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Kaitlyn Grant

7 Endicott Lane
West Windsor, NJ 08550

grantk4@tcnj.edu
(609) 240-7012

Education
The College of New Jersey, Ewing NJ
o Bachelor of Arts in Early Childhood Education, Sociology
o Cumulative GPA: 3.7/4.0
o Graduated with Cum Laude Honors
West Windsor-Plainsboro High School South, West Windsor, NJ

May 2016

June 2012

Certifications
CEAS, Early Childhood Education and Elementary Education
Certified Substitute Teacher
Harassment, Intimidation and Bullying (HIB) Prevention Certification
Praxis Exam, Early Childhood Education: Content Knowledge
Praxis Exam, Elementary Education: Multiple Subjects

May 2016
February 2016
Spring 2015
August 2015
August 2015

Honors
Presenter, Celebration of Student Achievement
Spring 2014
Deans List recipient
Fall 2013, Spring 2014, Fall 2014, Spring 2015, Fall 2015, Spring 2016

School Experience
Senior Student Teaching Experience
Fall 2015
Completed practicum assignment in kindergarten, Yardville Elementary School, Hamilton, NJ
o Planned and implemented meaningful lessons in all subject areas on a daily basis that
meet curriculum and New Jersey Core Curriculum Content Standards in collaboration
with kindergarten team, specialists and administration
o Developed authentic assessments and analysis on all students and used differentiation
in order to accommodate the needs of specific groups and individuals in the classroom
o Organized and implemented a parent involvement project
o Participated in all faculty meetings, professional learning community meetings, grade
level meetings and in-service days; co-conducted parent teacher conferences
Junior Experience II: Advanced Core Block
Spring 2015
Completed practicum assignment in second grade, Bear Tavern Elementary School, Hopewell, NJ
o Utilized responsive classroom techniques such as teacher language and morning
meetings
o Created and taught a ten-day interdisciplinary unit on both ecology and persuasive
writing
o Planned and taught seven lessons on various subjects including an Anti-Bullying lesson
Junior Experience I: Methods of Teaching Math and Science
Fall 2014
Completed practicum assignment in kindergarten, Greenbrook Elementary School, South
Brunswick, NJ
o Facilitated activities for small group instruction in science and math with learners from a
wide range of backgrounds including English Language Learners (ELL) and gifted
learners

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o Integrated technology into lessons to engage learners, including use of I-pads and
SMART Boards
Sophomore Experience II: Principles and Theories of Early Childhood
Spring 2014
Completed practicum assignment in a preschool, Cranbury Presbyterian Nursery School,
Cranbury, NJ
o Observed, assisted and taught lessons centered around the schools curriculum
Sophomore Experience I: Developmental Case Study
Spring 2014
Completed practicum assignment in first grade, Woodrow Wilson Elementary School, Trenton, NJ
o Evaluated students performance through anecdotal records
o Conducted small group activities and individual classroom activities based on
differentiating learning needs, including students who are English Language Learners
(ELL)
o Recorded and assessed the literary progress of one student over the course of a
semester

Work Experience
Kidsbridge Tolerance Museum, Ewing, NJ
January 2016- May 2016
o Lead lessons to teach young children about tolerance, bullying prevention, diversity
appreciation and respect for all persons
Young Mens Christian Association, Hamilton, NJ
September 2013- June 2015
o Supervised and implemented activities for an after school program for children aged
7-10; served as a mentor
McCaffreys Supermarket, West Windsor, NJ
August 2011-August 2013
o Cashier and helped train new cashiers

Community Service and Leadership


Kappa Delta Pi Education Honor Society
2015- 2016
Sigma Sigma Sigma Sorority, Ewing, NJ
2014-2016
Cherry Tree Club Preschool, West Windsor, NJ
June 2013
o Assisted preschool teachers with interactive exercises, prepared food for children and
chaperoned a trip to a farm.
The Teacher of Young Children Association, Ewing, NJ
2012-2016
Alpha Phi Omega Community Service Fraternity, Ewing, NJ
2012-2016
Urban Promise Tutoring, Trenton, NJ
2012-2013
o Tutored children in first grade; served as a mentor for students

Professional Development
Dyslexia Training
Fall 2015
o Received training on identifying students with dyslexia including how to take appropriate
interventions
Panel Presentation
Fall 2015
o Facilitated a panel presentation for elementary education underclassmen on student
teaching expectations
Project Learning Tree
Spring 2015
o Received training on environmental education and curriculum materials that can be
implemented in the classroom
Conference for Aspiring Teachers
Spring 2013
o Received training on SMART technology, STEM education and ADD/ADHD in the
classroom

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