Educational Philosophy

As a teacher, I want to create an optimal learning environment that is welcoming and safe for each and every student. Collaboration and community are paramount. The classroom should be a place of inquiry and questioning with students taking an active role in their own learning (Levy, 1996). I want students to feel comfortable asking questions and sharing their opinions, thoughts, and ideas. I believe that instruction should be varied and multimodal so that the curriculum is engaging and accessible to all learners. Students need to see that the curriculum is relevant to their lives. As a teacher, I must create authentic and meaningful learning experiences for my students so that their learning becomes more tangible and concrete. In my classroom, I want to have routines and procedures clearly established so that students will know what to do and what I expect of them. As a teacher, I want to maintain high expectations for my students, challenging them and encouraging them to reach their full potential. Above all, I want to show students that we are all diverseeach of us can teach and learn from one another.

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Miss Lindsey Olive Catlett

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Master of Science in Elementary Education Virginia Licensure Pre-K 6th Literacy Specialization University of Mary Washington

Education is the most powerful weapon which you can use to change the world. - Nelson Mandela

Ms. Lindsey O. Catlett

19196 Ridge Road Colonial Beach, VA 22443 (804) 761 - 1361 lcatlett@mail.umw.edu lindseyocatlett@gmail.com

Children must be taught how to think, not what to think. - Margaret Mead

Educational Experience
Student Teaching:
This spring, I am currently completing my student teaching internship and conducting my action research project at Wilderness Elementary School in a fourth grade classroom of 26 students located in Spotsylvania, VA. During the previous fall semester, I was a part-time teaching intern at Wilderness Elementary School in a second grade classroom of 24 students in Spotsylvania, VA. As a part of my impact study, I designed and implemented a unit plan on plant life cycles that aligned with the WIDA standards.

The mediocre teacher tells. The good teacher explains. The superior teacher demonstrates. The great teacher inspires. William Arthur Ward

Additional Information
Professional Affiliations Education, Activities, and PLACE PHOTO HERE, Honors
OTHERWISE DELETE BOX Master of Science in Elementary Education, University of Mary Washington, Fredericksburg, VA (expected May 2014) Literacy Specialization Bachelor of Arts in English, May 2013 University of Mary Washington Institutional Honors: Graduated Cum Laude (3.25 GPA) Kappa Delta Pi Honor Society, Member

International Reading Association Kappa Delta Pi Virginia Professional Educators

Skills
Proficient with Microsoft Word programs: Word, Power Point, and Excel Familiar with Google Docs, Prezi, and Storybird Techonology: SmartBoard and Doc Cam

Practicum Experiences:
Wilderness Elementary (5th grade) Spotsylvania, VA, Spring 2013 Courtland Elementary (Head Start) Spotsylvania, VA, Fall 2012 Parkside Elementary (Kindergarten) Spotsylvania, VA, Summer 2012 Harrison Road Elementary (2nd grade) Spotsylvania, VA, Spring 2012 Rocky Run Elementary (Kindergarten) Stafford, VA, Spring 2012 Chancellor Elementary (Kindergarten) Spotsylvania, VA, Fall 2012 Courtland Elementary (Kindergarten) Spotsylvania, VA, Spring 2011

Interests
I love working with young children and learning from them. In my spare time I love to read and I dabble with crafts when the mood strikes. I love shopping and vacationing at the beach. Most importantly, I absolutely love spending time with my family and friends.

Masters Year Research Project

I am currently working on an action research study surrounding the topic of visual literacy. More specifically I am exploring visual literacy by Using Think Aloud Sessions to Gauge Students Understanding of Science Visuals.