Educator

Caitlin Ross

Goals and Philosophy

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Senior Team Lead June 2018- 2019

Denver School for Innovative and Sustainable Design, Denver, Colorado

·      Coached and evaluated four teachers by engaging in weekly observation and feedback cycles using the LEAP framework for effective teaching, RELAY, and cognitive coaching

·       Created and managed processes and procedures for student support with weekly teacher office hours

·       Held weekly data-team meetings using RELAY

·       Collaborated in progress monitoring school goals

·       Served on a team that planned and facilitated staff weekly professional development

·       Worked closely with the Imaginarium on PDSA cycles to improve personalized learning in pilot classrooms

Administration Assistant and Team Specialist June 2017- June 2018

Denver School for Innovative and Sustainable Design, Denver, Colorado

·       Acted as an Advanced Placement Coordinator to coach AP teachers, ensured compliance for course audits, materials, and testing as well as coordinated scholarships and payment for students and families

·       Planned and facilitated monthly Parent Academies to educate families on technology, opportunities, and philosophies present in our school

·       Executed large scale events such as Demonstrations of Learning Showcase and Advisory Olympics

·       Managed four days of expeditionary learning by scheduling transportation, creating budgets, connecting teachers with community partners, and coaching teachers on best practices

·       Co-led the hiring process for new teachers, the creation of master schedule, and identification of 2018-2019 school improvement goals

·       Communicated and collaborated with our partner organization, Summit Public Schools, to improve instruction and increase personalization in every classroom

·       Collaborated and co-led the student recruitment efforts by reaching out to middle school counselors and families, planning shadow days, following up, and communicating with the choice office

Founding Member, Curriculum Designer and Lead Social Studies/Human Geography Teacher

                                                                                                                  March 2015 – June 2017

Denver School for Innovative and Sustainable Design, Denver, Colorado

·       Facilitated learning for Advanced Placement and non-Advanced Placement students in a non-tracked, Project Based, and self-directed environment

·       Created essential learning goals, summative exams, and mastery rubrics for skills and content based on Advanced Placement Human Geography

·       Collaborated with other department leads on school culture and cross curricular design

·       Designed projects with an emphasis on essential questions, student choice and voice, literacy/research skills, and public presentation

·       Recruited, hired, trained, and managed other Social Studies teachers and resident teachers

·       Led efforts to systematize and clarify grading and use of a Learning Management System

·       Advised Gay-Straight Alliance, Videogame Club, and Student Council

·       Led Grade Level Team meetings to identify and subsequently provide academic, behavior, and social support

·       Created protocols, resources, and trainings for Demonstrations of Learning, expeditionary learning, and personalized learning

World Geography and Advanced Placement U.S. History Teacher                  July 2013-June 2015

High Tech Early College High School, Denver, Colorado

·       Instructed 180 students each day, using various teaching methods and technology, and adjusted teaching style and method to meet student learning style and educational needs

·       Facilitated learning of a diverse group of students by using technology, Project Based Learning and culturally responsive techniques in order to achieve the movement of 93% of students one or more proficiency levels in Common Core standards

·       Led weekly grade level assemblies that built community with awards, shout-outs, games, and announcements

·       Monitored and documented weekly grade level team conversations surrounding emotional, behavioral and academic needs and interventions of all 9th graders

·       Created and Advised Student Council to ensure positive student culture by providing a venue for student voice, projects, and events

·       Built a supplemental Professional Development program that met monthly to provide after school training based on teacher needs and requests

·       Acted as a lead mentor for six new teachers by creating materials and trainings, communicating best practices and reflective questions, matching and managing mentors and mentees, and advocating for needs of first year teachers

·       Generated a Blended Learning Toolkit with an interdepartmental team

·       Wrote two Short Cycle Assessments used network wide to compare Geography data

·       Built strong and trusting relationships with students, parents, and staff

·       Utilized frequent data cycles to monitor student achievement and alter instruction

·       Wrote and implemented two Literacy Design Collaborative units

Math Fellow                                                                                       January 2013-June 2013

Lake International Middle School, Denver, Colorado                                      

·       Provided students with 240 minutes of small-group math instruction per week in low-income middle school where only 20% of 7th graders are on grade level in math.

·       Developed and teach individualized, data driven lesson plans in basic math skills and grade level content to close the achievement gap

·       Achieved an average growth of 2.5 grade levels in math skills between January and May

·       Utilized critical questioning to drive a student-centered environment

·       Raised student confidence by setting goals and tracking progress

·       Built strong and trusting relationships with students

·       Coordinated with classroom teachers, school staff, and families to maximize student achievement

·       Communicated with Math Fellow Team to develop best practices and effective lesson plans

Youth Vote Director                                                                          March 2012-November 2012

Obama for America, Des Moines, Iowa                                              

• Designed and implemented a comprehensive and metrics driven state-wide plan and budget for youth outreach

• Managed 39 campus organizers and teams that resulted in over 10,000 voter registrations and 20,000 early votes cast

• Evaluated community organizer’s progress to goal, and managed outcomes by providing positive reinforcement, feedback, and additional support

• Supported community organizers by offering trainings, budgets, field visits, surrogates, events, and designing and allocating materials

• Assumed leadership roles for large scale events, including preparation and execution of logistics, press, attendance, technology, and volunteer coordination for celebrities, local officials, First Lady Michelle Obama, Vice President Joe Biden, and President Barack Obama