KAITLIN BAYER
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.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Teacher
Palm Beach County School District
08.2022 - Current
- Worked cooperatively with other teachers, administrators, and parents to help students reach learning objectives.
- Implemented creative ways to foster curiosity for complex principles through hands-on learning and planned activities.
- Incorporated exciting and engaging activities to achieve student participation and hands-on learning.
- Supported student physical, mental, and social development using classroom games and activities.
Barista
Starbucks
08.2021 - 08.2022
- Memorized recipes for specialty coffee beverages and seasonal offerings.
- Recommended products based on understanding of individual customer needs and preferences.
- Prepared specialty drinks such as cappuccinos, lattes and mochas.
- Controlled line and crowd with quick, efficient service.
Student Teacher
Alpine Elementary School
08.2020 - 05.2021
- Planned and executed lesson plans of all subjects that supported various types of student learning to help students meet given standards.
- Managed a class of 28 students and implemented various strategies to create a successful learning environment.
- Created an environment to connect with students and form relationships to best support all student learning.
Swim Instructor
Goldfish Swim School
01.2014 - 01.2020
- Taught swim instruction to students varying in ages and skill levels.
- Provided positive reinforcement and motivation to increase student confidence and performance.
- Communicated clearly and positively with parents to ensure expectations were met and exceeded.
- Mentored and trained new swim instructors on best practices.
Education
Bachelor of Education -
Grand Valley State University
Allendale, MI01.2021
Bachelor of English Language Arts -
Grand Valley State University
Allendale, MI01.2021
Skills
- Empathy
- Adaptability
- Problem solving
- Flexible
- Collaboration
- Teamwork
Certification
- Florida Professional Teaching Certificate: All subjects K-6
References
Katie Lee, Goldfish Swim School, 248-770-4030. Becky Nicolette, Mentor Teacher, 616-481-2585, rnicolette@khps.org. Teisha Struik-Kothe, College of Education Professor, 616-723-5486, struikkt@gvsu.edu.
Timeline
Teacher
Palm Beach County School District
08.2022 - Current
Barista
Starbucks
08.2021 - 08.2022
Student Teacher
Alpine Elementary School
08.2020 - 05.2021
Swim Instructor
Goldfish Swim School
01.2014 - 01.2020
Bachelor of Education -
Grand Valley State University
Bachelor of English Language Arts -
Grand Valley State University
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