Katlyn M.

Pedone
2553 31st Street Apartment #305
Denver, CO 80216
719-651-3086
katlyn.pedone@ucdenver.edu
Objective
Motivated, passionate, and enthusiastic individual seeking a teaching position in an
elementary classroom to excite students about education and encourage
multifaceted learning.
Education
Rampart High School, Colorado Springs, Colorado
Graduated May 21, 2014
University of Northern Colorado, Greeley, Colorado
Major Elementary Education with a Biology Emphasis and a Minor in Special
Education
Attended from August 2014 to May 2015
University of Colorado Denver
Major Elementary Education
Transferred to the University August 2015, Expected graduation December
2018
Experience
Paraprofessional
University Park Elementary School (August 2015 Present)

Individual student pull outs to work on reading fluency and sight work
recognition
Small group and whole group literacy instruction
Clerical work
Maintenances of mentor teachers website
Other technological support such as work with a document camera and
promethean smart board.
Use of a green screen
Lunch and recess supervision

Babysitter for local families in the Colorado Springs area (January 2007 August
2015)

Demonstrated an ability in effective child care for all ages

Created new and interesting games and crafts to engage children
Demonstrated an interest in the enjoyment of children
Reassured parents of the safety of children
Obtained babysitting, First Aid, and CPR certifications

Lifeguard
Colorado Springs Country Club Colorado Springs, CO (May 2012 July 2012)
Pikes Peak YMCA Cordera Community Center, Colorado Springs, CO (May 2013
September 2013, May 2014 September 2014 and May 2015 August 2015)

Oversaw family safety in the water as well as on deck

Interacted with children of all ages
Demonstrated authority over children that entered the pool area
Performed sanitary maintenance of the pool, locker rooms, and sandbox
Obtained CPR, First Aid, Oxygen, Child Protection & Risk Management and
Lifeguard certifications
Practiced and tested on certification skills at least once a month
Educated children about water safety

Elementary Helper
Academy Endeavor Elementary School Colorado Springs, CO (August 2012 - May
2013)

Assisted students who were struggling in subjects

Developed a relationship with students as well as teachers
Supervised students while testing and assisted without giving answers
Encouraged students to work to their full potential
Aided students with reading
Evaluated student assignments and provided feedback
Administered spelling tests
Read stories
Performed basic office duties

Occupational Therapy Assistant Aid

Shandy Clinic Colorado Springs, CO (March 2012 May 2012)
(Short employment time due to cuts made by the company due to Medicare
rollover)

Assisted special needs children with development of handwriting skills

Encouraged children to perform to their fullest potential
Lessened workload of an occupational therapist

Performed basic office duties

Conducted basic billing duties
Oversaw breaks and snack time

Link Crew Leader

Rampart High School, Colorado Springs, Colorado
MYP Geography Class (August 2012 December 2012)
Algebra I Class (January 2013 May 2013)
MYP Biology Class (August 2013 December 2013)

Encouraged freshmen students to succeed in their first year of high school

Aided students with classwork
Provided information about the school
Assisted the teacher with managing the class room
Strongly encouraged the students to get work in on time

Achievements
Honor roll student (2010, 2011, 2012)
National Honor Society Member ( 2012 2013 school year)
National Honor Society Officer (2013 2014 school year)
References

Don Kramer, Math Teacher, Rampart High School, don.kramer@asd20.org

Denies Oldach, Southern Colorado Youth for Christ Administrative Assistant,
(719) 473-6604
Dave and Aileen Sanders, Babysitting Employers, (307) 631-0321
Paul and Cindy Goymerac , House and Dog Care Employers , (951) 264-1391
Pat Burch, Rampart Swim Coach, patcarolburch@comcast.net
Cathy Wilson, Nurse Practitioner, (719) 502-0366
Marti Wallner, Senior Director of Meridian Ranch Recreation and Cordera
Community Centers, mwallner@ppymca.org
Grant Varveris, Principal of University Park Elementary School,
GRANT_VARVERIS@dpsk12.org
Lisa Lynch, First Grade Teacher at University Park Elementary School,
lisa_lynch@dpsk12.org
Toni Klein, First Grade Teacher at University Park Elementary School,
antoinette_kein@dpsk12.org