Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Objective
Related Experiences
References
Timeline
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Kaitlyn Sparbel

Davenport,IA

Overview

10
10
years of professional experience

Work History

CTE Teacher

Bettendorf Community School District
Bettendorf, IA
01.2023 - Current

Teach 6th-8th graders about different aspects of business

  • Achieved higher student engagement by incorporating real-world examples and hands-on activities in lesson plans.
  • Enhanced classroom management through implementation of clear expectations and consistent consequences for behavior.

Babysitter

Self Employed
Davenport, IA
08.2019 - Current
  • Communicated positively with children and guardians.
  • Played games, worked on puzzles and read books to young children.
  • Fostered close relationships with children by discussing school, friends and hobbies.

Pet Sitter

Self Employed
Davenport, IA
05.2019 - Current
  • Gave animals proper attention to promote secure environment in owner's absence.
  • Exercised animals regularly with walks and rigorous play activities.
  • Communicated professionally with pet owners via phone, email and text.

Supervisor

Whitey's Ice Cream
Davenport, IA
02.2014 - 08.2023
  • Supervise staff that is majority high school age and delegate closing jobs to employees.
  • Count and deposit money at end of night.
  • Addressed customer complaints.

Tutor

Self Employed
Davenport, IA
01.2021 - 05.2021
  • Explained math concepts in caring and encouraging environment to help kids thrive and learn.
  • Supported students with helpful study habits and exam strategies.
  • Used positive reinforcement, repetition and review to help students master challenging material.

Barista

Coffee Revolution
Davenport, IA
03.2018 - 08.2018
  • Pleasantly interacted with customers during hectic periods to promote fun, positive environment.
  • Created wide variety of hot and cold drinks in average shifts with consistently positive customer satisfaction scores.

Education

Bachelor of Arts - Elementary Education

Saint Ambrose University
Davenport, IA
12.2022

High School Diploma -

North High School
Davenport, IA
06.2018

Skills

  • Teamwork
  • Adaptability and Dependability
  • Patience
  • Behavior Management
  • Issue and Complaint Resolution
  • Upbeat and Positive Personality

Objective

  • Seeking a long-term career as a teacher in an elementary setting where I am able to learn and grow with my students as well as my team of teachers.

Related Experiences

CTE: Business Teacher

  • Bettendorf Middle School 6th-8th
  • Create engaging curriculum for new class

Long-Term Substitute 

  • Bettendorf Middle School 6th-8th grade

Student Teaching:

  • 5th grade at Paul Norton Elementary
  • Active participation in and contribution to school and district PLC meetings

Practicum Experiences:

  • 50 hours in 2nd grade at Trinity Lutheran
  • 25 hours in 3rd grade at Harrison Elementary
  • 25 hours in 5th grade at Hayes Elementary
  • 25 hours in 3rd grade at Jefferson Elementary
  • 25 hours in 3rd grade at Fillmore Elementary
  • Reading tutor for 1st grader at Adams Elementary

References

Kathy Pickett

  • Cooperative teacher
  • 563-940-3534
  • kpickett@bettendorf.k12.ia.us

Ellen Parker

  • Cooperative teacher
  • 563-676-6026
  • eparker@bettendorf.k12.ia.us

Shad Graham

  • Cooperative teacher
  • 563-324-8000
  • sgraham@bettendorf.k12.ia.us

Chad Lenning

  • Whitey's manager
  • 563-340-4929
  • mclenning@aol.com

Timeline

CTE Teacher

Bettendorf Community School District
01.2023 - Current

Tutor

Self Employed
01.2021 - 05.2021

Babysitter

Self Employed
08.2019 - Current

Pet Sitter

Self Employed
05.2019 - Current

Barista

Coffee Revolution
03.2018 - 08.2018

Supervisor

Whitey's Ice Cream
02.2014 - 08.2023

Bachelor of Arts - Elementary Education

Saint Ambrose University

High School Diploma -

North High School
Kaitlyn Sparbel