Kaitlyn Fries is a teacher candidate seeking a teaching position. She has a bachelor's degree in education and communication studies, and is pursuing a master's degree in literacy. She has experience teaching grades 1 through 5 through various internships and clinical practice placements. She is focused on building relationships, differentiated instruction, and best teaching practices. She has passed all required certification exams and will receive her reading endorsement in December 2022.
Kaitlyn Fries is a teacher candidate seeking a teaching position. She has a bachelor's degree in education and communication studies, and is pursuing a master's degree in literacy. She has experience teaching grades 1 through 5 through various internships and clinical practice placements. She is focused on building relationships, differentiated instruction, and best teaching practices. She has passed all required certification exams and will receive her reading endorsement in December 2022.
Kaitlyn Fries is a teacher candidate seeking a teaching position. She has a bachelor's degree in education and communication studies, and is pursuing a master's degree in literacy. She has experience teaching grades 1 through 5 through various internships and clinical practice placements. She is focused on building relationships, differentiated instruction, and best teaching practices. She has passed all required certification exams and will receive her reading endorsement in December 2022.
Kaitlyn Fries is a teacher candidate seeking a teaching position. She has a bachelor's degree in education and communication studies, and is pursuing a master's degree in literacy. She has experience teaching grades 1 through 5 through various internships and clinical practice placements. She is focused on building relationships, differentiated instruction, and best teaching practices. She has passed all required certification exams and will receive her reading endorsement in December 2022.
PROFESSIONAL PROFILE Driven to create an encouraging and engaging classroom atmosphere for all students to flourish and excel. Focused on building relationships with students and families as the foundation for education. Committed to designing and implementing instruction guided by Ohio Learning Standards that is differentiated to support student's individual needs. Demonstrated proficiency implementing best teaching practices. Strong classroom management techniques rooted in PBIS. Life-long learner looking forward to serving future life-long learners.
LICENSURE Reading Endorsement, expected December 2022 Early Childhood Education: Pre-K - Grade 3 Early Childhood Generalist Endorsement: Grades 4 & 5 English for the Second Language Learner (ESLL Grades K-12) Certificate PEARSON: Assessment of Professional Knowledge: Early Childhood (PK-3) - Passed Early Childhood Education - Passed Foundations of Reading - Passed Elementary Education Subtest I - Passed Elementary Education Subtest II - Passed
EDUCATION Baldwin Wallace University, MAEd in Literacy, expected May 2023 Baldwin Wallace University, B.S. in Education, GPA 4.0 - May 2020 The College of Wooster, B.A. in Communication Studies; Minor in Education - May 2015 Honors: Kappa Delta Pi, Education Honor Society, Baldwin Wallace Dayton C. Miller Honor Society, Baldwin Wallace Frank & Hazel Larimer Merit Scholarship in Education, Recipient, Baldwin Wallace Dean’s List, All semesters, Baldwin Wallace Lambda Pi Eta, National Communication Honor Society, The College of Wooster
TEACHING EXPERIENCE Internship in Early Childhood Education, Grade 1, Fall 2019 - Spring 2020 Falls Lenox Primary School, Olmsted Falls, Ohio ● Immersed in the classroom setting beginning the first day of school. The experience provided continuity for the teacher candidate, cooperative teacher, and students as the teacher candidates responsibilities grew. ● Built secure relationships with students and families and collaborated with other teachers, administrators, and staff. Clinical Practice, Grade 1, Spring 2020 Falls Lenox Primary School, Olmsted Falls, Ohio ● Fostered individual relationships with each student to help create a safe and positive learning environment. ● Created and implemented engaging, differentiated, and standard driven lessons. ● Collaborated with the classroom teacher, intervention specialist, and paraprofessionals to ensure all student’s learning needs were being met. ● Designed unit plans, used assessment data to guide future instruction, reflected personally and collaboratively with the cooperating teacher, and implemented feedback in subsequent lessons. ● Organized a fine-motor group and led students through activities designed to improve fine motor skills. ● During COVID-19 distant learning, attended and led daily read alouds using Google