Kaitlin Perino
Mattituck
Summary
Enthusiastic and dedicated educator with experience in a variety of classroom settings, including general education, special education, and early childhood. Committed to creating inclusive, student-centered environments that support academic and social-emotional growth. Skilled in differentiating instruction to meet the diverse needs of learners and using data to inform teaching. Collaborative, flexible, and passionate about helping all students reach their full potential.
Overview
2
2
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Extended School Year Teacher
Mattituck-Cutchogue U.F.S.D
06.2025 - Current
- Will be teaching during the Extended School Year program at Cutchogue East Elementary School, supporting students with IEPs in maintaining academic and behavioral progress.
- Will provide targeted instruction aligned with IEP goals and collaborate with support staff to ensure continuity of services.
- Will foster a structured, supportive environment to promote student engagement and prevent regression during the summer session
Substitute Teacher/ Permanent Substitute - K-6
Mattituck-Cutchogue U.F.S.D
10.2023 - 06.2025
- Adapted to diverse classroom environments, delivering effective instruction across subjects and grade levels.
- Modified pre-existing lesson plans to support student learning and engagement.
- Fostered positive classroom environments, promoting participation and academic growth.
Leave Replacement Teacher - Self-Contained Class (K-3)
Mattituck-Cutchogue U.F.S.D
10.2024 - 04.2025
- Taught in a self-contained classroom composed of students with a wide range of disabilities, providing individualized and small-group instruction.
- Implemented IEP goals and Behavior Intervention Plans (BIPs), and supported students in using Augmentative and Alternative Communication (AAC) devices to enhance communication and engagement.
- Planned and participated in parent-teacher conferences, team meetings, and Committee on Special Education (CSE) meetings to support student development and ensure appropriate services.
- Collaborated daily with general education teachers, teacher assistants, and related service providers to create a cohesive, supportive, and inclusive learning environment.
- Proficient in Fundations, EnVision Mathematics, Teachers College Readers and Writers Workshop, and Fountas and Pinnell Benchmark Assessments. Utilizes small group reading strategy instruction, based on the science of reading, to aid in fluency, phonemic awareness, and comprehension using decodable text.
Student Teacher - 2nd and 4th Grade
Mattituck-Cutchogue U.F.S.D
09.2023 - 03.2024
- Utilized data analysis techniques to inform instructional decisions, tracking student progress and adjusting teaching strategies accordingly.
- Employed various instructional methods and materials to differentiate instruction, effectively accommodating individual learning preferences and effectively addressing students' unique needs.
- Collaborated closely with fellow teachers to exchange best practices, share resources, and develop strategies to enhance student achievement across grade levels.
- Planned and implemented effective lessons to develop and strengthen student skills in the four modalities. Assessed student learning and modified lessons to create meaningful learning experiences for individual learners.
Education
Master of Arts - Teaching Elementary Education
Western Governors University
Salt Lake City, UT05.2024
Bachelor of Science - Sociology
Keene State College
Keene, NH05.2016
Certification
- New York State Initial Certification Childhood Education (Grades 1-6) Issued: June 2024
- New York State Initial Certification Students with Disabilities (Grades K-12) Anticipated: July 2025
- New York State Initial Certification Early Childhood Education (Birth-Grade 2) Anticipated: Fall 2025
Timeline
Extended School Year Teacher
Mattituck-Cutchogue U.F.S.D
06.2025 - Current
Leave Replacement Teacher - Self-Contained Class (K-3)
Mattituck-Cutchogue U.F.S.D
10.2024 - 04.2025
Substitute Teacher/ Permanent Substitute - K-6
Mattituck-Cutchogue U.F.S.D
10.2023 - 06.2025
Student Teacher - 2nd and 4th Grade
Mattituck-Cutchogue U.F.S.D
09.2023 - 03.2024
Bachelor of Science - Sociology
Keene State College
Master of Arts - Teaching Elementary Education
Western Governors University
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