Kaitlyn Kolarik

237 Arbor Baytown, TX 77520

281-954-1927; kaitlynkolarik@yahoo.com

Education/Certification

B.S., Interdisciplinary Studies with an emphasis in Special Education, Texas A&M University,
College Station, TX, December 2017

Teacher Certificate- EC-6 Generalist, Texas (awarded following conferred degree December
2017)

Special Education Certificate- EC-12, Texas (awarded following conferred degree December
2017)

English as a Second Language Supplemental- Texas (awarded following conferred degree

December 2017)

Professional Preparation

Student Teaching (15 weeks)- Developmental Life Skills Program, Oak Forest Elementary,
Atascocita, TX, Fall 2017
Implemented research-based practices in the classroom to promote student success in
academic and behavioral areas.
Designed and implemented a behavior intervention plan for a specific student to decrease
an undesired behavior.
Differentiated instruction for each student in the classroom to best meet their academic
and functional needs as stated in their Individualized Education Plans (IEPs).

Special Education Senior Methods (40 hours)- Life Skills Student, Rudder High School, Bryan,
TX, Spring 2017
Administered formal and informal assessments to a specific student in order to determine
the students interests in all areas of transition (career, recreation and leisure, independent
living, and community involvement).
Collaborated with the students parent in order to creatively come up with job options for
the student based on his personal preferences.
Interviewed individuals with the same disability as the student to determine wheter the
student would be a good fit to work at the same place of employment.
Created a transition plan for the student including all transition areas (education, career,
recreation and leisure, independent living, and community involvement).

Special Education Junior Methods (165 hours)- PPCD classroom, Greens Prairie Elementary,
College Station, TX, Fall 2016. ELA Resource classroom, Sam Houston Elementary, Bryan, TX,
Fall 2016
Created and implemented lesson plans with modifications and accommodations.
 Worked individually with multiple students to help them meet their IEP goals.
Gained experience and taught in a co-teach environment with students who received
special education services, as well as those students without IEPs.

General Education Methods (165 hours)- 2nd grade classroom, South Knoll Elementary, College
Station, TX, Spring 2016
Created and implemented lesson plans based on state standards in the areas of math,
science, and social studies.
Designed a behavior management plan including a token economy and a set of classroom
rules.
Implemented behavior management techniques and strategies in the classroom.

Related Experience

English as a Second Language Methods 2 (10 hours)- 1st grade bilingual classroom, Crockett
Elementary, Bryan TX, Spring 2017
Observed teaching practices in a first grade bilingual classroom
Implemented research based strategies working one on one with students in math

English as a Second Language Methods 1 (10 hours)- English as a Second Language Class,
North Channel Branch Library, North Shore TX, Summer 2016
Observed a class of adult native Spanish speakers learning English for the first time.
Worked one on one with students to improve their understanding of the English language.

Professional Affiliations

Association of Texas Professional Educators, 2017-present

Organizations

Gamma Phi Beta Sorority

Served on the standards committee

References

Jessica Sprague, Student Teaching Mentor Teacher, Oak Forest Elementary (Life Skills teacher),
281-798-4283, Jessica.sprague@humbleisd.net

Ambethy West, Previous Mentor Teacher, A&M Consolidated Middle School (currently the
school counselor), 979-204-7856, awest@csisd.org

Dr. Glenda Byrns, professor at Texas A&M University, 281-804-1200, gbyrns@tamu.edu