Meet. Provided individualized feedback on ‘evidence of learning’ assessments through Class Dojo. Early Childhood Math Methods, Grade 1, Fall 2019 Falls Lenox Primary School, Olmsted Falls, Ohio ● Planned and taught five lessons utilizing Bloom’s taxonomy and discovery based instructional strategies. ● Utilized formative assessments to implement small group intervention and differentiation for all students. ● Planned and reviewed summative assessment to make a plan for the class’s future learning. Diagnostic and Remedial Reading Methods, Grade 1, Fall 2019 Falls Lenox Primary School, Olmsted Falls, Ohio ● Worked one-on-one with a student to complete a series of assessments in order to plan intervention lessons. ● Completed a Reading Interest Inventory and a Qualitative Reading Inventory (QRI). Using the student’s results from the QRI, determined that a Z-Test and an Informal Phonics Inventory should be used to determine goals and select appropriate interventions. ● Reviewed results of the assessments and used data to plan and teach two mini-lessons focused on the student’s individual goals. Maintained a record of evidence to re-evaluate throughout the year. Middle Childhood Math Methods, Grade 4, Fall 2019 Olmsted Falls Intermediate School, Olmsted Falls, Ohio ● Planned and taught five lessons utilizing Bloom’s taxonomy and discovery based instructional strategies. ● Worked closely with cooperating teacher to learn more about classroom management and teaching strategies. ● Effectively integrated literacy instructional strategies into math focused lessons. Science/Social Studies Methods, Grade 1, Spring 2019 Robinson G. Jones, Cleveland, Ohio ● Planned and taught a five-lesson segment focused on states of matter. ● Taught all lessons in small groups to effectively differentiate for each group of students. ● Used formative and summative assessments to evaluate progress daily and cumulatively. ● Seamlessly integrated social studies standards, centered on collaboration and teamwork, into each lesson. Reading Instruction in Early Childhood Methods, Grade 1, Spring 2019 Robinson G. Jones, Cleveland, Ohio ● Planned and taught four reading lessons, each using a different reading strategy. ● Effectively differentiated lessons to each student’s level and specifically addressed different ESL needs within the class. Used small and whole group instruction to appropriately support all.
RELATED EXPERIENCE After-Care Provider & Summer Camp Director, St. Peters Child Care Center, March 2018 - January 2019 ● Created engaging lesson plans and activities for students to ensure the students had a positive experience. ● Built strong relationships and maintained frequent and open communication with families. ● Maintained safety, cleanliness, and organization of the classroom and classroom materials. ● Supported students’ socio-emotional growth through the use of Conscious Discipline and the 40 Developmental Assets framework. Toddler Teacher, Le Chaperon Rouge, November 2015 - February 2016 ● Created and conducted developmentally appropriate lesson plans to ensure curriculum was followed; and, to ensure creative, academic, social, emotional, and physical learning goals were met. ● Accountable for the safety of the children as well as their emotional and physical needs.
ADDITIONAL EXPERIENCE Implementation Coordinator, Open Practice Solutions, June 2018 - Present ● Execute comprehensive software training for new clients with all levels of experience and skills. ● Complete new client database creation and setup. Manage client communication to ensure a smooth onboarding process. Work collaboratively with team members to provide superior support for all users. Client Manager - EDI Department, Etactics, Inc., February 2016 - June 2018 ● Collaborated with team, developers, and management to enhance user experience through proactive troubleshooting and product development. Created instructional material for new employees and clients. ● Provided clients with comprehensive training and support to promote optimal usage of our products.
LEADERSHIP/AFFILIATIONS Baldwin Wallace Teaching Together, member NAEYC, National Association for the Education of Young Children, member AMLE, Association for Middle Level Education, member Hugh O’Brian Youth Leadership (HOBY) Senior Volunteer: Lead high school sophomores through a four-day, goal-oriented, highly energetic leadership seminar, June 2016-Present OAEYC, attendee 2018
SKILLS/TALENTS ● Lifelong involvement in coaching, mentoring, and educating children. ● Proficient with Google Suite and G Suite for Education, Smartboard, and many online educational tools/platforms. ● Experienced managing the promotion and planning of educational and networking events. ● Experienced managing and implementing projects and products.
