Kaitlyn Maples Email & Phone Number

Glade Spring, Virginia, United States

• Co-teach, co-plan, and co-assess with general education teachers in order to implement instruction for inclusive seventh grade andeighth grade math, along with seventh and eighth grade English• Differentiate all work to meet a variety of special education needs; track student performance and collect individual student data• Manage caseload and work with students within the following special education categories: Other Health Impairment, Autism,Specific Learning Disabilities, and Emotional Disabilities• Co-teach lessons utilizing evidence-based practices including cooperative learning, engagement, project-based learning, explicitand differentiated instruction, as well as using the Universal Design for Learning framework in order to meet every students’needs• Developed rigorous math goals where students showed growth, with student performance obtaining the objectives; overall scoringan end of the year summative rating of 34, in the upper proficient range• Use time before, during, and after school to provide remediation, tutoring, pre-teaching or homebound services• Develop and implement remediation curriculum for students needing additional support in seventh grade math and English• Complete educational testing using the Kaufman Brief Intelligence Test-Second Edition and Wechsler Individual AchievementTest-Third Edition• Hold IEP meetings, and also attend Eligibility and Child Study meetings• Currently sponsor/ participate in the following clubs/ committees: Student Council Association, mathematics committee, Englishcommittee, and National Geographic Geochallenge coach for gifted students; have sponsored the Kindness Club

Radford, Virginia

Pulaski County, Virginia

• Co-planned, co-taught, and co-assessed instruction in an inclusive ninth grade English class• Managed the work of my cooperative teacher’s student caseload including students with autism, specific learning disabilities, intellectual disabilities, emotional disabilities, and other health impairments• Implemented evidence-based practices such as cooperative learning, explicit instruction, engaging technology, the Make Sense Strategy Toolkit, and lessons using Universal Design for Learning and differentiation• Assessed a student and developed a Transition Individualized Education Plan (IEP)• Collected data for a Functional Behavior Assessment (FBA) and Behavioral Intervention Plan (BIP)• Adapted instructional materials and creating adaptive text

Radford, Virginia

Completed Field Hours: 325.5• Co-planned, co-taught, and co-assessed with general and special education professionals in order to implement instruction for sixth grade students in math, reading, and writing for students with autism, learning disabilities, intellectual disabilities, emotional disturbance, and other health impairments• Taught all lessons utilizing evidence based practices including cooperative learning, engagement, explicit and differentiated instruction, as well as using the Universal Design for Learning framework in order meet every student’s needs• Utilized educational and assistive technology including Kahoot, PearDeck, Quizlet Live, Read & Write Google Extension, colored overlays for reading, Google Applications, and SmartBoard.• Administered norm-referenced achievement test including the Woodcock- Johnson IV Test of Achievement, Kaufman Brief Intelligence Test- Second Edition, Gray Oral Reading Test- Fifth Edition, and Wide Range Achievement Test- Fourth Edition• Pre- assessed students, created learning goals, implemented the Wilson Reading System, and progress monitored students abilities, making data-driven decisions to guide instruction• Independently created an Individualized Education Plan (IEP) and Present Level of Performance (PLOP), as well as led the IEP meeting• Participated in additional IEP meetings and case study meetings• Collected data and monitored student progress to ensure achievement toward IEP goals using formal and informal assessments• Continually communicated with student’s parents and families through conferences, telephone, email, and letters home

Abingdon, Virginia

As a summer camp counselor and coordinator my responsibilities vary from supervising the safety of each camper; planning and organizing events and field trips; organizing and interacting with campers through activities, crafts, and games; preparing each student for the pool or various field trips; interacting with parents through drop off and pick up; administering first aid and appropriate discipline when needed.

Christiansburg, Virginia

Completed Field Hours: 305• Co-planned, co-taught, and co-assessed with general educators, special educators, and instructional assistants• Independently planned, implemented, and assessed ninth through twelfth grade inclusive general education and self-containedclassrooms using evidence- based practices to support student engagement, inclusion, and learning for students with autism,learning disabilities, intellectual disabilities, emotional disturbance, and other health impairments• Assisted in creating Individualized Education Plans (IEP), including transition IEPs, as well as participated in IEP meetings• Independently constructed Present Level of Performance (PLOP) for student with multiple disabilities, in addition to completing aCircle of Friends Assessment to enhance the student’s inclusion• Created artifacts used for evidence of student achievement on the Virginia Alternative Assessment Plan (VAAP)• Utilized educational technology throughout all lessons including Quizlet, Quizlet Live, PearDeck, Kahoot, Quizzes, SmartBoardand Google Applications• Utilized assistive technology such as augmentative communication devices, slant boards, adaptive pencil grips and keyboards• Collected data and monitored student progress to ensure achievement toward student IEP goals• Created and implemented plans for working with paraprofessionals• Continually communicated with student’s parents and families through conferences, telephone, email, and letters home

Christiansburg, Virginia

Completed Field Hours: 515.5• Co-placed in an innovative collaborative model with elementary education and special education interns, developing skills in dialog, conflict resolution, problem solving and compromise• Co-taught a fifth grade class with an early field experience general education intern including co-planning, co-implementing, and co-assessing a US History unit• Taught cross disciplinary skills through creating artifacts and an adaptive curriculum book for a student on the Virginia Alternative Assessment Plan (VAAP)• Independently and collaboratively planned, taught, and assessed, a variety of math, language arts, and science lessons using evidence based practices and data based decision through formal and informal assessments• Tutored a fifth grade student on reading and writing• Utilized a variety of technology including Kahoot, PearDeck, iStation, SmartBoard, Google Applications, and Seesaw• Participated in parent- teacher conferences, grade level meetings, faculty and staff meetings, data meetings, and STEAM event• Supervised students on field trips to Washington D.C., Radford University’s Selu Farm, and Radford University• Continually communicated with student’s parents and families through conferences, telephone, email, and letters home

Christiansburg, Virginia

Christiansburg, Virginia

The On Campus Transition Program helps students with disabilities, from Montgomery County (ages 18-21), begin the transition from secondary living to postsecondary living. As a paraprofessional and peer mentor, I assist participating students through their day-to-day activities. These activities consist of learning independent living skills, attending class and work, participating in music or occupational therapy, and attending on campus events or activities.

Abingdon, Virginia

My primary responsibility was to supervise the safety of each camper. Additional responsibilities varied from serving breakfast and lunch; cleaning the cafeteria, buses and gym; organizing and interacting with the campers through activities, crafts, games, reading, and playing; assisting students during homework time; preparing each student for the pool or different field trips; interacting with parents through drop off and pick up; administering first aid; and appropriate discipline when needed.

Master Of Science - Ms, Special Education: General & Adapted Curriculum K-12

Master of Science in Special Education: General & Adapted Curriculum K-12 Graduated Summa Cum Laude, GPA 4.0

Bachelor Of Science - Bs, Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies

Bachelor of Science in Interdisciplinary Studies: Concentrations in Special Education and English Graduated Summa Cum Laude, GPA 3.96

Associate Of Arts - Aa, General Education

Associates of Arts and Science in General Education Graduated Magna Cum Laude, GPA 3.621