Caitlin M.
Foster
[email protected] Objective
To inspire and motivate self-directed, life-long learners. To create a safe and comfortable classroom setting that fosters respect, community, and ownership of individual behavior. Education
University of New England, Biddeford, Me! !
May 2011-May 2014
Master of Science in Education: Literacy Education K-12! ! EDU 740: Supporting Literacy Development for All Learners EDU 741: Literacy Assessment as Teaching Tools EDU 742: Study Skills and Content Literacy Instruction for All EDU 743: Connecting Reading With Writing Success EDU 744: Meeting Student Literacy Challenges University of Maine, Orono, ME ! ! ! ! ! January 2004-May 2007
Bachelor of Science in Elementary Education, Concentration in Human Development and Family Relations Providence College, Providence, RI! ! Certification ! ! August 2003-December 2003
Maine Teacher Certication in Elementary Education (K-8) Maine Teacher Certication in Early Childhood Education Teaching Experience
Coastal Ridge Elementary School, York, ME!
August 2009-Present
Second Grade Teacher, Grade Level Team Leader, Teacher Mentor Teaching all subjects in a self-contained 2nd grade classroom
Planning and implementing literacy lessons based on a balanced literacy approach (Lucy Calkins Reading Units of Study, Lucy Calkins Writing Units of Study, Rebecca Sitton Spelling) Planning and implementing math lessons using the Everyday Mathematics Program Integrating science and social studies curriculum across disciplines Aiding students in developing portfolios for student led conferences and standard based grading Providing Response to Intervention to identied students Integrating technology on a daily basis Participation in district level curriculum and professional development team: English Language Arts Designing and facilitating professional development for staff Shapleigh Memorial School, Shapleigh, ME !! ! August 2007-June 2009
Second Grade Teacher Taught all subjects in a self-contained 2nd grade classroom Planned and implemented literacy lesson based on balanced literacy approach (Reading Workshop, Lucy Calkins Writing Units of Study, Rebecca Sitton Spelling) Planned and implemented math lessons using the Everyday Mathematics Program Integrated science and social studies curriculum across disciplines Integrated technology on a daily basis Participation in district level curriculum and professional development team: Science and Social Studies Case worker for the Student Assistance Team Co-Advisor for the Student Peer Helper Group Designed and facilitated professional development for staff Innite Campus Teacher Trainer Literacy Committee Member Other Relevant Work Experience
Tutor, York, Maine ! ! ! ! ! Substitute Teacher, RSU #57, Waterboro, ME ! Teaching Proficiencies
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August 2010-Present 2002-2003
Classroom Management: Responsive Classroom practices Literacy: Balanced Literacy Reading Workshop (Fountas and Pinnell, Harvey and Goudvis, Miller, Diller, Gear, The Sisters, Lucy Calkins Units of Study), Writing Workshop (Lucy Calkins Units of Study, 6 Trait, Collins, Four Blocks), Rebecca Sitton Spelling, Benchmark Assessment Math: Everyday Mathematics, Calendar Math
Interests and Hobbies
Family time with my husband, seven month old son, and uffy yellow lab Spending time with my three nieces and nephew Running Baking, cooking and trying new recipes Home renovation projects Frequenting the beach in the Maine summer sunshine
References
References available upon request ! !
