Kaitlyn Johnston

17 Rosewood Court, Ramsey, NJ 07446

551-579-0486
kaitlynnjohnstonn@gmail.com
EDU CATION
The Pennsylvania State University, University Park, PA May 2018
Master of Education in Special Education
Overall 4.0 GPA
The Pennsylvania State University, University Park, PA May 2017
Bachelor of Science in Elementary and Early Childhood Education, PK-4
Minor in Special Education
Graduated Magna Cum Laude
Overall 3.98 GPA, Dean’s List All Semesters
C E RT I F I C AT I O N S A N D S C H O L A R S H I P S
Commonwealth of Pennsylvania Instruction I Certification, Special Education PK-8 Expected May 2018
New Jersey State Certificate of Eligibility with Advanced Standing, Grades K-6 Currently Applied
Commonwealth of Pennsylvania Instructional I Certification, Grades PK-4 June 2017
Bergen County Substitute License May 2015
Reed Riker Graduate Scholarship in Education 2017-2018
Jeanne Leonhard Scholarship in Education 2015-2017
Edward C. Syder Scholarship 2015
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
Student Teacher, Gray’s Woods Elementary School, Port Matilda, PA January 2018 - April 2018
• Led a 4 th /5 th grade learning support classroom alongside mentor teacher
• Worked one-on-one with a student to improve decoding skills using Phonics for Reading curriculum
• Conducted a writing intervention with a student to improve revision skills
• Assessed students’ math skills, reading fluency, and comprehension through multiple district assessments
• Utilized a direct instruction math program to teach a student with retention difficulties
Student Teacher, Tyrone Area High School, Tyrone, PA October - December 2017
• Assisted mentor teacher in leading a learning support classroom
• Organized reading fluency probes based on students’ IEP goals
• Developed lesson plans that adhered to explicit instruction criteria
• Taught reading lessons based on the Reading Mastery Program
• Adapted lessons based on students’ IEP goals and accommodations
Student Teacher, Indian Valley Elementary Center, Reedsville, PA January - April 2017
• Instructed a group of 25 first grade students using daily classroom procedures
• Developed lesson plans that adhered to state standards and followed the enVision math and Benchmark Literacy
curriculum
• Conferenced with students about their independent work in math, writing, reading, and science
• Major projects included: 12 lesson unit plan on plants and a 6 week one-on-one intervention in reading fluency
• Collaborated with other faculty and staff to plan a school-wide reward day
Substitute Teacher, Ramsey School District, Ramsey, NJ May 2016 - Present
• Assumed teaching responsibilities when classroom teacher was absent
• Assisted students with assigned classwork
• Taught lessons across all subjects from elementary to high school
R E L E VA N T E X P E R I E N C E
Tutor, Morgan Academic Center for Student Athletes, University Park, PA August 2015 - Present
 • Explained course material to students using visuals and modeling
• Prepared students for finals by using practice problems and explaining core concepts
• Coordinated meeting times with student athletes’ schedules
Senior Camp Counselor, Wyckoff Family YMCA, Wyckoff, NJ Summers of 2014-2017
• Engaged children in different activities throughout the camp day
• Explained important life lessons like sharing, positive image, and perseverance to campers
• Ensured that children were staying properly hydrated, wearing sunscreen, and eating lunch
LEADER SHI P
Communications Captain, Penn State Dance Marathon September 2017 - March 2018
• Led a committee of 35 members in preparing for THON Weekend responsibilities
• Authored the THON Volunteer and THON Chair Newsletters which are published bi-weekly and weekly
• Created a new Game Show competition for all THON Committee Members to improve THON Education
• Staffed weekly office hours to answer questions and organize donations that came into the THON Office
• Coordinated a visit to a local preschool to teach three to five year-olds about THON
Workout Chair, Penn State Club Cross Country January 2016 - December 2017
• Created weekly training plans for women's cross country team, consisting of 50 team members
• Coordinated meeting times with fellow workout chairs
• Motivated teammates to complete the workouts and prepare for races
• Women’s team was crowned national champions for 2 years, runner-up and third place
• Women’s team won regional championship the past five years and national championship for two years and runner-
up for two years
Alumni Engagement Captain, Penn State Dance Marathon September 2016 - April 2017
• Worked on two campaigns to inform alumni on how they can donate and stay involved with THON
• Worked with a teacher in Georgia to help develop a program to engage middle schoolers with real-life problem
solving in conjunction with the 21st Century Community Learning Centers grant
• Developed a campaign to spread THON’s mission to schools
Family Relations Chair, Dancer Relations, Penn State Dance Marathon September 2015 - February 2016
• Formed and maintained relationship with the Dustin Beaver Four Diamonds Family
• Provided physical and emotional support to dancers by increasing dancer morale during a 46-hour dance marathon
• Communicated with a fourth grade classroom in Virginia about THON-related educations
ACTIVITIES
Member, Penn State Dance Marathon (THON) September 2013 - Present
• Formed relationships with three Four Diamonds Families: the Carters, the Kaufmans, the Fishers
• Contributed to Club Cross Country’s $41,000 raised toward THON 2017 total of over $10 million
• Selected to dance in THON 2017, a 46 hour no sitting, no sleeping, no showering dance marathon
Member, Penn State Club Cross Country September 2013 - December 2017
• Selected as team captain for the women’s team during the 2014 fall season
• Served as workout chair for two years, facilitated workouts and daily runs
• Attended daily practice and workouts