessment, and spelling and writing assessments.
- Analyzed data to place scholars into instructional groupings, and identify scholar strengths and deficits.
Lead Teacher
Beulah Christian Preschool And Child Care
Pittsburgh, PA
01.2017 - 08.2019
- Supervised and provided care for children ages 1-5; utilized
Pennsylvania Standards for Early Childhood to create and facilitate
developmentally appropriate lessons and activities that aligned with
the Keystone STARS Program as well as NAEYC guidelines.
Lead Teacher
Great Beginnings Learning Center
Pittsburgh, PA
06.2014 - 09.2016
- Created and facilitated developmentally appropriate lessons and
activities for children in Preschool, After-School, and Summer Camp
programs. - Served as the Literacy Coordinator, which involved creating the
literacy curriculum and providing instruction focused on building
early literacy skills.
Lead English Teacher
Prince George's County Public Schools
Bladensburg, MD
11.2012 - 06.2014
- Taught 9th grade General Education and Co-Taught/Special
Education English to a culturally and socioeconomically diverse
student population.
•Utilized Common Core standards and the Framework for Teaching to
plan appropriate grade-level objectives and instruction that
promoted college and career readiness.
•Planned and implemented instruction to prepare for standardized
testing.
•Modified instruction to suit scholars of varying learning styles and
abilities, as well as English Language Learners.
•Managed behavior of 15-35 scholars by enforcing clear and
consistent expectations, classroom rules, and discipline procedures.
•Communicated with families regarding grades, behavior, attendance,
and progress.
•Maintained accurate records of grades, attendance, assessment
data, etc.
•Attended IEP meetings and kept track of goals/progress for special
education scholars.
Education
Master of Science - Reading And Literacy
Point Park University
Pittsburgh, PA12-2024
Bachelor of Science - Secondary Education- English
Slippery Rock University of Pennsylvania
Slippery Rock, PA12-2011
Skills
Differentiated instruction for a
wide variety of students
Utilizing formative and
summative assessment to track
student progress
Content design and lesson
planning in accordance with
standards
Structured literacy
implementation techniques
Behavior management techniques
Team collaboration and planning
Data-driven decision making
Effective technology application
(Google Workspace, Clever,
Canva, etc)
Certification
- Reading Specialist, PK-12 Apr. 2025- Present
- English 7-12, Pennsylvania Professional Certificate, Instructional 1 Jan. 2012- Present
Timeline
Literacy Instructional Specialist
Propel Schools
01.2026 - Current
Instructional Support Teacher II
Penn Hills Charter School of Entrepreneurship
08.2022 - 12.2025
Literacy Instructional Specialist
Propel Schools
08.2019 - 07.2022
Lead Teacher
Beulah Christian Preschool And Child Care
01.2017 - 08.2019
Lead Teacher
Great Beginnings Learning Center
06.2014 - 09.2016
Lead English Teacher
Prince George's County Public Schools
11.2012 - 06.2014
Master of Science - Reading And Literacy
Point Park University
Bachelor of Science - Secondary Education- English
Slippery Rock University of Pennsylvania