Kaitlyn E. Bleecher
Oak Lawn,IL
Summary
Elementary educator with 12+ years experience delivering excellent, data driven instruction. Values strong relationships with students, parents, and colleagues. Leads with love and facilitates strong Social Emotional Learning and yoga, all while helping students meet their academic goals.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Academic Content Teacher; District Leadership Team
Ridgeland School District 122
08.2018 - Current
- Managed and organized a high volume of correspondence with a timely feedback response and accurate records
- Organized a busy calendar with monthly, weekly, daily, and hourly agendas
- Coordinated events for 100+ individuals
- Triaged and prioritized a multitude of tasks regularly
- Internalized new content and delivered instruction virtually and in person to audiences including adults and students utilizing creative technology resources
- Facilitated professional staff meetings and professional development opportunities
- Communicated effectively with leadership teams to manage projects and initiatives district wide
- Analyzed data to drive decision making
- Proactively problem solved and demonstrated flexibility
- Mentored multiple new to staff members
- Influenced a strong professional culture with all stakeholders
- Appointed to District Resilience Team and Health and Wellness Leadership Team by administration and colleagues
- Implemented rigorous learning standards in all content areas
- Lead behavior support intervention team to better accommodate learning needs
- Took one year sabbatical for family
Reading/Math/Behavior Interventionist
Triad Community School District 2
09.2017 - 06.2018
- Analyzed data to drive instruction
- Collaborated frequently with multiple stakeholders
- Conducted research where needed to best support special learners
Founding Education Specialist/ELA teacher
KIPP Prize Preparatory Academy
07.2014 - 08.2017
- Composed and executed a writing curriculum
- Embodied a Restorative Justice culture as a classroom teacher
- Facilitated meetings with individuals to goal set and track progress
- Sought out professional learning opportunities and engaged in rigorous feedback loop to sharpen practice
- Coordinated and led meetings with Individualized Education Program teams
Special Education Teacher
Speed District 802
08.2013 - 06.2014
- Taught special education and coached support staff to best support our students with special learning needs
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Education
Augustana College
Rock Island, IL05.2013
Skills
- Excel
- Google Suite
- Educational technology
- Student data technology
- Video Conferencing Platforms
Certification
- IL Educator Teaching License
- Certificate in Social Emotional Learning and yoga
Timeline
Academic Content Teacher; District Leadership Team
Ridgeland School District 122
08.2018 - Current
Reading/Math/Behavior Interventionist
Triad Community School District 2
09.2017 - 06.2018
Founding Education Specialist/ELA teacher
KIPP Prize Preparatory Academy
07.2014 - 08.2017
Special Education Teacher
Speed District 802
08.2013 - 06.2014
Bachelor of Arts - Education
Augustana College