Caitlyn Fuelleman
Orlando
Summary
Special Education Teacher, specializing in Autism Spectrum Disorder equipped with positive attitude and patience vital to teaching children with special needs. Extensive experience creating and adapting engaging lesson plans and comfortable learning environments. Expert in IEP implementation and positive reinforcement strategies, fostering collaborative teamwork with parents and staff. Proven ability to deliver differentiated instruction and support diverse learning needs, enhancing student engagement and academic success.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Autism Teacher (1st-5th Grade)
Riverdale Elementary School - OCPS
08.2022 - Current
- Taught multiple grades and subjects to students with Autism Spectrum Disorder
- Created and managed IEPs to define student learning objectives and educational strategies, in addition to applying instructional knowledge and methods to support goals.
- Delivered effective and differentiated classroom instruction to range of neurodiverse students.
- Partnered with standard education teachers from across academic departments.
- Redirected students using Positive Behavior Support (PBS).
- Taught students across multiple classifications and degrees of special needs.
- Modified general education curriculum for special-needs students using various instructional techniques and technologies.
- Facilitated small group instruction to address individual learning needs.
- Worked closely with parents and guardians to address students' issues on multiple fronts.
Pre-Kindergarten Teacher
Big Blue Marble Academy
06.2021 - 06.2022
- Monitored students' academic, social, and emotional progress
- Allowed for ample outdoor discovery time in schedule each day.
- Sanitized toys and play equipment each day to maintain safety and cleanliness.
- Applied play-based strategies to provide diverse approaches to learning.
- Established positive communication with parents in daily conversation and formal conferences.
- Worked with teaching staff to evaluate individual progress and recommend appropriate learning plans.
- Developed weekly lesson plans and activities to engage children and promote learning.
- Incorporated music, art and literature into curriculum.
Substitute Teacher
Kelly Substitute Services - Frontline
04.2021 - 06.2021
- Maintained day-to-day classroom management and discipline to promote learning initiatives.
- Kept students on-task with proactive behavior modification and positive reinforcement strategies.
- Upheld classroom routines to support student environments and maintain consistent schedules.
- Followed classroom plans left by class teacher to continue student education and reinforce core concepts.
Support Facilitation Teacher (6th-8th Grade)
Legacy Middle School - OCPS
01.2019 - 03.2021
- Developed and implemented classroom routines to address varying student needs.
- Evaluated students' understanding of course material through data and small group instruction
- Adapted teaching methods and materials to meet students' varying needs.
- Communicated frequently with parents, students, and faculty to provide feedback and discuss instructional strategies.
Preschool Teaching Assistant
Kidz Connection Learning Center
09.2015 - 12.2017
- Prepared for lessons by gathering educational materials and setting up equipment.
- Interacted with children one-on-one and in small groups to enhance and support learning activities.
- Assisted teacher in day-to-day instruction and activities.
- Maintained classrooms by disinfecting and sterilizing surfaces and toys.
- Engaged and entertained children through recreational and educational activities.
- Supervised children during in-classroom activities and on playground.
- Organized snack time and nap hours.
Multi-VE Paraprofessional
Spirit Elementary School - Volusia County Schools
11.2016 - 10.2017
- Assisted teacher with students with emotional, communication, and cognitive disabilities.
- Kept classrooms clean, neat, and properly sanitized for student health and classroom efficiency.
- 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.
- Helped teacher prepare instructional material and displays.
Education
Master of Education - Exceptional Student Education K-12 - Autism Cert.
University of Central Florida
Orlando, FL12-2018
Bachelor of Science - Childhood Education 1-6
The College of Saint Rose
Albany, NY05-2015
High School Diploma -
Broadalbin-Perth High School
Broadalbin, NY06-2011
Skills
- Transition planning
- Positive reinforcement
- Collaborative teamwork
- Parent-teacher collaboration
- Data collection
- IEP and BIP implementation
- Individual education plan Writing
- Non-violent crisis intervention
- Paraprofessional oversight
- Lesson planning
- Small group instruction
- Differentiated instruction
Certification
Autism Certification
ESOL Endorsement (Florida)
Timeline
Autism Teacher (1st-5th Grade)
Riverdale Elementary School - OCPS
08.2022 - Current
Pre-Kindergarten Teacher
Big Blue Marble Academy
06.2021 - 06.2022
Substitute Teacher
Kelly Substitute Services - Frontline
04.2021 - 06.2021
Support Facilitation Teacher (6th-8th Grade)
Legacy Middle School - OCPS
01.2019 - 03.2021
Multi-VE Paraprofessional
Spirit Elementary School - Volusia County Schools
11.2016 - 10.2017
Preschool Teaching Assistant
Kidz Connection Learning Center
09.2015 - 12.2017
Autism Certification
ESOL Endorsement (Florida)
Master of Education - Exceptional Student Education K-12 - Autism Cert.
University of Central Florida
Bachelor of Science - Childhood Education 1-6
The College of Saint Rose
High School Diploma -
Broadalbin-Perth High School
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