Kaitlyn Larson seeks an elementary teaching position. She has a Bachelor's degree in Elementary Education from Minnesota State University with a 3.97 GPA. She has classroom experience as a 3rd grade student teacher where she designed lessons, incorporated various teaching strategies, and used formative assessments. Prior to this, she had additional field experiences in 3rd, 4th, and kindergarten grades. She also has related experience as a program assistant at a children's club and as staff at a YMCA after-school program.

1. Kaitlyn R. Larson
1955 Shamrock Pl., Chaska, MN 55318 – 952-378-7619 – kaitlyn.larson@mnsu.edu
OBJECTIVE
To obtain a full-time elementary teaching position to meet the needs of each unique student
EDUCATION
Bachelor of Science, Elementary Education
Minnesota State University, Mankato – Edina, MN Graduated: May 2015
Cumulative GPA: 3.97 Note: Applied for MN K-6 license
CLASSROOM EXPERIENCE
3rd
Grade Student Teacher – Ridgeview Elementary – Bloomington, MN January 2015 - present
 Designed a nine-day fractions unit based on research and Minnesota state standards
 Emphasized conceptual understanding, mathematical reasoning, and problem solving in math
 Integrated students’ personal, cultural, and community experiences into lessons and discussions
 Provided a variety of accommodations for students with sensitivity to their individual needs
 Gauged student learning and provided personalized feedback through formative assessments
 Promoted respectful and collaborative discussions through guided literature circle groups
 Utilized research-based practices in everyday teaching
Additional Field Experiences
 3rd
Grade – Ridgeview Elementary School
 4th
Grade – Jackson Elementary School – Shakopee, MN
 Kindergarten - Kindergarten Center – Chaska, MN
August – December 2014
April – May 2014
November - December 2013
RELATED EXPERIENCE
Program Assistant – Explorer’s Club – Minnetonka, MN May – August 2014
January – August 2013
 Developed personal relationships with students ages 3-12
 Exercised effective management techniques to create a safe, calm, and positive environment
 Facilitated discussion between students who were in disagreement with each other
 Engaged students in activities such as art projects, reading time, and physical education
PowerHour Staff – YMCA – Grand Forks, ND September 2011 – February 2012
 Managed a classroom of 15 students grades K-4 with one other staff member
 Assisted elementary students with their homework
 Collaborated with other staff members to create a healthy after-school environment
 Helped oversee planned activities that fostered learning and creativity
NOTABLE EXPERIENCES
iTutoring Intervention
(Repeated Reading)
Lived in China 3.5 years ENVoY trained Created a Balanced
Literacy Plan
Completed a detailed IRI analysis EdTPA: Elementary Mathematics
REFERENCES
Emily Nebben
(612) 309-0548
enebben@isd271.org
Heather Verstraete
(612) 209-9152
hverstraete@isd271.org
Heather Balk
(952) 496-5802
hbalk@shakopee.k12.mn.us