Caitlin Carroll

SUMMARY
Passionate, energetic, and friendly Early Childhood Educator with hands on experience in Waldorf techniques. Exceptional at
planning creative and engaging lesson plans.
Excellent Communication and Listening Skills Strong Organizational Skills Creative Problem Solver
Sincere Love for Children Collaborative Team Player Significant Knowledge of DAP

EDUCATION
Bachelor of Arts in Pre-K Primary Education April 2014
University of North Florida
Certifications:
Florida Teacher Certification Pre-K through 3
rd

ESOL Endorsement
Reading Endorsement
Rudolf Steiner College June 2014
Practical Applications of Waldorf Education - Kindergarten

TEACHING EXPERIENCE
Abess Park Elementary School, Jacksonville, FL January 2014 April 2014
1
st
Grade Student Teacher
Planned and implemented standards based, engaging lessons in all subject areas including mathematics, language arts,
writing, science, and social studies
Generated formative and summative assessments which accurately measured student knowledge
Created differentiated lessons, classwork, and assessments to meet the needs of all students
Taught Response to Intervention groups daily in mathematics
Executed daily Guided Reading with all students with a focus on low level readers
Integrated arts and music into daily subject area lessons to create a holistic educational experience
Independently handled daily parent communication in student folders

Seaside Playgarden, Jacksonville Beach, FL June 2012 December 2013
Assistant Teacher
Studied and learned Waldorf techniques while practicing under a Lifeways certified teacher
Trained all incoming teaching assistants to facilitate the daily rhythm and communicate with children using appropriate
Waldorf techniques
Directed Seasides Summer Camp: hired and trained an assistant, planned art and music activities and executed them
as lead teacher, coordinated registration and all parent/guardian communication, managed daily beach trips while
following all state safety regulations
Led circle time daily and wrote new circle songs to be used at seasonal festivals
Taught students ranging in age from 2 to 7

John E. Ford Elementary School, Jacksonville, FL August 2013 December 2013
2
nd
/3
rd
Grade Field II Pre-Intern
Gained experience teaching in a Montessori classroom
Implemented Montessori techniques in lesson plans
Created lessons appropriate for a mixed age group
Differentiated lessons to appropriately reach students at their respective levels

New Berlin Elementary School, Jacksonville, FL January 2013 April 2013
Kindergarten Field I Pre-Intern
Observed whole class and small group teaching techniques and lessons in all subject areas
Assisted with administrative duties: graded papers, organized learning centers

ADDITIONAL EXPERIENCE
Tutored two 3
rd
grade students every other week in a one on one setting for 3 years
Worked in a kindergarten classroom twice a week at Windy Hill Elementary School (Spring 2011)
Volunteered in a 1
st
grade ESOL classroom at JJ Finley Elementary School for 1 year (Gainesville, Fall 2009-
Spring 2010)

CREDENTIALS
DCF Staff Credential First Aid and CPR certification