Kaitlyn Jonsen
Sacramento,CA
Summary
Accomplished educator looking to utilize skills and passion outside of the classroom. Proven success in working in fast-paced, high-pressure environments, with people of all ages and backgrounds. Skilled at using data to drive instruction and create high-quality curricula across content areas. Use of equitable teaching practices to ensure each individual has the support and resources they need to succeed.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
Work History
Instructional Coach
Capitol Collegiate Academy
Sacramento, CA
07.2021 - Current
- Regularly collected observational data to determine best instructional strategies.
- Coached new or struggling teachers in classroom management.
- Observed classrooms to provide feedback to teachers regarding their teaching methods and classroom management techniques.
- Provided guidance on how best practices can be applied within diverse cultural contexts.
- Mentored and supported teachers on classroom teaching practices using professional development programs and instructional techniques training.
- Attended conferences related to educational topics such as assessment methods, instructional strategies.
- Collaborated with school leaders to design and implement initiatives that support student achievement goals.
4th Grade Teacher
Capitol Collegiate Academy
Sacramento, CA
08.2019 - 08.2021
- Assessed student performance through informal observations, formal tests, and portfolio reviews.
- Communicated regularly with colleagues regarding best practices for instruction and intervention planning.
- Collaborated with other teachers to create interdisciplinary projects and activities.
- Handled challenging classroom behaviors with positive and affirming techniques.
- Built relationships with students and guardians through active communication and positive feedback.
- Cultivated classroom environment focused on inclusion and growth, fostering both social and academic development.
- Improved student engagement by implementing student-centered classroom management techniques to foster academic curiosity.
- Helped students learn to persevere with challenging tasks and build resilience for later educational efforts.
- Successfully navigated virtual learning in 2020-2021, resulting in school's highest attendance and ELA SBAC data that year.
- Received 'Advanced' scores on all teacher mid- and end-of-year evaluations in 5/5 teaching domains.
5th Grade Teacher/ ELA Curriculum Planner
University Prep Charter School
Denver, CO
07.2016 - 06.2018
- Developed and implemented ELA curriculum that resulted in a 50% median growth percentile, the highest in Denver Public Schools that year.
- Implemented math curriculum that resulted in a 57% median growth percentile, the highest in the state of Colorado that year.
- Received 'Advanced' scores on all teacher mid- and end-of-year evaluations in 5/5 teaching domains.
Founding 5th Grade Teacher/ELA Curriculum Planner
Libertas College Prep Charter School
Los Angeles, CA
07.2015 - 06.2016
- Helped recruit students and families, modify and create standards-aligned curriculum, develop an effective school-wide behavior management system, as well as other founding teacher responsibilities
- Developed and implemented ELA curriculum that resulted in 40% proficiency growth in 5th grade cohort from the previous year
- Received 'Advanced' scores on all teacher mid- and end-of-year evaluations in 5/5 teaching domains.
4th & 5th Grade Teacher
Wyatt Academy Charter School
Denver, CO
08.2012 - 06.2015
Peace Corps Volunteer
United States Peace Corps
Corozal, Belize
03.2010 - 12.2011
- Served as a primary school teacher trainer, developing and facilitating workshops on classroom management and differentiated instruction.
- Boosted primary students’ literacy rate by 32% through the development and implementation of small reading groups.
- Co-taught 32 underserved 7-10 year-old students in English-immersion classrooms
- Conducted bi-weekly adult ESL classes
- Initiated and facilitated the construction and establishment of a community library in the village of Copper Bank.
3rd & 9th Grade Elementary English Teacher
LibertasInTecnológiconológico de EdAvanzadaAvanzada
Guadalajara, Mexico
10.2008 - 06.2009
- Taught English to 3rd and 9th grade students at a diverse bilingual high school
- Co-taught third-grade in an English-immersion classroom
- Planned daily lessons, attended meetings, and participated in academic workshops
- Conducted after-school ESL classes for parents to empower them to invest in the child’s education.
Education
Alternative Teaching License -
Metropolitan State College of Denver
05.2014
Bachelor’s Degree - Spanish Literature and Language, History
University of Colorado At Boulder
05.2008
Universidad De Guanajuato
06.2006
TEFL Certification -
International Teacher Training (ITTT)
Skills
- Bilingual: Spanish verbal and written fluency
- Data Analysis
- Classroom Instruction: Kindergarten through Post-Collegiate
- Multitasking
- Adaptability and Flexibility
- Verbal and Written Communication
- Relationship Building
- Problem-Solving Aptitude
- Workshop Facilitation
- Teamwork and Collaboration
- Differentiated Instruction
- Virtual learning tools (Zoom, Google suite, Excel, Microsoft Word, PDF)
Certification
- Preliminary Multiple Subject Teaching Credential (California), 04/2015, 05/2020
- Elementary Education Teaching License (Colorado), 07/2017, 07/2020
Languages
Spanish
Professional
Work Availability
monday
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Quote
Education is not the filling of a pail but the lighting of a fire.
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Accomplishments
- 2017- Had the highest MGP growth (50%) in Denver Public Schools on CMAS ELA test
- 2017- Had the highest MGP growth (57%) in the state of Colorado on the math CMAS test
- 2021- Awarded Hart Vision Charter School of the Year. This award recognizes schools that have made significant contributions to increasing student achievement.
Timeline
Instructional Coach
Capitol Collegiate Academy
07.2021 - Current
4th Grade Teacher
Capitol Collegiate Academy
08.2019 - 08.2021
5th Grade Teacher/ ELA Curriculum Planner
University Prep Charter School
07.2016 - 06.2018
Founding 5th Grade Teacher/ELA Curriculum Planner
Libertas College Prep Charter School
07.2015 - 06.2016
4th & 5th Grade Teacher
Wyatt Academy Charter School
08.2012 - 06.2015
Peace Corps Volunteer
United States Peace Corps
03.2010 - 12.2011
3rd & 9th Grade Elementary English Teacher
LibertasInTecnológiconológico de EdAvanzadaAvanzada
10.2008 - 06.2009
Alternative Teaching License -
Metropolitan State College of Denver
Bachelor’s Degree - Spanish Literature and Language, History
University of Colorado At Boulder
Universidad De Guanajuato
TEFL Certification -
International Teacher Training (ITTT)
References
References available upon request.