Caitlyn Pacitto
Bristol,CT
Summary
Passionate Teacher with experience developing and implementing diverse curriculums covering wide range of subjects. Highly skilled at motivating students through positive encouragement and reinforcement of concepts via interactive classroom instruction and observation. Successful in helping students develop strong literacy, numeracy, social and learning skills.
Energetic educator with proven skills in teaching diverse subjects. Keep classrooms organized and students on-task to facilitate effective learning. Diligent and adaptable in meeting individual student needs with warm, safe educational environments.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
Work History
Student Teaching Intern
Frank T. Wheeler Elementary School
01.2024 - 05.2024
- Enhanced student comprehension by incorporating diverse instructional strategies and multimedia resources.
- Developed positive relationships with 18 students, fostering supportive learning environment that encouraged academic success.
- Evaluated student progress through formative and summative assessments, providing constructive feedback for improvement.
- Collaborated with colleagues to develop cross-curricular activities, promoting interdisciplinary connections and real-world applications.
- Managed classroom behavior effectively, establishing clear expectations and consistent consequences for all students.
- Participated in professional development opportunities to stay current on best practices and innovative teaching techniques.
- Distributed tests, papers and homework assignments to students.
- Worked with classroom teacher to learn about current standards and best practices.
- Created and implemented different learning activities to meet needs of different types of learners.
Field Experience
Ruth Chaffee Elementary School
10.2023 - 12.2023
- Developed students' critical thinking skills by incorporating debate and group projects into lesson plans.
- Enhanced student comprehension with use of visual aids, hands-on activities, and real-life examples.
- Collaborated with colleagues to develop cross-curricular lessons, enhancing overall educational experience.
Field Experience
Wolcott Elementary School
01.2023 - 05.2023
- Worked with classroom teacher to learn about current standards and best practices.
- Facilitated small group activities and one-on-one instruction to meet individual student needs.
- Monitored classrooms for safety and good behavior, offering students positive reinforcement to maintain discipline.
- Developed lesson plans that incorporated mandated topics and included immersive activities for student engagement.
- Designed lessons on for students using various teaching methods and modern classroom technologies.
- Facilitated discussions and activities to promote student collaboration and engagement.
- Created and developed lesson plans to meet students' academic needs.
- Modified lessons and curriculum to accommodate diverse learners by using strategies such as peer-assisted learning and group work.
Assistant Toddler Teacher
Immanuel Lutheran Church & School
02.2021 - 01.2023
- Gathered materials and resources to prepare for lessons and activities.
- Engaged with children on individual basis to build positive relationships and promote learning.
- Assisted in preparation of meals and snacks to provide children with proper nutrition.
- Maintained tidy environment to comply with cleanliness and sanitation standards.
- Promoted physical, academic, and social development by implementing diverse classroom and outside activities.
- Instructed children in health and personal habits, such as eating, resting, and toileting.
- Actively encouraged children to develop their communication, problem-solving and social skills.
- Intervened in disruptive behavior, using positive reinforcement strategies to redirect and calm children.
- Established positive relationships with students and families.
- Modeled positive behavior and communication skills for students.
- Sanitized toys and play equipment each day to maintain safety and cleanliness.
Field Experience
Smalley Elementary School
09.2022 - 12.2022
- Monitored classrooms for safety and good behavior, offering students positive reinforcement to maintain discipline.
- Promoted positive and productive learning environment to increase engagement and rapport with students and teachers.
- Encouraged critical thinking and problem solving skills to enable students to step out of comfort zone.
- Assisted with management of classroom rules, procedures and expectations to instill discipline and observance of conduct code.
- Facilitated small group activities and one-on-one instruction to meet individual student needs.
- Developed lesson plans that incorporated mandated topics and included immersive activities for student engagement.
- Worked with classroom teacher to learn about current standards and best practices.
- Created and developed lesson plans to meet students' academic needs.
Daycare Assistant Teacher
KinderCare Learning Centers
09.2021 - 02.2022
- Arrived at assigned areas on time, prepared, and ready to work.
- Enforced rules and managed behavior through developmentally appropriate discipline.
- Maintained effective schedule balance between rest periods, active play, and instruction.
- Incorporated music and play into developmentally appropriate activities.
- Encouraged curiosity, exploration and problem-solving appropriate to children's development levels.
- Kept notes of behavior issues, food served, and medications administered to children.
- Supervised free play and other activities to keep children safe.
- Read and told stories to promote and support overall language development.
- Maintained daily records of children's individual activities, behaviors, meals, and naps.
- Sanitized dishes, tabletops, toys, and frequently touched surfaces to prevent spreading of germs.
- Assisted children with regular handwashing and wiped down hard surfaces often to minimize germ spread.
Sandwich Maker
Jersey Mike's Subs
11.2020 - 03.2021
- Greeted guests, promoted specials, and took orders.
- Organized freezers, refrigerators and storage rooms by receiving, recording, and moving food and beverage supplies and products.
- Organized work areas to foster efficiency and model exceptional kitchen etiquette.
- Interpreted food order slips per shift to prepare food according to customer orders.
- Identified price of goods and calculated bills with optical price scanners, calculators, and cash registers.
- Kept workplace clean and organized in line with restaurant policies.
- Restocked and rotated stock in display case to mitigate stock loss.
- Kept kitchen, counter and dining areas cleaned and sanitized.
- Accurately operated cash register to process customer payments.
- Performed serving, cleaning and stocking to high standards and provided excellent customer satisfaction.
- Properly labeled and stored food and fresh ingredients in cooler or freezer to optimize freshness.
Infant Room Teacher's Assistant
My Little Rascals Too
02.2020 - 04.2020
- Engaged with children on individual basis to build positive relationships and promote learning.
- Assisted in preparation of meals and snacks to provide children with proper nutrition.
- Intervened in disruptive behavior, using positive reinforcement strategies to redirect and calm children.
- Helped teacher prepare instructional material and displays.
- Cleaned, organized and restocked classrooms for upcoming week.
Childcare Worker
YMCA Of Greater Hartford
11.2018 - 02.2020
- Enforced rules and managed behavior through developmentally appropriate discipline.
- Developed age-appropriate activities and crafts to engage children.
- Sanitized dishes, tabletops, toys, and frequently touched surfaces to prevent spreading of germs.
- Utilized positive reinforcement techniques to encourage good behavior.
Education
Bachelor of Education - Elementary Education
Central Connecticut State University
New Britain, CT05.2024
High School Diploma -
Bristol Central High School
Bristol, CT06.2020
Skills
- Classroom Instruction
- Small Group Instruction
- Group Instruction
- Curriculum Implementation
- Student Engagement
- Student rapport
- Lesson Planning
- Technology Integration
- Classroom Technology
- Positive Reinforcement
Timeline
Student Teaching Intern
Frank T. Wheeler Elementary School
01.2024 - 05.2024
Field Experience
Ruth Chaffee Elementary School
10.2023 - 12.2023
Field Experience
Wolcott Elementary School
01.2023 - 05.2023
Field Experience
Smalley Elementary School
09.2022 - 12.2022
Daycare Assistant Teacher
KinderCare Learning Centers
09.2021 - 02.2022
Assistant Toddler Teacher
Immanuel Lutheran Church & School
02.2021 - 01.2023
Sandwich Maker
Jersey Mike's Subs
11.2020 - 03.2021
Infant Room Teacher's Assistant
My Little Rascals Too
02.2020 - 04.2020
Childcare Worker
YMCA Of Greater Hartford
11.2018 - 02.2020
Bachelor of Education - Elementary Education
Central Connecticut State University
High School Diploma -
Bristol Central High School
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