Kaitlin Felderman
Delmar,IA
Summary
Passionate Teacher with experience developing and implementing diverse curriculums covering various subjects. Highly skilled at motivating students through positive encouragement and reinforcement of concepts through student-led learning and inquiry. Successful in helping students develop strong literacy, analyzing, social, and learning skills. Experience working in professional learning communities and collaborating with other educators to best meet students' needs.
Overview
1
1
year of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Substitute Teacher
Bettendorf Middle School
12.2024 - Current
- Upheld classroom routines to support student environments and maintain consistent schedules.
- Kept students on-task with proactive behavior modification and positive reinforcement strategies.
- Attended professional meetings, educational conferences or teacher training workshops to improve professional competence.
- Collaborated with other educators to plan and review instruction.
Student Teaching
Bettendorf Middle School
08.2024 - 12.2024
- Worked with classroom teacher to learn about current standards and best practices.
- Developed lesson plans that incorporated mandated topics and included immersive activities for student engagement.
- Cultivated positive relationships with administration, teaching staff, and students.
- Monitored classrooms for safety and good behavior, offering students positive reinforcement to maintain discipline.
- Created and implemented different learning activities to meet the needs of different types of learners.
Practicum Student
North Scott High School
02.2024 - 05.2024
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Social Studies Education
University of Iowa
Iowa City, IA12-2024
Bachelor of Arts - History
University of Iowa
Iowa City, IA12-2024
Associate of Arts - History Teacher Education
Eastern Iowa Community College District
Davenport, IA05.2022
High School Diploma -
Central DeWitt High School
De Witt, IA05-2018
Skills
- Curriculum development
- Smartboard technology
- Differentiated instruction
Certification
- Social Studies Education 5-12 Teaching License | 2024
Endorsements in-
- American History 5-12
- Psychology 5-12
- World History 5-12
- Sociology 5-12
- Social Sciences- Basic 5-12
- Google Educator Certified | 2023
- Licensed Substitute Teacher | 2022
Accomplishments
- Google Educator Certified | 2023
- Substitute authorization | 2022
- Student Speaker at the 2024 Fall Commencement at the University of Iowa College of Education
- Book Fair Pumpkin Contest Winner | 2024
Timeline
Substitute Teacher
Bettendorf Middle School
12.2024 - Current
Student Teaching
Bettendorf Middle School
08.2024 - 12.2024
Practicum Student
North Scott High School
02.2024 - 05.2024
Associate of Arts - History Teacher Education
Eastern Iowa Community College District
Bachelor of Arts - Social Studies Education
University of Iowa
Bachelor of Arts - History
University of Iowa
High School Diploma -
Central DeWitt High School
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