CAITLYN (KAIN) WALTON

593 East Shoreview Lane Indian River, Michigan 49749

Cell: 267.414.4951 Email: caitlynewalton@gmail.com Website: http://cewalton.weebly.com

MATHEMATICS TEACHER
Student-focused teaching professional with an abundance of hands-on classroom and leadership experience.
Talent for differentiating instruction, formatively assessing students, and integrating reading into a
mathematics classroom. Demonstrated the ability to support and mentor at-risk students to ensure that they
are successful in meeting the standards of a mathematics classroom. Actively engages students, blends
mathematical standards with real-life application, and incorporates technology. Cultivates an inviting, positive,
and safe learning environment.

AREAS OF EXPERTISE:
Formative Assessment Reaching At-Risk Students
Differentiated Instruction Technology Use
Metacognitive Thinking Real-world Application
Cooperative Learning Student Self-Assessment
Curriculum Development Performance Assessment

TEACHING EXPERIENCE

INLAND LAKES SECONDARY SCHOOL 9/2015 - present
Mathematics Teacher (6-12)
Customize and write curricula, prepare lesson plans, develop classroom materials and presentations.
Incorporate activities that engage students in meaningful learning experiences. Select, modify, and create
resources that meet a variety of diverse students needs.
As district & school improvement building chairperson coordinate, plan and facilitate district and
school improvement team meetings. Supervise the collection and use of internal and external data.
Establish a timeline for school improvement related tasks. Participate on AdvancedEd review teams at
other schools seeking accreditation.

SCHOOL DISTRICT OF PHILADELPHIA 8/2009 - 6/2013

Communication Technology High School Mathematics Teacher (10-12)
As school based team leader attended Technical Schools That Work workshops to integrate mathematics
with technology courses effectively. Mentored a first year teacher using observations, sharing resources,
and one-on-one meetings.
West Philadelphia High School Mathematics Teacher (9-12)
As athletic director oversaw 11 varsity and three junior varsity sports. Responsible for ensuring student
are eligible to play and that teams have proper equipment. Managed all game day activities including
scoring, security, game setup, and financials.

EDUCATION & CREDENTIALS

Bachelor of Arts in Business Administration University of Arizona, 2007
Teach for America Alternative Certification Program University of Pennsylvania, 2009
Master of Arts in Educational Psychology Eastern Michigan University, present

Pennsylvania & Michigan Certification: Mathematics 6-12

PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT
Teacher Technology Initiative Formative Assessment Research Project Daily Differentiation by Solution Tree
Reading Apprenticeship Across the Disciplines African American Young Men of Promise Initiative