Caitlyn Gleason
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Summary
Dedicated educator with 9+ years of experience in fostering inclusive classroom environments and meeting diverse student needs. Expertise in differentiated instruction and crisis management. Proven leadership and communication skills enhance student engagement and improve learning outcomes.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
Work History
Fifth and Sixth Grade Special Education Teacher
Mount Olive Township School District
Flanders
08.2023 - Current
- Developed individual education plans to enhance student learning outcomes through specially designed instruction.
- Utilized data-driven methods to address diverse learning needs effectively.
- Collaborated with teachers to integrate inclusive strategies in co-taught settings.
- Partnered with families and support staff to address students' academic and emotional needs.
- Fostered a nurturing classroom environment that encouraged students to achieve their full potential.
- Employed proficiency in differentiated instruction and universal design for learning methods.
- Implemented instruction based on NJSLS standards in English language arts and social studies.
Elementary School Counselor
Hopewell Valley Regional School District & Livingston Public Schools
08.2020 - 06.2023
- Promoted student advocacy through effective communication and positive rapport with families and school personnel.
- Coordinated multidisciplinary teams to implement effective interventions that address student emotional health needs.
- Performed threat, suicide, and self-harm assessments, establishing connections to external support resources to enhance student safety and well-being.
- Investigated incidents under NJ harassment, intimidation, and bullying law with thoroughness and objectivity.
- Designed and implemented systemic processes to enhance school practices in safety and social emotional learning.
- Obtained leadership roles as coordinator for MTSS, 504 case manager, anti-bullying specialist, equity council member, school climate and safety team leader, state testing coordinator, SEL committee member, and principal's advisory committee member.
Social Skills Teacher, Extended School Year
Hopewell Valley Regional School District
Pennington
07.2022 - 08.2022
- Coordinated with special education staff to address individual needs, ensuring inclusive support and measurable progress for all students.
- Coordinated with special education staff to address individual needs, ensuring inclusive support and measurable progress for all students.
- Facilitated classroom discussions to encourage student participation and critical thinking.
School Counseling Intern
Hamilton School District
Hamilton
09.2019 - 05.2020
- Co-facilitated grief and social skills groups for grades 6-8, fostering improved emotional well-being and peer relationships among students.
- Developed and implemented intervention strategies using Powerschool data, increasing student engagement and success rates.
- Supported HIB investigations to ensure student safety and compliance with policies.
Graduate Assistant
The College of New Jersey
Ewing
08.2018 - 05.2020
- Communicated to faculty, students, and third parties regarding TCNJ’s different policies to ensure cohesion and safety
throughout the campus. - Created presentations to educate new clubs on best practices during their first year.
- Developed marketing strategies that increased social media engagement and event participation.
Graduate Intern
The College of New Jersey
Ewing
05.2019 - 07.2019
- Executed successful transition for freshman and transfer students using communication, leadership, and relationship building skills.
- Collaborated in the planning and execution of Welcome Week events for 1,600 students, enhancing their transition experience and fostering a sense of community.
- Coordinated with multiple departments to deliver 25 successful Welcome Week activities, driving high engagement and
positive feedback from participants. - Developed custom apparel and promotional items to promote TCNJ branding and boost student participation in events.
Fifth Grade General Education ELA Teacher
Allamuchy Township School
Allamuchy
08.2015 - 06.2018
- Delivered differentiated reading and writing instruction aligned with CCSS, enhancing student engagement and literacy skills.
- Integrated technology into lessons, increasing student participation and fostering improved learning outcomes.
- Coordinated development and implementation of PBIS system to promote positive student behaviors and create a supportive classroom environment.
Education
MASTER OF ARTS - COUNSELING - SPECIALIZATION: SCHOOL COUNSELING
The College of New Jersey
Ewing05-2020
BACHELOR OF SCIENCE - EDUCATION - ELEMENTARY TEACHER EDUCATION (K-6); SPECIAL EDUCATION
University of Delaware
Newark05-2015
Skills
- Curriculum Development
- Differentiated Instruction
- Inclusive strategies
- Social-emotional Learning
- Student Advocacy
- Crisis Management
- Program Development
- Collaborative strategies
- Leadership Roles
- Effective Communication
- Counseling
- Relationship building
Certifications And Licensure
- Standard License New Jersey Students with Disabilities (Pre-K-12), 07/23
- Standard License New Jersey School Counseling (K-12), 07/2020
- Standard License New Jersey Elementary Teaching (K-6), 07/2018
- Middle School English Endorsement Eligible, 04/2026
- Orton Gillingham Certification, IMSE, 12/2023
- Anti Bullying Specialist Training, Legal One, 12/2021
Additional Roles and Accomplishments
- (2025-2026) Mount Olive Middle School: PBSIS member and Homework Club Advisor
- (Jul-Aug 2025) MOTSD Secondary Extended School Year Teacher
- (2024-2025) MOTSD ELA Curriculum K-5 Advisory Committee
- (2024-2025) MOTSD Teacher of the Year Nominee
- (2024-2025) Cooperating Teacher, Centenary University
- (2023-2024) Mount Olive Student Success Academy (MOSA) Teacher, Fall-Summer
- Highly Effective Educator
Timeline
Fifth and Sixth Grade Special Education Teacher
Mount Olive Township School District
08.2023 - Current
Social Skills Teacher, Extended School Year
Hopewell Valley Regional School District
07.2022 - 08.2022
Elementary School Counselor
Hopewell Valley Regional School District & Livingston Public Schools
08.2020 - 06.2023
School Counseling Intern
Hamilton School District
09.2019 - 05.2020
Graduate Intern
The College of New Jersey
05.2019 - 07.2019
Graduate Assistant
The College of New Jersey
08.2018 - 05.2020
Fifth Grade General Education ELA Teacher
Allamuchy Township School
08.2015 - 06.2018
MASTER OF ARTS - COUNSELING - SPECIALIZATION: SCHOOL COUNSELING
The College of New Jersey
BACHELOR OF SCIENCE - EDUCATION - ELEMENTARY TEACHER EDUCATION (K-6); SPECIAL EDUCATION
University of Delaware