Kaitlyn Vogt

Grand Rapids, MI 49503

vogtk@mail.gvsu.edu (586)747-3068

Education
Grand Valley State University
Bachelor of Arts
Major: Comprehensive Science
and Arts for Teaching

Allendale, MI
Expected Graduation: April,
2018
GPA: 3.9

Related Experience
Student Teacher
January 2017June 2017
I am currently at Excel Charter Academy in a K-8 resource room. In this
classroom, I am utilizing one on one and small group instruction to meet a
variety of needs. I am currently teaching a few lessons and as the
semester progresses, I will become responsible for all planning and
instruction.
Teacher Assistant
September 2016December 2016
As a teacher assistant at Crossroads Middle School, I worked with
students in a 7th and 8th grade resource room. My duties included working
one on one with students and in small groups to provide extra support
and clarification. I was also responsible for leading a few lessons
throughout each week.
Study Abroad
May
2016
This past summer I traveled to Tanzania in East Africa and spent a month
teaching in a local primary school. I taught mainly English and Math while
working with third and fifth grade aged students.
GVSUs Council for Exceptional Children
September 2015April 2016
As a member of CECS, I was given the opportunity to hear from a range of
educational speakers on topics such as best practice, instructional
strategies, and current issues in the field. I also communicated biweekly
with a pen pal from a second grade classroom.
T.E.A.M. 21 Group Leader
June 2015August 2015

During a six week summer school program, I worked as a group leader in

a fourth grade classroom at Gladiola Elementary. Every morning I served
as an aide to the teacher, assisting with lessons and keeping the students
on task. In the afternoon, I was responsible for creating and leading
lessons centered on character building, language arts, and STEM.
Resident Aide Sub for adults in group home setting
May
2015 July 2015
I spent a summer as an aide for residents in a group home. The 13 adults
here had a range of developmental disabilities. My job was to serve as an
advocate for the residents, helping them live their lives as independently
as possible. We worked together to create visual schedules in the
morning so the residents had a predictable routine to follow.
Transitions Leader
August 2015
After a week of training at Grand Valley, I spent the few days before
school started helping freshman students acclimate to their new lives on
campus. I worked to build friendships within my group and created an
inclusive community. Transitions really helped me to get comfortable
speaking in front of groups and allowed me to improve my leadership
skills.
Reading Tutor
September 2015-December
2015
I worked one on one with two fourth grade students to differentiate
instruction and target their individual needs. I practiced testing and
scoring the students in an effort to determine areas in which they needed
improvement.
Math Tutor
February 2016April 2016
As part of my math course, I worked with a group of second grade
students on addition and subtraction strategies as part of a math
workshop.

Other Employment

Joanns Fudge, Mackinac Island, MI

April 2014 August 2014, June
2016- August 2016
As a clerk at Joanns, my responsibilities ranged from being trusted
with large sums of money to providing customers with a positive
vacation experience. Here I learned how to coordinate and work well
with others in a fast paced environment.
Campus Dining, Allendale, MI
August
2014 April 2016
I worked as a cashier for a coffee shop on campus. My responsibilities
included handling money, stocking the store, and providing quality
service to customers.

Skills Summary

CPR/First Aid Certified

Excellent communication skills
Demonstrated ability to supervise and train employees
Acknowledged for ability to resolve conflicts
Motivated to learn and continuously improve

References Provided Upon Request