Kaitlin Patrzalek

69437 Dequindre Rd
Addison Township, MI 48367
586-244-2539
kepatrza@svsu.edu
http://kpatrzalek.weebly.com
PERSONAL GOAL: To apply my exceptional creativity, classroom management skills, and studentoriented teaching style to a secondary education position.
EDUCATION:
Bachelor of Arts in Education: K-12 Spanish
Saginaw Valley State University, University Center, MI
Minor: Communications & Theatre
Deans List: Three Semesters
Presidents List: Five Semesters
GPA: 3.928

May 2014

TEACHING EXPERIENCE:
Spanish & Theatre Teacher
September 2014-Present
Upland Hills School, Oxford MI
Taught PreK-8th Spanish FLEX programming, Spanish I, and Theatre
Designed and implemented new Spanish curriculum for the 2014-2015 school year
Tailored teaching methods and teacher accessibility to fit the alternative-style programming
schedule by applying a flipped classroom methodology to the Spanish I courses
Assisted with design and production of after-school student theatrical performances
Student Teacher, Junior High Spanish & Exploratory Languages
January-May 2014
Shelby Jr. High School, Utica School District, MI
Utilized Communicative Language Techniques (CLT) while enhancing lessons with Total
Physical Response (TPR)
Incorporated 10 special needs students into the general curriculum by designing flexible
lessons to engage and support all learners daily
Provided additional before- or after-school tutoring to struggling students
Substitute Teacher
April 2013-Present
Preferred Substitute for Romeo School District, MI
Preferred Substitute for Utica School District, MI
Facilitated assigned lesson plans at both elementary and secondary levels
Practiced effective classroom management through differentiated instruction and
preparedness

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FIELDWORK EXPERIENCES:
Kindergarten, Fourth Grade Spanish- Handley Elementary, Saginaw MI
Third Grade- Eastlawn Elementary, Midland MI
6th-12th Grade Spanish- Bangor Township Schools, Bangor Township MI
10th-12th Grade Communications, Broadcasting & Video Production- Bay City Central High School,
Bay City MI
RELEVANT WORK EXPERIENCE:
Camp Counselor
June 2006-August 2014
Upland Hills Farm Day Camp, Oxford MI
Responsible for groups of 10-35 campers ranging in age from 5-12 years, and inclusion
children up to age 26
Conducted evaluations of 30 Assistant Counselors and Counselors-In-Training
Planned and led selected theme days and overnight activities such as Superhero Day and
group skits
Supervised camper safety during water activities and applied first aid as necessary
Tutor, Saginaw Success Academy
Jan.-May 2013
Saginaw Career Complex, Saginaw MI
Tutored five high school students in various core competency courses in order to earn
recovery credit
Served as a positive role model and liaison for both the students and Saginaw Valley State
University by helping each student earn a passing grade
PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT:
Future Teachers of America (And Beyond) Seminar
Special Education in the General Education Classroom Seminar
How Learning Works Seminar

Nov. 2013
Feb. 2014
Mar. 2014

COMPUTER SKILLS:
Windows operating systems and programs; various email packages; various Web 2.0 technologies
HONORS/AWARDS/ACTIVITIES:
Member, Living Leadership Program
Member, Saginaw Valley State University Theatre
Head Properties Designer for six shows
Member, Sigma Delta Pi Spanish Honorary Society
Member, Student Michigan Educational Association

July 2010-Apr. 2011

Sept. 2010-Apr. 2012
Feb. 2012-Present
Dec. 2013-Present