Kaitlyn M.

Root
122 North Sparling Avenue
Rensselaer, IN 47978
(317) 694-6494
karoot09@gmail.com

CAREER OBJECTIVE
Seeking a K-6 special education teaching position in a student-centered environment that best serves the needs of all
learners.

EDUCATION
Indiana University; Bloomington, Indiana
Bachelor of Science in Elementary and Special Education

Graduation: May, 2013

GPA Cumulative: 3.78

Danish Institute for Study Abroad, Copenhagen, Denmark

Six Credits in Child Development Course

May 2012-July 2012

LICENSING
Initial Practitioner in Mild Interventions Primary, Mild Interventions
Intermediate, Elementary Primary, Elementary Intermediate

June, 2015

TEACHING EXPERIENCE
Special Education Resource Teacher
Van Rensselaer Elementary School, Rensselaer, IN

August, 2013-Present

Manage a case load of students with various needs such as Learning Disabilities, Autism, Emotional Disabilities, and Other
Health Impairments
Adapt reading, math, and writing lessons to accommodate students with special needs in grades 3, 4, and 5
Incorporate the use of the iPad on a daily basis using 1:1 technology integration throughout the curriculum.
Work closely with general education teachers and parents to meet individual needs of each student
Develop and implemented students IEPs
Exercise a variety of progress monitoring programs to supervise students educational needs
Provide instruction for a student with an Emotional Disability in a homebound setting
Participate in extended school year, which requires the implementation of mathematics and reading instruction in the summer
months

Student Teaching
Riverside Intermediate School, Fishers, Indiana (Special Education Classroom)

Brooks School Elementary, Fishers, Indiana (General Education Classroom)

March, 2013-May, 2013

Modified curriculum for students with special needs in an elementary setting

Attended and contributed to students IEPs and case conferences
Executed RTI groups for 5th and 6th grade students in the areas of Mathematics and English/Language Arts

January, 2013-March, 2013

Instructed and organized Kindergarten curriculum to meet the diverse needs of students
Created activities where students collaborated with other grade levels to promote growth
Collaborated with classroom teacher, special education teacher, and parents to meet each childs learning goals

Pre-service Teacher
Van Buren Elementary, Nashville, Indiana
Indianapolis Public School Frederick Douglass School 19
Grandview Elementary School, Bloomington, Indiana

September, 2012-November, 2012

February, 2012April, 2012
September, 2011-December, 2011

CURRICULUM BASED INSTRUCTION

2013-2014

Pearson Reading Street

Wilson Reading System
Houghton Mifflin Harcourts Saxon Math
Write Source

PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT

Technology related in-service trainings that included Edmodo, Explain Everything, SeeSaw, and Acuity 2013-2015
Therapeutic Crisis Intervention Training
Summer, 2015
CPR & Lifeguard Certification
Spring, 2014
Fall Literacy Workshop at Valparaiso University with Stephanie Harvey
Fall, 2014
Wilson Academy Training
Summer, 2014
Response to Intervention with Tom Jenkins
Summer, 2014
Assistive Technology using the iPad
Summer, 2013
Indiana IEP Training
Fall, 2013
Fountas & Pinnells Leveled Literacy Intervention
Fall, 2013

LEADERSHIP
Student Council Teacher Representative

After School Tutoring

Helped start the 6th grade volleyball program at Rensselaer Middle School
Coached the 7th grade volleyball team at Rensselaer Middle School the following two years

LaRue Memorial Pool Head-Lifeguard

September 2014-Present

Instruct children ages 6 to 9 in all competitive swimming strokes

Develop and maintain the foundation of swimming skills and water safety in each swimmer

Volleyball Coach

October 2013-Present

Assist students after school who struggled in the areas of reading and mathematics
Design activities and lessons to engage students in ways that motivate

WAVES Swim Coach

August 2013-Present

Organize and lead students in leadership activities including fundraisers, spirit events, and community events

Assured the safety of facility and patrons through prevention practices

Conducted in-service trainings for all Lifeguards

REFERENCES
Chad Wynn
Principal at Van Rensselaer Elementary School
(219) 866 - 8212
Chad.wynn@rcsc.k12.in.us
Chastidy Chapman
Reading Specialist at Van Rensselaer Elementary School
(219) 866 - 8212
Chastidy.chapman@rcsc.k12.in.us
Elaine Parrish
School Counselor at Van Rensselaer Elementary School
(219) 863 - 5217
Elaine.parrish@rcsc.k12.in.us

August 2013-October 2015

Summer 2015