Caitlin R.

Hamilton
Certification and Endorsement:
Elementary Education (103) (K-8 All Subjects)
Language Arts (090) (K-8)
Google Certified Educator Level 1
Apple Teacher
 Caitlin R. Hamilton
8008 Bluebonnet Blvd. Apt.10-18| Baton Rouge, LA 70810 | (248) 701-8798 | crhamilton33@gmail.com
caitlinhamilton-educator.weebly.com| Skype: caitlin.r.hamilton

EDUCATION
Michigan State University, East Lansing, Michigan
Post-Baccalaureate Teaching Certification Internship April 2016
Urban Educator Teaching Certificate April 2016
12 credits towards a Masters Degree in K-12 Educational Administration

Michigan State University, East Lansing, Michigan

Bachelor of Arts, Elementary Education May 2015
Cumulative GPA: 3.89/4.0
Teaching Major: Language Arts
Teaching Minor: Spanish Teaching
Urban Educators Cohort Program August 2011- May 2015
Deans List Fall 2011- Spring 2015

Universidad Internacional Menndez Pelayo Campus de las Llamas, Santander, Spain

Study Abroad, Spanish Language, Literature, and Culture May 2014- July 2014
9 credits toward Spanish Teaching Minor, 4.0/4.0

LANGUAGES
Spanish: fluent in reading, writing, listening, translating, and speaking.

TEACHING EXPERIENCE
The Dunham School, Baton Rouge, Louisiana October 2016- Present
Helpdesk and Inventory Specialist, Innovation Lab Teacher
Completed the Apple Teacher professional learning program by taking tests on Mac, Pages, Keynote, Numbers, iMovie,
Garageband, Productivity, and Creativity for Mac that demonstrate mastery of Apple product and program integration and
innovation in education.
Obtained a Google Certified Educator Level 1 certification by completing training modules and an exam that challenged my
understanding and application of the Google Apps for Education (Docs, Slides, Mail, Calendar, Forms, Classroom and Sheets).
Ensured student, faculty, and administration computers were operating efficiently by responding to email requests for classroom
assistance and helping all who came to the help desk troubleshoot device symptoms.
Monitored inventory of campus devices by logging daily loaners and sending devices to Apple Care for repairs.
Assisted with creation and teaching of Innovation Lab lessons where PreK3-4th grade students engaged in STEM-oriented design
challenges that explored concepts of coding, the engineering design process, and community building.
Updated daily school newsletter, The Daily Spirit, utilizing back-end app manager called AppMelt.
Consulted with elementary teachers by suggesting digital tools students could use in the classroom to accomplish their goals.
Designed and facilitated Breakout boxes for elementary, middle, and upper school classrooms around content goals set by
teachers for English, History, Science, and Math subject areas.

Okemos Public Montessori at Central Elementary, Okemos, Michigan

Third and Fourth Grade Teaching Intern February 2016- April 2016
Instructed and differentiated lessons based on reading level for weekly guided reading groups utilizing Reading Street.
Provided direct instruction in all academic areas aligned with Common Core State Standards (CCSS), Next Generation Science
Standards (NGSS), and MI Grade Level Content Expectations (GLCEs).
Connected a Michigan Citizenship Collaborative Curriculum Economics unit aligned to MI GLCEs to a Jiffy Plant field trip and
delivered lessons to deepen their understandings of economic concepts.
Followed a Teachers Curriculum Institute Science Alive Weather unit aligned with NGSS to engage students in meaningful,
experience-driven science investigation of weather concepts and emergency weather preparedness.
Integrated daily Chromebook usage into writing research, science investigations, fact practice, and typing practice.
Analyzed formative and summative assessment data from anecdotal records and assessment tasks in order to craft appropriate
and engaging instruction for all subject areas.
Introduced students to the Humans of New York photojournalism project through Sacred Writing prompts and published a Humans
of the Tulip Tree Room book that showcased their narrative writing.
Upheld classroom procedures and expectations in order to promote a productive and respectful classroom environment.
Engaged in grade-level team meetings, building staff meetings, and a culturally responsive district professional development day.
Fairview STEM Magnet School, Lansing, Michigan
Kindergarten Teaching Intern August 2015- January 2016
Administered fall and winter benchmark AIMSweb probes using an online testing portal.
Customized intensive math instruction on iPads for a Response To Intervention group that met three times weekly.
Designed and taught a differentiated writing unit for 26 students aligned with CCSS and Michigan Association of Intermediate
School Administrators curriculum for oral language skill building utilizing students storytelling about their life experiences.
Focused and delivered a math counting and cardinality unit for 26 students on play based activities aligned with CCSS.
Fostered academic, social, and familial resources in an urban, multicultural environment for student success.
Facilitated a responsive classroom environment through purposeful and positive interactions with students.
Incorporated Promethean board and iPad use into daily literacy, math, and health instruction.
Led a professional development session on the Qualtrics survey system for K-3 teachers.
Created content and directed K-3 students in a Hispanic heritage assembly through dance and music.
Utilized Michigan Model for Health Curriculum to facilitate discussion and learning about social and emotional health for
Kindergarten students.

