Kaitlyn Elisabeth Fowler fowlerke@dukes.jmu.

edu (908) 635-7646

Education and Certification

James Madison University Harrisonburg, VA
Master of Arts in Teaching Expected Graduation: May 2019
Professional Licensure Program: Elementary Education (Preschool-6th grade)

James Madison University Harrisonburg, VA

Graduated 2018
Bachelor of Science in Interdisciplinary Liberal Studies with a minor in Elementary Education,
concentration in Humanities and Social Sciences, and additional minors in Spanish, and Teachers
of English to Speakers of Other Languages (TESOL), graduated with academic honors – magna
cum laude

Elementary Classroom Experience

Student Teacher Manassas, VA
George P. Mullen Elementary School (Kindergarten) January-Feb. 2018
 Established relationships with students and teachers
 Implemented IB PYP into lesson plans
 Adapted instructional and curriculum content in order to differentiate for English
Language Learners

Practicum Student Bridgewater, VA

John W. Wayland Elementary School (Second Grade) Sept.-December 2018
 Instructed Reader’s Workshops in order to improve fluency and comprehension
 Integrated the use of technology in lessons, such as the utilization of a green screen
with the use of iPads
 Facilitated morning meetings in the interest of building relationships with the students,
as well as encouraging students to build relationships with each other

Practicum Student Stuarts Draft, VA

Guy K. Stump Elementary School (Fourth Grade) January-April 2018
 Planned and implemented inquiry based student-led lessons covering math, science,
social studies, and reading
 Instructed small-group instruction to approximately eight students per group

Practicum Student Harrisonburg, VA

Young Children’s Program (Preschool) January-April 2018
 Encouraged students to develop their social skills and academic skills through a play-
based curriculum

Internship Valencia, Spain

 Summer 2017
 Implemented lesson plans and observed classroom management in various grades
 Developed Spanish speaking skills through regular communication with local Spanish-
speaking students and residents

College Involvement Highlights

Migrant of Ed Harrisonburg, VA
Tutor 2016
 Tutored one-on-one to help advance the student’s English reading skills
 Created individualized lesson plans that focused on building phonics skills

Valley Scholars Harrisonburg, VA

Mentor 2016-present
 Mentored students from 8th -12th grade, for the purpose of helping first-generation
college students receive a full academic scholarship to James Madison University
 Fostered relationships with students to build their academic confidence

Kappa Delta Pi, Education Honor Society Harrisonburg, VA

Member 2016-present
 Volunteered in the Harrisonburg Community
 Attending workshops for the purpose of becoming an outstanding future teacher

Study Abroad Oxford, England

The University of Oxford Jan. 2016-Jun 2016
 Required complete independent study, established strong organizational time
management skills, and submitted detailed formal essays
 Studied Children’s Literature, Comparative Education, Educational Psychology and
Comparison of International Education

Additional Skills and Certifications

 SMART Board and other Technology Teaching Tools
 Dyslexia Training
 CPR Certified
 CITI Training

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