Caitlin R. Hunt
Wickenburg
Summary
Compassionate, creative and effective Teacher with valuable experience in classroom administration, professional development and project planning. Equipped with extensive background in versatile education environments. Student-centric instructor, academic facilitator and motivational coach. Competent at performing independently or as member of teaching team. Well-versed in classroom and online technologies.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
Work History
Instructional Coach
HMH
05.2023 - Current
- Coached teachers to improve practices through professional development and modeling instructional strategies.
- Analyzed and restructured educational programs to comply with board regulations.
- Enhanced teacher effectiveness by providing individualized coaching and professional development opportunities.
- Analyzed student data, diagnosed instructional needs, and identified research-based instructional strategies.
- Created customized professional development workshops tailored to address specific challenges identified within each department or grade level team.
- Implemented research-based instructional strategies to address achievement gaps among various student populations, fostering an inclusive learning environment for all students.
Adjunct Faculty
Grand Canyon University
03.2022 - 02.2024
- Advised students in academic matters to improve successful course completion.
- Studied program needs and enhanced content and teaching methods to better communicate material.
- Evaluated and selected instructional materials and texts to prepare course materials and lesson plans.
- Demonstrated superb organization skills in classroom and with student records with specific attention to school policies for documentation.
- Designed and delivered class instruction to meet course competencies.
- Displayed professional demeanor and served as role model for students.
- Engaging students in a classroom environment that is comfortable and welcoming
- Developed creative and effective teaching methods for course content to capture students attention.
- Assessing student performance
- Reporting student learning outcomes and analyzing student data
Instructional Coach/Virtual Teacher
Wickenburg Unified School District
07.2019 - 05.2021
- Facilitated and developed the Teacher Mentorship Program
- Taught using an online platform, Edgenuity, to multiple grades
- Provided instructional coaching to staff using applicable Cognitive Coaching strategies and techniques
- Planned, organized, facilitated and/or provided significant staff development with agendas based upon the Essential Elements of Instruction, Arizona’s State Standards, strategies for assessment, and fidelity with student learning as well as other areas which support district initiatives
- Conducted classroom observations to ensure implementation of skills aligned to the Arizona
- State Standards as well as techniques, and/or knowledge gained from staff development
- Assisted in the development and maintenance of Professional Learning Communities
- Provided guidance and corrective feedback in a positive manner to teachers as they learn new skills and begin implementing them in their classroom instruction
- Analyzed system, school, and student data to determine trends to develop the most effective strategies for meeting and exceeding student achievement goals
- Conducted analysis of formative and summative assessment data and advocate for modification to instruction 2
Lead Teacher
Congress Elementary School
08.2013 - 05.2019
- Observed and recorded teacher methods to suggest improvements and increase student interest.
- Created after-school program to enhance student involvement in school processes.
- Chose optimum curriculum for each class and devised creative daily lesson plans to meet requirements and needs of different learners.
- Https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LBaeqy3QZM4
- Executed the Guided Reading Program which resulted in 93% of students meeting the reading level goal
- Worked as a team with teachers to collaborate and enhance the learning environment for students
- Communicated frequently with parents about student growth and progress, recommending at-home reinforcement to support struggling students.
- Wrote a grant that resulted in a new educational program for the students and flexible seating
- Guided student teachers and teaching aides in classroom management, leading by example and thoroughly answering questions.
- STEM award finalist at the Arizona Science Foundation
- Designed training program to teach new teachers school guidelines and increase overall success.
Spa Coordinator
Rancho de los Caballeros
09.2013 - 05.2015
- Communicated and assisted guests
- Balanced and handled the spa money
- Organized store inventory
- Grew repeat client base through effective marketing and customer service.
- Interacted with guests daily and provided positive impression of spa.
- Promoted spa services and fostered new business by organizing promotional events.
Kindergarten Teacher
Hassayampa Elementary School
08.2011 - 06.2013
- Wrote and implemented lesson plans aligned with Common Core Standards
- Identified characteristics, needs, abilities, and problems of each child through personal interaction and progress reports to optimize approaches.
- Reported to parents and administration about student progress.
- Created and implemented a classroom management plan
- Applied evidence-based practices for classroom management to enhance learning results.
- Created, managed, and participated in variety of learning environments and activities to support opportunities for students to develop full potential and achieve learning objectives.
- Wrote a grant that resulted in new technology for the students to help implement educational standards
- Exercised good classroom management focused on positive behavior support by clearly articulating fair and consistent expectations along with appropriate natural consequences.
Counselor
Home and Community Options
09.2007 - 06.2011
- Offered guidance and advice to help cultivate self-esteem and community involvement.
- Supported individuals dealing with mental health and emotional issues.
- Distributed medications to patients
- Assisted patients to better their skills in money management, reading, computer, cooking, safety, and other personal programs
- Communicated closely with other counselors to devise programs and activities based on developmental and academic levels.
- Maintained confidentiality of records relating to clients' treatment.
- Engaged clients in conversation to determine feelings and apprehensions.
Education
Master of Science - Curriculum and Instruction Classroom Behavior and Management
Peru State College
09.2017
Bachelor of Science - Elementary Education & Early Childhood Education
Winona State University
Winona, MN2010
Skills
- Industry Best Practices
- Technical Instruction-Skype, Zoom, Microsoft Teams etc
- Training and Development
- Age-Appropriate Discipline
- Group and Individual Instruction
- Parent-Teacher Collaboration
- School Administration
- Staff Development
Additional Information
- HONORS: , Graduated Cum Laude Deans List, Winona State University - Spring 2008, Fall 2008, Spring 2009, Fall 2009, Spring 2010, Fall 2010
Timeline
Instructional Coach
HMH
05.2023 - Current
Adjunct Faculty
Grand Canyon University
03.2022 - 02.2024
Instructional Coach/Virtual Teacher
Wickenburg Unified School District
07.2019 - 05.2021
Spa Coordinator
Rancho de los Caballeros
09.2013 - 05.2015
Lead Teacher
Congress Elementary School
08.2013 - 05.2019
Kindergarten Teacher
Hassayampa Elementary School
08.2011 - 06.2013
Counselor
Home and Community Options
09.2007 - 06.2011
Master of Science - Curriculum and Instruction Classroom Behavior and Management
Peru State College
Bachelor of Science - Elementary Education & Early Childhood Education
Winona State University
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