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
Center for Teaching and Technology, East Lansing, MI
Technical Intern in Education, Student Supervisor August 2012- August 2015
Facilitated training of the services provided and office policies for new interns of the center each year.
Educated undergraduate students, graduate students, and faculty on best practices for technology integration in the classroom.
Assisted faculty and graduate assistants with course development and design in D2L and ANGEL course management systems.
Provided technical support for College of Education faculty and students to improve teaching and learning experiences.

Urban Immersion Fellowship, Detroit, MI

Summer School Teacher, Roberto Clemente Learning Academy June 2013- July 2013
Innovated math and language arts lesson plans to reach diverse learners in a first grade classroom.
Organized group lessons and individual practice work of daily concepts during class time.
Attended professional development seminars through Michigan State University Detroit Center.
Supervised field trips to the Detroit Institute of Arts and Cranbrook Science Center for hands-on students experiences.

EDUCATIONAL CONFERENCES
Creating Inclusive Excellence in Teacher Education Conference, East Lansing, MI
Presenter and Technology Assistant February 2015
Collaborated with a team of 3 undergraduate students to develop a workshop titled Building the Classroom Using Culture and
Community.
Mediated a workshop for teachers about using diverse learners cultures as resources for teaching classroom content.
Set up recording equipment for keynote speaker and all workshop presenters to be archived.

Annual College of Education Technology Conference, East Lansing, MI

Presenter and Technology Assistant November 2012, 2013, 2014
Planned and led professional development on the integration of technology and education for the following applications:
Camtasia, Jing, Google Drive and Apps, and Evernote.
Organized and assisted with technology needs for all conference presenters and the keynote speaker in the College of Education.

STUDENT AND VOLUNTEER EXPERIENCE

Member, Phi Kappa Phi International Honor Society April 2014- Present
Research Assistant for Professor Joni Starr in Dancing Computer Project January 2015- August 2015
Member, Urban Educators Cohort Program Student Advisory Board August 2013- January 2015
Synchronous Hybrid Assistant, MSU College of Education October 2014- December 2014
Research Assistant for Dr. Dorinda Carter-Andrews and Dr. Terry Flennaugh August 2013- January 2014

TECHNOLOGY SKILLS
Proficient in: Evernote, Weebly, Wordpress, Breakout Boxes, Google Apps and Classroom, iBooks, MobyMax, Class Dojo,
Educreations, iMovie, Garageband, Pages, Keynote, Numbers, Audio/Video connections, Promethean board, Smart Board,
Skype, Zoom, YouTube subtitling, website and app back end managers: Redstick and AppMelt, Document cameras,
Chromebooks, Macbooks, and iPads
 REFERENCES

Nikole Blanchard
The Dunham School
Supervisor
Director of Technology and Innovation
11111 Roy Emerson Dr.
Baton Rouge, LA 70810
(225) 978-0013
nikole.blanchard@dunhamschool.org

Jill Hoort
Okemos Public Montessori at Central Elementary
Collaborating Teacher
3rd and 4th Grade General Education
Okemos Public Schools
4406 Okemos Road
Okemos, MI 48864
Cell: (517) 505-4713
jill.hoort@okemosk12.net

Kristen White
Michigan State University
Field Instructor
Plymouth, MI 48170
Cell: (734) 612-2945
white.kristenl@gmail.com

Sakeena Everett, Ph.D.

Director, Research and Outreach
Black Male Early Literacy Impact Project
College of Education
The University of Illinois at Chicago
1040 West Harrison Street
1432 ETMSW, MC 147
Chicago, IL 60607
Office: (312) 996- 0886
sakeena@uic.edu

Terri Gustafson
Director, Educational Media Technology
Northwestern Michigan College
1701 E Front St.
Traverse City, MI 49686
Office: (231) 995-1076
tgustafson@nmc.edu