Kaitlin Siler
Georgetown,KY
Summary
Professional educator prepared to engage and inspire students in learning. Adept at developing creative lesson plans, fostering collaborative classroom environment, and adapting to diverse learning needs. Strong communication skills and results-driven approach ensure academic progress and student growth. Reliable team player with focus on achieving educational goals and supporting colleagues. I love learning and enjoy engaging students to do the same. Each year I gain experience in a different subject that strengthens my ability to teach!
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
Work History
Middle School ELA Teacher
Williamstown Independent Schools
08.2024 - 06.2025
- Developed engaging lesson plans aligned with curriculum standards to enhance student understanding.
- Implemented differentiated instruction techniques to address diverse learning needs in the classroom.
- Facilitated classroom discussions that encouraged critical thinking and effective communication among students.
- Assessed student progress through diverse evaluation methods, providing constructive feedback for improvement.
- Utilized educational technology tools to enhance lesson delivery and student engagement during instruction.
- Created a positive classroom environment that fostered respect, inclusion, and a love for reading and writing.
Teacher
Scott County Middle School
08.2023 - 05.2024
- Teaches science to 8th grade using ESPB based guidance
- (Also currently works night shift substitute custodian as coverage)
- Non-renewal
Sales Associate
JPC America
01.2022 - 07.2023
- Translate for fellow co-workers (JPN-ENG)
- Contact various companies to create sales/invoices/quotes
- Follow sales and shipments to ensure timely delivery. (Engineering firm)
- Work with clients to ensure sales and sales goals are met.
Permanent Substitute
FCPS
01.2021 - 01.2022
- Follow FCPS teaching standards and safety regulations for teaching K-6
- Create fun and engaging courses and guides while staying true to the test based curriculum.
Security Officer
UK Police Department/Chandler Medical Center
01.2019 - 01.2021
- Patrol the UK premise for safety
- Obserserve, Reply to, and record activities for PD.
- Greet, reassure, and guide guests/clients (during the COVID climate)
ELL Teacher
Interac Kansai & South Central Co.,Ltd
03.2015 - 03.2020
- -Assistant Language Teacher
- Creating games with curriculum aligned goals
- Interacting and creating goals with a variety of students and teachers/staff
- Teaching an appreciation or empathy outside of Japans culture.
Baker
Great American Cookie
07.2014 - 03.2015
- -Shift Leader (Manager) and Crew
- -To bake, decorate and clean while selling our cookies.
Education
BA - Art Education
University of Kentucky
Lexington, KY12.2013
H.S. Diploma - undefined
Scott County High School
Georgetown, KY05.2009
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Tates Creek High School
Lexington, KY05.2006
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Portage Middle School
Portage, MI06.2005
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Haverhill Elementary
Portage, MI06.2002
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Swinefort Elementary
06.2000
Associate of Applied Science - Elementary Education
University of The Cumberlands
Williamsburg, KY05-2027
Skills
- Parent-teacher communication
- Collaborative learning
- Oral communication
- Grammar instruction
- Reading comprehension
- Grading proficiency
- Knowledgeable about education programs and software use in class
- Individualized instruction
- Compliance
- Consecutive interpreting
- Networking and relationship building
- Public speaking
- Cross-cultural communication
- Continuing education
- Language localization
- Sight translation
- Intercultural sensitivity
- Interpretation equipment handling
- Native japanese fluency
- Translation software proficiency
- Interpretation skills
- Teamwork
- Problem-solving abilities
Languages
Japanese
Limited Working
Interests
- Crafting and DIY Projects
- Graphic Design
- Drawing and Painting
- Acting and Theater
- Digital Art and Animation
Teaching Experience
- 1 William Wells Brown Elementary School (Lexington KY) Aug. 2021-Apr.2022
- -Hired as a permanent substitute for the building (so as to only be assigned to WWBrown’s classes). Rotated throughout the school; covered P.E., art, STEM, music, K-5th grade classes.
- - Took on two long term assignments, 1) in kindergarten for 3 months and another in 4th grade for a month.
- 2 Otsu Board of Education- (Otsu Japan) Interac Kansai South Co., Ltd- March 2015-March 2020
- -Hired through a third party to facilitate English programs in schools with no permanent English teacher. Curriculum development, staff training, and program trial were my directives.
- 3 Scott County Board of Education, Kentucky- 2013-2015
- UK Graduation- Dec of 2013
Timeline
Middle School ELA Teacher
Williamstown Independent Schools
08.2024 - 06.2025
Teacher
Scott County Middle School
08.2023 - 05.2024
Sales Associate
JPC America
01.2022 - 07.2023
Permanent Substitute
FCPS
01.2021 - 01.2022
Security Officer
UK Police Department/Chandler Medical Center
01.2019 - 01.2021
ELL Teacher
Interac Kansai & South Central Co.,Ltd
03.2015 - 03.2020
Baker
Great American Cookie
07.2014 - 03.2015
H.S. Diploma - undefined
Scott County High School
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Tates Creek High School
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Portage Middle School
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Haverhill Elementary
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Swinefort Elementary
BA - Art Education
University of Kentucky
Associate of Applied Science - Elementary Education
University of The Cumberlands
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