Clare Kittilstved
Spokane
Summary
Dedicated educator with strong skills in classroom management, individualized instruction, and lesson planning. Committed to fostering positive learning environments and supporting student growth through effective behavior assessment and parent communication.
Overview
2
2
years of professional experience
Work History
Morning Care Aide
St Charles
Spokane
09.2025 - Current
- Collaborated with staff to maintain a safe, clean, and nurturing environment.
- Led morning activities and organized age-appropriate games. Set up a designated area for students to focus on homework or reading.
- Monitored behavior and provided guidance to promote positive interactions among children.
- Communicated with parents in regards to behavior, policies, and safety, but also in order to be a model of Christ to families.
K-4 Classroom Aide
St. Charles Catholic School
Spokane
09.2025 - Current
- Assisted teachers in preparing classroom materials and setting up learning activities.
- Supported students during lessons and provided individualized assistance as needed.
- Supervised students during recess and ensured a safe play environment.
- Collaborated with teachers to implement lesson plans and instructional strategies.
- Conducted pull out groups for phonics, reading comprehension, and math, across grades K-4.
- Assisted teachers in creating and maintaining behavior trackers.
- Handled clerical duties, managed classrooms, and coordinated documents for teachers.
- Administered standardized tests under the direction of certified teaching staff.
- Organized and distributed instructional materials to students.
- Carried materials, messages, and completed work to other faculty members.
- Conducted inventory and maintenance of classroom supplies and equipment.
Teaching Fellow
Seton Teaching Fellows
The Bronx
07.2024 - 02.2025
- Gained professional experience by serving as a teaching fellow in the third and fourth grade integrated co-teaching (ICT) classrooms.
- Acted as a substitute teacher when needed in classrooms of up to 25 students across grades K-4, for math, reading, writing, and science.
- Made behavior management plans and managed behavior trackers.
- Supported lead teachers in lesson planning and classroom management.
- Supported course administration using Excel, PowerPoint, Google Classroom, Canvas, and Amplify.
- Organized educational materials and resources for classroom activities.
- Mentored students in small groups, helping them understand complex topics and improve academic performance.
- Built strong relationships with families to support student learning, behavior, and social-emotional development.
First Grade Catechism Teacher
Seton Teaching Fellows
The Bronx
07.2024 - 02.2025
- Created engaging lesson plans that fostered understanding of church teachings.
- Developed lesson plans for classes to ensure effective delivery of material and objectives.
- Assessed student understanding through performance tasks, including projects and mini presentations.
- Led group activities that enhanced spiritual growth and community among students.
- Adhered to all El Camino policies regarding behavior expectations from teachers and students alike.
- Ensured that all classroom activities were conducted in a safe, positive environment.
- Supervised recess activities on the playground or gymnasium when necessary.
- Attended professional development workshops related to teaching methods for Catechism classes.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Human Services
University of Mary
Bismarck, ND04-2024
Skills
- Classroom management
- Curriculum development
- Behavior assessment
- Parent communication
- Individualized instruction
- Lesson planning
- Positive reinforcement
- Recreational activities
Timeline
Morning Care Aide
St Charles
09.2025 - Current
K-4 Classroom Aide
St. Charles Catholic School
09.2025 - Current
Teaching Fellow
Seton Teaching Fellows
07.2024 - 02.2025
First Grade Catechism Teacher
Seton Teaching Fellows
07.2024 - 02.2025
Bachelor of Arts - Human Services
University of Mary