Kaitlyn Mills
Vandalia,IL
Summary
I am a passionate and dedicated person who is aspiring to be a teacher. I have been working as a substitute teacher for four years, where I have honed my skills in adaptation and fostering growth for all students. My goal is to create a space where students from all different backgrounds feel valued, respected, and motivated to learn. I am devoted to their personal growth. I love working with children and effectively communicate with both parents and peers.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
Work History
Substitute Teacher, K-12
Fayette, Bond, Montgomery, and Effingham County
08.2020 - Current
- Followed classroom plans left by class teacher to continue student education and reinforce core concepts.
- Repeatedly requested as substitute teacher by teachers based on excellent past referrals and trusted performance.
- Kept students on-task with proactive behavior modification and positive reinforcement strategies.
- Managed classroom behavior effectively, implementing clear expectations and consistent consequences for all students.
- Upheld classroom routines to support student environments and maintain consistent schedules.
- Followed lesson plans designed by absent teachers.
Student Teacher
Brownstown Elementary School
08.2024 - 12.2024
- Worked with classroom teacher to learn about current standards and best practices.
- Facilitated small group activities and one-on-one instruction to meet individual student needs.
- Cultivated positive relationships with administration, teaching staff, and students.
- Promoted a positive learning environment by establishing clear expectations, enforcing classroom rules, and fostering open communication.
- Supported diverse learners with differentiated instruction strategies tailored to individual needs and abilities.
- Created and implemented different learning activities to meet needs of different types of learners.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Elementary Education
Eastern Illinois University
Charleston, IL12-2024
Associate of Arts -
Eastern Illinois University
Centralia, IL05-2022
Skills
- Student engagement
- Positive reinforcement
- Multi-subject instruction
- Special needs support
- Classroom management
- Differentiated instruction
- Lesson planning and curriculum development
Timeline
Student Teacher
Brownstown Elementary School
08.2024 - 12.2024
Substitute Teacher, K-12
Fayette, Bond, Montgomery, and Effingham County
08.2020 - Current
Bachelor of Arts - Elementary Education
Eastern Illinois University
Associate of Arts -
Eastern Illinois University
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